Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium
Pearl White 75ml
Soft pearlescent white: the shimmering, luminous white for light passages and mixed media decorative work.

Pearl White is the pearlescent white in the Dimension Acrylic Premium range, combining Titanium White with pearlescent mica to deliver a soft, multi-directional shimmer that distinguishes it from both flat Titanium White and metallic Silver. The pearlescent effect creates a subtle, organic iridescence that reads as the glow of a pearl, the shimmer of light through fine fabric, or the lustre of very pale moonlit surfaces. Semi-opaque and delicate, it is most effective in light passages and mixed media applications. In the ultra-thick heavy body formula, it holds knife marks and sculptural texture without slumping. Dries to a pearlescent gloss finish. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Pigment
Pearlescent mica, PW6 (Pearl Mica, Titanium White)
Opacity
Semi-Opaque
Finish
Pearlescent gloss (when dry)
Drying
20-30 min
1-2 hrs for thick impasto areas
★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Pearl White is most effective over a dry passage of Titanium White or Cream. The opaque base provides coverage and the Pearl White over it adds the shimmering quality. Applied directly to a dark ground, the pearlescent effect is reduced because the dark base absorbs light rather than reflecting it.
Perfect For
Luminous white highlights with pearlescent shimmerFabric, silk, and light-on-cloth passagesMixed media decorative and jewellery-inspired workMoonlit and soft-light atmospheric passagesLayering over Titanium White for pearl highlightsContemporary painting with iridescent light effects

What Makes This Colour Essential

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Consistency
Ultra-Thick Heavy Body
Pearl White delivers the full ultra-thick Dimension Acrylic Premium formula. Pearlescent knife marks and brushstroke texture hold in permanently sculptural form.
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Shimmer
Soft Pearlescent Iridescence
The pearlescent mica in Pearl White creates a multi-directional shimmer that shifts subtly with viewing angle, giving it the organic lustre of a pearl rather than the hard reflectivity of Silver.
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Effect
Best Over Light Backgrounds
The pearlescent effect is most visible over light or white backgrounds. Layer Pearl White over Titanium White or Cream for the fullest iridescent light effect.
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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 White

Pearl White is most effective at full strength and in layered applications over light grounds. Use it as a final highlight layer for the strongest pearlescent effect.

Combine this colour with...
Titanium White → pure white with a subtle pearlescent shimmer for the lightest luminous highlight passages
Cream → warm pearlescent cream for sunlit silk and warm light-on-fabric passages
Zinc White → cool semi-transparent pearlescent white for atmospheric luminous glazing
Naples Yellow → warm champagne pearl for golden light and warm decorative passages
Mauve → pale pearlescent lavender for delicate decorative and floral 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 difference between Pearl White and Titanium White?

Titanium White (PW6) is fully opaque with no shimmer effect. Pearl White combines Titanium White with pearlescent mica to add a multi-directional iridescent shimmer. Pearl White has a softer, more luminous quality in applications where light plays across the painted surface.

Can I use Dimension Acrylic Pearl White 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.

Does the pearlescent effect look different under different lighting?

Yes. Pearlescent effects are most visible in raking or directional light. Under flat or diffused light, Pearl White reads as a slightly luminous white. Under directional light, the shimmer becomes more pronounced and multi-directional.

How long does Dimension Acrylic Pearl White 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 White 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.

(PMDA0044)

SKU PMDA0044
Barcode # 9328577016318
Brand Mont Marte
Shipping Weight 0.1080kg
Shipping Width 0.060m
Shipping Height 0.140m
Shipping Length 0.030m

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