Rashid also throws in coffee stains for the sepia tones, photocopies for collage, and
mica flakes for glitter.
The hue is formulated
with mica flakes that project an iridescent, gradient exterior of rainbow brilliance.
This tree is embellished with sparkling gold glitter and
iridescent mica flakes to make it sparkle in the flickering candlelight.
It sucks... but I get to sprinkle cut glass and
mica flakes onto the surfaces so that makes up for it...
The new formula uses tiny glass flakes in place of
the mica flakes normally used for metallic paints.
For instance, in a small side room, US artist Dario Robleto's Setlists for a Setting Sun (The Crystal Palace)(2014) and The Sky, Once Choked with Stars, Will Slowly Darken (2011) are comprised of, among other minerals and objects, sea urchin teeth, homemade crystals, glass domes, audio recordings and
mica flakes (which can be found in the mountains of New Mexico).
gold, white gold, pulverized charcoal,
mica flake, coffee, gouache, acrylic medium on Arches paper mounted on panel, 61 x 82 x 2 in., Courtesy of the Nancy Toomey Fine Arts.
Ink,
mica flakes, pressure sensitive synthetic polymer sheeting, cut and pasted printed paper, painted paper, and synthetic polymer paint on paper Diptych, overall: 59 1/8 x 85 inches
Wangechi Mutu, Yo Mama, 2003; ink,
mica flakes, pressure - sensitive synthetic polymer sheeting, cut - and - pasted printed paper, painted paper, and synthetic polymer paint on paper; overall 59 1/8 x 85 inches.
Handmade paper (embedded with peacock feathers, billboards, charcoal,
mica flakes, copper plates, steel shreds, purified brass, magnets, string, calcium solutions, powdered tires)
Handmade paper, hammered brass, acrylic,
mica flakes, brown glittery mesh fabric, flashe and powdered tires on gold - coated black linen
Handmade paper, string, glitter, acrylic,
mica flakes, brown glittery mesh fabric, flashe, acrylic dispersions and powdered tires on gold - coated black linen
Handmade paper, glitter,
mica flakes, flashe, powdered tires, velvet, sheer fabric, magnum, copper, flashe, steel shavings
Velvet, cotton duck canvas, wood, bull horns, glittery sheer fabric, faux fur, paper, flashe, handmade paper,
mica flakes, glitter, tire dust