So you’re asking yourself, ‘Why is my resin cloudy?’ And just as important — is it something you can fix? This has nothing to do with water vapor and ice crystals. But there are four other reasons why your resin is cloudy. Reason 1: Cloudy mold surface If the mold you used to cast your […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
A Fool-Proof Formula for Using Resin as a Coating
You want a flawless, glossy finish for your resin projects. How do you make that happen? One way is by using epoxy resin as a coating. It will cure with that ‘wet to the touch’ look that gives a splendid shine. It’s also helpful when you need to even out a resin surface to hide […]
The Truth About Non Toxic Resin and Why It Matters
You don’t want to hurt yourself or anyone else while you’re enjoying creative time. (A big HIGH FIVE to you. 🙌 Resin safety is something I WISH more people thought about.) And I’m doing a happy dance here because you’re investigating all your options. So it seems like a good idea to buy resin that […]
What’s Your Best Chance to Fix Resin Cracking?
You just made something gorgeous with resin. Like you’re already dreaming about showing it off. Or selling it in your Etsy store. Or maybe, this one is good enough to keep for yourself. Then, you check on it later and immediately start screaming. Your resin now looks like a windshield your ex hit with a baseball […]
The ESSENTIAL Item You Need For Resin Mold Making
So you’ve played around with resin long enough that you want to try mold making. High five. 🙌 When it comes to making a resin mold, here’s where you have to start: You need a model. Let me repeat it. You need a model. For you to make a mold of something, you must have […]
The Resin Supply List To Save You Time AND Money
Using resin in molds to make crafts and jewelry is fun. Even more fun than a barrel of monkey bread. But how are you supposed to know what items should be on your resin supply list? Especially without spending a lot of money. Here’s your resin supply list, broken down into essential and optional things […]
How To Layer Resin: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s what I’ve learned in the eleven years I’ve helped creatives with their epoxy projects. The question you’ve been asking about how to layer resin is not the question I’ve been answering. You know how sometimes you hear a question, and you immediately know how to answer it? Like… How do you hide a column in […]
The EASY Way to Calculate How Much Resin Do I Need?
So I’m guessing you googled, ‘How much resin do I need?’ and ended up here. Kudos for thinking about that now instead of when you’re halfway through your project. Mixing way too much or not nearly enough epoxy resin is frustrating. But so is math. I’ve got three options for you, from easiest to hardest, […]
How To Make A Resin Dam With Tape
When you think about a dam, you’re probably thinking about corraling water into one place. Like what this master of function and beauty does. And the cool thing is that we can apply this concept to create a resin dam. Why would you create a resin dam? To keep your resin on a horizontal surface […]
How to Pour Multiple Epoxy Resin Layers
Resin doesn’t have to be a ‘one and done’ kinda project. Well, it can be, but sometimes, you might want to add layers to the resin you’ve already poured. Why would you pour multiple resin layers? *You need your resin to be thicker than the maximum pouring depth for the resin you’re using. For example, […]