need a pearl-like finish...

[grimrichard]

....for my sculpey project. Anyone know what I can use?

[magic torch]

You can buy pearlecent paints. Any good art store will carry them. Liquitex is a good brand. Check out my post :

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23506

I used pearl paints on that. You can notice it on the shoulders, it`s that blue shimmer.

MT;)

[grimrichard]

Thanks. What I'm trying to do is replicate the look that Japanese Netsuke have...

It's generally a pure bone or Ivory look.

[Gwynafay]

You can use metalic powder or embossing powder. Before curing, paint on with a brush. If you are worried about it rubbing off press gently. It gives it a different look. Or after curing, spray with fixative. Unless you airbrush the acrylic on or paint very light layers, I find that you lose the natural color of the clay.