Camel Metallic Powder | 400 Silver | 5g - Mix with Medium for Art & Fabric

Add true metallic silver to fabric, canvas and craft with Camel Metallic Powder 400 Silver. It is a 5g jar of dry metallic pigment, not a ready paint, so you mix it with a medium to make a silver colour as strong or as light as you want.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Silver borders and motifs on sarees and dupattas
• Silver accents on canvas and decor
• Cards, envelopes and gift tags
• Highlights on clay and terracotta pieces

Compatibility

Works with: a colour medium or binder; once mixed, fabric, canvas, paper and terracotta.

Pairs well with: a fine round brush, a small mixing palette and a fabric or acrylic medium.

Not suitable for: use on its own; dry powder will not stay on a surface without a medium, and it is not a loose glitter.

How to Use

1. Put a little powder on a palette or lid.
2. Add medium a few drops at a time and mix until smooth.
3. Paint with a brush; on fabric, put card inside the garment first.
4. Let it dry fully. Mix only what you need for the session.

You'll Need

• mediums and varnishes
• paint brushes

You may also like

• metallic acrylic colours
• mica powder
• more Camel art supplies

Before You Buy

• Medium is not included.
• 5g is a small jar, best for details and highlights rather than large areas.
• Not the same as Camel Metallic Powder 171 Gold, which is the gold shade in the same 5g jar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Camel Metallic Powder straight from the jar?
No. It is a dry powder. Mix it with a colour medium or binder first.

How much powder is in the jar?
5g of 400 Silver metallic powder.

How is this different from Camel metallic silver acrylic colour?
The acrylic is a ready liquid paint. This powder is mixed by you, so you control how strong the silver is.

Can I use it on fabric?
Yes, once mixed with a fabric medium. Put card inside the garment while you paint.