Using Dye Tints in Epoxy resin may seem like a straightforward process, but some folks can make
a bit of a mess of it. Back in the day, I used to pour my dye out of the container, usually putting too much dye into the project, and this was easy to do. You need to take into account a few things that are quite important when using dye tints in epoxy. Firstly, knowing the level of transparency each one has as darker colours like Cobalt blue will come out of your container much darker than, say, sky blue. Another important thing to take note of is to ensure that the nozzle is well fastened on top of the dye; this is not so important with the likes of the Colour Passion Gel Tints, as they have an easy-to-use pump system.
Some tints come as liquid dyes that can be quite thick, and others come more in a paste form. There is a fine line between a paste and a dye, as they are basically made up of the same components, with the only real difference being that the paste is thicker. Now, all pastes and dyes are started from using oxides, and some can still have small bits of unprocessed or lumpy pieces in them so it is crucial that when you are mixing, scrape the stick against the sides of the container to ensure these particles are well blended. If you are concerned in any way, then pass through a fine strainer to eliminate any lumps.
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