Metallic Powder Copper, 1 kg

Why Copper Metallic Pigment Powers Serial Production Runs

This copper-toned pigment belongs to the Metallic Mica Powder range, and the 1 kg format is built for workshops and small factories running consistent batches rather than single test samples. This volume covers a production cycle spanning several months while keeping the shade identical across an entire product run, which matters when output needs to match from the first unit to the last. The copper shade delivers a dense, warm reddish-gold metallic sheen that is difficult to replicate by blending ordinary colorants, which is why it remains in steady demand wherever a genuine polished-metal look is required.

The leading use case today extends well beyond cosmetics. Resin artists and manufacturers of epoxy homeware generate massive demand for this pigment, using it in coasters, tabletops, jewelry, and interior decor pieces with a metallic copper swirl, typically mixing it into resin at room temperature during the combining stage at a ratio of roughly one to three grams per hundred grams of resin depending on the desired opacity. Another major segment is paint and polymer coatings, where the powder gets blended into acrylic and polyurethane bases to produce metallized finishes, alongside the nail industry, which relies on similar micas for gel polish and nail art. In candle making, the copper tone is used for decorative candles and wax pieces, stirred into melted wax at around seventy degrees Celsius until fully dispersed. In color cosmetics it appears in highlighters, eyeshadows, and bronzing products, while in soap crafting it occasionally provides a marbled metallic swirl on the bar surface.

The pigment blends smoothly with other metallics in the lineup, making gradient effects easy to achieve. It pairs well with Metallic Powder White Silver for an aged bronze or cool contrast look, and with Metallic Powder Bronze for a deeper, richer metallic tone. For bolder accent work, copper can be combined with Mother of Pearl Bright Red to create a warm copper-ruby palette. The pigment does not dissolve in water, so it should be dispersed into oil, wax, resin, or alcohol-based carriers, ideally sifted through a fine mesh beforehand to eliminate clumping. Store it in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight and moisture, to preserve shimmer intensity across bulk industrial storage periods.

Copper Swirl Resin Coasters

Epoxy resin 100 ml

Hardener 50 ml

Copper metallic pigment 2 g

Isopropyl alcohol 3 ml