Mica Powder

Mica Powder

Shop colorful mica powder for handmade soap, wax melts, resin art, cosmetics, bath products, and creative craft projects. NorthWood mica powders are selected for makers who want rich color, beautiful shimmer, and eye-catching finished products. From soft pearlescent shades to bold brights, metallics, neons, and color-shifting effects, mica powder is a versatile colorant for adding visual impact to your handmade line.

Use mica powder in melt and pour soap, cold process soap testing, bath bombs, body products when approved for the intended use, resin designs, wax embeds, wax melt decorations, and craft projects. For candle-safe colorants, explore our candle dye and colorants collections.

Explore our huge selection of mica colorants! We have more than 80 colors of mica pigment powder to choose from. Our micas are available in 1 gram sample jars as well as large 25 gram jars. In select colors we carry value-sized 100 gram and 250 gram jars as well!

Mica powder is one of the most versatile crafting materials! Use it to make colorful soap, wax melts, bath bombs, nail polish, and more. Looking for other powder colors? We also carry fluorescent and glow pigments you might like.

Need ideas for using mica? Check out our mica blog posts for project inspiration and other helpful information about using mica.

More About Mica Powder

Mica powder is a fine, shimmery powder used to add color and sparkle to handmade products. It is especially popular in soap making, bath and body products, resin art, wax melt designs, and decorative craft projects. Because mica creates a reflective finish, it can make products look more polished and giftable with very little added effort.

For soap and bath products, always confirm that the specific mica is approved for your intended application. Some colors may be suitable for soap but not lips, eyes, or leave-on cosmetics. Usage rates and results can vary by formula, base color, fragrance, and process.

For wax projects, mica is best used for decorative effects such as wax melt tops, embeds, shimmer accents, and surface decoration. Mica powder is generally not recommended as the primary colorant for wicked candles because it can clog wicks and affect burn performance.

Related collections include soap making supplies, bath bomb supplies, candle making supplies, and glitter.

Mica Powder FAQ

What is mica powder used for?

Mica powder is used to add color, shimmer, and special effects to handmade soap, bath bombs, resin, wax melts, cosmetics when approved, and other craft projects.

Can mica powder be used in candles?

Mica powder is best used for decorative wax effects, wax melts, embeds, or surface shimmer. It is generally not recommended as the main colorant in wicked candles because it may clog the wick and affect burning.

Is mica powder skin safe?

Some mica powders are approved for certain cosmetic or body product uses, while others are not. Always check the product details and test according to your intended application before using mica in skin-contact products.

How much mica powder should I use?

Usage depends on the project and desired color strength. Start with a small amount, mix thoroughly, and add more as needed. Testing is recommended because mica can appear different in clear, white, or opaque bases.

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