Quick and easy Northern Lights tumbler tutorial using mica powders

Hey y'all!!! Today I’m showing you how to create your own realistic Northern Lights tumbler using mica powders. This technique is so quick and easy I was able to have this beauty ready for a final coat of epoxy in just one day! I had so much fun making this tumbler and I hope you enjoy making yours too! I would LOVE to see your finished tumbler so please tag me on your social media and show those tumblers off!
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[@LostSiren13]

Absolutely stunning. ❤❤❤ this. The mica looks amazing. 🥰

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks so much!

[@Mickii1990]

Can’t wait to try this tonight 😍

[@addabitofbling]

Can’t wait to see yours!

[@nataschalewis2794]

Thank you! I have an order for similar and was going to make the process much more complicated than it needed to be. This is beautiful btw. ❤

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you! Happy it helped!

[@beverlygisclair5298]

So pretty

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you so much!

[@Made_ByPaulaClough]

Gorgeous 😻

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks so much!

[@valleriemyer2006]

I love how you created the Northern Lights!! 💜💜I think I could create this using your technique. Thank you for sharing your creativity and skills. 🥰

[@addabitofbling]

You’re very welcome!

[@rachelh9249]

That was so good Courtney!! Thanks for the tips and tricks!!

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you! It’s my pleasure!

[@dntduit]

Great job Courtney!!

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks so much!

[@jerridyke8706]

Gorgeous and most helpful!

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you, Jerri!

[@GizmoGarfield]

Gorgeous! You do such beautiful work.

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks so much, Sheila!

[@edithrobillard3667]

Loved all the tips. Up is beautiful.

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks so much!

[@catj07]

This is soo pretty!!

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you! That means so much coming from THE Rustic Pixie! ❤️

[@Lee31427Lee]

Awesome tutorial!!!

[@addabitofbling]

Thank you!

[@stacyburgess1953]

Cannot wait to try this! Thank you. Found you in TikTok a few days ago

[@addabitofbling]

Yay! Thanks for coming to watch! I can’t wait to see your northern lights!

[@cathyrezba3132]

Beautiful tumbler! Where did you get the cradle you used to hold your tumbler?

[@addabitofbling]

Thanks! I don’t believe it’s available anymore, but it was from Deco Dans. It’s a silicone cradle.

[@lynnenc]

Beautiful cup! Do you think I could do this with tack it to apply the mica's instead of epoxy? Thanks so much.

[@addabitofbling]

Unfortunately, I don’t think that would work well. The wet epoxy allows you to dab on the mica and then pull it to streak it out. With tack it, once you dab it on there it’s stuck down. If you want to experiment you could always try it on a piece of scrap vinyl to see how it would look before doing it on your cup.

[@lynnenc]

@@addabitofbling thank you so much. I've been so intimidated on this but I have got to try. Thank you!

[@addabitofbling]

It’s super easy! It only looks like it’s complicated when it’s finished, but it’s honestly as easy as dragging a paint brush through it.
I’m sure yours will be fabulous! Be sure and post it somewhere on socials and tag me so I can see it! 🩷

[@lynnenc]

@@addabitofbling thanks so much! I'm definitely going to give it a try! Hoping for the best lol :)

[@bethrokus5766]

If there are bubbles or imperfections in the mica layer can you sand that a bit?

[@addabitofbling]

You can sand, but you don’t have to worry about anything minor because the next coat of epoxy helps too. But You can certainly sand down a less attractive area.

[@WhitleyLeNeave]

How do you clean the brush after? Can you reuse it?

[@addabitofbling]

I dip the bristles in acetone to clean them then wash with soap and water like normal

[@Michelle-ui9ku]

Which mica colors from the set did you use for this tutorial?

[@addabitofbling]

The magic ones. There’s a pic of the packaging in the video too. 😊