Product Description
Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments are such a versatile product!
Jacquard Pearl-Ex is a safe, pearlescent, non-toxic, inert powdered pigment that exhibits extreme colourfastness and stability, ideal for interior and archival applications. It has a use for every artist, from watercolourist to auto painter, faux finisher to rubber stamper.
Try it mixed with Jacquard Gum Arabic or Pearl Ex Varnish for applying to most surfaces. It can also be mixed with other artist mediums, oils, acrylics, encaustic, Dorland’s Wax, polymer clay, or spread dry on porous surfaces. Pearl Ex pigments are dry, with a neutral pH, so they last for years and only small amounts are needed for most products. Pearl Ex can be added with almost any colour of craft, acrylic or watercolour paint to create a metallic sheen. Pearl Ex pigments are colourfast, temperature resistant, weather resistant and non-tarnishing, therefore ideal for archival applications.
PearlEx creates a metallic look without being a metal - it will not tarnish or fade. The different particle sizes produce different looks, from a smooth pearly lustre, to a highly metallic sheen.
Use on resin, fabric, paper, shrink plastic, polymer clay, leather, melted wax, clay, gouache, glass, wood and encaustics - I'm sure you can come up with other exciting mediums we haven't even thought of!
If you're after other colours or larger sizes, please contact us.
Note: Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments were specifically developed as an art material. They are NOT for cosmetic use.
PearlEx pigments are sold by weight not by volume. Each pigment within the range of PearlEx is a different density which means that one particle of a particular colour can weigh more or less than a particle of another colour. This will mean that the pots may appear to the eye to have widely different volumes, but the weight will be the same.
Some suggested ways of using the pigments:
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Create your own unique colours by kneading Pearl Ex into polymer clay. Bake clay following manufacturer's instructions. Allow to cool before handling. Pearl Ex is embedded in the clay so there is no need to varhish unless you want a glossier surface. For large areas of colour use your fingers, a Q-tip or a brush. For more control use a small brush. Work Pearl Ex into the surface and brush off excess. Bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Brush or spray varhish on surface when cool to seal.
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Dust a polymer clay rubber mould with Pearl Ex before pressing in the clay. This is a great way to colour the clay. It also makes the clay easier to release from the mould. Simply dust the mould with Pearl Ex using a soft bristle brush. Turn the mould over and gently tap out excess. Press conditioned clay in to the mould and get instant beautiful colour! Bake polymer clay following manufacturer's instructions. Allow to cool then coat with varhish to seal.
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To make a Painted Image Transfer, simply mix Pearl Ex with water, paint a design on paper and lay a sheet of polymer clay on top. Gently press down with a rolling pin, carefully pull away the paper, trim clay and bake. Seal with varhish when cool if desired.
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Dust Pearl Ex Powders onto shrink plastic before shrinking. The powder will become embedded in the surface when the plastic shrinks. When cool wipe off excess for a soft glow of colour. Coat with varnish for a glossy finish. To create a more intense colour, sand the shrink plastic before dusting on Pearl Ex.
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Mix Pearl Ex with any clear medium to use over any surface. Example: use a plastic dropper to add varhish to Pearl Ex. Mix to desired consistency and paint on wood, metal, plastic or baked polymer clay.
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Dust Pearl Ex onto any surface and then seal with a spray lacquer. Spray the lacquer out over the surface and let the mist fall onto the surface rather than spraying the lacquer at the surface. This will give you a more even coat of lacquer without spray marks as well as preventing the spray from blowing off the Pearl Ex.
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We also have Pearl Ex Varnish 2.25 fl oz/70 ml, which is a water-based varnish that can be used as a medium or top coat with Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments. Works great on paper, clay, metal, wood or plastic and cleans up easily with water. This varnish enables Pearl Ex users to create their own lustrous metallic paints, glazes and durable finishes on every surface.
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33 Reviews
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shimmertastic
Many imitate, but non can equal the quality of pearlex. This is an awesome colour.
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Excellent product.
I make fusion pens i.e. wood and resin, and this product does bring to life my cast when I use it.. Very happy. for info: I Vacuum Comp A and the dyes before I mix Comp B, then pressure tank 60-70 PSI.
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Excellent
Love this product, you only need the tiniest amount, I use with epoxy resin to decorate wooden items I have turned on a lathe I have tried others but this outperforms all others, easy to use and lovely colours I will certainly be purchasing more colours and products from Metal Clay Ltd
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Good quality
These pigments have really good quality and are definitely worth the money. I will be buying more colors one day, I'm really happy with my purchase.
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Beautifully Pigmented !
These pearl-ex powders are amazing. They're really pigmented so they show up on your clay with a nice sheen to them - it makes any clay super sparkly/glittery and work well in making galaxy patterns or ombré on your clay. They also work very well in colouring crystal resin. I'd highly recommend buying these as a crafter because you will use them A LOT! :)
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Used in clear acrylic casting resin
Tried both the pigments I bought in resin with some nice automotive metal flake... superb! the duo just has a nice, subtle pearl colour sheen of the secondary colour... machined much better than the liquid colours too. a little goes a long way... will be buying more!
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Perfect for clay AND Resin
I would always use this on polymer clay but found it perfect for the rich colouring i need in my Resin work too. I love these pigments Easy to use and control
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first time user
very easy to use
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The best pigment ever!!
Not only is this amazing pigment easy to use it is also very versatile in use. From variable colour depths to the wide range of mediums it can be used in, it is unbeatable!
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Antique copper is stunning!
This antique copper shade is absolutely gorgeous and works beautifully with my resin.
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Fab for Resin
Blends easily with resin and the effect is a beautiful shimmery colour - I have bought a variety of colours!
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brilliant for my orgonite
I didn't hold out much hope for this with my resin. but I am amazed att her exults. It looks a bit like nail polish, but I am layering it in different colours to make my orgonite. I totally love it . compared to the resin dyes i was buying, which cost much more, i am impressed more with this. I will be coming back for more. )) /Users/kelly/Pictures/iPhoto Library.photolibrary/Masters/2014/03/19/20140319- 123429/P1020288.JPG