Name: Snowflake
SKU: 92297

ALWAYS TEST BEFORE FULL APPLICATION

DESCRIPTION

Snowflake is a beautiful large super light and fluffy metallic pigment. A great pigment for accents on projects. Our popular mica powder is ideal for DIY craft use, such as, epoxy, resin, woodworking, pen blanks, plastics, slime, watercolors, cosmetics, fishing lures, bath bombs, jewelry, melt and pour, lip balm, acrylic, polish, candle making, and MUCH more.

INGREDIENTS & PARTICLE SIZE

Particle size 200-700 μm

Ingredients Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Dioxide

Heat Threshold 392 °F - 572 °F

ADDITIONAL DATA

Product Type	Mica
Vegan	Yes
Soaps	Yes
Epoxy Resin	Yes
Acrylic	Yes
FDA-Permitted for External Use	Yes
FDA-Permitted for Eye Area Use	Yes
FDA-Permitted for General (Including Lips) Use	Yes
FDA-Permitted for Bath Bombs Use	Yes

EPOXY RATIOS

Epoxy

2 grams per 8 ounces

The most common question that we receive is "How much pigment per gallon of epoxy?". This is a very valid question and unfortunately there is no set answer due to the numerous types of applications and variations. This is why we recommend the 2 grams per 8 oz and add as desired.

For example:

Are you looking for an opaque or transparent look?
Lighter colors may take more pigment to achieve the color.

Why micron sizes matter:

PLEASE be aware of the micron sizes of the pigment. The larger the micron, the larger the particle.
Typical pigments average 10-60um.
Be aware that larger micron sized pigments will most likely have a heavier density which will cause the pigment to sink faster in fresh epoxy such as deep pours.

For example, our Icicle or 14k Nugget Gold is 200-700um and will most likely sink in fresh epoxy faster.
To alleviate sinking either let the epoxy settle up a little bit. Or, come back through your project to "stir" it a little more.

SOAPS RATIOS

Soap - Cold process	2 tsp per lb of oils
Soap - Hot process	½ tsp lb of MP base

AUTOMOTIVE / REMOVABLE PAINT RATIOS

Peelable Automotive Coatings (Plasti Dip, HaloEFX, P1Coatings, Pro Line, Autoflex, Etc.)	50 Grams Per Gallon
Standard Automotive Clears	25 Grams Per Quart
Appliance Paint And Coatings	25 Grams Per Quart
Architectural Coatings (Interior And Exterior)	10-20% By Weight
Wall Paper And Other Architectural Paper Coatings	1-5% By Weight

Peelable Coatings:

The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2 tip
Be aware of the micron size. The larger the particle you may have to go to a larger tip.
The pigments can be mixed with the base color or mixed into the clear and sprayed over the base color.
The base color may impact the overall color of the pigment.

Light colored pigments yellows, pinks, etc., we recommend using a white base or a like colored base.
Dark colored pigments, we recommend using a black or dark colored base

Automotive Paint:

The majority of our pigments can and have been used for automotive.
The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2 tip
Three ways to use our pigments for spraying:

Mix directly into the base color to create a unique blend
Mix and spray with your mid clear over the base color
Mix and spray with your top coat. Typically we do not recommend this due to the possibilities of striping. Also, we use the top coat as a UV protector or possible sanding of the top coat, etc.

ACRYLIC POURING RATIOS

ALL MEASUREMENTS BY VOLUME

Courtesy from our friend Justin Salley.

For more tutorial visit his Youtube page .

STEP #1- MIX YOUR POURING MEDIUM

3 parts Behr8300 Deep Base Interior/Exterior Hi-Gloss Enamel. 1 part JOSONJA Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish.

Mix gently folding paint and varnish together until they are completely mixed, Go Slow to reduce mixing bubbles.

STEP #2- DISPERSING PIGMENTS INTO YOUR MEDIUM

Pour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of JOSONJA Gloss Varnish into mixing container. Add around a teaspoon of Pigment (I generally add a little more) into your container with the JOSONJA. Mix until all Pigments have dissolved into a liquid making sure to stir any clumps out at this time.

STEP #3- COMBINING YOUR POURING MEDIUM & DISPERSED PIGMENTS

Add around 3 Tablespoons of Pouring medium into your Dispersed Pigments. Mix thoroughly being slow and folding rather than whipping, this will minimize the air bubbles.

STEP #4- WHAT IF?

-If your new mixed color seems to thick- Add a small amount of JOSONJA and stir until you reach the desired consistency.

-If your new mixed color seems to thin- Add a small amount of Behr8300 (ONLY) and stir until you reach the desired consistency.

INDUSTRIAL, PLASTICS, & GLASS COATINGS RATIOS

Vinyl Wrap And Plastic Films	5-10% By Weight
Plastic Bottles	1-2% By Weight
Masterbatch	10-30% By Weight
Plastic Resins	0.2-0.5% By Weight
Rubber Polymers And Latex	5-15% By Weight
Glass	1-10% By Weight
Candles	5-10% By Weight

GRAPHIC INKS & SCREEN PRINTING RATIOS

Flexographic Inks (Packing Materials)	15-25% By Weight
Offset Printing Ink	5-10% By Weight
Screen Printing And Screen Inks	10-30% By Weight
Textile Printing And Textile Inks And Pastes	5-10% By Weight
Gravure Inks	5-15% By Weight

COSMETICS RATIOS

Lotions	1-5% By Weight
Lipstick And Pigmented Lipgloss	5-10% By Weight
Eyeshadow	15-80% By Weight
Nail Polish	5-25% By Weight
Shampoo	0.1-2% By Weight

FIREARMS (CERAKOTE) RATIOS

Photo Courtesy: crawlinzx14 / Picture shows Eye Candy Colorshift over a black base.

Our pigments can be used for both Cerakote and KG Gunkote clears. Below is just some references.

5 grams of pigment per 4oz
Typically recommend a black base. For light colored pigments such as yellows, pinks, etc. you may want to try a light colored base. ALWAYS test before full application.
3 coats for full saturation. Some colors may require less.
Stay with pigments with a 10-60um micron size. All particle sizes are listed on our product pages or you can find it on our Pigment Information List .
Recommend using a .80 spray nozzle. Some use 1.0 for clears.