Will theese colors work??

[splinter99]

I went to micheals today and got the resin and catalyst
I found theese powdered color pigments.Pearl Ex pordered pigments. 12 little jars for $24.99 and they have two different sets..I had 2 50% off coupons so I got them both
Here is a link to there site

http://www.jacquardproducts.com/pearlex.php

 

[stevers]

From what I understand, any powder will work in PR. I picked up some random glitter at JoAnn's and it works fine.
If you can't use them, send my way.[][][]

 

[johnnycnc]

They sure will,Harold.
I use these in larger jars for
90% of my castings.
You are getting ready to have a blast![]

 

[mick]

Harold, those work great! You might want to look around there's a 3rd series with even mre colors like black and orange...I've yet to find those at Michaels but you can find em on eBay or go to www.MrArt.com.

 

[Draken]

Those will work just fine. You can find the full color line at www.djhobby.com, search for: Pearl EX
And not all types of glitter will work in PR. I've tried some that just melted, much like some of the plastic mixing cups melt. It wasn't pretty.

 

[gothycdesigns]

So when mixong these pigments, how much are you/anyone adding to the PR. Since the bottles look really small, don't you go thru them very fast. Unless this stuff a little goes a long way. I recently got a some resin from Michaels, the Cast'n Craft type, but was recently told not to use it.

I have heard epoxies like Easy Flo 60 works well, anyone use that before. A dealer close to me has this + the pigments or it. But the pigmants are spendy, like $19.00 - $25 for a 2oz bottle or something like it. But they said a small drop can be enough depending on size of project. I explain penmaking of using the resin/epoxies and they said, should only need 2-6 drops to mix well.

So I am at a loss on which too use and not too use. And I am very eager to get casting my own blanks. Even for Stoppers.

Later,
Ray K.

 

[Fritz]

I have the exact same set and use them with Alumilite. They work fine.