INTRO TO PEARL EX PIGMENTS - VIEWER REQUEST

[@SuperManning11]

Very helpful, thanks! I did the same in that I purchased them at Michael's with multiple coupons. I was so pleased with the deal that I was getting that I eagerly bought them only to get home and realize I had no idea how to use them. Thanks for solving that little problem. My impulsive nature is very appreciative!

[@OrigamiTwist]

Love, love, love the multiple coupons at Michaels thing, I'm exactly the same! :D This is one impulse purchase that is totally worth it too, as they can be used in so many applications! I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Happy Crafting!

[@melimel9265]

lol that's so cute and I kno exactly what you are talking about lol

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

Same here, only at first when I bought them online I thought they were embossing powders, lol. Imagine my shock when I went to emboss and it clumped out. Never have known what to do with them . Lol

[@StarlightSynchronicity]

Thanks so much!! Really appreciate the work you’ve done here.

[@nhutaluashford4543]

Thank you, Thank you for sharing this is what I was exactly looking for because I have about 8 bottles of Pearl X colors and wanted to make sure the different ways you could use the product ! Be Blessed 🙏🏼

[@RijackiTorment]

I use Pearl EX with resin and epoxy clay and love love love the product. I've used it a little with paper, but not much yet. Thank you for giving me even more examples of how to use it. I need to get some gel medium now :)

[@mariettedesrosiers3445]

I just discovered Pearl Ex pigments, I'm a beginner and appreciate this technique ,I like the iridescent effect on the stamp and enhances itThank you to share this technique

[@robinsue2439]

This was very informative I love how you demonstrated the different way to use. I have had a set for a while and can not waite to try embossing with. Thank you.

[@mother_burrito]

Hey hey! You were one of the first videos that popped up when I looked up pearl ex pigments. This is an incredibly useful video! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@kshortsleeves]

Thank you for your video post for Pearl Ex! You answered my questions on how to use it for paper crafting and can't wait to try it out! Very thorough, and is now very simple to use!

[@lorifitzrandolph4032]

Thank you I have never seen someone who explained it this well. 👍

[@babsa3421]

A very clear straight forward presentation - just what I needed.

[@metuberous]

Fabulous video. I learned so much.

[@CW008]

Thank you - very well explained - just got my Michael's set today. I have a big canvas to do tomorrow and plan to add a few texture stencils using these powders

[@LeaRama]

Fantastic! I originally bought pearl ex pigments to mix in resin and that worked beautifully but i had no idea i could use these for paper crafting too! Brilliant! I don't believe I'll be purchasing any more perfect pearls powder. I have the metallic perfect pearls and was contemplating getting some other colors but since i have 14 different pearl Ex pigment powders already I won't bother! Thank you so much for sharing! Woo Hooo!

[@OrigamiTwist]

Yay! No worries! I love the idea of mixing it into resin too, I imagine that would have a gorgeous effect!!! It is sooo versatile!

[@kathryncastanares525]

Learama ws. im not 100% sure about this, as idk the exact ingredients in the perfect pearls, but mixing your pigments with gum a will give you pretty much the exact same results as the PP. its really fun and looks so beautiful.

[@paulettecornish]

This was an excellent demo for me as a first time user of the Pearl ex pigments. I highly recommend this video!

[@catscompany735]

I agree with you on the use of the Gel Medium, but what kind of Gel Medium did you use? There are many kinds of Gel Mediums with different uses! Which kind did you use? Soft Gel Gloss? Regular Gel Matt? Heavy Gel Semi-Gloss? Since the Pearl-X is already metallic there will be a glossy shine with the Gel Mediums to some extent, just wanted to know which Gel you used & how much of it did you used do the small example?

[@martamccool2740]

Very interesting

[@allthumbs3792]

Great tutorial! Thanks for such a thorough demonstration of the varied applications of the Pearl EX pigments.

[@patcyzauskas7216]

I bought a large set and used it often in 2000. I used it often back then but it got hidden with supplies. Just found it when I set up my craft room 2015 but had forgotten how to use it. I watched ur utube because I've decided I need to use some of my old stash. I had no clue u could add it to so many mediums. Thanks!!

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

So happy to know what to do with these.. I had no clue and when I found out they were pearl ex and not embossing powder, I was like oh great. New subbie here, would love to be crafty KZbin friends. I do journals, and mixed media and love to paint.

[@cocowang1055]

Great conten! Pearl Ex Pigments is a great product. But I used to bought pearl pigment from a Chinese supplier called Yortay. They make the best pearl pigment too.

[@UARELOVE1010]

This was really helpful! I am new to embossing. I will choose this over buying embossing powders and use it for various projects :) I liked your detailed explanation and demo. Thank you.

[@seayahLeah]

Thank you so much for this ! I actually bought Spring Green today, and then found this video 😂

[@magdolnasebestyen5374]

Thank you, it was very helpful, really. Do you think, I could also mix it with mat varnish to color e.g. cold porcelain objects?

[@daisyniemeyer8490]

I bought these in 2006 for a project I saw once and read that I needed gum Arabic but never knew how to use them together since to me the gumarabic looked oily and so I never used it! So they've been sitting in my craft room, but now I know how to use them! Thank you!

[@sandraolson8635]

Daisy Niemeyer You only need gum Arabic as a binder if you are not mixing it into another medium such as glue or paint. If only using water and pearl ex then a little gum Arabic helps bind. I use powdered gum Arabic and pearl ex powder mixed in water in a spray bottle as a glimmer mist . Without the gum Arabic it would not be permanent.

[@judyevans2818]

Oh! My gosh, Michaels, Michaels, Michaels - hear about it all the time, wish we had something like it in the UK! Thanks so much for the informations.

[@sharon94503]

Hobby Lobby is better, and bigger than Michaels.

[@kimberlylongenecker6111]

Thx for explaining how to use the pigment powders.

[@OrigamiTwist]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@Babyjohn8170]

When you use a gloss medium to make your watercolors, are you able to reactivate it with water or do you have to use it all at once?

[@CAVEMAN_408]

automotive paint... THANK YOU THATS ALL I NEEDED TO HEAR😊👍

[@karodora]

Excellent information and presentation. Thank you.

[@barbarahill6365]

Thank you! So informative.

[@leigh-annh2544]

Good demonstration. Thanks.

[@sharoncyber50]

When I brushed on top of a zig pen the powder kept coming off on my fingers. I had to spray the Pearl Ex with hair spray to "set: the Pearl Ex. Is the Pearl Ex "set" in the methods that you described?

[@سارة-ظ8و]

Hello, can I use this powder to paint on canvas? Will mixing it with gum arabic make the fabric look tough?

[@julieblack8173]

Pearl EX is just beautiful i only have a few colors i need to add more ..TFS ;))

[@OrigamiTwist]

It really is! I have a whole list of new colors to add too! They are so pretty! :-)

[@whogivesashirtdotca]

What is the Versamark product you mention?

[@eastclintwood7295]

Was nice to know you're a world traveler, do you have any empty containers from Kelkheim Germany!?

[@JJ-hv3ez]

What is the name of the surface you’re using? Or something similar?

[@smedina146]

very informative-- THANK YOU!

[@OrigamiTwist]

Thank you Stacy! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@karenwoolley4279]

If one wanted to do the ROYGBIV rainbow colour spectrum which PealEx would you recommend?

[@karenwoolley4279]

Epoxy Resin is my medium

[@Sharie609]

Just was given some of this. I was told to mix with water & paint my embossed card front but it didn’t seem to set? Was this technique wrong? Help!

[@fernladeroute3675]

Once you apply pearl ex to versa mark, does it need to be sprayed so that it stay or no spraying is required. And if it needs to be sprayed what is the name of the product that I would need to use

[@raquelreyes8573]

Hi can this be use in resin / i have a lot of these and i would like to know if it can be use

[@OrigamiTwist]

Absolutely! It would be Gorgeous mixed into resin!

[@raquelreyes8573]

Hi again thank you for your prompt reply thank you so much now i know that can write you and i will get back an answer you know what you are an inspiration to me thank you again i just found embossing powder in my stash can this powder be use also for UV resin and 2 part resin too. Many blessing for you and your family

[@sanmeetkaur7958]

How can i use it on washable fabric?

[@cr0aks]

Is the Pearl-Ex and gel medium on fabric water-resistant? I'd love to use some of this on a G-tube "cushion" for my new granddaughter, but the fabric has to be absorbent (because sometimes the stomach fluids leak out when connecting/disconnecting the feeding tube) . Thanks for your help!

[@OrigamiTwist]

Hi! Since Pearl-Ex is a pigment and not a dye, so it won't soak into the fabric, but whether it will be water-resistant or not will depend on what you mix the pigment into. Gel medium's main purpose is to change the texture of acrylic paint, so you may not have a lot of luck with it on fabric. You may want to try mixing the Pearl-Ex into a clear or white fabric paint instead of a gel medium. I love your idea to make a G-tube cushion for your granddaughter! I have an insulin pump (much smaller than a feeding tube, but still one of those 24/7 medical devices that have a tube going into you) and there is something so fabulous about being able to decorate it! :D

[@maryfuller2076]

Can you mix Pearl Ex with water in a spray bottle to spray on to cards?

[@kathryncastanares525]

Mary Fuller some pigments dont mix well with water actually as they aren't water soluble or suspendable and will just clump together at the top of your water. You might be able to get them some what mixed in using a blender of some sort for the high power mixing. but eventually they will separate and clump back together. also, having no binder will cause the pigment to just fall and or rub off the project after drying because there is nothing holding them to the surface. I actually make cosmetics and just got into making my own paints nd other mediums, and i learned the hard way before learning about binders and solubility of some pigments etc. hope this helps.

[@bonitablackburn5365]

As a resin artist I use this prodict only in my resin mix. I can tell you I've tried to use in a small spray bottle with alcohol and the micas clig up the tubing in the spray bottle. Love this brand better than any.

[@DaissyEdeza]

Hi, I like your video much. Thanks for it. How can I used Pearl-ex with metal? I would like to paint sterling charm flowers. Can you please help me?

[@OrigamiTwist]

As Pearl-ex is a pigment, you would need to find some sort of adhesive or resin or paint that sticks to metal and mix the Pearl-ex with that before applying it to the metal surface. In the research I did, they did mention that it has been used to do special effects painting on cars, so it should work, you just need the right medium to mix it with. What a gorgeous idea, sterling charm flowers would be lovely with many of the Pearl-ex colors on them!

[@ElleBeast]

Go to an auto parts store, normally they will sell clear glossy or matte auto paint in pints. Look up "chameleon pearl car paint" and youll see how car guys mix up 5 gal to pant a custom car. A pint of clear auto paint will last you forever if you mix small ammounts at a time. its extra durable, weather proof, and most auto paint withstands 400+ degrees.

[@karenisaak8396]

Thank you for the great video! I was under the understanding that pearl ex powders needed a binder. That the one you showed with just versa ark would rub off? Has that happened to your sample?

[@OrigamiTwist]

+Karen Isaak Hi Karen! I love this Pearl Ex technique, have been using it for years! I've found that the Versamark does a surprisingly good job as a binder in this case, especially on items that won't be handled a lot, despite the fact that it isn't technically a glue or paint...and really isn't meant to be a permanent binder. If you are worried that it might rub off, for example on a card that will be handled by a lot of people, or a decorative box, you could absolutely spray a clear sealer over the top to guarantee it stays where you put it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@OrigamiTwist]

+Origami Twist Ohh, I haven't tried it, but I just thought a glue pad might work too, if the item will be handled a lot and you don't want to spray seal it? I think Tsukineko might make one? What do you think?

[@karenisaak8396]

+Origami Twist thank you! I have read that I need to use gum Arabic as the binder, have both just haven't found the time to play, I will now after watching your video! Thanks again!

[@kiennguyen3431]

does it actually made from pearl powder or just how it called?

[@OrigamiTwist]

Great question! It isn't made from pearl powder. It is called Pearl Ex because it gives the item it is applied to a pearlescent shine.

[@megsavs]

What's the Interference pigments?

[@NaushSA]

Are you in Dubai ?

[@Chris_M_Romero]

Does this work with watercolors?

[@OrigamiTwist]

You can turn it into watercolour typically by adding Gum Arabic + water + a little glycerin. There are a myriad of recipes out there, just use the Pearl Ex in equal parts where the recipe requires “pigment”. I hope that’s helpful! Happy Painting!

[@Chris_M_Romero]

@@OrigamiTwist thank you very much!

[@WoollyChats]

Can this be used on yarn?

[@OrigamiTwist]

Ohh, very good question! I've never tried using it on yarn, but I imagine if you could find some sort of medium to mix it with that would stick to yarn, you certainly could use it on yarn. As it is just a pigment, it usually needs something added to it to get it to stick to things permanently. Please let me know if you try it and what you mixed with it to get it to stick, I love your idea!

[@challangesmore4256]

Use it for slime

[@AlexPerez-zx8dm]

Who can here because of SLIME!?!?!?!?

[@glittertwinklylightslimes5613]

ItzYourGirlALEX!!!! Meeee

[@luvranton]

MEEEEEEEEE

[@ariverdin904]

Would this be used to burnout ? Like burnout on tires?

[@yoopermary]

iridesent

[@Poopismism]

Can this be added to soap?