Mica Powder Techniques
by Shannon Smith
Explore different uses for mica powder in card design.
Supplies
- Glossy white cardstock or photo paper
- Glaze or paste (Nuvo Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops used here)
- Spatula or scraping tool (Thermoweb/Deco-Foil Stencil Pal used here)
- Mica powders (Arteza Flamingo Pink and Rose Pink powders used here)
- Stencil (Pink & Main Deco Stencil used here)
- Stencil spray adhesive (Pixie Spray used here)
- Large brush (Royal &Langnickel-LG. Menta used here)
- Shadow brush (cheap dollar store eyeshadow brush used here)
- Embossing powder tray (FSJ brand used here)
- Small spray bottle of water
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: cardstock for base and layering, Pink & Main Fantastic Florals stamp set, Distress Oxide Ink - Hickory Smoke, Simon Hurley Minty Fresh ink, Versamark ink, tracing paper, silver embellishments (Pink & Main), ribbon, MISTI)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Spray a card panel with stencil spray adhesive (this will give the mica powder something to stick to later). Place a stencil over the panel.
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Step 2
Add glaze or paste medium through the stencil and scrape off the excess. Allow to dry.
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Step 3
Sprinkle lightest mica powder onto the card panel.
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Use the large brush to cover the surface and dust excess into an embossing powder tray. Use the brush to burnish the mica in a bit.
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Step 4
Stamp a solid image with embossing ink on white cardstock.
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Step 5
Use a shadow brush to apply mica from the tray onto the stamped image.
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Step 6
Dip brush into darker mica and tap in to create darker shading for depth.
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Step 7
Return excess mica powder to its bottle, leaving a small amount behind in the tray. Add a little bit of water and mix using a shadow brush.
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Step 8
Use shadow brush to flick mica mixture onto stenciled card panel.
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Add some splatters to the stamped images as well.
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Step 9
Tear along one of the short ends of the stenciled panel. (For the sample, the card panel was trimmed down to about 3 1/4” X 4”.) Curve the torn edge over to give it an aged look. Brush mica mixture along the top and bottom edges of both panels.
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Step 10
Assemble and embellish the project as desired. For the sample, the smaller card panel was adhered to the top of the card base, leaving a border along the top and sides. The torn panel was attached with the same border, overlapping the top panel.
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Step 11
Complete the project.
Video!
Your Turn
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