Lumiere Lusters™ for Lampworking.
At the heart of our business lies our branded product; Lumiere Lusters™; gorgeous specialty color shifting, heat resistant metal oxide powders and flakes that are magical in lampworked glass (and a multitude of other mediums). As a lifelong lampworker, I searched for a cost-effective alternative to the very expensive dichroic powders. In 2016, having finally found a great manufacturer and product, we decided to share it with our fellow glassworkers. We test each color and product thoroughly in our own studio and our tester’s studios before they are released. These flakes are rated to resist heat up to about 1400F, and can be worked in soft or hard glasses, in the flame, in a glory hole and even in fusing. They do not seem to have a specific COE. Our flakes are non-toxic, and made of non-volatile metallic coatings on a mica/silica hybrid substrate. They are high quality, and vividly colored. Similar to Dichroic Extract powder, they offer a lot of color-shifting sparkle that changes at a viewed angle. The larger particle sizes create a lot of shine that you cannot get from micas, and give quite a different effect from powdered extract. They're also a great cost effective alternative to dichroic coatings on COE specific glass, and are more heat tolerant than regular powdered micas.
We now work closely with manufacturers that bring us a superior, ever evolving product for you, the artist, to add a unique flair to your craft.
Safety Notes:
Pendants by boro glass artist Mike Hurst
Common sense safety practice includes wearing a dust mask while using our flakes and powders in lampworking, and keeping them covered while not in use.
MSDS shows there is little health hazard such as off-gassing when used at high temps. Regardless, when using metallic oxides, it's a good idea to have good ventilation anyway. However, be sure to not have any fans blowing directly at your bench as the flakes are EXTREMELY lightweight and will blow around at the slightest draft.
Our flakes are also occasionally used in the cosmetic industry in certain products, so you can rest assured that they do not contain heavy metals that are dangerous to skin. However, some versions of our flake may be irritating to very sensitive skin, so please do not get them into your eyes.
Creative Pigment FAQs
Are your pigments cosmetic safe?
A: Many of them are! Each listing gives specific uses or exceptions to a particular pigment, so look for that in the description section. When in doubt, feel free drop us an email
What about nail art?
A: Of course! All of our pigments are suitable for nail art and will create amazing unique effects. We strive to test each of our pigments thoroughly to make sure each is solvent safe, and does not bleed or fade. I would recommend using the flakes or powders with a gel coat medium and UV cure lamp for instant results.
Can I use your pigments to embellish something edible?
A: Although our flakes and powders are non-toxic, they should not be considered edible or ingestable. I would stick with food-quality products only.
Why are these flakes of yours so "fly-away"?
A: We get that a lot! It's the nature of this particular product. Kind of an industrial marvel if you ask me how lightweight they are! We like to fill the jars right up to the top so it might be a little messy when you first open the jars; we sincerely apologize for this. Just be sure you aren't working with the flakes around any open windows or fans and it should cut down on how much they fly around. Remember: Art is Messy!
Can I use your pigments in resin or polymer clay?
A: YES! As a working artist, I love the versatility of using unique pigments across many creative mediums, so I only stock those that are solvent safe, are non-fading, are safe for heated mediums up to at least 400F and of course are non-toxic to our health. All you need is a transparent carrier to suspend the pigments in, or raw polymer clay to put them on the surface, and you're good to go!
Why are some pigments called "high temp", but not others? Do I need anything special to use these?
A: The original Lumiere Luster line is a new dichroic-like product for lampworking artists, such as myself, which is where the flake's high temp designation originated. But I found that they are just as amazing to work with in other mediums, not just for lampworkers! However, for lampwork or mediums with heat temps over 600F, use only our products that are designated as such to ensure they're safe for glassworking temperatures (1000+ degrees F). Our Lumiere Luster flakes can be used at ANY temperature, low or high.
Can I add your chameleon pearl pigments to wax for candles?
A: Yes, they can be added to transparent wax to create different effects, and when added to wax melts, they add a shimmery quality when the wax is melted. They do not bleed or stain as they are not a “dye”, but testing is recommended for your desired effect.
Can your flakes be used on paper or scrapbooks?
A: Yes. There's quite a few awesome YouTube videos out there about paper embellishment with metallic foils or gilding flakes. Our flake pigments (and powders as well) will work exactly the same as metal leaf or foils. Take a look at this great video for some inspiration and a how-to use with different types of "glues" to stick down the flakes here.
Can I use your pigments in soaps and lotions?
A: Most likely, yes. I don't know all the different base formulas in soap arts but most of our mica based pigments should work just fine and are cosmetically safe. I would not recommend our chameleon flakes, however, unless it is used as a surface finishing touch (not mixed in). Testing is recommended for coloring and shimmer effects desired.
How Much Pigment Do I Use? We suggest:
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Cosmetic Applications
Proportion ratio to bases:
Lipsticks: 5-10%
Eye Shadows: 10-40%
Make-up Powders: 5-10%
Nail Polishes: 5-15% -
Custom Paints
Proportion ratio to bases:
Art Mediums (Acrylic or Oil): 5-15%
Watercolor Mediums: 5-10%
Auto Body Paint: 5-15%
Guitar Paint: 3-8% -
Our pigments can be used in a multitude of bases like lotions, waxes, screen inks, batched plastics, slime, resins, polymers and more! Check the descriptions of each pigment series to read more about them, especially if you’re batching cosmetics for face and body; not all of our pigments are rated for cosmetic use. Every application is different; experimentation is key to find your ideal tonal intensity.
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