Blue Sky Glow in the Dark Mica Powder for Resin – Maneater Blue Sky (0.5 oz)

Pen turners casting their own Pen Blanks reach for Maneater Blue Sky when they want a delicate daytime pastel that transforms into a gentle sky-blue glow on the finished barrel. This Maneater Glow pigment shines in stadium-style and hybrid pours where the soft color pairs beautifully with light wood tones or clear resin layers.

Why Pen Turners Choose Maneater Blue Sky GLOW

• Soft pastel shimmer by day – Delicate baby-blue tone that stays subtle on turned Pen Blanks under shop lights.

• Gentle sky-blue glow at night – Visible glow lasts 30–60 minutes after charging, brightest early then softens naturally for show-table demos.

• Ultra-fine particles – Blends evenly in clear resin without clumping or settling issues common in thicker glow powders.

• Pen-blank starting dose – Use Alumilite at 1:30 Grams : Grams (≈ 1 g powder per 1 oz resin by weight) for balanced color and glow; see full table below.

• 0.5 oz jar (~14 g) – Supplies multiple Pen Blanks at the recommended ratio.

• Wide-mouth jar design – Makes precise scooping simple when measuring for small epoxy resin pours.

• Compatible with hybrid workflows – Perfect for custom wood-and-resin Hybrid Blanks that combine glow resin with burl or segmented stock.

• Compatible Resins: Alumilite, JB Royal Original, and JB Royal Thin

Perfect For

• Soft pastel glow Pen Blanks paired with Pen Kits for nursery or ocean-themed pens.

• Stadium-style casts where the gentle glow shows on thin barrel walls under low light.

• Custom Hybrid Blanks poured around light woods for one-of-a-kind turning stock.

• Subtle glow Pen Essentials and stoppers that sell well at craft shows.

• Light epoxy resin layers in bottle stoppers or knife scales that share the same casting workflow.

How to Get the Strongest Glow (Mixing Tips)

1. Start with clear or very lightly tinted resin so the soft pastel color reads true on your Pen Blanks.

2. Mix the powder into Part A first, then add Part B for even distribution.

3. Pen-blank starting point: Alumilite 1:30 Grams : Grams (≈ 1 g powder per 1 oz resin by weight). Increase gradually for stronger color and glow. Epoxy and polyester ratios appear in the table below.

4. Charge 5–15 minutes under sunlight, LED, UV lamp, or phone flashlight.

5. Works in epoxy, urethane, and UV resin systems.

Important: This is a casting pigment and is NOT for stabilizing resin/wood.

Recommended Mix Ratios & Tips for Best Results

Clear resin bases give the brightest glow on turned Pen Blanks. Stir slowly to avoid bubbles when working with Resin casting supplies. Pastel shades like Blue Sky perform best at lighter loads so the daytime color stays delicate.

Charge the finished blank under any strong light source for reliable 30–60 minute visibility during demos. Makers who pour their own Hybrid Blanks often combine this powder with light woods for soft day-to-night contrast.

Pro tip: The clearest resin plus moderate pigment load per the table above delivers the brightest 30–60 minute glow on finished Pen Blanks. Pair this jar with HDPE Molds and Alumilite for consistent results, then finish with Pen Kits. Explore more shades in the Maneater Glow line or Maneater collection.