Types of Dyes for Epoxy Resin: Comparison and Key Differences

Epoxy resin dyes fall into several main categories, each offering distinct visual effects and benefits. Liquid dyes and pastes provide intense colour and opacity; transparent dyes are ideal for crystal-clear finishes; speciality sets create effects like marbling or ocean scenes. The following overview highlights what makes each dye type unique:

• Opaque and Translucent Pastes: Perfect for high-coverage, smooth colour mixes. Use the “Colourfun Set” for solid and layered effects.
• Liquid Colourants: Offer flexible opacity and vibrant shades—ideal for stained-glass or fully saturated looks, as in the Colourfun single colourants.
• Transparent Dyes: Achieve glass-like clarity and brilliance, such as with the Magic Crystal and its set of 5.
• Special Effect Palettes: Dedicated sets like the Renaissance for marble and Marine Palette for ocean art target unique artistic styles.

All these dyes are designed with resin safety and mix quality in mind, ensuring the best outcome for your creative goals.

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

The Colourfun Set offers intense, brilliant colours in paste form, delivering seamless, streak-free coverage for both translucent and opaque resin projects. Highly concentrated, it requires just a few drops to colour litres of clear resin, making it exceptionally cost-effective. Suitable for dramatic sea water effects, resin river tables, and large castings, this set is cruelty-free and vegan-friendly—an ethical choice for all makers.

• Use for bold, vivid artwork or subtle colour washes.
• Mix the pastes to create custom designer shades.
• Excellent option for hobbyists and professionals alike.

“Colourfun” Liquid Colourant 25–100ml – High Coverage

For maximum flexibility, Colourfun liquid colourant lets you adjust intensity from delicate transparency to full opacity. Its formula is highly concentrated for strong, consistent colour, and long-lasting coverage means a 25ml bottle can tint 2–3 kg of resin. Ideal for both glassy effects and saturated tones, it blends perfectly with all ResinPro epoxy resins and remains cruelty free and vegan friendly.

• Perfect for both professionals and enthusiastic crafters.
• Create unique finishes by blending different shades.
• Use sparingly—exceeding 5% dye content is not advised.

“Magic Crystal” Transparent Resin Colour and Set

Capture gemstone clarity with the Magic Crystal Transparent Resin Colour (45ml) and its set of five shades. These dyes maintain absolute transparency and glass-like brightness, without cloudiness or settling, even after curing. They are specifically formulated for resin geodes, jewellery, and vibrant crystal effects.

• Mix several Magic Crystal dyes to craft bespoke colour combinations.
• Enjoy reliable results with no loss of clarity.
• Available individually or as a set featuring emerald, amber, ruby, turquoise, and amethyst.

Special Dyes for Marble and Ocean Effects

For those seeking advanced artistic styles, specialised dye sets deliver targeted effects:

• Renaissance Set: Designed for marble finishes, the Renaissance kit includes 4 palettes. Only a few drops are needed, with a recommended pigment-to-resin ratio between 1% and 5%—never exceeding 5%.
• Marine Palette: The Marine Palette offers ready-to-use, epoxy-safe marine shades. The kit’s vibrant, odourless, non-toxic pigments are selected to produce realistic sea and beach effects. Combine with Wave-Pro powder for dynamic waves and delicate cell patterns.

All these sets have been engineered for optimal performance in resin and offer straightforward, dependable colour application for beautiful results.

Creative Tips: Choosing and Using Epoxy Resin Dyes

Start with your desired effect—transparent, opaque, or special finish—and select a compatible dye set. For ocean, marble, or crystal resin art, opt for purpose-designed palettes for the most accurate, reliable results. Always observe product-specific recommendations, especially regarding pigment ratios to resin, to avoid cloudiness or curing issues.

Mix dyes thoroughly and incrementally—test a small batch before committing to a full pour. For ethical crafting, look for cruelty-free and vegan-friendly options. Explore our wide selection of dyes and pigments to address every creative ambition.