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Liquid colourants add vibrant personality to resin projects, offering incredible control over your final piece’s look. Choosing and blending pigments is simple once you know the best practices for mixing ratios and techniques.
Selecting and Mixing Liquid Colourants
Begin by choosing a high-quality, concentrated colourant designed for epoxy resin. For maximum colour control, add colourant in drops, blending thoroughly for even dispersion. Most liquid pigments, such as Colourfun, are formulated to give strong results with just a small amount.
An economical usage guideline is that a 25ml bottle blends into 2–3kg of resin for bold, high-coverage colour. Avoid exceeding 5% colourant by mass to maintain curing and mechanical properties of your resin.
Customising Colour Intensity and Effects
Adjusting your ratio lets you choose between translucent and opaque effects—add more for full coverage or less for stained-glass transparency. Liquid colourants also combine easily, so you can create unique shades by mixing two colours together, such as black and white for custom greys.
- For subtle hues, start with a single drop and build up slowly.
- Mix well after each addition, checking for uniform colour.
When Precise Pigment Dosage Matters
Working on professional castings, large art pieces, or detailed jewellery? Accurate measurement ensures reliable curing and consistent finishes. Overloading pigment risks cloudy, uncured resin, while too little pigment can cause pale colours that lack impact.
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Mastering liquid colourants opens up creative possibilities with resin. For further detail on precise pigment calculations and resin tips, visit our main mixing guide.