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Old 02-23-2013, 06:30 AM
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Changing Epoxy Color

I am making a knife handle from a chamoix horn, which polishes up to a beautiful black. While routing it out to accept a blade tang, I accidentally made a small hole in the outside of the horn.
I plan to set the blade in epoxy. Is there any way I can color the epoxy black so it doesn't show at the small hole I made in the horn?
Or are there any other suggestions for repairing the hole?
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Dave
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Old 02-23-2013, 07:09 AM
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Get my best epoxy coloring affects with a product called Alumilite (sp?). Comes in several different colors and is used by model makers to color epoxies, waterglass, and resins. Can find it at most serious model/hobby stores. One bottle will last you a long time, only takes a small drop. It was formulated to use with epoxies. Tried Testors enamel paint a few times (gets suggested/used often), but it weakened the strength of the epoxy when I tested it.


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Old 02-23-2013, 09:33 AM
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:19 PM
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Brownells also sells small (tiny) tubes of epoxy dye for there Acra glass and they state it will work with all epoxies and comes in several colours. Just another source for ya. Wes
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Old 02-24-2013, 06:13 AM
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I have used powered lamp black for years to color epoxy black. It takes just a small amount. Problem is, I bought 1 lb about 20 years ago, still have a lot left, and no idea where I got it from. Haven't seen it in years. If you want a little, pm me your contact info. and I'll stick some in an envelope. ...Teddy
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Old 02-25-2013, 10:13 AM
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I got a little bit of pigments they use to color paint. It comes in a variety of colors. It cost me a dollar or two at the hardware store for a squirt of it in a little plastic container. I only use a tiny drop at the end of a toothpick, it mixes real well with epoxy.
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Old 02-25-2013, 10:01 PM
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Why not mix a bit of horn dust into your epoxy and fill the hole that way? I do that with wood and glue. Sure works!


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Old 02-26-2013, 08:50 AM
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+1 for ckluftinger - mix some horn dust in with the epoxy - that will solve your problem.
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Old 02-26-2013, 01:30 PM
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Igot a couple of multi packs from here you only get a little of each colour but it goes a long way got the GITD ones as well just for fun

http://www.resinobsession.com/Colorants.html


for black i got a 2 lb tub of Ebay

I use powder as its less likely to mess with the resin than a liquid one

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