I was researching mica powder for a project I'm planning, and came across your vid. So glad i did. I especially enjoyed "scoopity scoop scoop" and your happiness when seeing the colors first mixed. You seem like a real nice human being to be around, thank you for sharing a little of yourself with us.

@SqueakerChimp

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! They have made my day ♥️

What a great idea!!!! Thank you.

Thank you for this tut. I'm in California, USA, went to Amazon and found the Mica (one you show) $18.99, not at all bad. Now I can color my OH sooo many blanks, properly.

@SqueakerChimp

4 жыл бұрын

So glad the powders are easy to get in other countries x

Thank you for sharing.

I should of read all of the cooments below I went on Amazon and found the set I was so excited. Your videos are so educational and it gives me additional twist to my beads my making a custom glaze. Keep making the videos. Thanks

This was a very fun and informative video - thanks! LOVE the colors!

@SqueakerChimp

3 жыл бұрын

Do have a go and share your results in the group xxxxx

Excellent!

@SqueakerChimp

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad you found it useful

I love this tutorial. Its fantastic. I got these too and the arteza as well. I love the arteza. Thry have a set of 35 and 60. Yes pricey but last forever. You've really gone into depth in this and I love it!!! I love the accent I'm England too..Wiltshire but northern Irish based

Thank you for this video! I have a lot of mica powders that I need to use! I use to use the on the surface of my polymer clay tiles for a metallic look but haven't done that for awhile. Still tempted at that lovely big box though :). The glazes are lovely.

You videos are so educational and so easy to follow 💕

@SqueakerChimp

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cathy! So glad you found them helpful

Brilliant idea!!

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's my favourite way to glaze now

Cool

You can also use inexpensive eyeshadow pallets instead of mica. They aren't 100% mica but they get the job done. Of course, using products like pearl ex will give you a much more vibrant color.

@SqueakerChimp

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, a great way to use up things you won’t use in your house

Love all your videos. Thanks for all your tips.

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you for watching x

Hopefully i can do it ,try ........😊

@SqueakerChimp

6 ай бұрын

I am sure you can, it is fun to experiment

Your funny love the colors that the mica turns the beads into!!

@SqueakerChimp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shelly xxx

You should always wear a mask when using mica powders. And have plenty ventilation. Just letting you know. Thank you for your video.

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely but when doing a video I'm not sure anyone would understand me with a mask over my face.

These are also available at the US Amazon store for $17, with a coupon for $2 reducing it to $15. Glad I saw this. I wonder if you could make alcohol inks with this method. Thank you.

@SqueakerChimp

9 ай бұрын

I have another tutorial in which I make spray alcohol inks

Thank you for your videos, they are really awsome and informative! I am curious, if you put the lid back on the little jar will it keep your glue/glaze + mica powder mix wet for use another day or does it dry in the little jar? That would be a great way to preserve your mix to be used elsewhere.

@SqueakerChimp

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for your lovely comments. I replaced the lids and it kept the glazes useable for several months which was great. Plus they were in small batches so minimal waste.

Thank u for your videos. They're so informative. Do u dip your beads in anything to seal them before u color? I dip mine in wood petrifier to seal them inside and out before I glaze. I was just wondering if it would affect the colors.

@SqueakerChimp

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, so pleased you like the videos. I do sometimes dip in a wood petrifier but I would do this first before glazing. If you dip after glazing it will react and it could alter your glaze.

@barbarawood1144

4 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakerChimp thank u!

Just found the mica powder can what to play with t

I ordered a set of mica powders it did not have the name of the colors on it, I was so disappointed and it did not come with the little scooper it was a set of 12 colors, from Amazon. I like the set you are using.

@SqueakerChimp

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a shame. Mine had 50 in so a different set. Maybe have another look. I do love mine!

❤ i beautiful work , i love 💞 it and definitely ry to do . I just didn't get what did you put first in the small container to mix with powder, please let me know. Thank you 🙏

@SqueakerChimp

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, I put a normal glaze in the pots - I use vallejo polyacrylic

@wildjane2010

5 ай бұрын

That’s what I needed to ask. Thanks

Thank u for sharing. Do u have a prefer brand of glaze to use as a base?

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

I like decoart triple thick x

Video is great. Loved it. Thank you for making it.. Just a FYI, try to make sure you stay in frame while recording. Parts of what you were doing were off screen.

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

I am trying, I'm an expert crafter but very much an amateur at filming myself 😂

What have you used to create the flower accent on the bead? 16:04-16:15

@SqueakerChimp

3 жыл бұрын

I burnt them in with a pyro pen 🤣

@ellec1569

3 жыл бұрын

I love it.. It's very pretty! Thank you so much for responding.

Zoe may i ask were you to them little pots or whatever you call them at ty can't wait to try this

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

I think I got them on eBay- search lip balm pots

@carolouimet2851

Жыл бұрын

@@SqueakerChimp ty so much Zoe my pots came in today and am ready to go but may i ask you on that round bead did you use card stock and how many strips did you use i didnt know what size the paper you use was

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

@@carolouimet2851 I honestly can’t remember Carol 😂🤭 I have a memory like a sieve for these things

@carolouimet2851

Жыл бұрын

@@SqueakerChimp i will figure it out can't wait to start playing with them

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

@@carolouimet2851 figuring it out is always so much fun

Ummmm I wonder if slimmer eye shadow would have the same effect?

@SqueakerChimp

2 жыл бұрын

Have a go! I love experimenting

Just note that triple thick does tend to yellow after a while

@SqueakerChimp

6 ай бұрын

I've got beads that's are 6 or 7 years old and not noticed any yellowing but will keep it in mind thanks

Can one use mica power for uv resins? Where it takes a uv light or sunlight I don't know if the light can pass through enough to cure the uv resins.

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can but I would make sure they are opaque, I’ve tried to make a dark pigments in UV resin and the light would not penetrate.

How long do the mixed glazes last for in the pots

@SqueakerChimp

Жыл бұрын

Good question. If you have a pot with a tight lid, a long time. You could put a bit of plastic on the top before you screw it down. I try to make small batches so I don’t waste anything

@patbarnard5218

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

ty for the tips! I love ur vids why your coughing?!

@SqueakerChimp

2 жыл бұрын

Asthma

Be very careful! Breathing that is hazardous. I wear a mask and try not to get it anywhere but on the project and then serious clean up afterwards.

@SqueakerChimp

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely

It annoys the heck out of me that Britain and England think they are the only 2 countries on the planet.

@SqueakerChimp

4 ай бұрын

I don’t think so, I am very aware of other countries thank you.

When you are TRYING TO SHOW HOW DO A PROJECT, please don't STAY away from t e camera. I would like to see so I can learn what you are trying to teach. Please

@SqueakerChimp

3 ай бұрын

My apologies, I am not a professional camera person or broadcaster and sometimes I go off camera without realising it. But thank you for your feedback, it really makes me want to keep sharing my skills with others for free.