Product Description
High-Quality Pearl Ex Pigments: 689 Red-Blue Metallic Imitation
Introducing Pearl Ex Pigments from the USA—a brand synonymous with exceptional quality and artistic versatility. The 689 Red-Blue shade is a unique pigment that creates a stunning metallic imitation with an enchanting color shift. This finely-milled, non-toxic powder adds a luxurious pearlescent shimmer and a dynamic two-tone effect, making it an indispensable tool for artists, crafters, and cosmetic formulators worldwide.
Product Description and Key Features
Pearl Ex pigments are highly durable, non-fading, and lightfast. They are not dyes or paints but rather a special blend of mica and titanium dioxide that creates a brilliant, multi-dimensional sheen. The 689 Red-Blue pigment captures a captivating duochrome effect, shifting from a rich red to a vibrant blue depending on the angle of light. This visual complexity adds depth and sophistication to any project.
Key properties and benefits:
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Color-Shifting Effect: The pigment displays a beautiful duochrome shift, mimicking the look of precious metals and iridescent surfaces.
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Exceptional Quality: Made in the USA, these pigments are non-toxic, lightfast, and will not tarnish or fade over time.
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Versatile Application: Can be mixed into a wide range of media, including resins, paints, clays, and cosmetics, without losing its vibrant effect.
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Fine Texture: The ultra-fine particle size ensures smooth blending and a professional finish without a gritty feel.
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Safe for Cosmetic Use: Pearl Ex pigments are skin-safe and can be used in cosmetic products for a shimmering, high-impact finish.
Applications and Usage Areas
The unique properties of Pearl Ex 689 Red-Blue make it suitable for a diverse range of artistic and commercial applications, with worldwide shipping available.
Art and Craft:
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Polymer Clay and Resin Art: Mix directly into clear resin or polymer clay to create dazzling jewelry, sculptures, and decorative items. The pigment's shimmer remains brilliant after curing.
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Painting and Calligraphy: Create custom metallic paints by mixing the pigment with acrylic mediums, watercolors, or binders. Use it for stunning accents in paintings, intricate designs, or elegant lettering.
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Card Making and Scrapbooking: Dust onto wet glue or add to embossing powders for a shimmery finish on paper crafts.
Cosmetic Formulation:
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Eye Shadow and Highlighters: The duochrome effect is perfect for creating mesmerizing eye shadows and illuminating highlighters that change with movement.
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Nail Polish: Add to clear nail polish bases to create custom, color-shifting nail lacquers.
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Lip Products: Can be mixed into lip glosses or balms for a touch of shimmer and a multi-tonal look.
Home and Decor:
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Candle Making: Use to add a pearlescent shimmer to the wax, creating a beautiful visual effect as the candle burns.
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Soap Making: Provides a pearlescent, non-bleeding color that adds a touch of luxury to both melt-and-pour and cold-process soaps.
Recipe: Shimmering Duochrome Lip Gloss
Create a dazzling, color-shifting lip gloss that adds a unique touch of glamour to your makeup collection.
Ingredients:
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95 g Versagel (Lip Gloss Base)
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3 g Liquid pigment (e.g., iron oxide or mica pigment for base color)
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1 g Pearl Ex Pigment #689 Red-Blue
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1 g Flavor oil (optional)
Instructions for preparation: Prepare the Base: In a clean mixing bowl, add the Versagel lip gloss base.
Add the Colors: Slowly add the liquid pigment for your base color and the Pearl Ex #689 Red-Blue pigment. Stir thoroughly with a spatula to ensure the pigments are fully dispersed and there are no clumps. Continue mixing until the shimmer is evenly distributed throughout the gloss.
Add Flavor: If you are using flavor oil, add it now and mix again.
Fill the Tubes: Carefully transfer the finished lip gloss into lip gloss tubes.
Recommendations for use:
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Dosage: The amount of Pearl Ex pigment can be adjusted. Start with a small amount and add more until you achieve the desired level of shimmer and duochrome effect.
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Texture: The fine particle size of Pearl Ex ensures a smooth texture that feels comfortable on the lips.
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Customization: Experiment with different base colors. A dark or black base will enhance the color-shifting effect, while a lighter base will give a subtle, pearlescent shimmer.