Aditional Data:
Product Type : Mica
Vegan : Yes
Soaps : Yes
Epoxy Resin : Yes
Acrylic : Yes
FDA-Permitted for External Use : Yes
FDA-Permitted for Eye Area Use : Yes
FDA-Permitted for General (Including Lips) Use :
Yes
FDA-Permitted for Bath Bombs Use : Yes
EPOXY/RESIN :
2 grams per 8 ounces (2 gr per 230ml)
The most common question that we receive is “How much
pigment per gallon of epoxy?” This is a very valid question and unfortunately there is no set answer due to the numerous types of applications and variations. This is why we recommend 2 grams per
8 oz and add as desired.
For example: Are you looking for an opaque or transparent
look? Lighter colors may take more pigment to achieve the color.
Why micron sizes matter:
PLEASE be aware of the micron sizes of the pigment. The
larger the micron, the larger the particle.
Typical pigments average 10-60um.
Be aware that larger micron sized pigments will most likely
have a heavier density which will cause the pigment to sink faster in fresh epoxy such as deep pours. For example, our Icicle or 14k Nugget Gold is 200-700um and will most likely sink in fresh
epoxy faster. To alleviate sinking either let the epoxy settle up a little bit. Or, come back through your project to “stir” it a little more.
ACRYLIC POURING RATIOS:
Courtesy from Justin Salley.
For more tutorials, visit his Youtube
page www.youtube.com/@justinsalleyart/
STEP #1 - MIX YOUR POURING MEDIUM
3 parts untainted base paint like Enamel. (ONGETINTE BASIS
VERF/Pouringmedium) 1 part JOSONJA Polyurethane Water Based Gloss Varnish. Mix gently folding paint and varnish together until they are completely mixed, Go Slow to reduce mixing
bubbles.
STEP #2 - DISPERSING PIGMENTS INTO YOUR
MEDIUM
Pour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ((2,5 tot 5ml) of JOSONJA Gloss Varnish into mixing container. Add
around a teaspoon (5GR) of Pigment (I generally add a little more) into your container with the JOSONJA. Mix until all Pigments have dissolved into a liquid making sure to stir any clumps out at
this time.
STEP #3 - COMBINING YOUR POURING MEDIUM &
DISPERSED PIGMENTS
Add around 3 Tablespoons (45ml) of Pouring medium into your
Dispersed Pigments. Mix thoroughly, being slow and folding rather than whipping, this will minimize the air bubbles.
STEP #4 - WHAT IF?
◦ If your new mixed color seems to thick - Add a small
amount of JOSONJA and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
◦ If your new mixed color seems to thin - Add a small
amount of untinted base paint and stir until you reach the desired consistency.
SOAP RATIO'S
Cold process - 2 tsp per lb of oils
Hot process - ½ tsp lb of MP base
AUTOMOTIVE/REMOVABLE PAINT RATIOS:
Peelable Automotive Coatings (Plasti Dip, HaloEFX, P1Coatings, Pro Line, Autoflex, Etc.) - 50 Grams Per Gallon
Standard Automotive Clears - 25 Grams Per
Quart
Appliance Paint And Coatings - 25 Grams Per
Quart
Architectural Coatings (Interior And Exterior) - 10-20% By
Weight
Wall Paper And Other Architectural Paper Coatings - 1-5% By
Weight
Peelable Coatings:
◦ The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2
tip
◦ Be aware of the micron size. The larger the particle you
may have to go to a larger tip.
◦ The pigments can be mixed with the base color or mixed
into the clear and sprayed over the base color.
◦ The base color may impact the overall color of the
pigment.
◦ Light colored pigments yellows, pinks, etc., we recommend
using a white base or a like colored base.
◦ Dark colored pigments, we recommend using a black or dark
colored base
Automotive Paint:
◦ The majority of our pigments can and have been used for
automotive.
◦ The majority of our pigments can be sprayed through a 1.2
tip
◦ Three ways to use our pigments for
spraying:
◦ Mix directly into the base color to create a unique
blend
◦ Mix and spray with your mid clear over the base
color
◦ Mix and spray with your top coat. Typically we do not
recommend this due to the possibilities of striping. Also, we use the top coat as a UV
protector or possible sanding of the top coat, etc.
Industrial, Plastics, Glass coating ratios:
Vinyl Wrap And Plastic Films - 5-10% By Weight
Plastic Bottles - 1-2% By Weight
Masterbatch - 10-30% By Weight
Plastic Resins - 0.2-0.5% By Weight
Rubber Polymers And Latex - 5-15% By Weight
Glass - 1-10% By Weight
Candles - 5-10% By Weight
Graphic Ink & Screen
printing ratios
Flexographic Inks (Packing Materials) - 15-25% By Weight
Offset Printing Ink - 5-10% By Weight
Screen Printing And Screen Inks - 10-30% By
Weight
Textile Printing And Textile Inks And Pastes - 5-10% By
Weight
Gravure Inks - 5-15% By Weight
Cosmic ratios
Lotions - 1-5% By Weight
Lipstick And Pigmented Lipgloss - 5-10% By
Weight
Eyeshadow - 15-80% By Weight
Nail Polish - 5-25% By Weight
Shampoo - 0.1-2% By Weight
Firearm (Cerakote)
Ratios
Our pigments can be used for both Cerakote and KG Gunkote clears. Below are just some references.
◦ 5 grams of pigment per 4oz
◦ Typically recommend a black base. For light colored
pigments such as
yellows, pinks, etc. you may want to try a light colored
base. ALWAYS test before full application.
◦ 3 coats for full saturation. Some colors may require
less.
◦ Stay with pigments with a 10-60um micron size. All
particle sizes are listed
on our product pages or you can find them on our Pigment
Information List.
◦ Recommend using a .80 spray nozzle. Some use 1.0 for
clears.
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