The Santa in a Sleigh vintage cut-out shown is
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1930's Sparkle Christmas Snow
Authentic American Mica Flake Sparkles
Old Store Stock in the Original Box
Wow! These genuine old boxes of Christmas snow sparkles date to the 1930's! Mined by "Mica Mountain Mines, Salt Lake City, Utah," each box of mica flakes is in its original, never-opened condition. The large-size, satiny flakes are perfect for old-style decorations, and match the mica sparkles which were used to accent Belsnickel and Santa Claus figures in olden days. Box is 7" high by 4¾" wide and contains 5½ oz. of mica, or about 3½ cups.

Blümchen's boxes of old stock mica flakes
are vintage collectibles which date to the '30s.
Newly-mined mica from India is currently being
sold in a box which is directly copied from this
nostalgic American mica packaging, but our
Sparkle Christmas Snow is "the real deal"!
#HF03      $16.50
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"Antique Ice" Mica Flakes
Vintage-Look Mica ~ Mined in the USA
These are our darkest mica flakes, with a hue that is reminiscent of old pewter. The color and sheen of these flakes reminds us of the age-darkened mica glitter we saw on the antique Christmas decorations in the Spielzeugmuseum in Sonneberg, Germany. This heavier weight mica is composed of fine, small, and medium flakes with darker flecks mixed in, which gives it a truly antiquated look.
2 ounces per box ~
approx. 1/2 cup
#HF09    $3.50
"Rauhreif" Mica Flakes
Vintage German Mica in the Original Box
Truly beautiful glimmer from the past, this "Extra prima Qualität" mica is still packaged in its original box! Old stock that dates to 1930's Germany, this hoarfrost mica has a bright, crisp shine. These medium-size flakes are of prime quality with a clear, even coloration, and no dark spots or discoloration. A rare find that Blümchen discovered in Germany, please note that only a limited quantity is available.
1/3 ounce per box ~
about 1/2 cup
#HF01-Q    $12.95
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"Himalayan Snow" Mica Flakes
Bright Shiny Mica ~ Mined in India
These mica flakes have a bright sparkle that glistens like freshly-fallen snow. Varying in size from larger, irregularly-shaped flakes to smaller, fine flakes, this mica is very clean with an even coloration. A lightweight mica that's great for ornaments or decorations that require a bolder, translucent shine, it adds a sparkly glimmer to tree branches, holiday wreaths, Christmas villages and Putzen displays.
3 ounces per box ~
approx. 2 cups
#HF08       $4.50
"First Frost" Mica Flakes
Sparkling Opaque Mica ~ Mined in the USA
While this mica has a slightly opaque, eggshell white coloration, the flakes still have a bright, gleaming shine! This unique combination of opacity and sparkle gives the mica a snowflake appearance, and makes it a good choice for adding icy accents to branches. Composed of medium to smaller-size flakes, its toned-down hue makes it a nice glimmer for vintage-inspired ornaments and decorations.
3 ounces per box ~
approx. 1 1/2 cups
#HF05    $4.00
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"Pixie Dust" Mica Powder
Finest Powdered Mica ~ Made in the USA
This super-fine mica powder has a soft, shining luster that adds a subtle bit of sparkle to any decoration. An almost sheer shimmer that can be used alone or mixed with other glitter, our artists like to add this pixie dust mica to paint in order to create pearlescent effects. Made from purified, ultra-finely ground natural mica flakes, this cosmetics grade powdered mica has the consistency of extra-fine cake flour.
1 ounce per box ~
approx. 1/3 cup
#HF04    $4.00
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"Snow White" Flitter
Finest Snow Flocking ~ From Germany
What is flitter? An old-style flocking that was especially popular from the 1930's to 1950's, this decorative accent is made of fine-cut cellulose fibers. Most often used in Germany to flock cute candy container figures as well as holiday decorations and ornaments, it is the best flock for making trompe-l'oeil snowballs. This fluffy, super light-weight flitter of extra-fine, opaque flakes is a bright, crisp snow white.
1 ounce per box ~
approx. 1 cup
#GL03W    $4.00
Diamond Dust Glass Glitter ~ Mica Flake Sparkles
Old-Time Sparkles, Glitter, Glimmer and Flitter
Sparkling Accents for all Craft Projects
Whether referred to as glitter, glimmer or just plain sparkles -- almost any craft project or holiday decoration can be made just a little bit more special with the addition of these shining accents! You can use natural mica flakes and glass glitter sparkles straight out of the bottle, or why not try making your own mixes? One of our favorite custom combinations is adding the Icy Flake diamond dust to mica flakes, because the ultra-sheen of the glass flakes add a brighter, crisper glint to the softer translucency of mica.
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Old-Fashioned Mica Flakes
Sparkling Glimmer for all Manner of Decorating & Holiday Crafts
Naturally Brilliant Mica Flakes ~ Pearlescent Powdered
For centuries, sparkling, translucent mica flakes have been a favorite way to create gleaming accents. This mined mineral can vary in color, translucency and size of flake, depending upon the type and country of origin. We offer six different kinds, and have provided detailed descriptions to help you choose the mica that's best for your needs.
Mica can be used the same as any glitter - just about any glue is suitable, from white glue-all and Mod Podge to spray adhesives. We prefer glue that dries clear to preserve the translucency of the flakes. Mica is non-toxic, waterproof and fireproof.
~ Antique Christmas Decorations ~
embellished with Mica Flake Sparkles
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What is Mica?
Mica refers to a naturally occurring group of silicate
minerals that has a perfect basal cleavage, easily
splits into thin luminae, and is most often translucent
in appearance. Mined mica is commonly found as
sheets, books or flakes. "Mica" is derived from the
Latin "micare," which means "to glitter" or "to shine".
Flake and finely-ground mica have been used as
decorative elements since prehistoric times; in
fact, the earliest usage of mica was found in cave
paintings created during the Paleolithic period!
• Blümchen's mica is sold by net weight •
Please note that volume measurements are
approximate and offered as a guide only.
Since Victorian times, gleaming accents of
mica flakes have been a preferred method
for replicating the icy brilliance of snow.