Our most versatile product yet, Pearl Ex powdered pigments may be used any time a metallic or pearlescent effect is desired: mix them with Pinata Alcohol Inks, acrylics, oils, printing inks, encaustics, epoxy, glues, casting resins, clay, varnishes the list goes on! Try it mixed with Gum Arabic for a DIY metallic Calligraphy ink or watercolor, in the Pearl Ex Varnish for working on non-porous surfaces, or mixed into one of Jaquard's colorless extenders for use on fabric. Pearl Ex is a safe, inert pigment that exhibits exteme colorfastness and stability. The different particle sizes produce different effects, from a smooth pearly luster, to a highly metallic sheen. Pearl Ex creates a metallic effect without being a real metal-it will never tarnish or fade. Note: Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments were specifically developed as an art material. They are NOT for cosmetic use.