Mica Bordeaux 100 g

Why a deep wine-red mica is a versatile pick for resin studios and small production runs

Mica Bordeaux 100 g is a concentrated pearlescent pigment in a rich wine-red tone that has found its strongest global demand well beyond traditional cosmetics. Today the biggest markets for this type of pigment are epoxy resin art, polymer clay, nail design, candle making, and small-batch decorative cosmetics production. This shade belongs to the Mica Powders section, which brings together pearlescent pigments of different particle sizes and tones for coloring a wide range of bases, from resins and waxes to creams and lacquers.

The 100 g packaging suits workshops running small to medium batches — resin artists, handmade cosmetics makers, and candle studios that need a reliable stock without committing to an industrial-size drum. This quantity is enough for dozens of resin pours or several months of steady studio work. The pigment can be added dry at room temperature or pre-dispersed in a small amount of carrier oil or alcohol to avoid clumping. In epoxy resin, a typical dosage ranges from 0.5 to 3 grams per 100 grams of resin depending on the desired color depth and translucency. In creams and decorative cosmetics, mica is usually introduced once the base has cooled to 40-50 degrees Celsius, at a concentration of 1 to 5 percent of the total product mass.

This wine-red pearlescent shade pairs well with other mica-based pigments, making it easy to build gradient transitions and layered effects. For warmer bronze accents it can be combined with Mica Antique Gold, while a brighter pink-red transition works nicely with the Mica mix Pink Candy pigment. Deeper red-burgundy tones can also be achieved by blending it with the Warm Red mica pigment blend, a combination often used in designer resin jewelry and premium cosmetic lines.

Beyond resin and cosmetics, Mica Bordeaux is widely used in decorative candle production, where it is stirred into melted wax to create a pearlescent dusting or colored layering effect, and in household chemistry for adding an attractive shimmer to gels and liquid soap bases. In home soap making the pigment is used less frequently, but when needed it is added toward the end of the pour, giving a soft shimmering finish on the surface. The pigment holds up well in alkaline environments and keeps its intensity across most typical bases, though a small test batch is always recommended since particle behavior can vary depending on the exact formulation and curing process.

Store the mica in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and temperature fluctuations, as humidity and UV exposure can dull the shimmer and cause caking. Under proper storage conditions the pigment retains its properties for a long time, making it convenient to keep on hand across several production cycles.

Wine-red pearlescent wax melts

Soy wax 150 g

Fragrance oil 6 ml

Mica Bordeaux 2 g

Coconut oil 5 ml