Mica Powder Variety Pack #4 (Specialty) - Beaver Dust Pigments

Beaver Dust Pigments Variety Pack #4 - Specialty is a curated mica powder sample pack featuring 20 specialty-effect colours for epoxy resin, resin art, woodworking projects, candles, soap making, and craft applications. This pack is designed for makers who want to test colour shift pigments, ghost pigments, interference-style effects, star colours, and more unique pigment options before committing to larger jars.

Each colour in this variety pack is weighed at 5 grams, making it ideal for sample pours, coasters, small resin projects, colour testing, pigment blending, and experimenting with specialty effects. It is especially useful for resin artists, woodworkers, candle makers, soap makers, and anyone who wants to explore pigments that behave differently than standard mica powder colours.

Colours Included in Variety Pack #4

• Star Red
• Star Green
• Star White
• Star Light Gold
• Star Blue Violet
• Star Blue
• Star Blue Green (Color Shift)
• Violet Blue (Color Shift)
• Green Gold (Color Shift)
• Dark Green Gold (Color Shift)
• Blue Gold (Color Shift)
• Blue Mauve (Color Shift)
• Blue Violet (Color Shift)
• Blue Green (Color Shift)
• Gold Blue (Color Shift)
• Ghost Blue
• Ghost Green
• Ghost Gold
• Ghost Violet
• Ghost Amethyst

Best Uses for This Specialty Mica Powder Pack

• Testing ghost pigments, colour shift pigments, and specialty mica powder effects
• Epoxy resin art, fluid pours, coasters, trays, and small molds
• River tables, resin inlays, void fills, and woodworking accents
• Black-base testing, interference effects, galaxy pours, and dramatic colour-shifting resin projects
• Candle making, soap making, and craft projects
• Comparing specialty pigments before buying larger jars

Why Choose a Specialty Pigment Variety Pack?

Specialty pigments are different from standard mica powder colours because the final effect can change depending on the base colour, lighting, viewing angle, resin depth, and pigment amount. A colour shift pigment may look different as the piece moves in the light, while a ghost pigment may look subtle on its own but become much more dramatic when used with black pigment or over a black base.

This Specialty pack is a practical way to test those effects before using them in a larger epoxy pour. You can compare ghost pigments, colour shift pigments, star pigments, and specialty mica effects side by side in small sample pours, coasters, resin art pieces, jewelry, keychains, inlays, or decorative trays.

How Ghost Pigments Are Different

Ghost pigments can be used on their own for a soft pearlescent shimmer, but they become much more dramatic when mixed with black pigment or poured over a black or dark background. This pack includes Ghost Blue, Ghost Green, Ghost Gold, Ghost Violet, and Ghost Amethyst, making it a great option for testing hidden colour effects before using them in a larger project.

For best results, test each ghost pigment in clear epoxy, over a black base, and mixed with black pigment. This helps you see how the colour changes under different conditions and makes it easier to choose the right effect for coasters, trays, river table accents, resin jewelry, or woodworking inlays.

Why Beaver Dust Pigments Are Different

Beaver Dust Pigments are made with fine particles under 60 microns. This smaller particle size helps the pigment mix smoothly into epoxy and stay suspended while the resin cures, instead of settling to the bottom like some larger or heavier pigment particles can.

Because specialty pigments can behave differently depending on the base material and lighting, this variety pack is a helpful way to test real results before using a colour shift or ghost pigment in a larger resin or woodworking project.

Suggested Projects

• Ghost pigment sample pours: Test Ghost Blue, Ghost Green, Ghost Gold, Ghost Violet, and Ghost Amethyst in clear epoxy, over black, and mixed with black pigment.
• Colour shift coasters: Use small silicone molds to compare colour shift pigments in finished coaster-style projects.
• Galaxy-style resin art: Pair ghost pigments, colour shift pigments, black pigment, silver pearl, white, blue, and purple tones for cosmic-style effects.
• River table colour testing: Compare specialty colours before using them in a larger epoxy river, void fill, or inlay project.
• Jewelry and small castings: Use these specialty pigments in small molds where movement, angle, and lighting can show off the shift effect.
• Custom pigment blends: Mix colours from the pack to create custom black-base effects, colour shift blends, ghost pearl effects, blue-green shifts, violet-blue shifts, and warm gold interference effects.

How Much Pigment Should You Use?

A good starting point for Beaver Dust mica powder is approximately 1/8 teaspoon per 1 litre of epoxy for a medium level of transparency. You can adjust from there depending on the colour strength, opacity, shimmer, and final effect you want.

For specialty pigments, testing is especially important. Try small sample pours with different pigment amounts, different background colours, and different lighting conditions. Ghost pigments and colour shift pigments can look very different in clear epoxy, over a black base, mixed with black pigment, or poured at different depths.

Recommended Products

These products pair well with the Specialty Beaver Dust Pigment Variety Pack when testing colour shift effects, ghost pigments, black-base results, making coasters, mixing epoxy, and choosing the right resin for your project depth.

• Black Pearl Beaver Dust Pigment - Helpful for testing ghost pigments and dark-base specialty effects.
• Small Reusable Silicone Molds - Great for making coasters, testing pigment colours, pouring samples, and comparing clear versus black-base results.
• Measuring Spoons - Helpful for measuring small, repeatable amounts of mica powder for epoxy resin and craft projects.
• Paddle Mixer for Epoxy Resin - Helps mix pigment smoothly and evenly into epoxy resin.
• Shallow Pour Epoxy - Recommended for coating, sealing, and shallow epoxy pours up to 1/4" deep.
• Small Project Resin - A good option for small epoxy projects and pours from 1/4" to 1" deep.
• Deep Pour Epoxy - Designed for deeper epoxy pours from 1/2" deep up to 2" deep.

Helpful Pigment Guides

These guides can help you learn more about ghost pigments, colour shift pigments, mica powder, epoxy pigment testing, and how specialty pigment effects change in resin projects.

• Ghost Pigments Guide - Learn how ghost pigments work, why dark bases matter, and how to test them in resin projects.
• Color Shift Mica Powder for Epoxy Resin - Learn how colour shift pigments behave in epoxy resin and how lighting and viewing angle affect the final look.
• Mica Powder for Epoxy Resin - Learn how mica powder behaves in epoxy resin pours, woodworking, and art projects.
• How to Use Mica Powder in Epoxy - Simple tips for mixing mica powder smoothly into epoxy resin.
• Pigment Guides - Browse Beaver Dust pigment guides for epoxy resin, resin art, candles, soap making, coatings, and crafts.

FAQ

How many colours are included in Variety Pack #4?
Variety Pack #4 includes 20 specialty Beaver Dust Pigments, with each colour weighed at 5 grams.

What types of colours are in this variety pack?
This pack includes star pigments, colour shift pigments, and ghost pigments, including Ghost Blue, Ghost Green, Ghost Gold, Ghost Violet, and Ghost Amethyst.

Can I use this mica powder variety pack in epoxy resin?
Yes. Beaver Dust Pigments can be used in epoxy resin, resin art, woodworking projects, river tables, coasters, trays, charcuterie boards, and decorative resin applications.

Do ghost pigments need to be mixed with black pigment?
No. Ghost pigments can be used on their own for a softer pearlescent shimmer, but they create a much stronger ghost colour effect when mixed with black pigment or used over a black or dark base.

Is this pack good for coasters and sample pours?
Yes. This pack works very well for coasters and sample pours. Small reusable silicone molds are a helpful way to test each colour, compare clear versus black-base results, and create finished coaster-style pieces.

Can I mix the colours together?
Yes. Colours in this variety pack can be mixed with each other to create custom colour shift blends, ghost pearl effects, black-base effects, blue-green shifts, violet-blue shifts, and warm gold interference effects.

Will these pigments sink in epoxy?
Beaver Dust Pigments are under 60 microns, which helps them stay suspended in epoxy while it cures instead of sinking to the bottom like larger or heavier pigment particles can.

Can I use these pigments for candles and soap?
Yes. Beaver Dust Pigments are safe for candle and soap making. As with any colourant, testing in your own wax, soap base, fragrance, and process is recommended to confirm the final colour and performance.

Can I use these pigments in paint, coatings, clear coats, or automotive applications?
These pigments can be tested in compatible systems, but results depend on the exact material, process, and application. Always test first before using them in a finished project.

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Use Beaver Dust Pigments Variety Pack #4 - Specialty when you want to test 20 specialty mica powder colours, including star pigments, colour shift pigments, and ghost pigments for epoxy resin, resin art, woodworking projects, candles, soap making, and crafts.

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