How to colour resin for jewellery?
Expert tips and best products for stunning resin jewellery.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, achieving beautiful coloured resin for jewellery opens up endless creative possibilities. This guide covers the range of colourants, transparent versus opaque effects, and the best tools for resin jewellery makers. Find out which products and techniques suit your vision, from bold, solid colours to subtle gemstone effects.
Comparing Resin Colourants for Jewellery
Choosing the perfect resin colourant for jewellery depends on the look you want: vivid opaque finishes, dazzling transparency, or unique gradient effects. Liquid pastes such as the Colourfun Set deliver bold solid coverage, while transparent dyes like Magic Crystal offer glass-like clarity. Kits like the Evershine Collection bundle high-quality clear resin with pigments and accessories for all-in-one convenience. Most products allow colour intensity to be customised by adjusting the number of drops. All feature easy mixing and compatibility with ResinPro’s jewellery epoxy systems.
“Colourfun Set” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant Set for Solid Colour Effects
The Colourfun Set offers an array of intense, brilliant colours in convenient paste form, ensuring even colour distribution without streaks. This set is ideal for crafters wanting vibrant or opaque finishes, supporting everything from sea-like layers to fully saturated solid colour pieces. Just a few drops colour litres of resin, making it economical for frequent creators. For vegan and cruelty-free choices, this Colourfun Set is an ideal pick. Explore more options in the Dyes and Pigments category.
“Magic Crystal” – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml
For those striving to replicate precious gemstones or create geode effects, Magic Crystal is the solution. Its formula keeps resin fully transparent with no cloudiness or settling, even during curing. Use a few drops to achieve glass-like finishes with vibrant hues. This colourant allows easy custom blending to craft unique crystal effects and works best with Magic Crystal Set and ResinPro transparent resin bases. It’s ideal for crystal, geode, and stained-glass jewellery projects that demand visual clarity.
“Evershine Collection” – Artisan Jewellery Epoxy Resin Kit with 100+ Accessories
If you want an all-in-one introduction to resin jewellery, the Evershine Collection offers 500g of crystal-clear, 1:1 mix epoxy resin with over 100 premium findings and design elements. The kit includes 12 artisan pigments, an alphabet silicone mould, and a mini drill for adding finishing touches. All mixing tools and gloves are included, making this kit beginner-friendly and excellent for those seeking a complete solution, whether you’re making bespoke gifts, keyrings, or drop earrings. More sets are available in our complete kits section.
“Colourfun” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant 25-100ml – High coverage
Colourfun delivers highly concentrated pigmentation with customisable intensity for jewellery makers who need vibrant, long-lasting colours. It is suitable for both solid and translucent effects, meaning you can fine-tune the colour from bold to delicate just by varying the drop count. With cruelty-free and vegan-friendly composition, it suits ethical designers and professional resin artists alike. This colourant is compatible across all ResinPro epoxy resin systems and is great for those who want deep casting, glazing, or stained-glass results. See our wider Dyes and Pigments selection for more shades and formats.
Tips for Perfect Coloured Resin Jewellery
Always start with a premium clear resin designed for jewellery – this ensures that the colourants perform at their best for either transparent or solid effects. Gradually add colourant, mixing thoroughly to avoid streaks or cloudy patches. Allow bubbles to rise and pop before pouring. Consider combining colourants or adding decorative accessories like dried flowers or glitters for a unique, personal touch to each piece. For precise colour control, use pipettes or droppers and always follow the manufacturer’s maximum pigment load to avoid sticky finishes or curing issues.
"Colourfun Set" – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant Set for Solid Colour EffectsPrice range: £13.45 through £48.15Colourfun Set offers intense, translucent liquid pastes designed to colour epoxy resin evenly for jewellery and resin art projects.
"Magic Crystal" – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml£4.65"Magic Crystal" Transparent Resin Colour offers clear, intense colours for jewellery with vibrant, glass-like effects suited to the theme.
"Evershine Collection" – Artisan Jewellery Epoxy Resin Kit with 100+ Accessories£20.85"Evershine Collection" offers a complete jewellery kit with 500g clear epoxy resin and over 100 accessories for crafts under the theme How to colour…
"Colourfun" – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant 25-100ml – High coveragePrice range: £3.65 through £9.85"Colourfun" offers vibrant resin colouration with high concentration, suited for jewellery with customisable intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these resin colourants be used with UV resin?
Yes, Colourfun and Magic Crystal colourants are compatible with both epoxy and UV resin systems.
How can I create grey resin colours using these colourants?
Combine metallic powder Sahara or mix white and black Colourfun liquid dyes to achieve custom grey shades.
Which resins are recommended for transparent or tinted resin colours?
Magic Crystal Transparent Resin Colour works best with the Magic Crystal Set and Resin Pro transparent resin.
Is the Evershine Collection easy for first-time resin jewellery makers?
Yes, it uses a 1:1 mixing ratio and includes full instructions, making it simple and beginner-friendly.
Do these resin colourants allow for both opaque and transparent effects?
Yes, by adjusting the amount of colourant, you can achieve everything from sheer tints to deep, solid colours.
Will Colourfun or Magic Crystal colourants affect the curing of my resin?
When used as directed, they are fully compatible and do not interfere with proper curing.
What types of accessories and extras are included in the Evershine kit?
The Evershine Collection provides over 100 accessories including rings, keyrings, tassels, clasps, and an alphabet silicone mould.
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