{"id":36198,"date":"2023-04-06T14:49:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T14:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/?p=36198"},"modified":"2024-06-05T12:43:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T12:43:35","slug":"how-to-color-resin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resin-expert.com\/en\/guide\/how-to-color-resin","title":{"rendered":"How to Color Resin \u2013 The Best Coloring Products for Epoxy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Epoxy resin is very suitable for coloring it and is therefore often used by artists, craftsmen and do-it-yourselfers. Epoxy resin is usually transparent to crystal clear and this is also desired for some applications, for example to cast in objects. For many other applications, however, it is useful or desired to color the liquid.<\/p>\n

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Which Colors and Pigments are Suitable for Resin?<\/h2>\n

There are many color media on the market. However, not all of them are suitable for coloring resin. Especially if water is contained in the inks, the mixing ratio changes and the mass may not harden or dull spots may appear. Light resistance is another important criterion.<\/p>\n

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The following inks have proven themselves and can basically be used in all epoxy products:<\/p>\n

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Color Pigments for Epoxy Resin<\/h3>\n

Color pigments are a safe way to color resin. If you use high quality pigments, you only need a small amount. Color pigments in powder form do not dissolve completely, resulting in an exciting, slightly granular optical effect. We have summarized the best products in comparison:<\/p>\n

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Liquid Color Concentrate<\/h3>\n

Liquid color concentrate can be mixed very easily with epoxy and dissolves completely, giving a very even color. We have also summarized the most proven products in the comparison<\/p>\n

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The Most Important Tips for Coloring Epoxy Resin<\/h2>\n

The mixing ratio is a very important factor with resin. If something changes in the composition between resin and hardener, unforeseen problems can occur. The addition of color changes the composition, so there are a few points to consider.<\/p>\n

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  • Only use highly pigmented or concentrated paints in order not to negatively influence the mixing ratio<\/li>\n
  • Only use paints that do not contain water<\/li>\n
  • First test with a small amount of resin and paint to see if both the color and the reaction of the resin meet your expectations<\/li>\n
  • Coloring resin does not replace UV protection. The yellowing of epoxy resins without UV protection is of course less noticeable than that of uncolored, transparent resin, but the lack of protection can cause the color to fade and the yellowing changes the shade<\/li>\n
  • First process your resin uncolored to get a feeling for the handling and to get to know the specific properties. You will then be able to assess to what extent the additional color changes the properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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    Coloring Epoxy Resin \u2013 Tutorial<\/h2>\n

    Get the best results with this step-by-step guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • <\/i> Provide all materials, since the time factor always plays a role when working with resin<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Cover your workplace cleanly so that no traces are left behind<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Wearing nitrile gloves, protective goggles and a breathing mask is strongly recommended<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Resin and hardener are carefully mixed in the correct ratio. A sufficient mixing is important.<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Then mix the ready paint into the epoxy resin. Start with a small amount of color pigments or liquid color concentrate and mix well. Repeat this step until the desired color intensity is achieved.<\/li>\n
    • <\/i> Be careful not to add too much color, as this will change the mixing ratio. The rule of thumb is a maximum of five percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      Epoxy Resin Color: All Color Media Presented in Detail<\/h2>\n

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      Special Colorants for Resins<\/strong><\/p>\n

      There are some liquid colorants specially developed for use with resin. They are very suitable for dyeing. Here is one of the best-known ResinTint, which offers the highest quality and is extremely productive.<\/p>\n