How to use Mica Powders? - 10 ways with Pretty Gets Gritty Explosion Powders

How to use Mica Powders for beginners. In this video we look at mixing mica powders to create a paint pallet, sprays, alchol inks, embossing powders, various stamping techniques and so much more.
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I will be covering this topic on a live in crafting together with all brands on Friday Oct 23rd at 1pm, if you are interesed in joining.

[@AlliListArt]

i use a few drops of clove oil in my water and spray bottle...this too stops bacteria and smells nice too as well as preserving them love Alli XXX

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

That sounds gorgeous, I will need to try that next time xx

[@rbailey3309]

This was the most fun I have had watching a video since I have watched arts and crafts videos, including my favorite which is cardmaking. It was like watching an art scientist. I will be looking for your other videos!💝

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Awhhh thank you so much glad you enjoyed .. I do love the alchemy of playing with pigment powders x

[@ShinySilvertreasures]

Fab video with lots of great info. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Shiny Silver treasures thank you x

[@snicholson9081]

Thank you great to see different methods

[@PapercraftingwithRos]

Great demo Julia, thank you for sharing XX 🥰🌈💖

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Thank you x

[@noneyobusiness6582]

I havent yet used my artez for anything however I do love playing with my alcohol inks with a small air compresser. WOW you should try it .

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Thank you will need to give it a try x

[@APinchOfART]

As always very good video Julia :) Thanks

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

A Pinch Of ART thank you x

[@CreatewithSqudgeCraft]

Just found this video and it's fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge! It's incredible

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

I’m glad you found it useful x

[@CreatewithSqudgeCraft]

@@JuliaMcNeillCrafts very much so. I want to do some mixed media so I've been binging you and Dawn for motivation and skills 💜

[@michelledobbie2793]

Loved this Julia fab ideas xxx

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Michelle Dobbie thank you glad you find it useful x

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Thank you Julia great shares💕💕💕

[@HandmadeWithLoveByDawn]

Fantastic informative video. I love those powders the colours are stunning. Think I will need to add these to my wish list. I love all the names of them. Thank you for showing us how to use mica powders and what can be made using them. Tfs xx

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

dawn Sutton thank you, glad you found it useful x

[@HandmadeWithLoveByDawn]

@@JuliaMcNeillCrafts have put some on my wish list xx

[@LovinglfDesigns]

I really enjoyed all the different methods you tried. I have lots of pigment and mica powders as well as color change mica powders so I'm going to play and see what I get. I have used pigments mixed with alcohol on fabric and that turned out fabulous. TFS

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Thank you, glad you found it useful x

[@bethbenson1931]

I have always been told to use distilled water whenever adding to paint, powders, etc. I guess that is what you probably achieve by boiling your water. Tap water would certainly go bad and cause lots of ruined products. I have tons of mica powders (got a bagfull at a yard sale) and about 10 or so pigment powders. Thanks for doing this video. I am going to have such fun playing! 😊

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Have fun with your new mica powders x

[@barbaracoinoglou9516]

OMG I need to live another 50 years to get to play with all this stuff. I have a lot of these items but didn't know they could be used in so many ways.

[@LexLeeFamily]

Now our daughter wants to do this 😃😎👍!

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Lex, Lee & Family hope she has fun x

[@Coloryourheartout]

It was like looking at ink blots when u used the droppers. Lol Very informative video. Do u need to add a binder to the watercolors. I mix powdered gum arabic with mine to help it stick to the paper better or don’t I need to add that? The embossing powder was really cool. I have not seen mica used like that.

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

TBH I have never used a binder and I get on ok just using water but there is no problem using a binder if you need too …. I may have to give that one a try x

[@LornaCallaghan]

Great ideas. TFS xxx

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Lorna Callaghan thank you x

[@mackenziemill]

getting my Mica powders out to use. TFS, xoxoxo

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Sandy Mackenzie Lumbermill enjoy x

[@greylance473]

Gum Arabic... makes the mica 'watercolors' permanent. 1 part G.A. powder to 3 parts mica powder.

[@cheerfulgreetings5535]

Is soapy mica the same? Other words are there different type of micas? Can soapy mica be used for these techniques?

[@paulhazard3590]

I'm just guessing at how we do it I need to know

[@LovinglfDesigns]

I actually like the soft shades produced with alcohol. They'd be great for flowers.

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Yes it created so,e nice effects x

[@noeleenbyrne5197]

You can add a little pva glue to the water sprays, this stops it from rubbing off when dry, also it dries clear, so there's no interference with the sheen. Great video 👍

[@jenniferbrennan6004]

are all mica powders the same eg like the ones you buy from Aliexpress

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Like all products there are differences in quality. You would be able to do all these techniques but you mind find a difference in opacity and depth of colour in a cheaper product xx

[@simb231]

hi is the isopropol 70 % or or 91 %.. i have 91 % with me

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

It is the 91% I have x

[@paulhazard3590]

Can you use mica to cloak or make things invisible?

[@paulhazard3590]

How do the USA and Canada use mica to make tanks invisible?

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

This is something that is out with my knowledge of the craft product being discussed in the video

[@mandymcclay]

An absolutely great technique video, but every one I've watched shows mica powder in water?....NO ONE explains how to set it? and I know for a fact it magically blows away after drying Argghhhh lol.... I understand that there are Mica powders under Brand names that are not Just Mica powder. why does No one Explain how to set basic Mica Powder?

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Thank you for your feedback.. I will do some research & see if we can create a new & more up to date video 😘😘 xx

[@paulhazard3590]

Mica is used to make weapons and soldier's invisible

[@tinagillhamevans667]

Hochanda are not charging 4.99, they want 30quid for four!!!!!!!!!!

[@JuliaMcNeillCrafts]

Hi Tina, sorry prices were correct at time of filming ... I just had a quick look on Hochanda & they are currently £23.99 for 4 www.hochanda.com/product/84032/pretty-gets-gritty-pretty-explosion-powders-set-2-cupid-unicorn-poseidon-and-zeus/793010 ... so I am not sure where the price discrepancy has occurred x

[@tinagillhamevans667]

@@JuliaMcNeillCrafts oh I just worked it out, it’s because I live in France they are showing 29.99 euros, what a swizz