Introducing the Empty Tomb Distress Mica Stain by Tim Holtz from Ranger Ink! From the Halloween collection, this 1 fluid ounce gray stain is a must-have for adding vibrant color and shimmer to your spooky projects. Designed by Tim Holtz, this Distress Mica Stain brings a pearlescent shimmer to your mixed media and paper crafting creations. With its translucent formula, it can be effortlessly applied to various surfaces like paper, canvas, wood, fabric, and more. Use it as a finishing spray or layer it over inks and paints to create mesmerizing backgrounds and luminous effects. Unleash your creativity this Halloween with this enchanting Mica Stain!
Love these Mica Sprays and how they coordinate well with the rest of the Distress Line. That Flickering Candlelight is just stunning! Hoping we get more special holiday colors or that some of these come back next year!
Used in this project: Autumn and Halloween Happy Mail Haul!
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These are super shimmery sprays that work beautifully. They add something so special to your projects.
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I used this on almost all my halloween cards. I loved the look and sheen it gives with the mica.
Used in this project: halloween
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Absolutely love these Distress Mica Stains - the colours and shine are amazing.
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These are per effect love the way it looks.
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Love them. Only issue was that 1 of the caps leaked when spraying. Customer was quick to respond.
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I missed ordering these the first year they were released, so I was super excited to be able to get them this year. I absolutely DO have 'full set syndrome' with the Mica Stains, they are so fun to work with and give such gorgeous shimmer and shine to makes. Love them!
Used in this project: Jack Got The Message Sally
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Loving the distress mica stains! They are very rich and full of color. Definitely shimmery goodness!
Used in this project: 4-for-1 Mixed Media Playdate #2 | Mass Producing Cards
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I am having so much fun with this ink. I can't put it down!
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Flickering Candle is a limited-edition, pearlescent mica stain that brings a warm, gilded glow to any surface  . The delicate champagne-toned shimmer sprays on beautifully and adheres to porous materials like paper, canvas, wood, and fabric—making it super versatile .
I’m loving it for adding subtle luminous highlights to holiday or Halloween projects. Use it over inked backgrounds, crackle paste, or stamped images to create that flickering candlelight effect. It layers effortlessly with Distress Inks and Oxide Sprays, giving you depth, shine, and texture in one go .
Crafting tip: After spraying, let it dry fully—or heat-set it gently—then stamp or stencil over it. It won’t lift or smudge, and you get that perfect shimmer underneath. It’s a must-have for adding a soft, mysterious glow to mixed-media builds!
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Can you stamp over the Distress Mica Stain. For example could I stamp the Tim Holtz pumpkins on top of this distress Mica Stain?
By:
laakema
(08-Aug-21)
Yes, you can stamp over Distress Mica Stains as well as spray the stains over your stamped image as well.
By: Ranger Ink
(09-Aug-21)
What paper works well the Distress Mica Stains and the Distress Oxide Spray?
By:
louie43502
(03-Mar-25)
Distress Mica Stains and Distress Oxide Sprays work best with any paper/cardstock or any porous surface and react with water.
Wondering how you would describe the difference between iron gate and empty tombe?
Hello! Iron Gate is a darker grey color, while Empty Tomb is a lighter silver color.
By: Scrapbook.com
(25-Jun-24)
how do you keep sprays from smearing?
By:
dennyjo356
(08-Mar-24)
Hello, it is recommended to make sure the sprays are fully dry to avoid smear. This can be done by giving it time to dry, using a heat tool to dry in between sprays. There is also Distress Resist Spray link and Distress Micro Glaze link that can be used on the completely dried projects/sprays to seal them.
By: Scrapbook.com
(08-Mar-24)
