How do you dress up a table? (Besides throwing your dresses from the dryer on it.) By giving it a glossy epoxy coating. If you’ve never done this before, don’t sweat it. Here’s how you add epoxy resin to a wood table to make it shine. Step 1: Clean and level the surface Epoxy resin […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
8 Little Known Facts About How To Store Resin
You’ve bought resin. Then you used it to make something cool like a candy necklace or flower pot stakes. And when you’re finished, you notice you didn’t use the entire resin kit. Now, you might be wondering how to store resin. #1. Cap the lids securely and store them upright in their original containers. You […]
Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Resin Obsession Super Clear Jewelry quality resin: How do I mix super clear resin? Mix 2 parts of resin (part A) to 1 part of hardener (part B) by volume. Is there a minimum of resin I have to mix? You need to mix a minimum of 10 milliliters of Part […]
Resin Didn’t Cure? 12 Reasons Why Epoxy Didn’t Harden
The second most popular question I get asked is, ‘Why didn’t my resin cure? You just mix the stuff together, and it gets hard, right?’ Yes, technically speaking. But YOU have to do your part to ensure that happens. And when you don’t? Well, you’re here looking for reasons why your resin didn’t cure. Here […]
Why is My Resin Wavy? Is This Normal or Not?
If you’re asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. But then again, it might not be. Normal: Mixing resin and hardener liquids together. When you first mix two-part resins together, you should expect to see wavy resin. Because the two parts of a resin kit are […]
SOLVED: What’s The Best Epoxy Resin Mixing Temperature?
What do your epoxy resin and Goldilocks have in common? They’re both looking for that ‘just right’ zone. For your epoxy resin, that means getting it to the right temperature so it cures. Yes, epoxy resin mixing temperature matters. Two-part resin kits have a bottle of resin and a bottle of catalyst (also called hardener). […]
4 MUST-HAVE Supplies for Making Jewelry with Resin
Interested in making jewelry with resin? Amazeballs. You’re going to love making resin rings. And resin earrings. Plus resin pendants. And don’t forget resin bracelets. But you might be asking yourself, what do you need for making jewelry with resin? Here are the four things you MUST HAVE for making jewelry with resin. 1. Resin […]
No More Sticky Mistakes With Mixed Epoxy Resin
Do you want your mixed epoxy resin to cure? Of course, you do. If you want to make something sticky, there are tons of slime recipes out there. So how do you make sure your resin cures? You’ve got to make sure your epoxy resin is completely, thoroughly, entirely, conclusively, and outright mixed. Was I […]
The Simplest Way How to Dry Flowers for Resin
When it comes to things to embed in resin, flowers have got to be one of my all-time favorites. They add charm and personality to resin paperweights, jewelry, and more. But, before you add flowers to resin, there are a few things you need to know, including how to dry them. Why do flowers need […]
10 Things To Put In Resin That Look Dazzling
One of the great things about resin is that it is so versatile. You can add colors, pour it into molds, or use resin to coat tabletops. Even better, you can include things in epoxy to personalize it to your style. Here are ten things to put in your next resin project. 1. Flowers Adding […]