Diamond Painting Testing | Does Mica Powder Fix Gapping??

[@Shari_A._]

I know this is an older video, and you probably already know this by now, but you can get Mica powder in SO many colors. I have a bunch from where I use to use it with resin, so you could use black on the eyes and orange or yellow on the nose, red on the scarf, etc. and it would look a lot more consistent than using the white on the whole thing. Just an idea. Now I wonder if you could use chalk pastels or something, if you want it to be a matte color.. hrm. Also, thanks for showing this because I was feeling really bad about my squares not being straight after seeing someone on instagram do hers perfectly straight.. hehe

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I did know it came in different colors, but just got the black and white for testing. Someone did say they’ve also used gym chalk, among other options. Thanks for watching!!

[@LolaRyck]

Pearlescent could be gorgeous in white spots. That's what I want to try. I have about 5011 different glitters too.

[@marshah5930]

OMG, I have multiple colors of mica powder! Can't wait to try this.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@marshah5930]

I tried the mica powder on some cheap paintings and it really does make them look better.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@marshah5930 Good to know!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@burninghair]

Interesting. I'd be concerned that the mica will be picked up with any sealers being brushed on and cover surrounding drills, but that's an easy work-around. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I may go back and do some additional testing, because I didn’t consider that. Lots of good questions over this one!

[@Jadeikens]

I tested it on the brand of mica I used I had no issue sealing after doing this method on round drills!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@Jadeikens Did you find any big differences in using the mica with round vs square drills? i.e. - used more powder, different look, etc?

[@Jadeikens]

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous I only use mica on areas of rounds that guide circles are really annoying! But I do use more since there is so much glue to cover

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@Jadeikens Good to know! Thank you!!

[@debbieheydt987]

Txs for this idea. I found putting down white drills I went diagonally & looks much closer

[@debbiemedwid2592]

Thank you so much for the video. I’m going to try it now

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ElizaWasHere832]

That’s pretty neat, but I don’t really mind gapping so I don’t know if I would use that. I might however to highlight some areas of my canvas (DIY AB’s?) but thanks for sharing!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Ooh, that’s a good point. It would certainly be cheaper than buying ABs because a tiny amount goes a long way.

[@lindaharp8548]

I am definitely going to try this! But I think I’ll use one of my soft, craft paintbrushes instead of a toothbrush. I think it will offer more control. Mica powder! What a great idea :)

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Yes, the toothbrush was definitely not the best for precise placement! Thanks for watching!

[@diamondnana1026]

Thanks for sharing. You answered some of my questions!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sherryfields6513]

Mica power is shiny !❤

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

It is!! Way shinier than I thought it would be!!

[@ruthforget253]

Thanks for sharing this tip.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Jadeikens]

Thank you for trying it!!! I will say you can also use gum chalk powder if you don’t like the shine! My mica doesn’t really have that type of shine so it could be the brand! Also if you want to wipe off a little more you can wrap the baby wipe around the toothbrush to reallly wipe off the extra ☺️💞

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I probably didn't wipe hard enough, since I was afraid scrubbing too hard at the top of the drills might also take off some of the powder I wanted in between the drills!! I just bought some basic white mica from Amazon, but yes, there are a million different brands and options. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Jadeikens]

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous it’s safe to really scrub as long as you trust the glue on the canvas! The mica gets down to the glue so You don’t have to worry that you will get too much off!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@Jadeikens Good to know!!

[@vivianneaudiss2532]

I would try with a small makeup brush. Like an eyeshadow brush

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Yep, the toothbrush definitely not the best choice. 😂 Thanks for watching!!

[@jillphillips8117]

Does Mica Powder come in different colors? Great Tip,!

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

It comes in all kinds of colors! Thanks for watching!!

[@joanneshaw8342]

Thanks for the tip. I’m wondering if you could use baking soda or baking powder instead.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I'm not sure - maybe cornstarch?

[@burninghair]

I wouldn't want to use anything with the potential to mold, but I think baking soda is a great idea. Cornstarch can mold.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@burninghair Ooh, I didn’t know that! Thank you!

[@Jadeikens]

I suggest gym chalk if you want it matte!

[@NancyCanadian]

Thanks for sharing. I use talcum powder (baby powder)

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

That’s a great idea. And would be less shiny than the mica powder, I’m guessing.

[@NancyCanadian]

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous you get the shine of the drills and no mess (less)

[@joycewadin305]

Maybe an eye brow brush

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

@@joycewadin305 Even a small paintbrush would work better. Thanks for watching!!

[@marilynfoster1233]

Do you know what the best color of black on Amazon would be is the charcoal black the best one for black ones

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I've not tested the black mica, so I'm not sure. Although the mica powder adds a sheen, so it may not be noticeable whatever black you choose. Thanks for watching!!

[@ruthyoung1032]

That's amazing 🤩 Thank you for sharing

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ginger_schnapps3]

Why don't you try a mascara brush?

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

If I had one, I could!! 😂

[@tammyglasenappsimon4941]

I saw jade's video I believed she stated not to put white on black and if you do wipe off right away. I think also she stated to keep moving toothbrush around until the mica powder is not visiable or most of it comes off the top of drills. Of course also to wipe the drills. This was my understanding of the video.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I did wipe the drills several times and still had a sheen in the tips of the drills. Although I could have been heavy handed with the powder!

[@StitchesOfSass]

I’d recommend a mascara wand type brush rather than a qtip.

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I also wondered if the brushes I use for sealing would work. Or a stipple brush.

[@debraziegler3851]

Can you seal this after putting it on your painting?

[@DiamondPaintingAnonymous]

I don’t know. I will make a note to try that!

[@debraziegler3851]

Thank you

[@Jadeikens]

Yes! Just really wipe it down first!

[@cherylanderson9920]

A make upbrush