Creating blue water

[BigJim]

I'm trying to create a pond and a creek on a golf course with a "blue" water look. Woodland Scenics suggest using Stone Gray and White pigments but I tried several mixture combinations without any success.

Has anyone had success creating blue water? I'm guessing I could paint a base color of  blue acrylic, let it dry and then pour realistic water.

Jimmy

[GG1onFordsDTandI]

Woodland Scenics and others have some interesting tutorials on You Tube. Most involve painting of suface below the resin, darker blue/green in center working out to browns/whites at the shore. For an actual "clear blue" water, I was thinking of getting some "transparent pigment" to add to the clear water resin. I used some long ago in printing. Very cool effect. You should be able to find it as a powder, or liquid, for ink, or paint. Even big box hardware stores might have it, if you ask, as its not a big seller but likely used to mix customs. Ink supplies are more $, but often the highest quality available, and highest pigment count per measured unit(use less) .
If you try this, let me know your outcome as I haven't actually done it for resin yet .
I think a clear pearl, a layer or two down in the "water" might be worth an experiment or two also .

[BigJim]

I received the following from a Woodland Scenics representative, ...
"You could tint your Realistic Water or other water products with blue food coloring or powder RIT dye. We recommend you pour the Water into a disposable container, add desired color and very slowly stir with a craft stick. If any bubbles are created, set to the side and allow to dissipate fully before pouring the water".

So I'll try that and see what happens.

[GG1onFordsDTandI]

Same idea, much cheaper for some .
My fav.,The use of Model Water Effects- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=model+water+effects&sm=3
Too clear reveals too many flaws in the "bottom". In my opinion "blur" and surface imperfection is better visually too.
(sink a log, a rowboat, some weeds, a bottle, . Sink a sink , but put something in the water, at the bottom or shore edge )