How To Color Epoxy - Colored Epoxy Tutorial Using Mica Pigment Powder
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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We used mica pigment powder to color our Promise Epoxy Resin. Coloring epoxy resin is pretty straightforward, but one trick is to mix the epoxy first....then color. This reduces the number of graduated mixing containers necessary as well as time necessary to mix. Mixed epoxy resin cannot sit in a container or you risk an accelerated reaction which causes discoloration, cracking, fish eye, etc. By mixing the epoxy first and then adding colors, you speed up the process, allowing for more colors.
As shown in the video, if the first colors/pattern is not desirable, you can always pour over to achieve the desired effect. We achieved a marble-like epoxy coating with the two coats. Normally, a marble epoxy coating is achieved in a different fashion but this worked out for us.
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I like the way the hair dryer spreads and mixes the colors.
Thanks for watching.
Well done! Looks amazing and tutorial very concise! Some people go on and on......
You video is titled how to color epoxy but you don't say how to do it. How much powder do you mix per amount of epoxy? Do different colors need different amounts?
This is a subjective matter... It all depends on the level of opacity desired. It's usually best to start light and then darken as desired. One thing to keep in mind... if the colored epoxy is allowed to flow over the sides of a project, the intensity of the color can dissipate as the color flows off.
Great video I learned something new thanks.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching
Great videos they are very helpful. Of course I have a question I am having a hard time getting an answer. You see I travel a lot and have a bunch of foreign money (coins and bills) that I would like to add while building a bar top or table. Do I just need to glue everything down, and what do I cover the money with if anything before I start applying epoxy. Would I put a base coat of epoxy first, then add the money? Sorry I had 2 questions.
Hey Chris, Yes, you would need to seal the paper first. You can use a water based clear coat, or you might try a mixture of 3 parts Elmer's Glue and 1 Part water. This is usually a cheap trick to seal it. I don't know that you need to put a base coat of epoxy first, unless that is the look you are going for with floating money.
Hi there! Can you mix acrylic paint to tabletop epoxy resin? And what is better for acrylic paint with floetrol on a canvas, coat it with table top epoxy or casting resin?
If I wanted to put a photo on a table...would I first have to seal the photo? Also would I lay down a layer of epoxy, let it set and put the photo on top then another layer of epoxy?
Great, now after watching this my own countertops look super boring, thanks a lot! ;) HEY - for real though... I have these cool shells I want to encase in epoxy & essentially turn four "panels" into a lampshade (so the light shines through the pretty golden thin sea shells). Any ideas? Will this stuff just harden if I pour into a tray w/ the shells? I tried with a gallon of clear glue and lets just say it was not ideal. Did it 2 months ago and it's still not dry!
It really depends on what type of shells you're using. If the entire shell needs to be encapsulated then it will probably be 1/2 inch thick. The epoxy itself should be clear, but not sure how light will shine through the shell. You may be better off with a casting resin so that you can pour one thick pour instead of layers.
Has anyone ever tried powdercoat paint as a powder? PrismaticPowders carry over 6,500 colors..
We have not tried that, but may be worth a shot. Although, I think pigment powders may be cheaper
Ooo, interesting idea!
what do you do about the drip globs hanging off the edge of the lip? Sand it down?
Can you use Krylon spray paint with this epoxy?
Hello how’s it going? How many sq ft can 1 pack of mica powder cover when mixed in the epoxy?
This is dependent on how dark or opaque you want the color. We suggest starting with a small amount of mica pigment powder and then adding more until the desired color is achieve. It also depends on how thick you will be pouring.
Nice use of epoxy there ! Thanks for the video !
I have a question, i'm trying to use some mica pigments to do some wood/resin jewellery, but it seems that the pigments all end up in the bottom of the cast, although I expected a marble effect...any tips that would help me ?
Cheers.
What type of epoxy and what type of pigments are you using? How deep is the mold?
Do you still have to do a seal coat like I seen in one of your other videos?
Normally I would say yes, but it really depends on what you are pouring the epoxy on. If it's wood that has never been sealed with paint or something like that, then yes, you need to seal the wood to help minimize bubbles.
I need to know the ratio of epoxy to mica powder for white?
Is 2 part epoxy a liquid or powder?
The Epoxy is liquid... The powder in the video was a Mica Pigment Powder. Like this: amzn.to/2F1KE9w
Thank you so much for the info. I tried clicking the Amazon link but am getting a page untill 323 with product. Can you maybe put up another link? thanks in advance
Are you located in US or Canada? If USA, I show it working.
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Ur video was too fast didn’t understand it