 Bronze powders - are super-fine powdered metals. In order to use these powders you must mix them with a fabric medium which will adhere the powders to whatever surface you wish to decorate. Mix approx. 1 tblsp of medium to 1 tsp of powder (but this can vary according to your needs- if the mixture is grey you will need more powder). Once dry the fabric should be heat fixed by ironing for at least four minutes and then washing. The colour chart shown is a rough approximation of colours only. The scanning process is not exact! |
• work directly on a glass plate for printing on fabric
• use printing blocks to apply
• use with roller for printing
• use with stencils
• easily mixed with acrylic paints
• use printing blocks to apply
• use with roller for printing
• use with stencils
• easily mixed with acrylic paints
The powders can be mixed with any medium as well as with water colours and acrylics to create a metallic paint appropriate to the desired use. As they are real metal they can be burnished, but will tarnish if exposed to moisture without a protecting medium.
Note: Since the powders are fine metallics, it's best to wear a mask when mixing.
 This piece of dyed fabric has been printed with rich pale gold bronze powders and lilac pearl lustre pigments mixed with ormoline fabric medium. Metal powders are available in the following colours: |
Pearl Lustre Pigments
Pearl lustre pigments are made from titanium-coated mica flakes which is a mineral. Since they are not metal, they will never rust or tarnish and are non-toxic. They may be used for many art & craft applications and applied to virtually any surface when mixed with an appropriate medium.
 Some uses:
• textile art
• rubber stamping • faux finishing • natural or polymer clays • fine art painting • tole & decorative painting • candlemaking • soap making • calligraphy • sculpture • marbling • papermaking • stencilling • interior decorating |
