The New FineTec Iridescent (Shimmer Pearl / Moiree) colours are water soluble artist colours based on a special purified all-natural gum arabica (Acacia Gum) and on modern iridescent pigments of the highest quality. They are handmade in Germany by Draw.Tec. Because of their special manufacturing process, the colour cakes get their characteristic and individual wavy surface. The new formulation was developed with artists and with calligraphers.

FineTec Iridescent Colours can be dissolved with water and a brush just like watercolours and are perfectly suited for calligraphy, painting, fashion illustrations, design or hobby. Beside the use of brushes, these paints are also suitable for use with Glass Pens & Calligraphy Nibs, dip or otherwise. The iridescent colours appear nearly transparent on a light background and they shimmer magically or fairy-like depending on the point of view and incidence of light. On a dark surface they show their exceeding colourfulness and brightness. These are difficult to see on white paper but on dark paper though, they almost magically appear in the brightest colours. Shimmer-Pearl Colours are also perfect for adding amazing highlights to your paintings. There are no limitations imposed on your imagination and creativity while using these colours. The colours can be mixed with each other as well as with other paint media. The colours adhere to various kinds of absorbent surfaces. FineTec Iridescent colours are available in 6 individual colours and in a set of 6 colours.

Only original FineTec Pearl Colours have the beautiful wavy surface. Due to the handmade production, no two colour pots are the same. The colour pots are slightly curved at the bottom which is caused by the natural drying process and can sometimes lead to a little hole appearing in the middle of the colour pot after some use. This is not a defect but a natural occurrence.

FineTec Iridescent Colours are made entirely of Mica Pigments and Gum Arabic, they are completely free of animal ingredients. FineTec don’t use any filler materials like gypsum. This allows the pigments to shine in their full brilliance. Mica is a purely natural product made of minerals. These pigments are known to be very lightfast and they don’t oxidize. Gum arabica is a natural product made of the hardened sap of the acacia tree.

FineTec Iridescent Colors have been tested by an American laboratory and conform to the ASTM-4236 standard, they also comply with CE-standard.

Our tip: for the perfect result, we recommend putting some drops of water on the colour and letting it sit for a few minutes before using it.

The Galeria Acrylics line consists of 60 magnificent colors in 60ml tubes and 500ml Jars making it ideal for art & design students, hobbyists, muralists, decorative painters and fine artists who work on a grand scale.

Although Galeria Acrylics are sometimes referred to as a fine grade acrylic, their high pigment levels deliver professional results with significantly better covering power than many similarly priced brands