Hibiscus Ultra Opal FLAKE Translucent Dichroic Art Flake Pigments
$6.50
* "Hibiscus 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!
* FULL by VOLUME in each convenient acrylic jar of saturated dazzling color. THESE FLAKES ARE EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT AND FLUFFY. As best we can guesstimate for the FLAKES: small jar holds about .20 actual gram weight, medium jar holds about .35 actual gram weight and the large jar holds approx .55 grams actual weight. You may get more or less depending on color/type of pigment. We do this because the flakes are extremely lightweight, bulky and fragile, and each color actually weighs differently. Please see our photos for size comparisons. As mentioned, each color weighs differently so this is only an average full jar weight.
* 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. Solvent safe, and 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.