Oh gosh. You’re cleaning out your closet and found an epoxy resin kit. You forgot you had this and want to put it to good use. But now you’re wondering does resin expire? Can resin go bad? Sort of. It depends on what resin you’re using. Epoxy resins can last for a year, unopened, and properly […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
The Pro Artist Secrets To Epoxy Resin Casting
You’ve seen cool pictures where someone shows what they’ve made by casting epoxy resin. And you want to do it too. Because you’re creative and want to make trendy things like epoxy coasters and resin dice. But there’s sooooo much information to feed on. So much that you’re feeling uncomfortably full. Full like you shouldn’t […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? What To Know First
If you’ve spent time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes. But if you’ve learned anything around here already (besides how to make conversation heart jewelry), you know there’s always more to the story. Epoxy resin is a strong glue. Besides being a […]
4 Epoxy Resin Storing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
You invest your time and effort in selecting the best resin for your projects. Have you thought about storing your epoxy resin so it stays at its best? You need to. Like you wouldn’t buy a super-expensive, overpriced sports car only to park it on the street. In a sketchy neighborhood. Under a broken light. […]
How Much Epoxy Do I Need to Cover Art, Photos and Counters?
You’re ready to give a glossy finish to photographs, art, tiles, countertops, and tables. But as you’re gathering your resin supplies and find yourself asking, how much epoxy do I need? WAY TO GO for thinking about that now. So that you don’t mix too little or too much. You want to be the Goldilocks of […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Countertops
So you’re a homeowner ready to try a DIY decorating project. And you’ve decided to punch up your countertops with epoxy resin. Cool. This is definitely a project you can do. You’ll get a high gloss countertop refresh and the satisfaction of knowing you created this epoxy project. Why make epoxy resin countertops? You can […]
Quick Guide to the Best Epoxy Resin
You’re ready to take on an epoxy resin project. (Like these super easy alcohol ink crafts.) So you dive deep into the resin rabbit hole to learn how to make something exquisite. Except when your head surfaces hours later, you’re confused about which epoxy resin is the best one. Like read enough descriptions, and they […]
HELP! — I Added Too Much Hardener In Resin
At some point when you’re crafting, you might wonder what happens when you use too much hardener in resin. Or maybe you just realized you did, and you’re asking yourself if your resin will cure okay. There are a few things that could take place. But before we get to that, let’s discuss what resin […]
How to Use Alcohol Ink in Epoxy Crafts and Jewelry
Have you seen resin earrings and paperweights that look like drips of color sinking in clear epoxy? Then you’ve seen what happens when you use alcohol ink in epoxy. Alcohol inks can add bright colors and patterns to your resin crafts and jewelry. While they are fun to create with, alcohol inks aren’t like traditional […]
Resin Vs Epoxy: What You Need To Know
Resin is resin, right? There are so many resin formulas out there. How are you supposed to know what to use in the battle of resin vs. epoxy? Let’s start by exploring what resin is Resin is a unique chemical mixture that has been a part of nature for a very long time. It is […]