Mica Powder | Purple Iris
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Purple Iris mica powder gives clear epoxy resin a rich iris purple colour with a fine, pearlescent shimmer. It is a highly concentrated titanium mica pigment in a 20g jar that disperses easily into resin. Use it for iris geode edges, dusted moulds and shimmering river tables. Add a small amount to your mixed resin and build up gradually. A little goes a long way.
Product details
Size
20g jar
Colour
Rich iris purple with a pearlescent shimmer
Finish
Mica shimmer
Lightfast
Yes
Range
Mica Titanate Series IV
Key features
Highly concentrated
Lightfast pigment
Titanium mica, 10–60 micron
Intermixable with other mica shades
Can be used in
Epoxy Resin
Soap Making
Candle Making
Nail Polish
Acrylic Paint
Slime
Bath Bombs
What Purple Iris does in resin
Iris shimmer in resin
Purple Iris adds a fine, pearlescent shimmer to clear epoxy resin rather than a flat block colour, and the shimmer deepens as you add more powder.
Dusted moulds
Brush a thin, even layer of dry Purple Iris into a silicone mould before pouring clear resin over it, for a shimmering iris surface once demoulded.
Layered with pigment paste
For a solid iris base with shimmer on top, colour your resin with a iris pigment paste first, then stir in or dust on Purple Iris.
Best for
Iris geode and agate art
Dusted moulds
River tables
Jewellery and coasters
How to colour epoxy resin with Purple Iris mica powder
1
Mix your resin first
Measure your resin and hardener at the correct ratio and mix them thoroughly before adding any colour.
2
Add the mica gradually
Stir in a small amount of powder, mixing until there are no dry specks or clumps.
3
Build up the shimmer
Add more powder a little at a time until the shimmer is as strong as you want. You can always add more, but you can't take colour out.
4
Pour, or dust a mould first
Pour as normal within your resin's working time, or brush dry powder onto a mould before pouring clear resin over it for a dusted finish.
FAQs
Mica powder vs other colourants
vs pigment paste
Mica powder gives a pearly shimmer rather than a flat, solid colour. Choose pigment paste when you want strong, even coverage instead.
vs alcohol ink
Alcohol inks give transparent colour and are known to fade in sunlight. Purple Iris is made with lightfast pigment.
vs acrylic paint
Acrylic paint contains water, which can interfere with curing and leave streaks. Mica powder is made to mix into resin.
Safety & storage
Protection
A mask and protective wear must be worn at all times.
Ventilation
Use in a well-ventilated area only.
Storage
Store the jar sealed, in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Before each use
Stir the jar before use, because mica powder can settle over time.
Mica Powder | Purple Iris