Gelly Roll Stardust uses a high-quality "sparkle ingredient" which no other competitor uses.The "dust" produced by Stardust is an inert, cosmetic grade, finely ground glass - which produces the reflective brilliance. Pigment-based colors are waterproof and fade-resistant.  Stardust pens are excellent for scrapbooking, decorating crafts, embelishing cards, and letters- or anywhere you want to create impact with a "sparkling color." Produces a bold, 0.5mm line, and will not bleed through most papers. Great gift item for the crafting person or for the teen in your life. Meets ACMI non-toxicity standards. 12 pens in a box.