Sky Blue Mica 100 g

A cool marine-blue pigment built for resin, polymer clay and beauty formulas

Sky Blue Mica is a mineral pearlescent pigment prized for its saturated turquoise shimmer, and it sits within the wider Mica Powders range that covers dozens of shades for very different production needs. The 100 gram jar is meant for studio-level work rather than a single trial batch, giving craftsmen enough material to keep color consistency across an entire product run.

Globally, the strongest demand for mica shades like this one actually comes from the epoxy resin community rather than classic cosmetics. Coasters, jewelry, river tables and ocean-effect art pieces almost always rely on turquoise and blue pearlescent pigments because mica disperses evenly through clear resin, stays suspended when mixed correctly, and produces a deep shimmering depth that plain dyes simply cannot achieve without turning cloudy. Polymer clay is another major outlet, where the powder is kneaded into raw clay before baking to create marbled swirls. Decorative cosmetics remain a solid third application, covering eyeshadows, highlighters, lip balms, nail gel bases and bath bombs, where the pigment adds a refined pearl sheen without any metallic aftertaste.

Dosage depends on the density of the base. In clear epoxy resin the pigment is typically added at 0.3 to 2 percent of the resin weight, building up gradually and testing on a small drop since too much mica clouds the pour. In creams, balms and other emulsions 0.5 to 3 percent is usually enough, and it is best introduced once the base has cooled to around 40-50 degrees Celsius to prevent color degradation or separation. For solid formats such as bath bombs or candle wax, the powder is blended into a dry or slightly warmed base right before molding.

This blue shade pairs naturally with other cool and neutral tones from the same line. For a softer, more muted look it is often blended with Mica Soft Aqua, which lightens the intensity and adds a gentle haze. For contrasting gradients and marbled resin pieces, many makers combine it with the Red Cinnamon mica blend, building a transition from warm copper into cool turquoise within a single piece. A metallic accent along the edges or as a finishing dust is achieved with Mica Antique Copper, which deepens the perceived tone of the base color.

Store the pigment tightly sealed, away from direct sunlight and humidity, in a dry place with stable temperature so the fine particles do not clump and dispersion stays consistent between batches. Under these conditions the color and performance hold steady over long storage periods, which matters for workshops producing repeated runs and needing predictable results order to order. It also finds occasional use in candle making and household decorative items, and only rarely in soap for a visual accent in transparent bases.

Ocean wave resin coaster

Epoxy resin part A 150 ml

Epoxy hardener part B 75 ml

Sky Blue Mica 2 g

White mica pigment 1 g

Silicone coaster mold 1 pc

Mix resin and hardener slowly for about three minutes avoiding air bubbles, then split the mixture into two cups, tinting one with the sky blue mica and the other lightly with white mica. Pour the white layer first, then drizzle the blue mixture in wavy lines across the surface and drag a toothpick through it to create a wave pattern, letting the coaster cure undisturbed for at least twenty four hours at room temperature.