[Tia]

I make jewelry out of beer cans using alcohol ink I need something that would cure rarely quickly that won’t react with the alcohol ink. I would like it to add stability to the piece as well as protect my color and have a glossy shine.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Tia,

When you say quick-curing, how quick were you hoping for?

[Tia]

It would be nice if it would be cured in 12-24 i have tried a coup of the UV setting ones and they stayed tacky for several days even with the lamp.. I have had the best results so far with Ice Resin but it took 48 hours to set. I was told the thiner the layer i use the longer it will take to set is that true. I also need something that won’t react with alcohol ink. I’m hoping you can help me. Thank you for your time.
Tia

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Tia,

Yes, thinner layers require longer to cure. I’m afraid I don’t know of a clear doming resin that will be completed cured in 12 hours under these circumstances.

If the resin is taking off your alcohol ink, you can seal them first. This is the spray I like to use to do that: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray

[Tia]

Thank you so much. I have one more question, does the spray add stiffening or stability or is it just glossy?

[Katherine Swift]

The spray will make the paper stiffer.

[Tia]

Thank you

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