An Introduction to Resin Pigments

Not all pigments are created equal. The nature of your resin project—clear jewellery, artistic pour, coasters, or restoration—dictates the best pigment choice. ResinPro’s range covers liquid colourants, transparent tints, pearlescent powders, and floating metallics. Understanding the unique properties of each pigment type is essential for achieving the colour, opacity, and finish you desire.

Below is a comparison overview of the top pigment solutions available for resin, carefully selected for compatibility, quality, and creative versatility.

Resin Pigment Comparison Overview

• “Colourfun Set” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant Set for Solid Colour Effects – Highly concentrated pastes ideal for solid or translucent effects in epoxy resin. Offers brilliant colours and even distribution, making it exceptionally economical.
• “Colourfun” – Liquid Epoxy Resin Colourant 25-100ml – High coverage – A liquid pigment giving either intense solid hues or a stained glass effect. Compatible across the entire Resin Pro range, suited for both hobby and professional use.
• “Magic Crystal” – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml – Specifically formulated for vivid, glass-like transparent shades, making it perfect for jewellery, crystals and geode-inspired art.
• “Iridron” – Pearline Pigments, 25ml – Mica-based pigments for subtle pearlescent or glazing effects in transparent resins, offering a unique chromatic finish.
• “Iridron” – High-gloss Floating Metallic Pigments for Art, Resin, and Restoration – Delivers floating, metallic mirror-like edges in aluminium, gold and copper; ideal for detail, restoration and dramatic effects.
• “Alto Brillo” – High-Gloss Floating Metallic Pigments 50ml – Posh, high-gloss metallic pigments for striking edges or highlights, suitable for resins, paints, and varnishes in artistic and decorative work.

Pigment Types for Resin: Solid, Transparent, Metallic and More

If you’re working on resin projects, pigment selection can make or break your results. Intense, brilliant colours and easy to mix options like the Colourfun Set allow artists to experiment with sea water gradients, river table effects, and even custom shade mixing. The thick paste consistency ensures high coverage for both opaque and translucent looks, and you’ll find them cruelty-free and vegan-friendly.

The liquid Colourfun colourant delivers highly concentrated pigments in versatile formats. Its easy to blend formula lets you achieve anything from solid, saturated colours to subtle stained-glass effects. With long-lasting coverage and economical usage: just a few drops can tint several kilograms of resin. The Cruelty Free and Vegan Friendly formulation is a bonus for conscious crafters.

If your aim is crystal-clear transparency, Magic Crystal – Transparent Resin Colour 45ml is formulated for intense transparent colours. The result is a glass-like finish that never clouds and is perfect for unique geode, jewellery, or stained-glass projects. Mix colours for customisable shades and enjoy reliable results every time.

Pearlescent options like “Iridron” – Pearline Pigments, 25ml utilise mica-based pearlescent pigments ideal for glazing in transparent resin, noted for excellent fastness to light and high-temperature stability. Use these for unique, shimmering artistic finishes or subtle highlighting. These are used with transparent resins and excel at glazing techniques.

Metallics like the “Iridron” – High-gloss Floating Metallic Pigments and “Alto Brillo” – High-Gloss Floating Metallic Pigments bring high-gloss metallic effect and innovative floating finishes to art and restoration projects. Offer excellent coverage and mix easily with resins, paints, and varnishes for maximum artistic flexibility.

Want to explore more options? Discover our Dyes and Pigments and metallic pigments categories for inspiration.

Pigment Compatibility, Coverage & Ethical Choices

Every pigment in the ResinPro line is developed for maximum compatibility and effect with epoxy and UV resin. Our colourant pastes, liquids, and powders are chosen to ensure that colour dispersion is optimal and your finished work remains stable and resilient once cured. Many of our bestsellers, including both Colourfun ranges and the metallic floating pigments, are cruelty free and vegan friendly for true peace of mind.

Deciding between solid or transparent finishes? For solid coverage, opt for the COLOURFUN Set or liquid Colourfun options. Artists who require tinting effects with glass-like brightness will find “Magic Crystal” an ideal solution. When you desire a high-gloss finish or “liquid gold” edge, floating metallic pigments like “Alto Brillo” excel, while Iridron Pearline pigments add subtle pearlescence to any transparent resin.

Experiment and blend to customise your ideal colour or effect for coasters, pours, jewellery, or professional restoration – there’s a pigment for every project and skill level.

Where to Buy and Further Inspiration

All listed pigments are available directly from ResinPro, ensuring not only authenticity but expert support and guidance on every purchase. For more information about metallic pigments in particular, browse our extensive metallic pigments category.

Combine your creative vision with the right pigment technology and unlock a new level of resin artistry—whether you seek the intensity of solid colours, the shimmer of pearlescence, or the radiance of glass-like transparency.