Pigment Pearl Ex Pearl (USA) imitation metal, sparkling gold 657, large original packaging

Pearl Ex Pigment: Sparkling Gold 657 - A Touch of Luminous Luxury

Unleash a world of dazzling possibilities with our Pearl Ex Pigment in Sparkling Gold 657, directly from the USA in its original large factory packaging. This extraordinary material is designed to deliver astonishing color effects and shimmering, iridescent hues, mimicking the rich luster of metal. Whether you're a professional artist, crafter, or DIY enthusiast, this versatile pigment will elevate your creations with its brilliant, sparkling gold finish.

Description and Key Features

Pearl Ex Pigments are a unique range of interference and metallic pigments that offer an incredible array of artistic possibilities. Unlike ordinary glitter, these pigments are designed to be extremely versatile and can be used to achieve luminous, pearlescent, and metallic effects on a vast range of surfaces. Sparkling Gold 657 provides a rich, vibrant gold with an exceptional sparkle that catches and reflects light beautifully.

Key features and benefits:

• Dazzling Sparkling Gold Color: Achieve a rich, luxurious gold finish with an added sparkle, perfect for creating eye-catching highlights and accents.
• Metallic Imitation: Designed to beautifully mimic the appearance of real metal, offering a sophisticated and opulent effect without the weight or cost of actual metal.
• Iridescent Effects: Creates stunning color shifts and shimmering effects depending on the angle of light and the base color it's applied over, adding depth and dimension.
• Highly Versatile Type: This finely ground pigment is incredibly adaptable, blending seamlessly into various mediums and adhering to numerous surfaces.
• USA Manufactured: Ensures high quality, consistency, and adherence to manufacturing standards.
• Large Factory Packaging: Provides ample supply for extensive projects or for those who frequently use this popular shade.

Versatile Applications and Areas of Use

Pearl Ex Pigment in Sparkling Gold 657 is a truly multidisciplinary material, allowing artists and crafters to achieve stunning metallic and iridescent finishes across an extensive range of applications.

• Art and Fine Art:
  • Painting: Mix into acrylics, oils, watercolors, or gouache to add metallic sheen and sparkle to paintings, murals, and canvases.
  • Calligraphy and Illustration: Create luminous inks for exquisite lettering, illuminated manuscripts, and detailed illustrations.
  • Mixed Media: Incorporate into various mixed media projects for texture, shimmer, and focal points.
• Crafting and DIY Projects:
  • Paper Crafts: Use on paper for scrapbooking, card making, custom invitations, and decorative embellishments. Apply as a dry powder, mix with a binder, or create a paste.
  • Wood: Apply to wood furniture, decorative objects, or carvings for an antique, gilded, or contemporary metallic look.
  • Metal and Plastic: Enhance metal jewelry, decorative objects, or create custom finishes on plastic models, props, or everyday items.
  • Glass: Use on glass for stained glass effects, decorative bottles, or unique window art. Can be mixed with glass paints or applied as a dry rub.
  • Fabrics: Transform textiles by mixing with fabric medium to create metallic designs on fabrics for clothing, bags, home decor, and wearable art.
  • Wax: Add to wax for custom candles (though the pigment is for surface application, not for coloring the entire wax body), wax seals, or decorative wax accents.
  • Clay and Polymer Clay: Mix directly into polymer clay before baking, or apply to the surface of air-dry clay or ceramic pieces for a metallic glaze effect (post-firing for ceramics).
  • Resins: Suspend in resins (epoxy, UV, casting resins) for jewelry, coasters, tabletops, and decorative castings, creating depth and a shimmering effect.
  • Sculpture: Apply to various sculptural materials for a metallic finish.
• Home Decor and Furniture:
  • Stenciling: Use with stencils on walls, furniture, or home accessories for intricate metallic patterns.
  • Gilding Effects: Achieve professional-looking gilding effects on frames, mouldings, and decorative accents.
• Model Making and Miniatures:
  • Perfect for adding realistic metallic finishes to models, dioramas, and miniatures.
• Jewelry Making:
  • Create unique metallic effects on handmade jewelry pieces, including polymer clay jewelry, resin pieces, or metal clay.

Important Usage Notes:

• Application Methods: Pearl Ex can be used in various ways:
  • Dry Brush/Rub: Apply directly with a soft brush or finger to a tacky surface (e.g., wet paint, glues, or mediums).
  • Mixed into Mediums: Blend directly into clear mediums like varnishes, glues, sealers, clear acrylics, or resin.
  • Sprinkled: Dust over a wet surface for a sparkling effect.
• Adherence: For permanent results, especially on non-porous surfaces or fabrics, it's generally recommended to mix Pearl Ex with a suitable medium or sealer.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Golden Touch" Illuminating Body Oil

Create a luxurious, skin-friendly illuminating body oil with a subtle golden shimmer using Pearl Ex Pigment. This oil will leave your skin feeling soft and looking radiant.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Ensure your glass bottle and all utensils (mini whisk, funnels) are thoroughly sanitized with isopropyl alcohol and allowed to air dry completely.
2. Combine Carrier Oils: In a clean, dry beaker or mixing bowl, combine the Fractionated Coconut Oil and Jojoba Oil.
3. Add Vitamin E Oil: Add the Vitamin E Oil to the carrier oil mixture and stir gently to combine.
4. Incorporate Pearl Ex Pigment: Carefully add the Pearl Ex Pigment (Sparkling Gold 657) to the oil mixture. Start with 1/4 tsp; you can add more later if you desire a more intense shimmer.
5. Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture well, ensuring the pigment is evenly dispersed throughout the oils. You can use a mini whisk or a small spoon. The pigment will suspend but may settle over time.
6. Add Essential Oil (Optional): If desired, add your chosen essential oil for fragrance and stir again.
7. Bottle: Using a funnel, carefully pour the illuminating body oil into your clean, dark glass bottle.

Recommendations for Use:

• Shimmer Intensity: Adjust the amount of Pearl Ex Pigment (1/4 to 1/2 tsp or more) to achieve your desired level of shimmer. For a subtle glow, use less; for a dazzling effect, use more.
• Shake Before Use: Since the Pearl Ex pigment is an insoluble powder, it will naturally settle to the bottom of the bottle over time. Always shake the bottle well before each use to redistribute the pigment evenly throughout the oil.
• Application: Apply a small amount of the illuminating body oil to clean, dry skin on areas you wish to highlight, such as décolletage, shoulders, arms, and legs. Gently massage into the skin until absorbed.
• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use to check for any sensitivities or allergic reactions, especially when using on skin. While Pearl Ex is non-toxic, it is not cosmetic grade for internal or extensive epidermal use. This recipe is for external, temporary, and light application.
• Storage: Store the body oil in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to preserve the oils and the pigment's vibrancy.
• Clothing: Be aware that the pigment may transfer slightly to light-colored clothing before fully drying or absorbing. Allow the oil to dry completely on skin before dressing.