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Old 2007-10-06, 9:45pm
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Does anyone know if you can color polyester resins with the sparkly pearlx powders??
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Old 2007-10-06, 10:06pm
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*perks up* Sparkly? What are the powders originally for?
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Old 2007-10-06, 11:10pm
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I've done it...so I can answer this one...yes you can

Melissa, it's a mica powder, PearlX is a brand name.
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Old 2007-10-07, 2:48pm
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Oh cool - cause I have brand new containers and I thin they would make nifty colors.
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Old 2007-10-07, 7:28pm
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Is it also known as pixie dust or is it different?
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Old 2007-10-07, 8:00pm
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it's similar, but pearlx can't (in general) be used on beads as they can't take the heat. I think there are 2 or 3 colors that can.
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