Anyone know a source for mica sheets? I’ve been googling it but come
up with mostly mica lamp shades and various kinds of fake or
compressed mica. What I want is thin sheets that can be sawed, very
translucent, preferably a light beige color (as light as possible).
It’s for “windows” in a sculptural project. I need a couple of
pieces about 6 x 6 inches. I had some I ran across by chance at a
science shop but chipped it: and the piece is already etched in a
texture to match the mica texture.
You were asking about a source for sheets of mica. I talked to my
hussband and we came up with a few possibles for you. There is a
company called DMS which used to advertise several different types
of mica in the Lap Journal Buyers Guide. Their contact info is;
Also, much of the mica being mined is from a mine called Franklin
Hill. You might try Googling them. As of a couple of years ago they
were allowing people come to the mine and choose their own pieces. A
third possible source would be to check out architextural salvage
companies. The isinglass windows are something they save whenever
possible
I have purchased mica sheets from an enameling supply company. It
was many years ago so I don’t remember the company. Enamelists use
mica as a surface to which the glass will not stick as it is melting
onto the metal.