Pearl-lustre pigments are made from mica flakes, finely coated with titanium and/or iron oxides. The thickness and combination of coatings produces refractions of light to give an appearence similar to oil film on water. They can me mixed with any medium, are non-toxic, environmentally safe and totally lightfast. They are impervious to acids, alkalis, water and temperatures up to 800C and are best used over dark basecoat colours. They give a wide range of effects (from soft satin to sparkling brilliance) over other colours. The brightest shades can be obtained by mixing a tiny amount of black pigment (1:100) with the pearl-lustre pigment. . Duller effects are obtained when they are mixed with opaque colors or matte mediums. They can also be sprinkled directly onto a sized surface

Pearlescent Powder - Royal Gold 100gm Ref: 518/12
Pearlescent powder, also known as mica powder, is made from ground mica and creates an irridescent powder containing many shimmering particles. The powder can be used in a variety of ways and can be used in a many differing mediums, including acrylic mediums and shellac varnishes. By controlling the amount of powder added to a medium you can control the depth of color, a small amount creates a sparkly veil of colour, whereas larger amounts can create an almost solid block of irridescent colour. Due to the nature of the powder the colour can vary greatly depending on the background to which it is applied, please refer to the images on top of the page for an example of the powder applied to a white and a black background.
Price:£10.88 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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