Special effect pigment

In the art of painting and personalizing a bodywork, or any other object such as a helmet, furniture, etc., we have grouped together in our specialties a precious collection of special effect pigments. These mother-of-pearl and glitter are incorporated into paintwork to give a special touch and enormous visual added value.

Among this selection, there are several families of pearls and glitter, each type of which, classified by composition, size and color, allows you to create a particular sparkle and different colors.

Composition and size of special effect pigments

The products are in the form of dry powders, whose composition is variable, based on mica, glass, polyester or aluminum. Each material allows for a different smoothness, and also a different opacity or transparency.

The particle size expressed in microns (µm) represents the size or diameter of these special effect pigments, in particular phosphorescent pigments. These, when observed under a microscope, have a thin, flat flake shape, measuring from 5 µm to 1000 µm (1 mm).

Flakes for car paint

Whether on production lines and industrial automotive paints, or in an artist's workshop in motorcycle custom paint, a variety of car paint flakes are used to render paints and finishes more attractive. Stardust is the specialist in this field.

Decorative sequins and pearls

In the field of decoration, the decorative sequins and pearls are exactly the same as in the field of cars and motorcycles. We simply use one level lower quality, and much larger quantities.

Sequins and pearls for Nail Art

Here is another field of use, that of glitter and mother-of-pearl for Nail Art, in which we find the same particles, but in infinitely smaller quantities for personalization applications in the nail industry.

Mineral and metallic pigments

In the family of pigments, here are the oldest and least special : mineral and metallic pigments have been used for decades, even hundreds of years. These are generally low cost powders.

How to make a glitter paint ?

Whether you want to personalize the walls of your home or a decorative object or the body of your car or motorcycle with special pigments, this article explains how to make your glitter paint.

Airbrush paint
Epoxy resin
Additives
Gilding
Bodypainting
Hydro dipping
Pinstriping