Color changes on pieces after applying resin

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    • January 4, 2021 at 5:42 am #91520
      Ananda
      Guest

      Hi there, I am new to resin.

      I have been doodling with Sharpies on ceramic tile, coating with Kamar Varnish and then using Envirotex Lite resin to finish.

      However, certain colors such as teal or dark purple tend to lift (as in it looks like the ink is being suspended in the resin) or changes color and becomes much lighter – not the color I started with.

      I mix the resin as per instructions as well.

      Has anyone had this happen? What can I do

      Thanks!

    • January 4, 2021 at 12:38 pm #91523
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Ananda,

      This can happen with alcohol-based colors. You need to bake them onto the tile.

      This article explains more: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/resin-tile-coaster-tutorial/

    • January 4, 2021 at 5:13 pm #91525
      Ananda
      Guest

      Thanks Katherine,

      So if I choose not to bake then varnish and the like won’t help at all?

      I find it strange that it happens with sharpie but not alcohol inks (I’ve tried that too).

      Thanks!

      • January 5, 2021 at 11:33 am #91528
        Katherine Swift
        Keymaster

        This isn’t my area of expertise. I can’t say for sure whether or not baking will make a difference.

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