Cool resin effect

[kronewi]

I am only using the Alumilite dye right now. I am not sure what can be mixed with the Alumilite and not mess up the resin. I saw one place where the person was using testor's model paint. I wasn't sure if I needed to use the white instead of the clear to get solid colors or if there was something else I could use.

So, mica powders? Where can I get these from?

Kevin

 

[Ruby pen turning]

http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=35
This is where alot of the members here get there mica`s. Also hobby lobby type craft stores have mica`s

 

[kronewi]

Thank you for the information. I have tried looking through the tutorials on the site but they all seem to be for using PR.

-Kevin

 

[Ruby pen turning]

PR or Alumilite can both use mica powder.

 

[ElMostro]

Thank you for the information. I have tried looking through the tutorials on the site but they all seem to be for using PR.
-Kevin

This is what I use:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/pearl-ex-powder-pigments-431353/

Eugene

 

[kronewi]

Thank you Eugene.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Not to sound like I doubt how good these are, but I really wanna see one of these blanks on a kit. I've been gawking at them too long NOT to.

 

[jason_r]

I am only using the Alumilite dye right now. I am not sure what can be mixed with the Alumilite and not mess up the resin. I saw one place where the person was using testor's model paint. I wasn't sure if I needed to use the white instead of the clear to get solid colors or if there was something else I could use.

So, mica powders? Where can I get these from?

Kevin

A general rule of thumb is that dry pigments are compatible with both PR and Alumilite. Liquid pigments you have to be careful about. (because water + alumilite = foamy mess). Also, if you have high humidity moisture in the dry pigments may cause problems- but that's not really the pigment causing the problem.

As usual: Check out the Resin Color Library for recipes and lots of data, including recipes for PR and alumilite. And as always, it's open for contributions.

 

[ElMostro]

Not to sound like I doubt how good these are, but I really wanna see one of these blanks on a kit. I've been gawking at them too long NOT to.

Here are a couple of pictures of the gold-purple blank courtesy of LanceD.

 

[Manny]

Thank you for the information. I have tried looking through the tutorials on the site but they all seem to be for using PR.
-Kevin

This is what I use:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/pearl-ex-powder-pigments-431353/

Eugene

Eugene,
This place is great. Fast shipping and slightly less expensive

Manny
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1933-AA.shtml

 

[kronewi]

Thank you for the information. I have tried looking through the tutorials on the site but they all seem to be for using PR.
-Kevin

This is what I use:

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/pearl-ex-powder-pigments-431353/

Eugene

Eugene,
This place is great. Fast shipping and slightly less expensive

Manny
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1933-AA.shtml

Manny,

I just ran across another source that I thought I would let everyone know about. It is Dick Blick. Funny name but looks like good prices. Haven't ordered from them so I can't speak to their customer service/shipping speeds. Here is the link:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/jacquard-pearl-ex-pigments/

-Kevin