Mojo Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 My wife's hobby is soapmaking, and we were discussing the powdered pigments she uses. The discussion turned to whether or not a powdered pigment can be used for anything, i.e. worms, soaps, paint, resin, etc. My reasoning is that pigment is pigment. Does anyone have any info on this? She also uses some liquid colors that, I believe, are pigments in a glycerin base. This should work for plastics, as it is not water based, but rather oil based, right? Logic says it should. The soap making industry has some good stuff as far as pigments, micas, sparkle micas, ultramarines and other color and scenting agents. Colors I haven't seen in any catalog or on any website (LC, MF, Zeiner's, Jann's; are there any more?). They are a little more expensive, but not too much to try out an ounce at a time to see if I like it. Might bring some new colors into the hobby. An aquamarine worm! It could work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 You should post some of the sites where a fellow could have a look at these items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted August 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Here is the site that I was looking at. If you want more do a google search for soapmaking or soap making. There is some really good info on this site about pigments as well. Enjoy! http://www.brambleberry.com/micas.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 8, 2004 Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Englehard Industries also sells mica powder that's much cheaper than pearl powder and that comes in fantasic colors. Worm dye is not needed since the internal reflection of colored pearl, colors the entire plastic and gives off an internal, colored flash throughout clear plastic (just like a mailbox reflector or reflector tape). Salt can be added, but the pearl-affect is muted. I'd be interested in the pigments Mojo introduced. Wonder if local craft stores carry it and does it weigh as much as salt? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted August 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2004 Sam, where are you getting the mica from Englehard Ind? I'd be interested in trying them out. Do you have to mix with oil before adding to plastic? It appears that Brambleberry offers some sample packs of the glitter and pigment micas. The pigment pack comes with .2 oz pkgs of : Yellow Oxide, Burgundy, Green Chrome Oxide, Brick Oxide, Ultramarine Blue, Hydrated Chrome Green, Ultramarine Violet, Ultramarine Pink, Black Oxide, Brown Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for $12.50. They have 3 more sampler packs as well. It may weigh as much as powdered (blender) salt, but you only use a very small amount for coloring. You can probably find pigments and micas in your local hobby store. However, they can probably be had cheaper online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Mojo, I got a chart-blue sample direct but never priced buying larger quantities for resale (which I'm considering adding to the glitter assortment.) I'm very impressed by the visual affect of various concentrations in clear plastic and I'm amazed at the irridescent affect internally. Before Riverside went belly up, they (and presently Zoom) have a firetiger that uses yellow pearl, green pearl and a mix of black and green flake to create a superb laminate. I've duplicated the combo using LC's pearl powder and found that no worm color is needed, except a tiny bit of LC's yam. Clear plastic is the key. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
