Iridescent Silver

metal oxides on mica

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Captures that elusive quality of silveriness. Does not have the usual grey aluminum look.
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:
4 - Slow

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