2 pours of clear resin leaves texture inside piece

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    • January 24, 2018 at 4:16 pm #11903
      Helen Lack
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      Hi there, i’m new to resin but trying to make clear pendants with epoxy resin, in a silicone mold, with pressed flowers inside. I’m doing 1 layer, putting flower in, leaving till it cures, then adding a second layer. The trouble is when I de mold them, and I look through the piece, it isn’t crystal clear. There’s a kind of swirly texture inside, which I think is the join between the 2 layers. What am I doing wrong? How can I stop this from happening? Thank you for your help! Helen

    • January 24, 2018 at 4:25 pm #11905
      Katherine Swift
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      Hi Helen,

      Try pouring the second layer while the first layer is still in the gel stage. That should minimize the lines between layers.

    • January 30, 2018 at 3:42 pm #12042
      leah
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      in my experience, i tended to get the ‘swirly’ look when the resin or general room temperature was too cold. when i started warming the bottles in warm water before use, i had less of that swirly look in between my layers. good luck

    • September 12, 2020 at 3:04 pm #86736
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      This article explains what resin gel time is: https://resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-the-gel-time-of-resin/

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