If you are looking to add vibrant hues or a crystal-clear tint to your resin projects, understanding what you can colour resin with is essential. This page compares the leading types of colourants for epoxy and transparent resin so you can pick exactly the right option for your creative ambitions. Whether you’re crafting jewellery, river tables, or unique art pieces, find out which ResinPro colourant suits your needs best.

Overview: Types of Colourants for Resin

Colouring resin begins with choosing between opaque liquid pastes and transparent dyes. The choice affects not only the depth of colour but also the finish—brilliant solid bolds, subtle tints, or glass-like clarity. Liquid colourants such as the “Colourfun” range produce vibrant tones that can be tuned from fully opaque to translucent effects. For a crystal-clear look reminiscent of gemstones, the Magic Crystal dyes deliver pure transparency without cloudiness. Sets allow further mixing and experimentation, ideal for both beginners and expert resin artists. All featured options are formulated to maintain the quality of your resin while providing easy, even dispersion.

Visual Inspiration: Vibrant Resin Projects

See the versatility of resin colourants in action. Epoxy projects use Colourfun pastes for solid colour, while Magic Crystal dyes deliver clear, gem-like effects. Browse our dyes and pigments collection for more project ideas.

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

The Colourfun Set is perfect for artists seeking intense, brilliant colours in transparent epoxy resin projects. Its high-concentration pastes easily blend to form custom shades and create perfectly even colour throughout the resin—ideal for projects like sea water effects, river tables, or eye-catching jewellery. Thanks to high coverage, only small amounts are needed to achieve strong results, making it both economical and versatile.

You can achieve both translucent and solid, opaque results depending on how much is used, and all colours are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly. The paste format prevents streaking and ensures the overall clarity of your resin art.

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

The Colourfun liquid colourant offers flexible application—its highly concentrated pigment gives you creative control from bold opacity to subtle stained-glass tints. A little goes a long way, with one 25ml bottle colouring between 2 and 3kg of resin. Seamless blending avoids any alteration to resin characteristics, and it’s compatible with all Resin Pro epoxy formulations. This is a favourite for both hobbyists and professionals who need easy to blend and vivid results in art pieces, castings, and even deep-pour applications.

“Magic Crystal” – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml

If your goal is a perfectly clear, intense transparent colour, Magic Crystal is the dye to choose. Crafted to maintain glass-like results without any cloudiness, it’s ideal for jewellery, geodes, and crystal-inspired art. The unique formula does not settle during curing, so your vibrant hue remains even and sharp after finishing. It’s also easy to mix for customisable shades, letting you experiment with rare gemstone effects without sacrificing clarity.

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

The Magic Crystal Set provides five distinct transparent hues: Emerald (Chartreuse), Amber (Orange), Ruby (Crimson), Turquoise, and Amethyst (Red Violet). Designed to be combined with Resin Pro transparent resin, this set makes it easy to layer and blend for multi-tonal crystal creations or thematic craft projects. Each colour is formulated for optimal clarity, allowing you to experiment with custom crystal effects without limiting your creative vision.

Resin Colourant Application Tips & Choosing by Project Type

When working with resin, it’s important to match your colourant to your project’s visual goals. For river tables or expanded art panels, high-coverage liquid pastes are recommended for bold, seamless background colours. If your project relies on light transmission or gemstone imitations, opt for transparent dyes to preserve clarity. For small objects like jewellery or delicate inlays, use subtle amounts for precision and reduced risk of over-colouring. Remember, always follow suggested mixing ratios and avoid exceeding 5% pigment, ensuring a balance of resin curing properties with colour vibrancy. Finally, both Dyes and Pigments offer cruelty-free and vegan-friendly options for eco-conscious creators.

Project Gallery: How Different Colourants Transform Resin

Experiment with techniques such as gradient layering or custom mixing. Notice how intensity and finish change, from opaque river tables to shimmering crystal jewellery. Each product adapts to specific artistic needs, helping you achieve your ideal look.