Colour Pigment Drops
Resin Pigment Drops let you control epoxy colour properly, whether you want a light transparent resin dye or a solid opaque resin pigment finish.
When you're pouring resin, nothing ruins a job faster than weak colour, patchy mixing, or chucking too much tint in and upsetting the cure. These resin pigment drops are made for controlled epoxy tinting drops work, from subtle liquid resin tint effects to bold concentrated resin color in moulds, fills, coatings, and cast pieces. If you want clean, repeatable colour without guesswork, start with the right drops and build from there.
What Are Resin Pigment Drops Used For?
- Colouring clear epoxy pours for tabletops, bar tops, and coated surfaces where you need even coverage without streaks showing through the finish.
- Adding a transparent resin dye effect to castings, moulds, and decorative fills when you still want light or depth coming through the cured resin.
- Building an opaque resin pigment finish for repairs, artwork, void fills, and feature pieces where the substrate or backing needs covering properly.
- Fine tuning epoxy tinting drops on small batches so you can match previous pours, test colours first, and avoid wasting a full mix.
- Creating custom concentrated resin color blends for layered pours, river-style work, and detailed shop or site projects where off-the-shelf shades are not quite right.
Choosing the Right Resin Pigment Drops
Sorting the right resin pigment drops is simple. Match the colour strength and finish to the pour, and do not overload the resin just to chase a darker shade.
1. Transparent or Opaque
If you want depth, layering, or light to pass through the pour, go for a transparent resin dye style product. If the base needs hiding or you want a solid block of colour, choose an opaque resin pigment instead.
2. Small Test Batch First
If you are colour matching or trying a new mix, start on a small batch first. Resin can look very different wet versus cured, and a few epoxy tinting drops too many can turn a clean pour muddy fast.
3. Concentration Matters
Do not assume more is better. A concentrated resin color needs less product to get there, which helps keep the resin chemistry stable and gives you better control from one mix to the next.
Who Uses These on Site?
- Joiners and furniture makers use resin pigment drops when casting knots, voids, and feature sections into timber tops, because they need colour that mixes cleanly and cures evenly.
- Shopfitters and interior fit-out teams reach for liquid resin tint when they are producing decorative panels, counters, or display details that need a controlled colour match.
- Flooring and coating installers use epoxy tinting drops for sample boards, repair patches, and small resin jobs where buying pre-coloured material would be overkill.
- Makers, fixers, and maintenance teams keep a few colours on hand for fills and cosmetic repairs, especially when a transparent resin dye or opaque resin pigment is the quickest way to tidy the finish.
The Basics: Understanding Resin Pigment Drops
These are made to colour resin without changing the mix any more than necessary. The important bit is knowing how the type of pigment affects the finished look and the cure.
1. Transparent Dye vs Solid Pigment
A transparent resin dye tints the resin while still letting light through, which is what you want for depth and layered effects. An opaque resin pigment blocks more of the background, so it is better for bold fills, repairs, and solid colour work.
2. Drop by Drop Control
Pigment drops are easier to control than chucking in powder by eye. You build the shade gradually, which is a lot safer when you are mixing small epoxy batches or trying to repeat the same colour on more than one pour.
3. Too Much Tint Causes Trouble
If you overload the resin with liquid resin tint, you can weaken the mix, slow the cure, or leave soft spots. The right approach is always measured drops, proper mixing, and a test piece before the main pour.
Resin Colouring Accessories That Make the Job Easier
A few simple extras save waste, stop bad mixes, and help you get a repeatable finish.
1. Mixing Cups
Use marked mixing cups so you can measure resin, hardener, and pigment properly. Guessing by eye is how you end up with a colour that looks right in the pot and wrong once it cures.
2. Stir Sticks or Mixing Paddles
Proper stirring gets the colour fully through the batch and stops streaks or cloudy patches. It also helps you scrape the sides and bottom so there are no weak, unblended areas left behind.
3. Test Moulds or Sample Pots
Run a small test first if the shade matters. It is a lot cheaper to check your transparent resin dye or opaque resin pigment on a sample than to remake a full pour.
Choose the Right Resin Pigment Drops for the Job
Use this quick guide to match the finish you want to the type of colour effect.
| Your Job | Resin Pigment Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Layered pours and coloured clear castings | Transparent resin dye | Lets light through, builds depth, and keeps the pour looking clear rather than blocked out. |
| Covering voids or making bold feature sections | Opaque resin pigment | Stronger coverage, hides the base well, and gives a solid finished colour. |
| Small repair fills and colour testing | Epoxy tinting drops | Easy to dose a few drops at a time, good control on small mixes, less waste. |
| Repeat batches where colour consistency matters | Concentrated resin color | Needs less product per mix and makes it easier to repeat the same shade. |
Common Buying and Usage Mistakes
- Adding too much pigment too early is the big one. It can darken the mix past the point you wanted and, worse, interfere with curing, so build colour slowly and test as you go.
- Choosing opaque resin pigment when you actually want depth or transparency will flatten the whole look. If you want light through the pour, start with a transparent resin dye instead.
- Not mixing thoroughly leaves streaks, soft patches, and uneven shade through the pour. Scrape the cup sides and bottom properly before you commit to the mould or surface.
- Trying to colour match on a full batch without a sample first is how material gets wasted. Always do a small test pour because cured resin nearly always looks different from the wet mix.
- Buying weak colourants for jobs that need solid coverage means using too much product to get there. A concentrated resin color is usually the better call for stronger shades with less disruption to the mix.
Transparent Resin Dye vs Opaque Resin Pigment vs Epoxy Tinting Drops
Transparent Resin Dye
Best when you want depth, light transmission, and a stained effect through the resin. Good for decorative castings and layered pours, but not the one for hiding the substrate underneath.
Opaque Resin Pigment
This is the better choice for solid blocks of colour, repair fills, and jobs where the base needs covering. You lose transparency, but you get stronger hiding power and a more uniform finish.
Epoxy Tinting Drops
The main advantage here is control. Drop format makes it easier to fine tune small batches and repeat colours, especially when you are adjusting a mix bit by bit rather than tipping in pigment blind.
Maintenance and Care
Keep Bottle Tips Clean
Wipe the nozzle after use so dried colour does not block the dropper. A clogged tip makes dosing inaccurate and usually ends with a blob instead of a clean measured drop.
Seal Lids Properly
Always close bottles straight after use. Leaving them open on the bench invites contamination, thickening, and spills, especially in dusty workshops or busy site set-ups.
Store Out of Direct Heat
Keep pigment drops in a cool, dry place rather than in a hot van or on a sunny shelf. Stable storage helps the colour stay usable and stops separation getting worse.
Shake Before Use
If the pigment has been sat for a while, give it a proper shake before adding it to resin. Settled colour can throw the strength off and make one batch look different from the next.
Why Shop for Resin Pigment Drops at ITS?
Whether you need a transparent resin dye for subtle pours or an opaque resin pigment for stronger coverage, we stock the full range of resin pigment drops for proper workshop and site use. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock, and ready for next day delivery. You can also check NEW Products Just Added, browse Vaunt X, see practical demos on Youtube, or pick up other job kit like Bench Drills and Padlocks while you are at it.
Resin Pigment Drops FAQs
How many drops of pigment should I add to my resin mixture?
Start light and build it up. For small mixes, a few drops is usually enough to begin with, especially with concentrated resin color. Add a little, mix thoroughly, then check the shade. Going in too heavy straight away is how you waste a batch or affect the cure.
Can I mix different colors of pigment drops together?
Yes, you can mix colours together and it is often the best way to get the shade you actually want. Do it in a small test batch first though. Some colours muddy up quickly, and what looks right in the cup can cure darker or flatter than expected.
Do resin pigment drops affect the curing time of the epoxy?
They can if you overdo it. Used in sensible amounts, resin pigment drops should not cause major issues, but loading too much liquid resin tint into the mix can slow curing or leave soft spots. Stick to measured amounts and follow the resin maker's limits.
Will these give me a solid colour or a see through finish?
That depends on the product and how much you add. Transparent resin dye keeps depth and light in the pour, while opaque resin pigment gives stronger coverage. Check the finish type before buying, because they do different jobs.
Are pigment drops better than powder for small resin jobs?
For small batches, yes, usually. Drops are cleaner to measure, easier to repeat, and less messy on the bench. Powder still has its place, but if you want tight control on little pours or repair fills, drops are the easier option.
