Steel Works Silver-Black Mica
Steel Works Silver-Black Mica
Strong. Solid. That's what comes to mind when you see this deep, bold steely grey mica. The really cool thing about this mica, though, is the fantastic glittering iridescence that you see when the light hits it.
"Love love love! I used this Steel Works mica as a dark silvery-gray base in cold process soap. It blended beautifully and provided consistent color throughout the loaf. Will definitely purchase again!" —Jennie Z. (verified)
The juxtaposition of the twinkling rainbow of colors and the intense, industrial grey has a serious wow factor. Seriously.
OK FOR:
 SoapCP soap stable
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 EyesFDA-permitted for eye area use
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 LipsFDA-permitted for use on lips
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 NailsFDA-permitted for external use
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 ExternalFDA-permitted for external use
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 ResinBeautiful in resin
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 CraftsGreat for arts & crafts
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 MeltsWorks in wax melts
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Additional Notes
Additional Notes
- Usage rates can be varied to lighten or darken hue.
- White MP base will always create a pastel form of the color due to titanium dioxide in base.
- For mica-specific information not available on this page, please consult provided data sheets.
- Larger sizes are available. Please email colors@madmicas.com for pricing and information.
Usage Rate in Soap
Usage Rate in Soap
| Cold process soap | 1-2 tsp per lb. of oils OR 2½-3 g per pound of batter |
| Melt & pour soap | ½ tsp per lb. of MP base |
Ethical, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Ethical, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Mad Micas is committed to holding ourselves and our suppliers to the highest ethical standards. We have established a strict set of guiding principles that govern our actions and our supply lines that are rigid and non-negotiable.
Animal Cruelty Statement
- Mad Micas has never tested any of our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals and we never will.
- Mad Micas will never purchase from any supplier or manufacturer whom we know to participate in any form of animal testing or cruelty.
- Mad Micas suppliers certify to us that no raw material used in the production of mica or other products we purchase from them has been tested on animals.
Vegan Statement
- All products we buy, sell or give away are 100% vegan. This includes refusing to carry any products colored using carmine.
Supply Line Ethics and Child Labor Statement
- Mad Micas sources exclusively from ethical supply lines.
- Mad Micas requires declarations from all suppliers stating that no minors participate in mining, factory work, transportation or any other process involved in the production of anything we carry.
- Mad Micas will not source product from areas (for example, mica from India) in which there have been documented ethical transgressions.
- The Mad Micas transport supply chain consists exclusively of major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL and thus is free of forced or child labor.
Additional questions about our standards and practices should be directed to our office via phone or email.
Download a printable version of the Mad Micas Ethics Statement.
Large Volume Purchases
Large Volume Purchases
5- and 10-pound sizes come in bags, not in jars or buckets, in order to help reduce plastic use and our carbon footprint.
Need larger quantities? Mad Micas offers aggressive discounts on large quantities of all colorants we manufacture, and we reserve customer-specific racking in our warehouse for our large volume clients to help smooth supply chain ripples.
Talk to us and find out how we can make your color life better AND easier.
CA Prop 65
CA Prop 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to titanium dioxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Titanium dioxide appears on the Proposition 65 warning list only while in the form of "airborne, unbound particles of respirable size." Once incorporated into a liquid or solid base it is no longer on the list. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov
"OK FOR" Usage Key Explanation
Overview: Our "OK FOR" key is a quick and easy reference point for customers to learn about the color additives used to manufacture each colorant we sell, in the context of which are FDA-permitted for use in cosmetics, and for what uses. It also provides guidance for usage in media that the FDA do not regulate, like soap, crafts, and epoxy resin.
Cosmetic Use: In the case of cosmetic use, we list products in the "OK FOR" key according to the FDA-permitted usage status of each product's individual ingredient. We get this information directly from the FDA website by referring to their "Color Additives Permitted for Use in Cosmetics" table. Ingredients that are in a product that are not listed in that table have no bearing on the information in the key.
If a particular usage is FDA-permitted for ALL color additives in a product, we indicate so with a graphic representing that usage (lips, eyes, etc).
If any individual ingredient in a product is listed as not FDA-permitted for a particular use, we indicate so by having an "X" appear over the graphic representing that usage. Rolling over the graphic will provide some additional detail.
Other Uses: For uses that are not regulated by the FDA we indicate what we, in our internal testing, have had success with. We also continually review feedback from customers to make these suggestions.
Important Note: We are only providing information about FDA-regulated color additives according to the table on the FDA website. We are not making any representations whatsoever regarding actual usage, local or federal laws and/or regulations beyond providing the most current FDA-posted information we have seen. It is up to the end user to review rules and documentation for each product in order to make their own decisions as to best practices.
Customer Reviews
Love this company- great customer service and superior product
I'm really enjoying this color. It has more shimmer than it shows in pictures. I was able to get it to show better in a video. I have used this color in 2 different dice sets and want to use it more. It's just such a nice rich looking color. The picture also includes the blue glitter, Neptune.
We're so glad you are enjoying it! Your dice look amazing!
I needed a color to achieve a distressed iron look and this color was perfect as a base. It has enough shimmer to look metallic but not so much as to look sparkly. I have sense used it for a metallic greyscale set and couldn't be happier with the results of both. Not something I need everyday but a great tool in the toolbox. As always, Mad Micas was great with their shipping speed, quality and friendliness. 10/10.
As always, Mad Micas has the absolute best choices and beautiful colors. I will only buy my micas from them
Love it!