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Learn about our flagship resin dye, Alumilite Dye. Alumilite Dye is a highly concentrated, liquid colorant designed for epoxy and urethane resins. It provides vibrant, consistent color with just a few drops, making it perfect for castings, river tables, turning blanks, jewelry, and countless other resin projects.
Explore Mica Powders
Discover the shimmer and sparkle of mica powder. Unlike dyes, mica powders create opaque, pearlescent effects that add depth and dimension to epoxy and urethane resins. They're perfect for geodes, river tables, tumblers, jewelry, castings, and any project where you want eye-catching metallic or color-shifting finishes.
Create Flowing Effects
Learn how to use alcohol inks to create bold, one-of-a-kind resin art. Alcohol inks produce vibrant, fluid patterns and unique cellular effects that are difficult to achieve with other colorants. They're ideal for petri dish art, abstract designs, coasters, jewelry, and other artistic resin projects.
Create Bold, Opaque Color
Discover the power of pigment pastes for rich, solid color with exceptional coverage. Pigment pastes are highly concentrated colorants that produce vibrant, opaque results in epoxy and urethane resins. They're ideal for river tables, countertops, castings, artwork, and any project where you want bold, consistent color that completely hides the resin beneath.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Avoid the most common resin coloring mistakes before they happen. Learn how much colorant to use, which colorants work best with different resin systems, why some products don't mix well with resin, and how to achieve consistent, repeatable results every time.
Which Resin Colorant Is Right for You?
Still not sure which resin colorant to choose? Here's a quick recap:
Alumilite Dye – Translucent or opaque, vibrant color for epoxy and urethane resins.
Mica Powders – Metallic, pearlescent, and shimmering effects.
Alcohol Inks – Flowing, artistic patterns and unique cellular designs.
Pigment Pastes – Rich, opaque color with exceptional coverage.
| If You Want To... | Use |
|---|---|
| Add vibrant translucent color while maintaining depth and clarity | Alumilite Dye |
| Create rich, opaque colors | Pigment Paste |
| Add metallic or pearlescent shimmer | Mica Powder |
| Create flowing petri or artistic ink effects | Alcohol Ink |
| Let natural wood grain show through | Alumilite Dye |
| Create one-of-a-kind custom effects | Combine Multiple Colorants |
Watch the full Resin Colorants 101 video below to learn more!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the best way to color resin?
The best resin colorant depends on the look you're trying to achieve. Alumilite Dye is ideal for vibrant translucent color, Pigment Paste creates rich opaque colors, Mica Powder adds metallic and pearlescent effects, and Alcohol Inks are perfect for flowing artistic designs like the petri dish technique.
Can I use the same colorants in epoxy and urethane resin?
It depends on the colorant. You can use any Alumilite colorant with epoxy resin. For urethane resins, avoid water-based colorants, including alcohol inks, because moisture can interfere with the urethane and cause foaming or curing issues. Use colorants specifically compatible with urethane resin, such as Alumilite Dyes or Pigment Pastes.
What's the difference between resin dye and pigment paste?
Resin dyes create translucent to opaque color that allows depth and natural details, like wood grain, to remain visible. Pigment pastes contain solid pigments that produce bold, opaque colors with excellent coverage.
Can I mix different resin colorants together?
Absolutely! Many makers combine colorants to create custom effects. For example, you can use Alumilite Dye as a base color and add Mica Powder for shimmer, or mix Pigment Paste with mica to create unique metallic opaque finishes.
How much resin colorant should I use?
Start with a small amount and add more as needed. Alumilite colorants are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Adding excessive colorant may affect the appearance or performance of your finished casting.
Can I use food coloring or acrylic paint to color resin?
It's not recommended. Water-based colorants like food coloring can interfere with resin chemistry, while many paints aren't formulated for resin systems. Colorants specifically designed for resin provide the most reliable results and vibrant, consistent color.
Which resin colorant is best for river tables?
For most river table projects, Alumilite Dye is the best choice because it adds vibrant color while maintaining depth and allowing the beauty of the wood grain to remain visible. Mica Powder can also be added to create swirling metallic effects.
Can I create metallic or pearlescent effects in resin?
Yes. Mica Powders are specifically designed to create shimmering metallic, pearlescent, and color-shifting effects. They can be used alone or combined with other resin colorants for custom finishes.
Can resin colorants be used for jewelry and small castings?
Yes. Resin colorants are commonly used for jewelry, decorative castings, coasters, pens, turning blanks, river tables, resin art, and countless other epoxy and urethane resin projects.
Will resin colorants affect cure time?
When used as directed, Alumilite resin colorants have little to no effect on curing. Because they are highly concentrated, only a small amount is needed to achieve vibrant color. Avoid adding excessive amounts of any colorant, as overloading the resin can affect the final appearance or performance.
Looking for the right Resin?
Be sure to visit our Resin Casting 101 and Epoxy 101 guides.
