[Jodi Ansell]

I am putting fabric on metal with 3 coats of mod podge on top. Then I resin by pouring/brushing 1 time. They are than cured for 72 hours but once moisture or outside elements hit them the resin and/ or fabric are pulling away from the metal. There is no way to fix. What am I doing wrong? Is it the mod podge should I use a different sealer or what’s the best resin to use. I’m flummoxed. Please help

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Jodi,

It sounds like your fabric and glue may not be fully dry before applying the resin. This article explains more: https://resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/cloudy-resin-why-is-my-resin-cloudy-reasons-for-cloudy-resin/

How long are you waiting for your Mod Podge to dry?

[Jodi Ansell]

I don’t think that’s the problem as I wait days before I resin. I make License Plate Frames. I also make lazy Suzans with the same process but they are on wood with no problem. Do you think the metal is the issue? Should I be using a different glue? I’m using Naked Fusion resin. Should I use a different resin? I do a one pour process. Should I do a thin coat of resin first wait a few hours and then do a resin pour?

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Jodi,

Another possibility is that the metal is acting as a resist to the resin. Try lightly sanding the metal to get a clean surface.

[Jodi Ansell]

The resin is going over the metal. The metal is covered with fabric

[Jodi Ansell]

I’m sorry I meant to say the resin is not actually touching the metal

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Jodi,

Then perhaps something is expanding and contracting at a different rate from the resin. I see this when resin is poured on glass. When the project gets very warm or very cold, the glass expands and contracts at a rate that is different from the resin and causes the resin to pop off.

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