Iridescent Pearl

metal oxides on mica

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By itself has the look of crushed pearls. Can be mixed with transparent pigments like ultramarine or phthalos to make beautiful iridescent colors.
Iridescents are iron and titanium oxides fixed onto mica. They create a range of pearl and metallic colors that are extremely light fast and non toxic.
Pigment Classification:
Synthetic Inorganic

Availability

Opacity:
semi-transparent

R&F Encaustics

regular
Lightfastness:
I

R&F Pigment Sticks

small and large size
Color Index Name:

Pigment Stick Drying Rate:
3 - Medium

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