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Enhancing epoxy resin with pigments or dry inclusions offers countless creative possibilities, from vibrant colours to embedded objects. Understanding a few basics helps ensure your projects look their best.
Choosing Colours and Additives
Most epoxy resins, such as Art Pro or Trasparente, are compatible with a variety of colourants including liquid dyes, powders and pastes designed for resin use. When selecting pigments, opt for products labelled as suitable for epoxy resin to guarantee even dispersion and bright results.
To create eye-catching effects, consider layering different colours or mixing in metallic powders. Always stir thoroughly to avoid streaks and ensure the pigment is fully integrated.
Working with Inclusions and Embeds
Including small objects like dried flowers, glitter, fabric or memorabilia inside resin can create unique decorative items. It’s important that all inclusions are fully dry and clean to avoid cloudiness or unwanted reactions. Embed objects slowly, sometimes in layers, to prevent bubbles and shifting during curing.
- For deep pours (up to 5cm), as with EpoxyTable 5-Five, it may help to pour a thin layer first, then embed your objects before filling to the desired depth.
- Avoid organic inclusions with moisture as these can affect the clarity or setting of the resin.
Best Practices and Testing
As different resins and additives may react in unexpected ways, it’s always a good idea to test your chosen combination on a small sample before committing to a larger project. This helps confirm compatibility, colour intensity and the stability of any additions.
Use clean mixing tools and containers and measure your additives by weight if possible. Too much pigment or inclusion can affect curing and the overall strength of the piece.
When This Matters
If you’re making jewellery, coasters, art pieces or furniture in which clarity and a flawless finish are vital, carefully choosing your pigments and inclusions, along with testing first, helps avoid disappointing results.
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Adding pigments and inclusions allows you to personalise your resin creations with colour and character. For more tips on working with epoxy or to explore suitable products, revisit our main guide on how to apply resin.