: I talked to Cory and he recommended tinting part B with artist
: oils, rare earth pigments. Seems that the fine weave is filled
: when when dying and causes delam problems down the line. So I'll
: head to the art supply store. Thanks for the replies.

Common earth pigment work well, too :)

Carbon black comes from soot. You get a nice brown from rust, and burnt umber and burnt sienna are nothing more than clay that got too close to some caveman's cooking fire.

Can't get much more common than dirt rust and soot. These have been with us for millenia.

Artist pigments tent to start about $7 for a small bottle. Want to make your own? Try tiny amounts of instant coffee or instant tea for brown tones. with or without caffeine. Yes, you can mix in some coffee whiteners to lighten it, too, or dilute it with more resin. For black, copy toner refill works good. For colors, ask at a paint counter at a hardware store if you can get a few drops of the tinting pigments they use. Explain what you are doing and bring your own bottle or film can. Sometimes you can get a few drops (enough for a stain) for free, or a buck or two.

Dry powders sold for fabric stains might work well, too. Don't mix them with water ot use liquid stains.

Pigments go a long way. Use just a pinch at a time and mix well.

PGJ

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