Complete steps to color epoxy resin & best resin dye

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How to Add Color to Epoxy Resin
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• Adding a touch of color is a simple way to get
  the most out of the epoxy resin you're using.
  Adding color lends depth and complexity to
  surface coats, and you can add colored resin
  between coats to mark a clear boundary, which
  comes in handy later if you have to sand off the
  topcoat. By adding just a little dye to a clear
  or white epoxy resin, you can achieve almost any
  effect you're going for.

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Gather Your Materials

• The first step in adding color to the epoxy
  you're working with is to gather and organize
  your materials. You need a clear or
  neutral-colored epoxy and hardening agent,
  preferably from the same brand. Have your
  colorant ready, and be sure to have a mixing tray
  and stirring stick at the ready. Once you begin
  mixing colorant with unsaturated polyester
  resins, it is important to finish the job in one
  sitting.

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Mix The Dye

• Add a drop of colorant to the mixing tray. If you
  are adding more than one color, add a drop of
  your second color to the first and mix them
  thoroughly. Experiment with proportions until
  your mixture is just the shade you want. Remember
  to add a little extra colorant to make the
  mixture a little darker than you want the
  finished product to be, as sunlight eventually
  bleaches some color out of epoxy resin and leaves
  it slightly yellowed.

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Add The Colorant To The Epoxy

• Once you have the color you want, measure out a
  quantity of the colorant and add it to the epoxy.
  For liquid agents, simply pour the colorant into
  the epoxy until you have something close to a 5
  percent saturation. Dry agents, such as those
  added to colorant paste, do not fully dissolve in
  the resin, which creates a grainy appearance that
  is ideal for patching wood, so you can add these
  more liberally.

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Adjust The Color

• Most epoxy resins can accept colorant at a
  saturation between 5 and 20 percent. Add your dye
  to the resin until the whole batch is at your
  desired color. Use your stirring stick to fully
  blend the dye with the resin, and ensure an even
  distribution of color throughout the resin in
  your bucket.

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Apply The Epoxy

• Once your epoxy is fully mixed, you have several
  options for applying it. For flat surfaces, such
  as canvas, simply pour the resin over the top and
  allow it to find its own level. For other
  surfaces, a disposable roller or foam brush are
  ideal. You can also apply epoxy resin to surfaces
  with a spray gun. Avoid using paintbrushes, as
  the bristles do not usually apply the resin
  evenly.

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How To Buy Epoxy Resin Dye Online

• Regardless of the purpose you have in mind for
  your colored epoxy, Google has everything that
  you need to dye the resin just the way you need
  it. To find the specific colorant you want, type
  "epoxy resin colorant" into the search bar. If
  you need more than just the colorant, expand your
  search terms to "epoxy resin colorant supplies,"
  which gives you more listings. Once you find the
  items you need, check the seller's feedback and
  either go through their website or call them to
  place an order.

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