Pearl Pigments For Tumblers & Drinkware
Colorshift and pearl effects for epoxy tumblers, with mixing amounts from our own epoxy guide.
What Works Best
Taken from our epoxy mixing page, our product pages and the projects on our blog.
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Colorshifting Pearls
Colorshift pearls change color with the viewing angle, which suits a curved cup.
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A Black Base For The Strongest Effect
Our product pages recommend a black base for colorshift and holographic pearls.
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Try A Variety Pack First
Makers on our blog have used a variety pack for tumblers. It is a low-cost way to find the colors you like.
How Much To Use
Tumblers are usually coated with epoxy, so our epoxy guide is the place to start. Use less for a translucent look and more for a stronger color.
- Pearl pigments in epoxy resin
- 1 gram per 1 to 5 oz
- Superflake pearls in epoxy resin
- 0.5 gram per 1 to 5 oz
The range depends on how translucent you want the result. These figures come from our epoxy mixing page. Mix a small test batch before a full pour.
Tumblers & Drinkware Questions
How much pigment do I add to tumbler epoxy?
Our epoxy mixing page lists 1 gram per 1 to 5 oz of resin for pearl pigments, and 0.5 gram per 1 to 5 oz for Superflake pearls. A tumbler uses a small amount of epoxy, so start at the low end and add more if you want a stronger color.
Does the base color matter?
Yes. Our product pages recommend a black base for the strongest effect with colorshift and holographic pearls. Test on a scrap piece first.
Which pearl should I start with?
If you are not sure, start with a variety pack or build your own sample pack. You can test several pearls in your own project before you buy a bigger size.
What sizes do the pigments come in?
Most pearls come in 5 gram and 25 gram sizes, and some colors also come in smaller sample sizes. Sizes vary by color, so check the size options on each product page.
Pick Your Tumbler Colors
Build your own sample pack, or start with a variety pack and test them on your next cup.