✨ Glitter vs Holographic Watercolours: What’s the Difference?

If you’re searching for the best way to add sparkle, depth, and dimension to your creative projects, you’ve probably come across both glitter watercolours and holographic watercolours. While both offer beautiful effects, they are distinct, and choosing the right one can make a significant difference in your artwork.

Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the difference between these two stunning types of shimmer paints.

🌟 What Are Glitter Watercolours?

Glitter watercolours are high-quality shimmer paints made with ultra-fine glitter particles. These paints reflect light in a single, consistent color, creating a smooth and elegant sparkle. Ideal for calligraphy, wedding stationery, art journaling, and fine detailing, they provide a soft metallic sheen without overpowering the artwork.

You can browse our bestselling Glitter Watercolours collection, specially handcrafted for artists, designers, and hobbyists around the world.

🌈 What Are Holographic Watercolours?

Holographic watercolours are bold, futuristic shimmer paints that contain micro-particles capable of reflecting multiple colors, often appearing like a rainbow or prism effect. These are designed to catch and reflect light at different angles, making them perfect for galaxy-inspired art, bold calligraphy, or any piece where you want a strong, multidimensional shimmer.

Explore our exclusive Holographic Watercolours, designed to dazzle under both studio and natural lighting.

🖌️ Glitter vs Holographic: Key Differences at a Glance

Feature	Glitter Watercolours	Holographic Watercolours
Shine Type	Single-tone sparkle	Multi-color holographic shimmer
Colour Effect	Consistent metallic glow	Color-shifting, prism-like effect
Best For	Elegant, subtle highlights	Bold, eye-catching statements
Looks Like	Classic glitter finish	Rainbow, oil-slick, galaxy finish
Surface Texture	Smooth with sparkle	Slightly textured with dynamic light effects

🎨 Which One Should You Choose?

If you prefer a classic, soft shimmer perfect for elegant projects or minimalist designs, opt for our Glitter Watercolours.

If you want to create bold, otherworldly, or cosmic-inspired pieces, opt for Holographic Watercolours—they’ll transform your work with color-shifting magic.

Both ranges are handmade, highly pigmented, and loved by professional calligraphers and artists across The India,USA, UK, Europe, and beyond.

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✨ Shop Glitter Watercolours for subtle shine🌈 Shop Holographic Watercolours for bold brilliance

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Written by Team Janhavi Arts — creators of handcrafted paints for calligraphy, journaling, and fine art.