Make Your Own Resin Pigments at a Fraction of the Price

[@christinaperson1168]

These turned out great! I have read several of the comments where they ask if you have to alter your ratios of A and B when you mix up the resin. As seen in the video you use such a small amount of paste into the resin that it would not change the ratios of the actual resin. Thank you Steve 😊!! Another successful and informative video!

[@PerfectlyImperfectByCyndy]

Man, I wish this would've come out like a month ago! I just threw out a couple of resins, (there were only about 2-3 inches in the bottom of the gallon) that weren't working for me. I got tired of looking at them 😒. I could've made a 💩load of pigments!! Lol thank you for the great idea. I'm always looking for a really white white, or a really black black. God bless 🤗 -

[@mariangies]

I saw a video, the lady used part A to make pigment ink and I tried it, it worked great. That left me with extra part B and I almost tossed it but didn’t. Now I see this video and I now know just what to do with that extra part B resin. Tfs this amazing video. Your pendants look really beautiful.

[@victoriabutterfly6521]

Sorry for probably asking stupid questions but I never used resin paste & always use mica powders for colours What is the resin paste usually being used for? And can you make this paste also by using mica powders?

[@lindab424]

Oh wow, I never thought about trying my hand at making my own pigment pastes. So easy as well. Thank you Steve, you are an inspiration.

[@the.resintist]

Wow that's a neat trick and a money saver I've actually got yellow cement dye so will give it a go . Ty great tutorial and educational 👌👌👌💯🎯

[@dragonfly9851]

I wanted to let you know I ordered the JDiction resin because of your recommendations and I love it. I'm now going to order the titanium powder and try it out. I love your channel especially your experiments. Than you.

[@ProfessorJayTee]

I prefer your method of using the hardener for the color paste. Although you use so little it probably doesn't make a difference, a bit of excess hardener won't hurt anything during the cure. However, not enough hardener may cause some resins to not set completely hard.

[@mookzmom]

It never occurred to me to use the hardener. I've always heard to use the resin (part A). I am certain this works great, and makes sense, as you can use either part A or part B. Thank you, Steve, for all you do!

[@junek1006]

I have some hardener left over from a set of 1:1 so I am going to try this. You have encouraged me to make some white. I do seem to use white the most. Thank you.

[@Becka.M-D]

I love these. The red looks more brown/red than a red/red. I am going to look into giving this ago & sharing it with my mum as she works with resin as well. I would love some thoughts on other colours though.

[@melissarmt7330]

This video was so helpful, thank you! A few years ago I bought 250g of titanium dioxide and used it for making soap. It takes such a tiny amount to colour soap. But now I don't soap (as a business) anymore and still have at least 175-200g and have been wondering how to use it in resin. Plus, I have a small amount of hardener from the last order of jdiction. This video was made for me ;)

[@angelacole9664]

I love black and white anything! It's not just you. ❤ Useful information, as always. Thank you for what you do.

[@dollybrown1993]

I've been making my own paste colors for a long time now.... ever since I saw you doing them about a year or so ago. even out of water paint powder. I've had GREAT results. thanks for sharing this again!! Stay safe, you do you, and always stay crafty!!👍👍🔔🔔🦋🦋

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

I’m new with resin, and I need my resin to be opaque…. If you just add dye like this, will it be opaque?

[@dollybrown1993]

@@LittleGreyWolfForge you can get a good opaque look by adding dies, mica or paste in the resin. Going slow as you add color will give you the chance to get the look you are looking for. Remember, you can add more but once you add it to the resin you can't take it out.... hehehe 😀🥴

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

@@dollybrown1993 thanks!

[@dollybrown1993]

@@LittleGreyWolfForge my pleasure to help you

[@kavya914]

Wow that's so cool! Could you share some of the materials u used to make the pigments? :)

[@pamn.593]

I was just looking into resin pigments!! I only recently found your videos and I am so glad I did. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@amythomas824]

Just made some white. Thank you SO much!!

[@dianeh2420]

I am so 😁 right now!! I was looking at paste last night and just could not justify the cost right now. So I was putting a few projects on the back burner when I spotted this video. Steve you bring so much fun to my days, and the knowledge you share is more valuable than you know. You train me, you make me laugh, you make me want to work harder at improving my craft and my life. Thank you Steve, from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Bless you and keep strong, I will fight for your right to be you everyday I have left on this rock 🪨 we call 🌍.

[@meh_lady]

I made this a while back and love how hard the resin cures with it and the opacity. My issue is that no matter how long I work the paste to make it smooth or how well I mix it in the resin I get tiny bits of the powder showing in my finished pieces. I may try with a different brand of powder to see if that’s the issue. It’s very noticeable in pieces that I use it as a base for other colors. It doesn’t seem that this is an issue for you at all so it could be the powder I bought.

[@SephoraAddicted]

Have you tried sifting it before mixing? I think if it works for cakes it might as well work for this! I read your question and that immediately you opted in my head. Hope it works for you! Good luck!

[@Simlescloset]

Amen to this! I was wondering what I could do with my hardener I had left. Also you are so right, Jdiction is awesome! I love it more than Let’s Resin.

[@outerrimarts1370]

Hi Steve! I was just wondering. When you did your last video about making pastes with the vegetable colorings, you used part A. Does it matter which one you use? A while ago I purchased a bottle of just the part A to make some pastes. I'm hoping it doesn"t matter. 😊

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Came here hoping to find the answer to that very question! 😊

[@angelagould8742]

Yes would like to have a go at this

[@simplywirefull]

Hello Steve. I love your enthusiasm. Even when there is a mistake you are showing us it is OK. You said you could use this pigment in any resin. Can you also use them in UV resin?

[@5566Trish]

Very interesting and useful video, thankyou

[@chrisbeattie1783]

Thanks Steve, been looking for ages for a video that explains coloring for a novice such as I and so informative. You have been a big help for my next project. cheers

[@theangijt]

love these the colour is so strong, the red looks like carnelian when demoulded

[@LynBugLover]

Thanks, this is perfect. And so simple. I do love your channel. X

[@hayleywright2966]

Wow! Thank you so much! I’ve been using acrylic paint but it still wasn’t opaque enough for what I wanted! This tip is AMAZING! I can’t afford fancy pastes because I have a sick bunny and German shepherd

[@prairiemoonart]

I hope your bunny and German shepherd are doing well now🤞

[@APLAYER008]

Hi Steve! Another Brilliant and Money saving video $$$$$!!! I'm new at the resin and Pouring on Canvas Game, and it Freaking Costs loads of $$$$$$$$ I was thinking about this and Voila it Steve does it Again I even was thinking of putting these in the clear latex medium and save more $$$$$$ It apparently works in latex very very well!!! Thanks Again Steve keep up the great work and keep inspiring people and saving us truckloads of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

[@cindiann2]

That’s brilliant!!! Can’t wait to make my own white! Thanks, Steve! 😊

[@naudiaangelica6925]

Thank you!!! I'm trying this, absolutely!!

[@trish1262]

Thanks!

[@horrorfan7148]

What a great idea! I hadn't thought of making my own pastes. I'm very new to using resin so this has come at just the right time for me. Keep up the great work ❤

[@finishes7402]

Excellent info. THANK YOU.

[@lechatbotte.]

So you’ve mixed them with hardener. Does that change the ratios when you go to mix the resin to which you will add them?? This is brilliant but I’m a bit confused about this. Thank you so much.

[@DreamsInColor71]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@debipresley5378]

Same question, but I guess you really don’t use much at all

[@michellebailey6858]

I'm curious myself because your suppose to pour exact

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

The amount added is so small that it is within the margin of error. You did see it was only a couple ml of paste and most of that is the pigment. Resin isn't usually that sensitive.

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

@@michellebailey6858 no one pours exact unless using a very sensitive scale which is a different type of resin than the 1 : 1 by volume kind.

[@cheesesticks-kd2nj]

Hi Steve, these pendants look lovely, well done!! I'm a newbie with resin and I appreciate your tutorial as it's quite helpful. Thank you for sharing and I shall look at the other videos you have put together. Cheers. Margi McGowan🏆🏆🏆

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

I have seen this b4,but now that I just bought a set $20 this caught my attention again as I am getting ready to start my resin journey,How can you make translucent pigments for uv resin???

[@jennrennebohm8305]

Hi Steve. I love your videos! I have seen pigment pastes made with resin, but not with the hardener. Is this the better way, or does it even matter?

[@dragontear1967]

Thank you for sharing this lil secret. With everything going up in prices, this will help keep expenses down. Hello from Florida 😎❤🏖

[@kathyjones274]

Thank you once again for sharing your talents with us all

[@gourdhead22]

Steve can you use mica an make into paste.. you may ask why it because mica powder sometimes looks grainy....hugs Sheryl 💙 🎨💙

[@annesalomone8045]

So after, do you dome them, & if yes with clear?

[@chessguru900]

Can I make this paste black and apply it to snooker cue as a grain filler? How long will it take to dry if applied to wood?

[@mikeandbeverleygodfrey1907]

Thankyou Steve I ordered some white and black I might get red later thanks I really love to save where I can.

[@tashl7504]

Hello. I love. Watching u videos. Thank u so much. For sharing and. Being detailed. I will. Looking forward for more ☺️

[@rondaedinger7912]

Could you use mica powder for the same effect?

[@Oonagh72]

I wonder if this works with ground chalk or ground pastels.

[@deborahwilson4671]

Hi Steve, can you add mica powder to the part b to make a paste?

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

Can this be used with UV resin considering it has part b hardener in it?

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

Thank you for sharing these helpful, money-saving tips! I’m curious to know how you learn these things. Do you have a background in chemicals or construction or something that gives you ideas on how things might work? Or is it from crafting experience?

[@Ralphs-House]

Love the cement colours. I'm trying to make an ivory colour, how do you suggest I achieve that?

[@takearight.]

I’m wondering if sifting the TD first would speed up mixing..?

[@jeannetteanderson6396]

You are like a mad scientist 🧑‍🔬

[@polymerclay7930]

That was awesome hun. I will using this idea. Thank you 😊

[@babscurranacrylics2555]

I mostly use acrylic paint for nice solid colours. That way my colours are not limited, though I have just made up some white using titanium dioxide.

[@julieham2462]

Will that work for mica powders as well?

[@Debbi716]

Enjoyed this video never knew about resin paste. would you ever make a paste using mica powder?

[@sherrybeauchamp3413]

Thank you so much this is exactly what I was looking to buy and nobody had the titanium white that I wanted and now I know how to make it myself you are awesome thank you

[@sweetolie1]

This was so helpful steve! Thanks

[@sweetolie1]

I actually wondered what to do with my left over B from old resins. Now have tons because I have 25 boxes of resin I no longer use

[@bonniebawn7140]

Another great video and full of helpful tips!! Do you know if your white can be used to create the bloom effect??? X

[@bonniewanhala432]

Steve can you make pigment paste out of mica powder using the same technique?

[@leslieware8472]

I “inherited” some dried out inka gold pots, and wonder if crushed up, they will work as a pigment!? What do you think?

[@sticustom]

Could you put those pendants in your new two trees laser, laser a pattern in them and filling the pattern with a complimentary colour?

[@moirasharpe2541]

They look great, l would like to see how you finish them. Moulds coming tomorrow 😃🇬🇧

[@michelefrost734]

So do you add part A and B as usual, then a bit of the part B mixed with the colors? I love all your videos, and really appreciate you providing links for us American shoppers! So many of my favorite UK crafters don't, when I'd love to help support them.

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

The amount of paste used is within the margin of error. You would have to add a lot of paste to make the ratio off, and with it being hardener, it just might shorten the working life a little.

[@janlambert5128]

Thanks

[@janlambert5128]

You videos are awesome and inspiring, whilst being totally real!! Thank you so much for sharing with us 😃😃😃

[@cheekysaver]

Does this work with mica powders too? I am new to resin... but I have a decent collection of td, oxides and micas.

[@maartenhappel9014]

Can I use this colouring technique on ResinCrete as well? I've got a very old mold of bats that I want to make in Black. So.... Just some Cement colour into the mix...?

[@dylanharrell503]

Acrylic paint from the dollar store work also.

[@fulldivemedia]

Thx for sharing ur works 😊

[@giselleacryliccreations3359]

my canadian resin does not have an A and B but has thin and thick , would the thick part do the same?? Thank you.

[@jeannesing9912]

Can this be done with any mica, or GITD powder?

[@christinebowlin2488]

Hey Steve, you mentioned using pastels in another video. Was that pastel oil sticks??

[@marycronin1167]

Excellent idea 💡 Steve thanks for sharing 👍

[@sandraboyer5060]

Thanks 😊

[@susanwolf7703]

I see people using part A to make this paste. Do you think it makes a difference? Also can you add this into UV resin as a colorant?

[@stephenparker8152]

This sounds like a great idea. Would Mica Powder do the same trick? I think I will have a go this week weekend. Thanks for the great videos - they are great!

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

I would think so, but is it necessary? The point is that some powder has a tendency to clump. By making it a paste, any clumps are removed before mixing into the resin. Mica powder doesn't usually clump. I would think the only advantage of using mica powders in a paste is that it might be less messy. The only thing I wonder is will the mica separate from the pigment that is on the outside and settle when made into a paste?

[@leesescraftycreations6719]

Thank you. So what other types of products do you use to make your pigments.

[@debrabrown4633]

Could you use soap colors or cosmetic grade micas?

[@maiaallman4635]

Or even candle colouring?

[@carolynmozzone412]

Brilliant! Can’t wait to see the answers to the questions 😉. As always, very informative!

[@christinahutchison3967]

Wonderful video learned a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

hello. this is great but you are only doing with titanium dioxide. can you show how to use or mix with acrylic colours to make resin pigment paste since acrylic paints are more easily available? that would be more nice pl. and with which part - Resin A or hardener B ?

[@alidadebruyn3560]

Steve why don’t you just use a Mortar and Pestle set to mix the paste?

[@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts]

I find it doesn’t mix it down fine enough and it’s easier to clean this way 😀

[@kymmcmaster1522]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I will definitely be trying it

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome video steve McDonald

[@user-sf9mh1ms4q]

Different "base" are used with Titanium Dioxide, some use water, or oil for oil paint. My question now is, have you tried it with alcohol?

[@theladyisabelle]

So with yhis pigment paste...i could make my own sinker white right?

[@angelabaldwin2045]

Love these and definitely going to try this.

[@Aangel452]

How can we make colours like green Steve, do we just buy green cement pigment?

[@jeancalinog8379]

does this diy pigment also works on uv resin?

[@jeancooper5386]

Love your videos can you use mica for the color to add to the part b?

[@joboulter6558]

I’d be interested to know this as well 😊

[@iKaiteeebug]

Please see this question. I am wondering the same thing.

[@timstimes9607]

Can you use natural colouring agents too eg beetroot powder?

[@sehunlimitedsonyahoward1165]

Thank you for making this video

[@joycepugh5347]

Sweet - thank you for the great share

[@janelcloutier9543]

Let me know when you figure out how to make alcohol ink too pls 💜

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Thank you so much, Steve, for this information! 😊 This could save us so much money!

[@nanaurbiznez1725]

will it lace?

[@savitrisam6834]

Hi. I'm from Trinidadian W.I. & would like to start resin art. Tried coloring with acrylic, Sargeant brand but the Keychain I made came out flexible. Can u please advise of a brand if acrylic paint that is compatible. Supplies aren't readily available here & quite expensive. Many thanks for your help

[@MaineCoonPride]

Thanks for this! I can’t wait to try it.

[@susanwolf7703]

can you do this with any pigment....such as holographic powders?

[@Nrscathy60]

Steve, I also do acrylic pouring. Will this work with the colorant ànd say.. Poly Pour or Enamel (Color Art brands) for micas??