Let's first explain what pearlescent pigments are. Pearlescent pigments are mica platelets coated with titanium dioxide. Their unique flaky structure has a high refractive index, giving them a lustrous effect similar to the surface of pearls. This coating's soft, yet luminous sheen, somewhere between satin and shimmer, is highly alluring and decorative. Furthermore, depending on the viewing angle, the surface of this coating creates a visual effect of varying light and dark, something far beyond the reach of ordinary color coatings. This characteristic has earned pearlescent pigments the nickname "fantasy paint," making them a favorite among consumers.

Do you know the difference between pearlescent pigments and regular paints?

The main difference between pearlescent pigments and regular paints is that they create a colorful effect through the optical interference of light reflected from the film. The effect varies depending on the color of light reflected from the film, similar to the colorful halo produced by oil film on water or soap bubbles.

Secondly, it possesses unique optical properties, appearing in different colors when viewed from different angles. This creates a fantastic decorative effect on the coating. If pearlescent pigments are mixed with traditional transparent absorbent coatings, the decorative effect is even more pronounced, unmatched by conventional color coatings.

Common types of pearlescent pigments include:

1. Silver-white series: Its surface luster is comparable to that of silver-white pearls, and if you don't look closely, you won't notice the difference. Therefore, many jewelers use this coating on ordinary beads and sell them as pearls to consumers.

2. 2. Rainbow Color Series: Depending on the viewing angle and the angle of light projection, you will see different color changes on this paint, just like a rainbow. The principle is that the interference of light forms different reflected light and penetrating light.

3. Color Series: There are two types of color series. One is to coat the surface of natural mica with a layer of titanium dioxide and then a layer of iron oxide pigment, thus creating a special color pearlescent coating with both the luster of pearl and the color of iron oxide. The other is to directly coat the surface of natural mica with iron oxide, thus creating a colored pearlescent pigment with a metallic hue.