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Liquid dyes offer a flexible and vibrant way to add colour to your resin projects. Whether you are after deep, opaque shades or luminous, transparent effects, the right liquid dye can transform your piece.
How Liquid Dyes Work in Resin
Liquid dyes are highly concentrated colourants designed for easy blending with epoxy and certain UV resins. They disperse evenly throughout the resin, avoiding streaks and giving you control over the final shade and transparency. For solid or opaque finishes, opt for higher concentrations; for subtle colour or stained-glass effects, use just a few drops.
For example, the Colourfun Set provides a range of intense pigments suitable for a variety of transparent or covering effects.
Mixing Tips & Colour Creation
To achieve custom colours, you can combine different shades of liquid dye. For a classic grey tone, mix white and black in your desired ratio. Always start with a small amount (around 1% of total resin mass for translucent effects, up to 5% for strong colour) and add more only if needed. Overloading dye can compromise resin curing and appearance, so stay within the recommended range.
- Mix thoroughly for an even result
- Test colours on a small batch before committing
- Clean mixing tools to avoid colour contamination
When This Matters
Liquid dyes are especially useful when you want to create vibrant art pieces, river tables with intense colour, or detailed marble effects in decorative boards. They let crafters and professionals fine-tune colour intensity while maintaining the clarity or opacity needed for the specific project.
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Experimenting with liquid dyes opens up endless creative options for resin artists. For further guidance on selecting and blending colours, see our main advice at What colours should you use to colour resin?.