Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium
Pearl Sapphire 75ml
Deep pearlescent blue: iridescent sapphire shimmer for jewel tones, decorative highlights, and mixed media.

Pearl Sapphire is the pearlescent blue in the Dimension Acrylic Premium range, combining a deep royal-blue pigment with pearlescent mica to deliver the rich, iridescent shimmer of sapphires, deep lapis lazuli, and the luminous quality of dark blue silk in strong light. The pearlescent mica creates a multi-directional shimmer that shifts between deep royal blue and a more luminous, lighter blue depending on the viewing angle. Semi-opaque, it is most effective as a final highlight or accent layer over a dry deep blue passage. In the ultra-thick heavy body formula, it holds knife marks and sculptural texture without slumping. Dries to a pearlescent gloss finish with a Blue Wool Level 6+ lightfast rating. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Pigment
Pearlescent mica, PB pigment (Pearl Mica, Blue Pigment)
Opacity
Semi-Opaque
Finish
Pearlescent gloss (when dry)
Drying
20-30 min
1-2 hrs for thick impasto areas
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Pearl Sapphire is most effective applied over a completely dry layer of Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue. The deep blue base provides visual weight and the pearl layer adds the jewel-quality shimmer. Use it for sapphire and lapis passages, deep blue ceramic highlights, and any decorative blue passage requiring iridescent depth.
Perfect For
Sapphire and lapis lazuli gemstone paintingDeep blue silk and luxury fabric highlightsDecorative mixed media with jewel-toned blue shimmerContemporary abstract painting with iridescent blue passagesDeep blue botanical highlights: delphiniums and blue irisesNight sky passages with pearlescent light effects

What Makes This Colour Essential

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Consistency
Ultra-Thick Heavy Body
Pearl Sapphire delivers the full ultra-thick Dimension Acrylic Premium formula. Sculptural knife marks and impasto texture hold permanently in place as the paint dries.
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Shimmer
Sapphire-Quality Iridescent Blue
The pearlescent mica combined with the deep royal-blue pigment creates the shimmer of a sapphire: a rich, jewel-quality iridescence shifting between deep blue and luminous cornflower depending on viewing angle.
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Application
Maximum Effect Over Deep Blue
Pearl Sapphire's pearlescent quality is fullest when applied as a final layer over a dry deep blue ground such as Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue.
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Lightfastness
Blue Wool Level 6+
Dimension Acrylic Premium metallic and pearl colours carry a Blue Wool Level 6+ lightfast rating. The metallic sheen and colour remain stable under normal indoor display and gallery conditions.

Using Pearl Sapphire

Pearl Sapphire is most effective at full strength as a final decorative layer. Apply it over dried deep blue passages for the fullest jewel-quality shimmer.

Combine this colour with...
Cobalt Blue → rich pearlescent mid-blue for clear sky and sapphire highlight passages
Ultramarine Blue → deep warm pearlescent blue for the richest lapis and deep jewel passages
Pearl White → pale iridescent blue for delicate light-blue decorative and atmospheric passages
Pearl Purple → deep rich blue-purple pearl for the most dramatic jewel and decorative tones
Monastral Cerulean → warm sky-blue pearl for atmospheric sky and coastal iridescent passages

About Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium

Founded in Australia in 2002, Mont Marte creates high-quality fine art materials for students, hobbyists, and professional artists worldwide. Dimension Acrylic Premium is their flagship heavy body range: an ultra-thick, high-viscosity acrylic formulated for impasto work, palette knife painting, and any technique that demands a paint that holds its shape. With a Blue Wool Level 7+ lightfast rating (equivalent to ASTM I), the 48-colour range is built for serious, permanent work. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

What is the best way to paint a sapphire with Dimension Acrylic?

Apply Cobalt Blue or Ultramarine Blue as a base layer in the shape of the gemstone, allow it to dry completely, then apply Pearl Sapphire as the highlight and surface layer. The interplay between the deep opaque base and the pearlescent shimmer layer creates the characteristic depth and light-shift of a real sapphire.

Can I use Dimension Acrylic Pearl Sapphire with a palette knife?

Yes. Palette knife application is one of the primary uses for Dimension Acrylic Premium. The ultra-thick formula sits firm on the knife, deposits a clean hard-edged layer on the surface, and holds the shape of each mark as it dries without slumping. Apply straight from the tube for maximum texture and sharp ridges.

Is Pearl Sapphire suitable for night sky effects?

Yes. Applied over a deep Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue ground, Pearl Sapphire adds a shimmering, star-like iridescence that enhances night sky passages without the uniformity of a single-colour night sky.

How long does Dimension Acrylic Pearl Sapphire take to dry?

Thin applications dry in 20-30 minutes. Heavy impasto builds applied with a palette knife can take 1-2 hours to dry fully. Drying time extends in cold or humid conditions. Do not apply a second thick layer over the first until the lower layer has dried completely to the touch.

What surfaces can I use Dimension Acrylic Pearl Sapphire on?

Canvas, board, wood, air-dry clay, plaster, cardboard, paper, leather, and most rigid plastics. For best adhesion on non-porous or slick surfaces, apply a coat of gesso or acrylic primer first. Dimension Acrylic Premium is compatible with all Mont Marte acrylic mediums, gels, and impasto pastes.

Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Mont Marte products. All Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic products are sourced through official distribution channels. We ship Australia-wide.

Available at Art Shed Online, Australia's specialist art supply store. Questions? Contact us at customerservice@artshedonline.com.au.

(PMDA0048)

SKU PMDA0048
Barcode # 9328577016356
Brand Mont Marte
Shipping Weight 0.1080kg
Shipping Width 0.060m
Shipping Height 0.140m
Shipping Length 0.030m

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