🎨 How to Use Mica Pigment in Artline Epoxy Resin
Complete Guide to Creating Metallic & Pearlescent Effects
If you want to give your epoxy resin a truly striking and professional look, discover Artline Mica Powder pigments.
In our collection, you’ll find high-quality pearlescent pigments that create deep metallic shine, marble swirls, and rich saturated shades.
The palette includes popular colours such as gold, silver, bronze, forest green, light blue, bright red, violet, black, white pearl and many more — 18 intense colours in total!
The pigments mix easily, distribute evenly and are perfect for tables, jewelry, art panels and decorative pieces.
We have also combined our most popular shades into convenient sets — Pastel Metallic, Seawave Metallic, Minimal Metallic, and the Rainbow Metallic Pigment Powder Set — so you can experiment with effects and gradients.
The pigments blend easily, distribute evenly in epoxy resin, and are perfect for tables, jewelry, art panels, and decorative projects. ✨
Prices start from €5.00 for a 20g jar, and sets are available from €17.00.
You can explore all colours and place your order here:
https://artline-resin.eu/collections/metallic-pigment-powder
At Artline Epoxy Resin, we use Mica pigments with different resin systems — from fluid pours with Crystal to layered and textured work with Honey and Extra Honey. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use mica powder correctly, how much to add, and how to achieve professional results.
💎 What Is Mica Pigment for Epoxy Resin?
Mica is a fine coloured powder that reflects light, which gives it its metallic shimmer. Unlike transparent resin dyes, mica creates both solid colour coverage and a beautiful pearlescent glow at the same time.
Why choose Mica?
✔ Highly concentrated — minimal consumption
✔ Easy to mix into resin
✔ Creates metallic, pearlescent and marble effects
✔ Suitable for jewelry, trays, coasters, tabletops, geodes and wall panels
✔ Even dispersion when mixed properly
If you want rich metallic colours in Epoxy Resin, mica is a universal solution.
⚖️ How Much Mica Should You Add to Epoxy Resin?
One of the most common questions: what is the correct pigment dosage?
Recommended dosage:
- 0.5–1g per 100g of mixed resin
- Add gradually until desired saturation is achieved
- Do not exceed 5–6% of total resin weight
Adding too much pigment may disturb the resin-to-hardener balance and affect curing.
💡 Professional tip: You can always darken a shade, but you cannot lighten it. Start with a small amount.
🔄How to Properly Mix Mica with Resin
1️⃣ Measure and thoroughly mix resin and hardener.
2️⃣ Stir for at least 2–3 minutes.
3️⃣ Add mica powder gradually.
4️⃣ Mix again carefully, scraping the sides and bottom of the container.
Mica powder is very fine — add gently to prevent particles from dispersing into the air.
For best results:
- Room temperature: 22–25°C
- Humidity below 60%
- Clean and dry tools
✨Single-Colour Metallic Pour
If you want a smooth metallic or pearlescent finish:
- Add mica powder to the full batch of resin
- Mix until completely uniform
- Pour slowly
- Remove bubbles using a torch or heat gun
Mica pigment is stable and resistant to gentle heating during bubble removal.
🌈How to Use Multiple Mica Colours
Method 1: Mixing Colours Separately
- Divide the resin into separate cups
- Add different shades
- Pour strategically to create transitions and swirls
Lower viscosity resins (such as Crystal) allow smoother blending.
Thicker resins (Honey, Extra Honey) help preserve colour separation.
Method 2: Dry Brush Technique 🖌️
This method creates bright metallic accents and highlights mold texture.
How to do it:
- Use a soft dry brush
- Pick up dry pigment
- "Paint" the inside surface of the mold
- Remove excess powder
- Pour clear or lightly tinted resin on top
Perfect for:
- Geode edges
- Scale molds
- 3D decorative details
- Metallic highlights
Before starting, make sure the mold is clean and dust-free.
🏆 Which Artline Resins Work Best with Mica?
Mica powder can be used with any Artline resin.
Different viscosities create different effects:
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Crystal — ideal for fluid pours and smooth transitions
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Honey — great for controlled layers
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Extra Honey — perfect for dense textures and bold metallic effects
Choice of resin depends on your project type and the desired result.
💬 Expert Recommendations from Artline
To achieve professional results:
✔ Measure proportions accurately
✔ Mix resin thoroughly
✔ Control temperature and humidity
✔ Do not exceed recommended pigment dosage
✔ Respect recommended pouring depths
Mica is one of the simplest and most effective ways to elevate your epoxy resin projects — whether you’re a beginner or a professional creator.
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