9 Best Dye for Epoxy Resin | Beyond the Basic Dye

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A rainbow of 24 squeeze bottles that mix silk-smooth into UV resin.

You get 24 colors in one box, so you can experiment without buying a dozen separate jars. Each squeeze bottle holds 0.35 oz (10 ml) of concentrated liquid dye, and the formula works with both epoxy and UV resin. Buyers report the color selection is the standout feature, and the smooth mixing is a plus — one owner found it blended “extremely smoothly” where another brand stayed grainy in UV resin.

Concentration is the real strength here. Just a single drop gives a vivid tint, so you control the intensity by adding a little at a time — “only need a few drops of color to get the appropriate color desired,” as owners mention. Keep the amount small and you keep the translucent effect; pile it on for a bolder look. The liquid is non-toxic and cruelty-free, and it also works for tumblers, paints, and other craft projects.

The trade-off is packaging. Most bottles arrive sealed and clean, but the leakage aspect is genuinely mixed — a few owners received containers that had leaked in transit, so check each bottle when it arrives. Color selection leads the praise convincingly, with 26 owners calling it out, and quality follows as the second most-discussed strength. For a budget-friendly entry into resin dyeing, this kit covers nearly every color you can imagine.

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The deep-pour black that brings river tables alive with movement and depth.

For woodworkers and DIYers pouring big river tables, this charcoal black mica powder is a staple. The particles are 10-60 microns in size, which lets them blend cleanly into epoxy or UV resin and create those stunning cells and special effects in deep pours. This jar holds 1.76 oz. It is mineral-based, non-toxic, and inert, meaning it will not react with paints, acrylics, or varnishes.

What wins people over is the deep, rich color quality plus how little powder you need — color and color quality are the two most-discussed strengths. The subtle reflective shimmer adds elegance, and customers note it “adds shimmer and depth” to every piece. A standout real-world test: one owner used it on a massive 5.5-foot round coffee table right after the resin pour and praised the sophisticated look it delivered.

A key advantage over liquid dyes is staining — this powder does not stain wood the way liquids can, which is why many owners call powder “the only way to go” for wood projects. It also suits countertop revamps and epoxy floors for stone or marble-inspired looks. If you need a dependable black that keeps your cure clean, this is the jar.

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A two-tone teal that shifts with the viewing angle and never looks flat.

Where the Pacific Blue is a straightforward ocean hue, Mermaid Dust is a blue-green two-tone pigment that changes character as you tilt the piece. The final result depends on the viewing angle, giving your work a subtle color-shifting depth that is hard to get from a flat liquid dye. Owners reached for it as an accent on dining tables and called it a head-turner paint color.

The color itself is the most-praised feature, and it comes across as a metallic addition that adds depth to any pour. It is highly versatile and inert, so it can mix into nearly any translucent medium, and it is cosmetic-grade — useful for tinting lip balm, eyeshadow, or highlighter recipes. Like the other MEYSPRING powders, it is non-toxic, stain-free, and gentle on the skin.

The honest caveat is jar fill. Because mica is sold by weight, not volume, the jar can arrive looking barely half full even though it holds exactly the labeled amount — several owners flagged this, though the product still earned full marks for color. If you want a unique teal that sparkles and shifts, this is the one; just know the jar may look emptier than you expect.

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A thick, syrup-consistent paste that turns resin fully opaque with a tiny dip.

This is the kit for when you want solid, opaque color instead of see-through tints. Each of the 10 bottles holds about 0.35 oz of a thick pasty pigment that has a higher concentration than liquid dye — a tiny dip is enough to reach the color you want. The color spectrum is the most-praised feature, with quality following close behind, and owners say the colors are more long-lasting than liquid dye.

In practice, this handles beautifully in molds. Owners describe the color coming out “beautifully opaque” and bright every time, with a little going a long way. The screw lids are sealed to prevent leakage, and the brand offers a 60-day money-back guarantee if anything goes wrong. It is explicitly made for epoxy resin — the label says not suitable for UV resin, so keep that in mind for small jewelry pieces.

The one mixed note is opacity on thin pours. While colors turn fully opaque in molds, a few owners found that over thin glass pours, even heavy use left colors transparent rather than solid. So this set shines for coasters, molds, and thicker pours. As a versatile mid-range option, it blends basic colors well and lets you create new shades by mixing.

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Thirty transparent dyes for crafters who want every color on tap.

If your work needs constant color variety, this 30-bottle set is the most complete palette in this roundup. Each bottle holds 0.25 oz of highly concentrated, oil-based liquid pigment that is insoluble in water, and the transparent squeeze bottles make it easy to control exactly how much you dispense. The set covers black, lemon yellow, orange yellow, red, pink, purple, sky blue, caramel, white, rose red, brown, lake green, and more.

The colors are the most-praised feature, and the quality sits close behind. Because these are transparent dyes, you can keep them see-through or mix with white to reach opacity — giving you both looks from one set. Reviewers highlight the transparent colors as the standout, with one noting the colors “come through just as nicely in my resin art” and last a long time per bottle.

Compatibility is broad: it works with acrylic, leather, metal, plastic, wood, and resin, making it a solid multi-craft buy. One owner found it perfect for 3D resin printing and noted the cure comes out consistent under UV lighting. The mixing opinions are mixed, so stir thoroughly. For the price of a single premium jar, you get 30 working colors.

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Naturally toned pearlescent colors in dropper bottles that suit resin, paint, and even bait.

This set stands out for its more natural tones rather than neon-bright shades. Each of the 24 leak-proof squeeze bottles holds 10 ml (0.33 oz) of pearlescent liquid that works across epoxy resin, UV resin, jewelry making, painting, garment accessories, and DIY art. Owners say the colors feel richer and more natural than some competitors, and the kit arrives gift-ready.

The color selection is the most-praised feature by far, followed by quality and mixability. One owner found the pigment durable enough that it stained a PS4 controller blue and stayed visible a year later, and noted it worked for bait making too. The formulas are odorless and non-irritating, which makes them pleasant to work with in a small space.

The catches are two-fold. First, the bottles have no color labels, so you will need your own system to find the shade you want — the most common complaint. Second, color visibility is the weakest aspect: some owners found the color can look less strong after curing than in the bottle, so test on a scrap piece first. If you prize natural pearlescent tones and do not mind labeling your own bottles, this is a charming set.

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Eight basics so concentrated that a drop or two delivers deep, rich color.

This is the most-reviewed pick in the lineup, and the loyalty makes sense. The set gives you eight essential colors — black, white, red, orange, green, yellow, blue, cyan — each in a 1.06 oz fine-tip squeeze bottle designed for drop-by-drop control. Start with 2-5% pigment to total resin volume for best results, and you can tune from sheer translucent to fully opaque just by adding more.

The formula is exceptionally concentrated. Quality is the most-praised aspect, with pigmentation and performance close behind, and the white works perfectly for ocean waves and beach foam effects that every resin artist wants. One owner combined the black with glitter for a galaxy look on coasters and reported no issues at all. Owners say a little goes an incredibly long way.

For UV resin, the guidance is important: use a toothpick-sized amount maximum, because excess pigment can stop proper curing, and double the normal cure time on both sides. The 12-month warranty adds real confidence. If you want premium paste performance with dependable brand quality, this delivers across coasters, jewelry, and river tables.

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Six opaque pastes engineered for small-batch consistency across multiple pieces.

This set was designed with small business makers in mind. The six colors — black, white, red, yellow, blue, and green — are built to disperse evenly so your color stays similar across multiple pours, which matters when you sell a matching set of coasters or jewelry. The 1.69 oz bottles are the largest per-color in this roundup by far, giving you serious volume for frequent work.

The concentration earns consistent praise, with color as the most-loved aspect and quality right behind. Owners describe the black as a true onyx that needs only a very tiny drop, and mixing lets you create deep purple or rich maroon from the base colors. One owner sums up the flexibility perfectly: “Use a little for translucent and use more to make the color opaque.”

Opacity comes through strongly for a paste, and the 2-5% starting range by volume gives a clear recipe for beginners. This is epoxy-only, so do not use it with UV resin or silicone. With a 2-year manufacturer warranty behind it, this is the efficient choice for artists who pour regularly and want consistent results without constant repurchasing.