Blue Hawaii Ultra Opal FLAKE Translucent Dichroic Art Flake Pigments
$6.50
* "Blue Hawaii Ultra Opal" is an exquisite, random sized luster flake with strong, bright color shift on a colored translucent flake substrate. The next generation in amazing color shifting, ultra-rich and high chroma flake product! This new flake gives more of a satin smooth, soft effect, different from the shiny "stiffer" flake of our regular Opal Flakes, but still has the same brilliant color intensity. It's gorgeous!
* As best we can guesstimate for weight/sizing of the FLAKES, weight averages:
Small holds about .25 actual gram weight
Medium holds about .5 actual gram weight
Large jar holds approx 1 gram actual weight.
You may get more or less depending on color/type of pigment. These flakes are extremely lightweight, bulky and fragile, each color actually weighs differently. Please see our photos for size comparisons.
* PLEASE BE AWARE: IF YOU MIX THIS FLAKE OR THE OTHER ULTRA OPAL FLAKES IN RESIN, IT WILL SHIFT IN COLOR AS OPPOSED TO BEING APPLIED AS A SURFACE DECORATION. BLUE HAWAII SHIFTS GREEN WITH GOLD AND BLUE ACCENTS. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMPLETLY SOLVENT RESISTANT. See resin dome sample.
* The gorgeous flower tray was made by our dear friends at ResinateBR, LLC. The Blue Hawaii Ultra Opal Flake is evenly brushed into a clean silicone mold then filled with black colored resin. Visit their shop on Instagram; @resinatebr .
* Brilliant reflective dichroic reflection with color changing qualities depending on viewed angle are NON_PLASTIC. Made with a silica-based micron thin glass substrate with prismatic metallic oxides fused to the surface. Our flakes work more like fine foil or gold leaf on many different mediums. Cosmetic grade; great for body and nail art! A little goes a long way.
* Transparent flakes look dramatic over dark bases, & completely different over light ones.
* PRO TIP: these flakes are extremely lightweight! Make sure you don't have any fans or open drafts in the area where you work. Non-toxic, but we recommend wearing a light dust mask to prevent inhaling any flying particles if you're working with them a lot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are your pigments cosmetic safe?
Many of them are! Each listing gives specific uses or exceptions to a particular pigment, so look for that in the description section. When in doubt, feel free to send a convo.
Can I use your pigments in resin or polymer clay?
YES! As a working artist, I love the versatility of using unique pigments across many creative mediums, so I only stock those that are solvent safe, are non-fading, are safe for heated mediums up to at least 400F and of course are non-toxic to our health. All you need is a transparent carrier to suspend the pigments in, or raw polymer clay to put them on the surface, and you're good to go!
What about nail art?
Of course! All of our pigments are suitable for nail art and will create amazing unique effects. I would recommend using the flakes or powders with a gel coat medium and UV cure lamp for instant results.
Can I use your pigments to embellish something edible?
Although our flakes and powders are non-toxic, they should not be considered edible or ingestable. I would stick with food-quality products only.
Why are some pigments called "high temp", but not others? Do I need anything special to use these?
The original Lumiere Luster line is a new dichroic-like product for lampworking artists, such as myself, which is where the flake's high temp designation originated. But I found that they are just as amazing to work with in other mediums, not just for lampworkers! However, for lampwork or glass enamel use, use only those that are in our "high temp" section to ensure they're safe for glassworking temperatures (1000+ degrees F). You can also download a copy of my free PDF tutorial here: http://www.jetagestudio.com/PDF/Lumiere%20Lusters%20tutorial%20JetAge%20Studio.pdf
If you're not a glassworker, the "high temp" designation is pretty much meaningless, so you're safe to use ANY of the pigments in any medium you like, with beautiful results.
Where's that free lampworking PDF you mentioned?
Pop this thread into your browser address bar:
http://www.jetagestudio.com/PDF/Lumiere%20Lusters%20tutorial%20JetAge%20Studio.pdf
Why are these flakes of yours so "fly-away"?
We get that a lot! It's the nature of this particular product. Kind of an industrial marvel if you ask me how lightweight they are! We like to fill the jars right up to the top so it might be a little messy when you first open the jars; we sincerely apologize for this. Just be sure you aren't working with the flakes around any open windows or fans and it should cut down on how much they fly around. Remember: Art is Messy! 😁
Can your flakes be used on paper or scrapbooks?
Yes. There's quite a few awesome YouTube videos out there about paper embellishment with metallic foils or gilding flakes. Our flake pigments (and powders as well) will work exactly the same as metal leaf or foils. Take a look at this great video for some inspiration and a how-to use with different types of "glues" to stick down the flakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtq_UeJddyc
In addition to that, we've had some watercolor artists ask if they can make custom watercolor pan pigments with our fine powders and the answer is "yes"! It might take a little fiddling to find the right ratio of pigment to binder, but that's where your creativity comes in. Experiment with our ultra fine Discotek powder or ultra fine super shift powders!
Can I use your pigments in soaps and lotions?
Most likely, yes. I don't know all the different base formulas in soap arts but most of our mica based pigments should work just fine and are cosmetically safe. I would not recommend our chameleon flakes, however, unless it is used as a surface finishing touch (not mixed in). Testing is recommended for coloring and shimmer effects desired.