Mica
I'm thumbing through Michael DeMeng's DUSTY DIABLOS and see this product he uses (p. 75) that's called mica (not the powder--I'm talking about the sheet variety). He uses it as a "window" (often treated with paint washes) in many of his pieces, and I love the mysterious quality it gives the images behind it.
Has anyone ever used this before? Positives and negatives? If you have used it, where's a place (store or on-line) to buy it?
Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by John Doherty on -
It appears to be used by woodworkers to build craftsman style lamps (http://woodworker.com/18x36amber-mica-sheet-025-mssu-941-273.asp?ut...) and looks to be a bit pricy. There may be cheaper sources but I haven't found one yet.
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Permalink Reply by Grant Dowling on -
I have seen it used in lampshades.. but not the near transparent variety...
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Permalink Reply by Steve Hosch on -
Pricey, indeed! If that's what it costs, I'll just stick to glass and plex. Thanks, John and Grant.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Hosch on
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I think I found what I'm looking for. It's a mica tile product from Art Quest.
http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Medium-5x6-inch-1-oz-Mica-Ti...
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Permalink Reply by Grant Dowling on
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Thanks Steve, I might get some..
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Permalink Reply by Deborah Petronio on -
I got some on ebay for a good price. also it was bigger size. I also got little chunks at a rock shop for CHEAP and then pick it apart in layers. Good luck with your dusty diablos!
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Permalink Reply by Heather Grace Earnhart on -
I just love Mica!! I have a package of ArtQuest mica sheets that are awesome. Each piece can be split into several pieces however just know that the tint of the sheet becomes less and less the thinner you peel the mica. I like to stamp on it with Staz-On ink and just use it here and there as a really cool embellishment. I have purchased mine from Blockhead Stamps at:http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Embellishments/Other-Embelli... They have a couple of varieties. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!
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Permalink Reply by Steve Hosch on
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Thanks for the tips, Deborah and Heather. I just heard back from Michael DeMeng; he says he goes to this site to buy his mica: http://www.objectsandelements.com/shop/
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HERE ARE 2 LINKS to TWO of my youtube videos talking and demonstrating about this amazing product:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIc02QBihJQ&feature=share&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zAPZn5TEyM&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg&index=41
So once i have my image printed onto transparency film, I take my Ezscreen silk screen which has been coated in light sensitive emulsion (These sheets come pre-coated so they are ready to use). Place it onto a black board, then place the transparency image on top (this part needs to be done in a dark room with no direct sunlight). I take it outside and expose it for 1 minute and 40 seconds (but time varies depending on time of day and strength of sunlight). After i have exposed the image i place it into a tub of water for around 5 - 8 minutes. Then i rinse the screen out under fast running water until the unexposed area (the black) washes away. I then expose the screen to the sun for a further 20mins to completely harden the light sensitive emulsion.
And this is the completed screen ready for printing. I simply use an old credit card to spread the ink over the screen making sure i do one complete full stroke across the screen (holding the credit card at a 45 degree angle). I immediately wash the screen out under fast flowing water and pat dry. I use fabric screen printing ink which washes out in water (which makes the process easy).
I love this product, their website is http://ezscreenprint.com/ (for full instructions and details on how to purchase this awesome product).
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