kmer7777 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I want to experiment with adding color to some epoxy. I'm NOT using it as a top coat, but more as a filler and adhesive. I expect the glue to run ooze out of the hole when I insert the hook shank and think it would look cool if it was 'red'.. Ideas I have are ....a drop of food coloring or red ink into the epoxy. It will be a very small (accent) and I am not very worried about blemishes or strength. Any suggestions? Edited September 11, 2014 by kmer7777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take5 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Maybe try "Alcohol Ink". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've added a small amount of Createx paint to epoxy before. In small amounts it didn't seem to bother the curing process. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Ben is right. You can just add a few drops of paint to the epoxy until you get the desired color and mix it. They apply it. It will harden the same. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Soft Plastic colorant will work. If you can get the paste, it works best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Go to any place that mixes and tints paint and ask for a sample of "Universal Tint". It will be in a paste consistency and you will use very small amount to do what you want to do. To mix epoxy for a few hook hangers you will just touch a match stick into the tint and mix it with your epoxy. an ounce will last years. There are tints for acrylic and epoxy, get the right one. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmer7777 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 These are great suggestions. I asked for "universal tint" at the local hardware store. No luck. He'd never heard of the stuff. Will keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Kmer7777: Google search for "universal tint" finds 7,160,000 results in .41 seconds. Let the hardware guy know. You can have some fun with that, he may not like it. Here are the top three four hits: MIXOL Universal Tint at Woodcraft - 20 mL bottle $5.79 This will tint epoxy, I have used it before. Metallic Mart - 2 oz $8.63 Good deal, lots more for a bit more money. Universal Tint and Auto - Window tinting, not what you need this time. MIXOL Universal Tint on Amazon - 20 mL bottle $5.49 This will tint epoxy, I have used it before. Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 These are great suggestions. I asked for "universal tint" at the local hardware store. No luck. He'd never heard of the stuff. Will keep trying. Try a real paint store instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I've put food coloring in my epoxy and it changed the color. The epoxy set up fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmer Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I rummaged through the soft lure supplies which arrived recently and found some soft plastic dye. Think that will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Why don't you try highlite powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmer Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Is 'highlight powder' the same as alumidust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Is 'highlight powder' the same as alumidust? I have no idea about alumidust. I believe that highlite powder is made from mica. You would have to disolve it in a thinner if you don't want to stir the heck out of the epoxy. It would put a colored sheen to the finish as well as give the finish more depth. Come in 6 or 7 colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 The paint stores all have tints they fill into their macines, you could probably go to a home depot or lowes early in the am when they are doing their daily maintence and they would either suirt some in a container or give you the can with some left in it....or just order a basic marbeling kit rod builders use to get the swirly effect some of the custom rod guys like....good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
