Micas

Mica is a mineral that is used commercially in products such as fingernail polish, to create a glittery appearance.  Mica is flash gilded by dusting over a water-based or oil-based gilding adhesive, to produce a highly reflective metallic finish.  It is usually sold  in powder form and is available in a range of shades - usually shades of gold, silver and bronze.

A wide range of metallic effects can be created with mica powders.

For example, they can be combined with virtually any medium and applied as a paint or glaze, creating a glowing metallic lustre.  These liquid solutions can be painted on or airbrushed - the latter approach gives the most even appearance. 

Mica powder can also be sifted onto a base layer of glass, then capped with a clear layer of glass and fused, or it can be sifted directly on top of the glass, using stencils or resists to precisely place the mica.  If the top surface of the glass is coated with a glue or overspray, these coatings will help keep the mica in place. 

Mica powders provide lots of opportunities for experimenting. By changing the background colour of your glass, mica powders will take on different hues. If the amount of mica powder in the medium if reduced, the surface will become more translucent.

The mica powders stocked by us are formulated to withstand temperatures of up to 900 degrees Celsius (1400 Fahrenheit).

Mica powders are not generally considered hazardous, but prolonged contact with skin should be avoided.  Breathing in the fine powder particles should also be avoided.

Mica Powder - Aztec Gold -20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Magna Pearl - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Nu-Antique Copper - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Nu-Antique Silver - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50
Mica Powder - Sparkle Gold - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Super Bronze - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Super Copper - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50	Mica Powder - Super Sparkle - 20 g Our price: $ 7.50