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The visual effects born by using light reflections and refraction have been fascinating people in various fields, from painting to architecture and clothing. Golden masks that are sacred and dignified, the glitter of the cloud mother with a deep three -dimensional effect and rich expressive power of ukiyo -e, and the raden and lacquer work applied to lacquer ware are changes in color. It is an expression technique that uses the light itself to the ally.
The pigments have made it possible to create more and more diverse and deep colors due to the progress of manufacturing technology. One of them is that effect pigments are attracting attention as an item that expands new possibilities.
In this article, we will introduce it in detail, along with the features of each effect (pearl) pigment and the points when choosing a color.
Effect (Pearl) Pigments
Originally, minerals and metal -derived of natural materials have been popular.
In modern times, the mainstream pigments using the chemical reactions of minerals and metal, and the compound fees that have been covered with different substances on substances. Above all, the ones made by the latest technology, the mechanic, and the coating with the base material, have a strong brightness and have an optical visual effect.
The biggest feature is the polarized light that changes colors due to the reflection of light and refraction of light not found in other pigments, and the light of the metal and pearls.
Many effect pigments are mainly used in industrial products such as car painting and cosmetics, and all products handled by PIGMENT TOKYO are for art materials.
What is polarization (interference)?
Polarized is a phenomenon that appears due to light interference. Polarized pigments look different depending on how light hits and viewing angles. In addition, the color caused by the interference phenomenon of light is also called interference color, and you can see glossy colored stripes.
Types and features
Five types of substances are used as the main substrates of the effect pigments, and the characteristics and effects vary depending on the type. Although there is no color in the substrate itself, the color appears due to the characteristics of the material, the substance covered, the type and thickness of the coating agent, etc., and the same substrate and coloring can not be used.
The part of the particle diameter "µm (micrometer)" described in the product description is smaller than MM (millimeter) and is larger than Nm (nanometer).
・ In order of size ... 1nm <1 μm <1mm
Base material
◾️Mica
It is the most popular base material and is also known in the English name "Mica". Originally, it refers to natural minerals, but in modern times there are natural synthesis. It is also used as a pigment for art materials.
Features
・ The width of the particle diameter is wide
・ There are many types of pigments
[Py] ... Covered with a specially developed titanium oxide
[Ir] ... Covering with a layer of metal oxide
Flamenco ... Covered with titanium oxide and iron oxide
INTENZA ... Fusion of highly safe organic pigments with synthetic mica
Cloisonne ... Covered with titanium oxide and iron oxide
Duo Chrome ... Covered with titanium oxide and iron oxide
Gem Tone ... Covered with titanium oxide and iron oxide
Please refer to this article for the history and details of the cloud mother.
◾️Silica
A substance that contains a kind of mineral, silicon in the constituent element.
Features
・ The light and interference color that reflects depending on the viewing angle changes
・ High white degree
[Co] ... Covering metal oxides such as titanium oxide and iron oxide
◾️Glass
It features transparency and shine that makes use of the characteristics of glass.
Features
・ High transparency
・ High particle feeling / large particle diameter (~ 200μm)
・ There is a strong visual light.
[Mi] ... For bodilyic acid glassCovering metal oxide
Metashaine ... Coat metal and metal oxide on flakes -like glass
◾️ Aluminum
It is a silver -white metal that has a strong nature that reflects colors and light.
Features
・ Metallic tone
・ High hiding power
・ Opening (comparison target: effect pigments handled by Pigment Tokyo)
Chromashine ... Cover the silica layer + metal particles on aluminum flakes
Astroflake ... Colored aluminum foil (colored resin: degenerate acrylic type)
◾️ Alumina
Aluminum oxide.
Features
・ High saturation
・ High brightness
[Xi] ... Covering metal oxide
[Me] ... Paste -like pigments using high -purity flake aluminum for substrates
How to choose Effect Pigments
There are 15 types of products handled by PIGMENT TOKYO, which reach more than 200 colors in total. (As of November 2024)
However, it is extremely difficult to find the shine and colors that you imagine from many types. Here we will introduce some of the keywords that represent the features of the effect pigment, so please use it when searching for pigments.
The color varies depending on how to paint, technique, and the combined Medium and glue, so be sure to use it after creating and testing a sample according to the expression.
* The color of the actual visible may differ from the product image. Please note in advance.
The color of the polarized pigment is painted by the color of the base.GreatlyThere is something that looks different. For example, when the same color is applied to a black background and a white background, it is a phenomenon in which different colors appear.
This is a phenomenon that changes the color of the application surface because the highly transparent effect pigment is susceptible to the underlying ground color.
On the other hand, those with low transparency and high hiding power are less likely to be affected by the color of the base, so you can approach the expression regardless of the base color.
Just as the impression changes depending on the presence or absence of gloss even in the same color, the visual color changes depending on the degree of polarization, transparency, and the size of the pigment particles. There is also a color unique to the effect pigment.
◾ The application color changes greatly depending on the color of the base
Introducing an example of a pigment that has a characteristic of changing the color of the application surface due to the color of the base due to high transparency.[Py] Flamenco
Base material: Mica
The application color changes greatly depending on the color of the base.
It is a smooth and sophisticated gloss like silk, pulling out delicate particles. You can feel each personality from the beautiful coloring [PY] and the calm lineup of flamenco. Find your favorite color from each product page.
In a comparison article using acrylic emulsion and gel medium as the coloring material of [PY], you can enjoy not only the difference between the base and the Medium but also the color of the color due to the mixed color.
Duo Chrome
Base material: Mica
RB is purple, pink on white background, while black backgrounds are gray, and salmon pink colors are shown on white backgrounds. Other colors can enjoy a gentle color change compared to these two colors.
The alphabet at the end of the name of the duocrome product represents the characteristics of the color and the top.Is the base color, the second is a polarized color.
In the case of RB: Base ... R (red) Polarized color ... B (Blue)
Color of alphabet: r = red / y… Yellow / g = green / b = blue / v = VIOLET
[Ir]
Bag material: Natural mica
It features a soft color tone to a strong glow and polarized light, various expressions and abundant variations.
[Color that changes greatly by applying color by the base color]
[Ir] Scarab red 9507 and [Ir] Rutile Red Pearl 215 A sample image that compares the color of the particle, the paint, and the color of the base material is posted in this article.
[Co]
Base material: Silica
The T20 series, whose hue changes remarkably due to polarized light, and have a strong concealment power F20 seriesWe are preparing.
[Color that changes greatly by applying color by the base color]
[Co] Tropic Sunrise T20-03 [Co] Duo Chrome T20-04 [Co] Viola Fantasy T20-01
[Mi]
Base material: glass
There are a 6400 series, including a particle size φ10-100 µm, and a magic series of φ20-200 μm with a remarkable particle feeling and a twinkle series.
[Color that changes greatly by applying color by the base color]
Scenic series（[MI] Scenic GoldOthers) /Magic series（[Mi] Magic Blue Other)
Metashaine
Base material: Glass
All colors and the color of the base change greatly.
The brightness of large particles emits the visual effect of the glass base material most.
The particle size is φ80µm (Titannia Court 1080 Series), Φ90 µm (Silver Coat 5090 Series), Φ150 µm (Silver Coat 5150 Series), Φ480 µm (Silver Coat 5480 Series), Φ600 µm (Titannia Court 5600 Series) And there is a wide range.
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MICROGLAS® METASHINE®
Titania Coat GT1080RB (Blue)See the product -
MICROGLAS® METASHINE®
Silver Coat MC5150PSView products -
MICROGLAS® METASHINE®
GT5600RB (Blue)View products
Large particles methaine requires a fixing binder when used as paint. You can see the sample test mixed with acrylic resin and paint.
[Xi]
Base material: Synthetic alumina flakes
You can feel the fine color luster created by the particle diameter of φ5-30 μm, and the high brightness and brightness of the alumina base material.
[Color that changes greatly by applying color by the base color]
◾ What is not very affected by the color of the base
Regardless of the color of the base, you can bring out the color effect of light.
Chromashine
Base material: Aluminum powder
Cromashaine® is a new type of metallic pigment.
Because it is excellent in concealment and has a low transparency, it develops color without being strongly affected by the underlying color than other effect pigments.
This image looks like an Arabi rubber. In this state, you can see interference stripes.
Cloisonne Gem Tone
Base material: Mica
The fine glossy and glossy Cruizonne and the slightly matte Gemton have a more modest glow and concealed power than Cromashaine®.
There is also an article that focuses on the color of Gemton and produced an acrylic paint sample.
◾️ Vivid color Effect
This is also less likely to be affected by the underground color, so you will be able to demonstrate gorgeous and beautiful effect colors in various scenes.
[Me]
Base material: High -purity alumina flakes
It is a high -brightness and high -saturated orange yellow effect pigment made in a paste with fine particles.
INTENZA
Bag material: Synthetic mica
This article introduces the unique coloring of Intenza and excellent distributors.
Astroflake
Base material: Aluminum foil
Colored with a degenerate acrylic type, features a clear color and beautiful luster.
As Astrofreak, which has a solid feeling, the pigmented particles need to be devised according to the application. The special article describes the painted samples and points of each painted paint with Arabia rubber, acrylic emulsion, gel medium.
◾️ Gold・Silver・Copper
This article features basic gold, silver, and copper pigments.
How to use
The effect pigment of this lab is Animal Glue、Gum Arabic Medium、Acrylic Emulsion、Oil color mediumVarious paint can be created by kneading with piles such as. In addition, it can be used together with other commercially available paint, medical and art materials.
Click here for basic paint.
If you want to further expand the range of expression and try more complex expressions, we also recommend a special article on applied usage using effect pigments.
As with other pigments, not only the roughness of the particles but also the specific gravity is different, so if it is difficult to mix with water -based paint depending on the type. Pigment Dispersant If you put in, you can get the effect of uniform beautiful coloring.
Effect pigments that create new expressions by the effects of light, connecting the characteristics of the material and the state -of -the -art technology, have infinite possibilities. Please bring out the various expressive power created by the sparkle.
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