Description
DESCRIPTION
A luster green with a goldish hue titanium dioxide, this mica mineral powder is ideal for DIY craft use, such as plastics, slime making, homemade bath bombs and jewelry, melt & pour, lip balm, acrylic painting, screen printing, candle making, and more.
INGREDIENTS & PARTICLE SIZE
Particle size 10-60 μm
Ingredients Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Chromium Oxide
Heat Threshold 392 °F - 572 °F
ADDITIONAL DATA
Product Type | Mica |
Vegan | Yes |
Soaps | Yes |
Epoxy Resin | Yes |
Acrylic | Yes |
FDA-Permitted for External Use | Yes |
FDA-Permitted for Eye Area Use | Yes |
FDA-Permitted for General (Including Lips) Use | No |
FDA-Permitted for Bath Bombs Use | No |
EPOXY RATIOS
Epoxy | 2 grams per 8 ounces |
The most common question that we receive is "How much pigment per gallon of epoxy?". This is a very valid question and unfortunately there is no set answer due to the numerous types of applications and variations. This is why we recommend the 2 grams per 8 oz and add as desired.
For example:
- Are you looking for an opaque or transparent look?
- Lighter colors may take more pigment to achieve the color.
Why micron sizes matter:
- PLEASE be aware of the micron sizes of the pigment. The larger the micron, the larger the particle.
- Typical pigments average 10-60um.
- Be aware that larger micron sized pigments will most likely have a heavier density which will cause the pigment to sink faster in fresh epoxy such as deep pours.
- For example, our Icicle or 14k Nugget Gold is 200-700um and will most likely sink in fresh epoxy faster.
- To alleviate sinking either let the epoxy settle up a little bit. Or, come back through your project to "stir" it a little more.
SOAPS RATIOS
Soap - Cold process | 2 tsp per lb of oils |
Soap - Hot process | ½ tsp lb of MP base |
AUTOMOTIVE / REMOVABLE PAINT RATIOS
Peelable Automotive Coatings (Plasti Dip, HaloEFX, P1Coatings, Pro Line, Autoflex, Etc.) | 50 Grams Per Gallon |
Standard Automotive Clears | 25 Grams Per Quart |
Appliance Paint And Coatings | 25 Grams Per Quart |
Architectural Coatings (Interior And Exterior) | 10-20% By Weight |
Wall Paper And Other Architectural Paper Coatings | 1-5% By Weight |
Peelable Coatings:
- The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2 tip
- Be aware of the micron size. The larger the particle you may have to go to a larger tip.
- The pigments can be mixed with the base color or mixed into the clear and sprayed over the base color.
- The base color may impact the overall color of the pigment.
- Light colored pigments yellows, pinks, etc., we recommend using a white base or a like colored base.
- Dark colored pigments, we recommend using a black or dark colored base
Automotive Paint:
- The majority of our pigments can and have been used for automotive.
- The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2 tip
- Three ways to use our pigments for spraying:
- Mix directly into the base color to create a unique blend
- Mix and spray with your mid clear over the base color
- Mix and spray with your top coat. Typically we do not recommend this due to the possibilities of striping. Also, we use the top coat as a UV protector or possible sanding of the top coat, etc.
ACRYLIC POURING RATIOS
INDUSTRIAL, PLASTICS, & GLASS COATINGS RATIOS
Vinyl Wrap And Plastic Films | 5-10% By Weight |
Plastic Bottles | 1-2% By Weight |
Masterbatch | 10-30% By Weight |
Plastic Resins | 0.2-0.5% By Weight |
Rubber Polymers And Latex | 5-15% By Weight |
Glass | 1-10% By Weight |
Candles | 5-10% By Weight |
GRAPHIC INKS & SCREEN PRINTING RATIOS
Flexographic Inks (Packing Materials) | 15-25% By Weight |
Offset Printing Ink | 5-10% By Weight |
Screen Printing And Screen Inks | 10-30% By Weight |
Textile Printing And Textile Inks And Pastes | 5-10% By Weight |
Gravure Inks | 5-15% By Weight |
COSMETICS RATIOS
Lotions | 1-5% By Weight |
Lipstick And Pigmented Lipgloss | 5-10% By Weight |
Eyeshadow | 15-80% By Weight |
Nail Polish | 5-25% By Weight |
Shampoo | 0.1-2% By Weight |
FIREARMS (CERAKOTE) RATIOS
Photo Courtesy: crawlinzx14 / Picture shows Eye Candy Colorshift over a black base.
Our pigments can be used for both Cerakote and KG Gunkote clears. Below is just some references.
- 5 grams of pigment per 4oz
- Typically recommend a black base. For light colored pigments such as yellows, pinks, etc. you may want to try a light colored base. ALWAYS test before full application.
- 3 coats for full saturation. Some colors may require less.
- Stay with pigments with a 10-60um micron size. All particle sizes are listed on our product pages or you can find it on our Pigment Information List HERE.
- Recommend using a .80 spray nozzle. Some use 1.0 for clears.
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To request a safety data sheet, please contact us here: Jeff@eyecandycustomz.com
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