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art bead, Art Charm Swap, Cate van Alphen, handmade beads, kanji, mica powder, pearl, perfect pearls, polymer clay
I recently discovered that some mica powders (e.g. Perfect Pearls) have an added resin which means they do not need to be varnished to seal. WOOT! I love the shimmer, but I have been avoiding using them because I find varnishing such a hassle – all that washing brushes and waiting for it to dry…
Since then I haven’t been able to stop myself adding pearlescent powder just about everything.
Kanji pendant by Cate van Alphen. The symbol means “friend”. It is available in my Etsy store.
Blueberry frit beads by Cate van Alphen
These are Stroppel round Natasha beads. See my free tutorial for how I made them.
Yes, I only have one colour of mica powder at the moment, but I have ordered a few more… so watch this space for more pearls of polymer clay.
In other news, I have received my Art Charms 🙂 but you will need to wait till after the reveal on 14th November 2014 to see my treasures as I want to include some of the artists’ inspiration.
Fulgorine 
I have a few pots of Perfect Pearls now and I’m also addicted, they look fab too under liquid polymer clay mixed with alcohol inks as the shimmer still comes through. But I still find after baking on beads I need to varnish, maybe I’m putting too much on? Linda x
Great idea to use the liquid clay and ink. I’m hoping the shimmer won’t rub off (I’ve given then a little scratch with my nails) – I suppose time will tell.