Casting & Dyes Question

[Sprung]

I am looking to do a small amount of casting. This is for a non-pen related project.

What I am wondering is what, if any, resins could I cast with that do not require a pressure pot and would work to use Alumilite dyes. I am well stocked on Alumilite dyes from stabilizing, so I'd rather not have to go out and buy more dyes.

Bonus, but not a requirement, would be if that resin could also be used with TransTint dyes, as I have some of those around from various projects.

 

[Monty]

Nevermind. missed that you said not requiring a pressure pot.

 

[acmaclaren]

I use Liquid Diamonds. It doesn't require a pressure pot. You need to be careful with how you stir it, because you can introduce bubbles.

 

[Fred Bruche]

Liquid Diamonds resin seems to be what you are looking for. I have used the alcohol-based TransTint dyes with it, works just fine. I haven't used Alumilite dyes but I'm thinking they would probably work fine.

 

[Sprung]

Thanks for the input!

I use Liquid Diamonds. It doesn't require a pressure pot. You need to be careful with how you stir it, because you can introduce bubbles.

Angi, have you used the Alumilite dyes with it?

Liquid Diamonds resin seems to be what you are looking for. I have used the alcohol-based TransTint dyes with it, works just fine. I haven't used Alumilite dyes but I'm thinking they would probably work fine.

Good to know I can use the TransTint with it. Unless someone confirms one way or the other, I may have to experiment with the Alumilite dyes.

 

[Brotherdale]

I have used Liquid Diamonds with some success. I do put it in my vacuum chamber to draw out the bubbles after mixing.

 

[budnder]

FYI - I use Alumilite dyes with Liquid Diamonds - no issues.

 

[Sprung]

Thanks, everyone - looks like Liquid Diamonds will get the job done for me.