Resin pigments are colour additives mixed into surfboard resin to create tints, opaques and artistic laminations during the glassing process. They influence how light interacts with the resin, affecting both visual depth and the clarity or saturation of the final finish.
Their behaviour depends on the resin system used, the glassing process, pigment concentration, curing conditions and the board’s outline geometry, which affects how colour flows across rails, bottoms and concaves. These factors determine whether a lamination appears uniform, translucent, marbled or high-contrast.
Resin pigments are used in both decorative surfboards and high-performance builds, adding identity while preserving structural integrity when applied correctly.
Shapers and laminators work with resin pigments through controlled mixing ratios, material testing and application techniques that maintain responsiveness, feedback and control.
