What Is Iridescent Paint?

Iridescent acrylic paints are a combination of pigment mixed with aluminum silicate (powdered mica). After drying, the paint will appear shimmering or reflective depending on how fine or coarse the powder is in the paint. ... Iridescent paint is ideal for use on heavy paper, canvas, walls, wood and plaster surfaces.

What does iridescent paint mean?

Iridescence (also known as goniochromism) is the phenomenon of certain surfaces that appear to gradually change color as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes. ... The term pearlescent is used to describe certain paint finishes, usually in the automotive industry, which actually produce iridescent effects.

What colors make up iridescent?

Coarse colors in the Iridescent line include Copper, Copper Light, Gold and Pearl. The Coarse Interference Colors are Blue, Gold, Green and Red. All of GOLDEN's Iridescent Colors produce a luster quality by themselves, or when mixed with other colors and mediums.