…Tried using mica powders on a leather project?
I’m currently making a massive shield and I’ve decided to do a stone work pattern on the decorative edge, I have a really awesome looking pewter mica powder that I’d love to coat the stonework in. I’m trying to figure out the best possible method but I’m open to suggestions.
I’ll bet leather mask-makers could give you some tips—I’m guessing they do that sort of thing all the time. Unfortunately I don’t know any specific ones to point you to.
Sounds like it’s worth trying on a sample?
I had good luck with acrylic paints and inks on leather, was surprised at the durability, saturation and coverage.
@geek2nurse did some leather coloring with her feathers, lemme pull that.
You can mix it with an acrylic finish like Resolene. Whatever you do, please please please wear a respirator.
She had a few posts but here’s one.
Yep! You can mix the mica powders in to your paint or sealant. The former will add a bit of a tint or shimmer, while the latter will have more of a transparent effect. Make sure to blend it very well - if you mix it too thick you’ll get ugly lumps and streaks.
Honestly, I find acrylics to be far more reliable for these effects. Mica powders are cool, and they can totally make your project - but they can also wreck it just as easily.
I have experimented with it. if mixed with a very thin bonding agent you can get a pretty good coverage, but anything you touch will also get coverage. I think Meidas was playing with this stuff.
