Jesmonite

Helen Roche

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Sep 5, 2021, 9:40:08 AM9/5/21

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Does anyone have a recommended supplier for jesmonite? Or any comments from experience, on colouring jesmonite? I.e., have you used colours other than official jesmonite pigments, and how did that go?

Ta!

Helen Roche

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Sep 23, 2021, 8:41:43 PM9/23/21

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After getting more information (thanks Tony!) I'm now looking into cheaper alternatives, like resin. I want an opaque, strong colour, but most of the resin I'm seeing on Ebay (etc) is clear. Can anyone recommend a type of resin that could be made to look (e.g.) opaque coral red?

Tony Short

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Sep 24, 2021, 5:44:51 PM9/24/21

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You will need to add pigments and fillers to achieve the effect you want.

Tony Short

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Sep 24, 2021, 5:47:08 PM9/24/21

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A quick google search: https://www.resin8.co.uk/opaque-resin-pigment---hot-coral-44496-p.asp?v=0&variantid=44497

Helen Roche

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Sep 25, 2021, 7:26:08 AM9/25/21

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Ooh excellent, thanks Tony.

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