Q&A for How to Color Epoxy Resin

Alcohol is a solvent and is used for resin cleanup, so use alcohol inks sparingly with resin. Acrylic inks, on the other hand, have vibrant colors and are really the thinnest form of acrylic paint.

Yes, since eyeshadow is a type of pigment, you can scrape the eyeshadow and add the powder to the resin.

You can create an opaque colored resin with just a little bit of white pigment. You can use Market Pantry brand food color from Target as well as McCormick food color. They both work well.

Try swirling together multiple colors. Try bright colors like red, orange, yellow and white. And make sure not to mix it too much that it is fully combined but give it one or so stirs so it has a marbled effect.

If you are using an epoxy in your kitchen, try finding a spray or clear coating in your hardware store that can withstand kitchen use.

The ingredients in the Kool-Aid may make the epoxy defective and not harden properly.

Look for a white epoxy safe colour in your nearest craft store and check with the workers that it is the correct colour.

It may not mix properly and may produce lumps in your epoxy, making the epoxy defective and not dry properly or last as long.

Mix the desired mica powder in a small amount in liquid resin mix well and pour. You can add as needed. More mica powder gives intense colors that might not give a transparent look.

Try putting it under the sun. If not, you have to mix an equal amount epoxy and coat it on your piece again.

No, the water will prevent the epoxy from setting correctly. It is always best to use epoxy dyes that are made for the job.

That's not recommended, as the epoxy paint will be a different type of plastic than the two-part epoxy. It is possible to buy dyes that can achieve your desired effect.