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Are the PolyColor liquid dyes suppose to be thick?

PolyColor dyes are extremely concentrated and vary by color as to the thickness/viscosity. The White, Black, and Flo dyes are the thickest as they contain particles to ensure the opacity of achieving those colors in your castings. The translucent...

Can food coloring be used to color Alumilite casting resins?

No, food coloring are water based colorant, therefore they are not compatible with our resins. Alumilite dyes are fully reactive and will not bleed after cure unless die is not mixed in with resin fully. Oil based or alcohol based dyes also may...

How do I tint Alumilite clear casting resins Amber?

A starting point formulation to achieve amber is: add 1 drop PolyColor Orange Dye and 5 drops PolyColor Liquid Yellow dye to 2 fl.oz. of mixed resin. Make sure you measure your resin (by weight or by volume) per the instructions for the product...

How can I make a semi translucent color with the clear resins?

The easiest thing to add is a very small amount of PolyColor White dye which is an opaque coloring agent. By only adding only a very small amount, you can achieve the opacity level you desire. You can then also add any color you wish to make a...

How do you use Metallic powders?

There are three ways to use metallic powders like the PolyColor Metallic Powders. (1) Brush it on you your silicone mold and cast your piece. When the resin flows into the mold, it will mechanically and chemically bond to the powder and you will...