Philip E
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I want to cast black blanks. Pearl-ex doesn't seem to make black. is there something else I can use to color Poly resin besides pearl ex?
casting black
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PSNCO
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Pearl-Ex Carbon Black.
Now, if you're looking for a black that isn't matte finish in color, that's a whole different ballgame.
Now, if you're looking for a black that isn't matte finish in color, that's a whole different ballgame.
jsolie
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I've cast black with using some PR colorants from Hobby Lobby. I think Wood-n-Whimsies has a similar product. Look for opaque pigments in their casting section.
BSea
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You can use Black dye for PR from US Composits.
I also use black Mica powder. But be sure it isn't black pearl. It's more of a really dark gray. It's nice, but not solid black.
BTW, brass will show through a black blank if it get too thin. Like on the cap of a Jr Gent 1. So don't skimp on the colorant, and I'd still back paint the blank.
I also use black Mica powder. But be sure it isn't black pearl. It's more of a really dark gray. It's nice, but not solid black.
BTW, brass will show through a black blank if it get too thin. Like on the cap of a Jr Gent 1. So don't skimp on the colorant, and I'd still back paint the blank.
Sylvanite
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Do you want opaque black, or translucent black?