Has anyone used the powdered Rit Dye for coloring epoxy while glass bedding? I need something to dye the epoxy brown, but don't want to compromise the strenght of ht epoxy nor pay more in shipping than I did for the dye. This stuff I can pick up locally.


Also, if anyone needs a bunch of glass bed, Midway has the 1 pound jars of Miles Gilbert "Bedrock" on sale for $5 a piece.

Analine dyes are not something to get too cozy with, but powder is available in all colors. I'd think that might be the best bet

Rit dye also contains salt. Beware of that.

Brownells dye for their epoxy is really concentrated. I bought a 1 oz(?) jar years ago and still use it. A dab the size of a paper matchhead will color enough to do a whole stock bedding, like 2-3 tablespoons of epoxy. Or go to a crafts shop and get brown pastel chalk/crayons, and grind some off on a file, mix int epoxy.

Why not use walnut sanding dust to color the epoxy? After mixing it and adding the floc to the desired consistency (or after mixing the Acraglass Gel), drop a pinch of fine sanding dust in and stir it in. A tiny bit goes a long way, add it slowly until the shade you desire is reached. It won't compromise the strength of the epoxy, and an exact match can be attained. Easy peasy.

Another for brownells dye works well.

Thanks guys. I think I'll try the wood shavings as I have a lot of extra stock wood to work with. I'd get the dye from brownells, but somehow the concept of paying more in shipping than in product bugs me. Guess I need to find some other stuff to bulk up the order.

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Guess I need to find some other stuff to bulk up the order.

That should not be to hard to do.

I would really like to see how this works. I was planning on the same idea for my 1905 Mannlicher schoenauer project (on hold until my shoulder surgery heals).

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Originally posted by Sevens:
Thanks guys. I think I'll try the wood shavings as I have a lot of extra stock wood to work with. I'd get the dye from brownells, but somehow the concept of paying more in shipping than in product bugs me. Guess I need to find some other stuff to bulk up the order.

Naki, I'm going to try glass bedding this weekend so I'll let you know how it goes.

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Originally posted by p dog shooter:
Guess I need to find some other stuff to bulk up the order.

If your buying (and paying), I can help you out!

Dry pigments at artist supply houses work well and come in a lot of colours.

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Originally posted by Nakihunter:
I would really like to see how this works. I was planning on the same idea for my 1905 Mannlicher schoenauer project (on hold until my shoulder surgery heals).

Hey Naki, hope that shoulder heals okay, you haven't been back in the old country after that Maneater of Baitardi by chance have you?

Last time I was at the hardware store I bought a tube of Evercoat marine coloring agent. According to the package it is good for "polyester, epoxy resins & fillers, gel paste, and skid-no-more." The tube I have is black. Not sure how many other colors it comes in and I haven't tried it yet, but I would use something intended for epoxy over Rit dye or some other concoction. (although saw dust sounds like a good idea to get a match...)

I wonder if the powdered eye shadow would work?

The dry artists pigment colors work well.
They are just extremely finely ground particles (dust). They won't show as individual pieces or spots in the epoxy.

They're not cheap, but can be bought locally at art supply and arts & crafts stores. So you can buy only what you want and need.

The 'earth brown' colors will just about do it.
They are all some form of natural iron oxide ore. No they won't rust!

Raw and Burnt Umber
Raw and Burnt Sienna

For God's sake spend the money- whatta ya got, taffy in your pockets?

Eat your heart out!

This may not be a man eater but I got to watch it for 15 minutes and took heaps of photots yesterday!



Full report to follow!

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Originally posted by eagle27:

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Originally posted by Nakihunter:
I would really like to see how this works. I was planning on the same idea for my 1905 Mannlicher schoenauer project (on hold until my shoulder surgery heals).

Hey Naki, hope that shoulder heals okay, you haven't been back in the old country after that Maneater of Baitardi by chance have you?

Damn Naki you're just evil posting that

Perhaps another thread with some more photos and info? Can't get enough of this, will have to crack open another read of Jim or Kenneth.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...901045381#3901045381

Here is the report with photos!