If you’re looking to create vibrant, colourful resin projects, understanding which colourants work best with epoxy resin is key. This page is designed for artists, makers, and creatives exploring ways to add rich tones or realistic transparency to their resin art, furniture, jewellery, and more. Whether you want deep, opaque shades or crystal-clear tints, the right dye or pigment ensures a professional finish.

Overview: Resin Colourant Types and Key Differences

When colouring resin, you can choose between paste dyes, liquid colourants, and transparent pigments. The primary differences come down to the strength of the colour, transparency levels, and specific effects each option provides. Pastes typically offer intense, even colour ideal for solid or graded looks. Liquids are versatile, delivering anything from deep, vivid shades to delicate translucent stains. Transparent colourants, meanwhile, maintain a glass-like clarity—perfect for jewellery, geode effects, or crystal-like art pieces.

See Real Resin Colour Effects

Explore actual project results from artists using pastes, liquids, and transparent pigments—and notice how light, coverage, and blending create unique effects in resin art.

“Colourfun Set” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant Set for Solid Colour Effects

The “Colourfun Set” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant Set for Solid Colour Effects is a collection of concentrated pastes designed for use with epoxy and UV resin. This set offers nine brilliant colours, each providing intense, brilliant colours with just a few drops needed per litre. The paste ensures easy to mix and streak-free results, ideal for applications like river tables, sea water effects, and large volume castings. Due to its high coverage, this set is exceptionally economical, making it a reliable option for both hobbyists and professionals.

“Colourfun” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant 25-100ml – High Coverage

For those seeking versatility, the “Colourfun” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant 25-100ml – High coverage delivers highly concentrated liquid dyes. These are perfect for artists and DIY crafters wanting to control the opacity—mix for strong, vivid colours or dilute for translucent, stained-glass effects. These liquid colourants are easy to blend with all Resin Pro epoxy resins, maintaining resin properties and ensuring long-lasting coverage. Only a few drops are required, making them economical usage: a 25ml bottle can colour 2–3 kg of resin, ensuring great value for your projects.

“Magic Crystal” – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml

If your aim is to keep your resin clear while achieving brilliant colour, “Magic Crystal” – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml is the go-to solution. This transparent pigment is formulated for a stunning, glass-like finish, imitating minerals and precious stones with absolute clarity. It will not settle, making it ideal for jewellery, geode, and other crystal-like effects. These dyes deliver Intense Transparent Colours with just a few drops and blend seamlessly to enable Customisable Shades for completely unique results.

“Magic Crystal” – Set of 5 Transparent Colourants, 5 x 45ml

For even more creative freedom, the “Magic Crystal” – Set of 5 Transparent Colourants, 5 x 45ml provides a curated selection of crystal-clear colours—Emerald (Chartreuse), Amber (Orange), Ruby (Crimson), Turquoise, and Amethyst (Red Violet). Specifically designed for transparent resin, this set helps you achieve dazzling effects like coloured crystals or gemstone imitations in your resin art. Perfect for both beginners and experienced makers seeking reliable transparent colour options.

Tips for Colouring Resin Successfully

To achieve standout results, always match your choice of colourant with your desired project effect. For opaque and intense vibrancy, paste or high-coverage liquid dyes like the Colourfun range are superior. If you want to preserve transparency, opt for Magic Crystal transparent colourants. Always start with small amounts of pigment—overloading resin can affect the curing process or clarity. And for creative blends, mix compatible colours to craft custom shades. You can browse additional options in our dyes and pigments category to further expand your palette.

Expert Tips for Vibrant Resin Colours

For the best results, combine pigments gradually to achieve your ideal tone. Mix thoroughly to avoid streaks and add pigment in small increments to maintain optimal resin clarity and cure.