[Rochelle]

Hi all,

I hope you can help me. I’m Rochèlle from the Netherlands and just started working with resin.
I’m making simple jewelry to help raise money for a fund dedicated to research a specific animal disease.
I’ve had some of my own animals (ferrets) that died from this disease and my vet made a pawprint in clay for me after they’ve been put to sleep.

This clay feels completely dry and is very light. To preserve it, I would like to cast it in resin. The question is, is this possible? I only have 1 pawprint I can spare to try this.
Is there a change it will “rot” and how long should I wait to see if it really worked?
I don’t know if I can upload a picture here to show you the clay?

All tips and tricks are welcome.
Thanks so much in advance for helping me out.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Rochelle,

I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like this has been tough for you.

I do know resin and clay work well together, although I don’t know if the clay needs to be sealed first. It’s my understanding as long as the clay has been properly baked, it will be fine with the resin. We have a tutorial using the two together here: https://resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/create-a-polymer-clay-and-resin-pendant

Since this project is so important to you, I suggest trying a few test pieces first with polymer clay and making sure you feel good about the results.

[Rochelle]

Thanks for the quick response and your help.

This clay is air dryed and not baked. I don’t know exactly what type of clay it is.
How would I seal it? Just to be save

Thanks so much

[Katherine Swift]

I would seal it with our resin gloss sealer spray: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray

Two to three light coats should do it.

[Rochelle]

Thanks again,

Unfortunately you can’t ship this item to the Netherlands. I have tried to order some more of your great products, but with certain items it isn’t possible. Do you have any other suggestions where I could buy it in Europe or a different product i could use?

[Katherine Swift]

I believe there is a resin retailer in the Netherlands called polyester shoppen? I don’t know them but have seen a video or two of theirs on youtube.

[Rochelle]

That’s true but they only sell resin. They don’t have any other products.
But I know what I have to look for now. Thanks so much.

[Katherine Swift]

Hair spray unfortunately will not work.

You can try an acyrlic based spray. That may work for you.

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