The Ultimate Guide to Epoxy Resin Additives: Create Magical Masterpieces with Artline ✨
Here's the deal: plain epoxy resin is like a blank canvas, but additives are your magic wand. Want to create a dazzling ring that catches the light? A pendant that glows in the dark? A geode that makes people say "how did you even DO that?" Then keep reading – we're about to unlock the superpowers hiding in your resin.
In this guide, we'll walk you through every single additive Artline offers, explain what makes each one special, and show you exactly how to use them.
✨ And to celebrate Creativity Day, we’re giving you the perfect excuse to try — enjoy 30% off all additives.
Pigment Pastes
For bold, opaque designs — these thick, creamy additives completely cover the resin, creating a saturated and uniform finish.
They completely cover the resin, creating a saturated and uniform finish without any transparency.
The Specs:
💪 High opacity — the color you see is the color you get
🎨 30+ shades — from classic tones to metallic gold and silver
🧈 Smooth texture — mixes easily into resin
😌 Beginner-friendly — simple to use
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Bold color compositions
Layered backgrounds
Opaque geodes
Decorative pieces with uniform color
Start with basic colors (black, white, blue, red) — they work well together and make experimentation easier.
Liquid Colorants
Perfect for transparent designs, they add color while preserving a clear, glass-like finish. Light passes through, creating depth and a clean, glass-like effect.
The Specs:
🔮 Fully transparent — light passes through completely
💧 Highly concentrated — a small drop is enough
🎨 Ideal for gradients — smooth color transitions
✨ Light-reactive — looks best in natural light
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Ocean and water effects
Layered transparent compositions
Transparent geodes
Gradients and smooth color transitions
Add colorant gradually and mix thoroughly — even one extra drop can significantly change the final shade.
Metallic Mica Pigments
Create a shimmering metallic effect. Fine particles reflect light and add depth to your design.
The Specs:
🌟 Ultra-fine particles — smooth, even shimmer
💫 Light-reflective finish — enhances movement and depth
🎨 Wide color range — from gold and silver to soft pastels
🔍 Semi-transparent — between pigment pastes and liquid colorants
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Jewelry with shimmer
Geode art and luxury-style pieces
Abstract designs with metallic accents
Top layers
Use in small amounts — subtle shimmer looks more refined, while excess can reduce clarity.
Glitter
Create sparkle and light reflection in resin. The effect varies from subtle shimmer to bold shine depending on particle size.
The Specs:
✨ Light-reflective particles — create shimmer and depth
🎨 Multiple colors available
🔍 Effect varies from subtle to bold depending on size
Types:
Chunky glitter (0.5 mm)
Bold sparkle with visible particles, adding texture and strong visual impact.
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Jewelry with sparkle
Gradient and blended glitter designs
Transparent designs with floating glitter
Bold decor pieces with chunky glitter
Mix slightly longer to ensure even distribution — glitter tends to settle during curing.
Holographic Sequins
These sequins reflect multiple colors at once, creating a shifting rainbow effect that changes with light and movement.
The Specs:
💎 1–2 mm flat particles — larger than glitter, easier to place
🌈 Holographic finish — reflects multi-color light
🎨 Available colors: white, gold, silver, blue (with rainbow effect)
✨ High visual impact — adds movement and depth
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Statement jewelry
Decorative items
Layered designs
Transparent designs with visible sequins
Use sequins in top or middle layers rather than at the bottom — this keeps the holographic effect visible and prevents them from getting lost in the composition.
Gilding Flakes
Delicate metallic flakes that create a rich, high-end effect in resin designs.
The Specs:
🧩 Thin metallic flakes — metal or metal imitation
✨ Colors: gold, silver, bronze
📏 Visible size — adds detail without overwhelming the design
💎 Strong visual accent — creates a premium effect
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Elegant designs
Geodes with metallic veins
High-end statement pieces
Deep color with metallic accents
Use in small amounts — too many flakes can overpower the design and reduce clarity.
Luminophore Powder
Stores light during the day and releases it in the dark, creating a glowing effect.
The Specs:
💡 Light-absorbing — charges under natural or artificial light
🌟 Glow effect — visible in the dark for several hours
🎨 Colors: blue, turquoise, yellow-green, white
🔒 Safe to use — no harmful radiation
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Glow-in-the-dark jewelry and accessories
Perfect for pendants, earrings, rings, and small accessories that look clean in daylight and reveal a glowing effect in the dark.
Night or ambient decor with a visible glow effect
Use it in decorative objects that create a soft atmospheric glow after dark while still looking elegant and minimal during the day.
Use with transparent or translucent resin — in opaque colors the glow effect becomes significantly less visible.
Glass Chips
Small crushed pieces of glass that bring texture and a crystal-like sparkle to resin designs. They help recreate geode-style edges and crystal clusters, adding depth and a natural, stone-inspired look.
The Specs:
🔨 3–7 mm pieces — clearly visible in the design
🎨 Colors: black, blue, light blue, red, green, transparent
💎 Geode effect — ideal for creating crystal-inspired edges and accents
✨ Light-reflective — enhances depth and sparkle
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Geodes and crystal-style designs
Ocean-inspired compositions
Decorative pieces
Larger statement pieces
Add chips when the resin is slightly thickened — this helps them stay in place and distribute more evenly without sinking. For geode art, place them along edges or build small clusters to mimic natural crystal formations.
Ready to Create Something Amazing? 🎁
Every stunning piece starts with one decision: what do I want to create?
Now you already know how additives work — and how to combine them for the exact effect you want.
• Pigment Pastes — bold, controlled designs
• Liquid Colorants — glass-like depth
• Metallic Mica Pigments — shimmer & highlights
Right now — 30% off all additives, applied automatically at checkout.
Use code BLOG10 for an extra 10% off on top.
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