5 Ways to Color UV Resin | Resin Basics for Beginners

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[lucyshire]

since I don't have pigments or acrylic paint I tried to use chalk pastel... and it actually works pretty well. But I think I'll try the acrylic paint! it's cheap and it looks very good!

[appleoneill]

Thank you so much. I've used uv resin for a couple of years and I always thought acrylic paint wouldn't work. It looks great! x ❤

[kimberlyterada]

I use acrylic paint a lot. If you’re not careful, it can get kinda stringy. It doesn’t do anything to the actual piece, but it does make it a little more difficult to put in smaller, more intricate molds.

[diosmio_]

haha yeah it’s demold! the glitter one turned out so pretty 😭💞

[scientologyismyruin]

Excellent tutorial. I’m very new to resin crafting. Of the dozens of videos I’ve watch over the past number of weeks…yours has been the best. Thank you 😊

[pdelmercado]

I like the glitter and acrylic paints best. Your resin hearts are beautiful!

[sarahbethjacobs]

Thank you SO much for this video. I am getting some products for beginning this hobby and you’re one of the few (along with polymomo) who uses acrylic. It’s going to save me a ton as a beginner seeing as I’m a painter! Thanks SO SO SO much! Can’t wait to build my collection and eventually get lots of colors and glitters and pigments like you!

[KellyinMemphisDD]

Thank you for your generosity with your knowledge! There is also acrylic inks available, more pigment with less binder. Also can be added to color various acrylic paint mediums (Matte, gloss, sculpting gel, etc) which I already use it for. Going to buy some UV resins gel, and little pots with lids, and crazy variations of mica powders too…thanks for the inspiration 🤗

[yvette_is_Mamacado]

I'm a new but INSTANT fan of yours, my dear!!! THANK YOU for this simple, TO THE POINT, not filled with detail of the last 10yrs of your "crafting journey, " ABSOLUTELY PERFECT, tutorial!!!! I'm a painter who's new to resin & I had no clue if micas (I use TLP micas in painting) HAD to be mixed directly into UV Resin OR...if paint could be used in place of micas. And BING, BANG, BOOM... in LESS time than it took for ME to write THIS accolades full comment that you SO definitely deserve, I ALREADY KNOW! So MUAH, MUAH, MUAH! 😘😘😘 And, since this was awhile back, I DO hope you're still on board & are accomplishing EVERYTHING you've hoped to accomplish. 😁 ~yvette in SC.

[cheyennes]

You can also paint between layers it can give a really cool effect.

[Auhdrah]

I actually liked that paint sample too. It's a really nice paint to start with!

[craftyhilogirl]

Thank you! I’m just getting re-introduced to resin and needed a refresher!

[heyblindmouse]

I've used small amounts of acrylic paint in resin (two part resin tho) and it was just fine, so I can't imagine it's that much different from UV resin. Off to get myself translucent pigments!

[ellenbrooks]

They all turned out so well! I love that glitter heart, it's so sparkly 😍💜

[gabbyL]

Thanks for a great video! I am so Happy the acrylic paint worked out. Yay!:)

[Weasel]

How lovely do they look together. Love them all

[SynEveness]

Hi, I never used resin before but I ordered some uv resin now and I was looking for ways to color it so thanks for the video. And actually my favorite ones were the acrylic paint and the glitter 😂😍

[porksboy]

Thanks for this, I need to color some engraving in steel and gold that will be exposed to the elements and harsh environment. Paint doesn't last long and I can no longer get colored two part epoxy. I have been toying with using UV adhesive and a dye, nice to see someone else doing it and sharing tips.
Stir your pigment in slowly and avoid whipping air into your medium Then try a vacuum chamber to pull the air bubbles out of you resin pigment combo while still it the pot. Put the combo into your mold carefully without stirring.

[carolinesalis]

this was phenomenally helpful, i cant wait to try eye shadow and my acrylics paints!

[prempremglamourz]

They are all beautiful but I like the glitter and acrylic paint most. I’m a beginner trying to learn different methods and ways to resin jewelleries before mixing my resin and hardner. Wish me luck 😜