Mother of pearl Garnet, 1 kg

Garnet Pearlescent Pigment: Ignite Your Creations with Dazzling Shimmer

Unleash a captivating burst of color and sparkle with our Garnet Pearlescent Pigment, a premium shimmering powder crafted in England. This exquisite pigment delivers a stunning garnet color with a shimmering, iridescent sparkle, transforming ordinary products into extraordinary works of art. Also known as mica, pigment, or mineral powder (INCI: Mica (and) Iron Oxides), this versatile ingredient is designed to add unparalleled visual appeal to a vast range of applications, from cosmetics to crafts. With its incredible versatility and a recommended usage rate of 1% to 100%, the Garnet Pearlescent Pigment is your secret to creating truly dazzling masterpieces.

Description and Key Features

Our Garnet Pearlescent Pigment is a finely milled powder that captivates with its rich, deep garnet hue and an inherent iridescent shimmer. Unlike dyes, these pearlescent pigments do not dissolve; instead, they color by dispersion, meaning the individual mica particles coated with iron oxides reflect and refract light, creating a dynamic, sparkling effect.

Key features of this exceptional pigment include:

• Vibrant Garnet Color: A deep, luxurious red with undertones that evoke the precious gemstone, adding richness and sophistication to any application.
• Iridescent Sparkle: The unique structure of the mica particles ensures a multi-dimensional shimmer that catches the light beautifully, providing a dynamic and eye-catching finish.
• Non-Soluble Nature: The pigment's insolubility ensures consistent color and shimmer distribution without bleeding or fading, making it highly stable in various formulations.
• Wide Usage Range: With an incredible versatility, it can be incorporated from as little as 1% for a subtle tint and shimmer, up to 100% for pure, intense color and sparkle, especially in powder applications.
• Premium Quality: Sourced from England, our pigment adheres to high standards of quality, ensuring consistent color, shimmer, and performance.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas

The Garnet Pearlescent Pigment is an incredibly versatile ingredient, making it an indispensable tool for formulators, artisans, and crafters across numerous fields. Its ability to add both rich color and dazzling shimmer opens up a world of creative possibilities:

• Cosmetics & Decorative Cosmetics:
  • Eyeshadows: Create stunning, long-lasting pressed or loose eyeshadows with intense garnet color and mesmerizing shimmer. Perfect for dramatic evening looks or vibrant artistic makeup.
  • Blushes & Bronzers: Add a luminous flush of color to blushes, or create shimmering bronzing powders for a healthy, radiant glow.
  • Lip Products: Incorporate into lipsticks, lip glosses, and lip balms for a beautiful garnet tint with a captivating shimmer, adding dimension and allure to the lips.
  • Nail Art & Polishes: A popular choice for nail polishes, creating custom shades with an iridescent finish. Can also be used directly for nail art designs, providing intricate sparkling details.
  • Body Art & Body Shimmers: Perfect for body shimmers, lotions, and oils that impart a radiant glow to the skin. Ideal for special occasions, stage makeup, or enhancing a summer tan with a touch of shimmer.
  • Mineral Makeup: Essential for creating mineral foundations, concealers, and finishing powders that offer buildable coverage with a luminous, natural-looking finish.
• Handicrafts & Decorating (Hand-made, Decorating, Aerography):
  • Art & Painting: Mix with binders to create custom paints, inks, and glazes for canvas, paper, or other artistic mediums. The pearlescent effect adds depth and vibrancy.
  • Resin Art: Embed into epoxy resin for stunning jewelry, coasters, or decorative objects, creating swirling patterns and shimmering effects.
  • Candle Making: Dust on the surface of candles or incorporate into candle wax (though the effect may be less prominent when melted) for a decorative, shimmering finish.
  • Soap Making: Swirl into cold process or melt-and-pour soaps for beautiful color and a subtle shimmer, creating visually appealing bath products.
  • Slime & Craft Projects: A fantastic additive for slime, playdough, and other children's crafts, bringing a magical sparkle to playful creations.
  • Scrapbooking & Card Making: Use as a dry pigment for stamping, embossing, or painting on paper crafts, adding a luxurious touch.
• General Production:
  • Can be incorporated into various industrial or specialty products where a vibrant, shimmery garnet color is desired.

The Garnet Pearlescent Pigment is an indispensable ingredient for anyone looking to add a touch of professional quality, vibrant color, and captivating sparkle to their creations, with worldwide shipping available for your convenience.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Garnet Glow" Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow

Create a stunning, intensely shimmering loose eyeshadow with the captivating Garnet Pearlescent Pigment.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Ensure all your equipment (grinder/mortar and pestle, sifters, mixing bowls, cosmetic jars) is thoroughly sanitized using isopropyl alcohol and allowed to air dry completely.
2. Weigh Ingredients: Accurately weigh all your dry ingredients into a clean, dry mixing bowl.
3. Combine & Mix: Begin by adding the Garnet Pearlescent Pigment, followed by Sericite Mica, Magnesium Stearate, and Kaolin Clay. If using, add the preservative.
4. Grind & Sift: Gently mix the powders. To achieve a smooth, uniform consistency and ensure the best shimmer, use a dedicated cosmetic grinder (like a coffee grinder designated only for cosmetics) or a mortar and pestle to thoroughly micronize and blend the pigments. Alternatively, pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve multiple times. The goal is to break up any clumps and distribute the pearlescent particles evenly.
5. Test for Consistency: Take a small amount and swatch it on your hand to check for even color, shimmer, and smooth application. Adjust ratios if needed.
6. Transfer to Jar: Carefully transfer the finished loose eyeshadow into clean, sterile cosmetic jars with sifter inserts.

Recommendations for Use:

• Application: Apply the "Garnet Glow" loose eyeshadow to eyelids using a flat eyeshadow brush for intense color payoff, or a fluffy brush for a softer, blended look. Can be used wet for a more metallic effect (mix a tiny amount with setting spray or water on the back of your hand).
• Layering: This pigment is excellent for layering over eyeshadow primers or other cream eyeshadows to enhance color and sparkle.
• Custom Blends: Experiment with blending the Garnet Pearlescent Pigment with other mica colors to create unique custom eyeshadow shades.
• Safety Precautions: When working with loose pigments, wear a mask to avoid inhaling fine particles. Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Storage: Store the finished eyeshadow in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, to prevent clumping and maintain product integrity.
• Anhydrous Nature: As this is an anhydrous (water-free) product, the risk of microbial growth is lower. However, a preservative is still recommended, especially if there's a chance of water introduction (e.g., from a damp brush).
• Versatility of Pigment: Remember that the Garnet Pearlescent Pigment itself can be used in numerous other cosmetic applications, not just eyeshadow. Adjust the percentage as per recommended guidelines for desired effect in other products.