[Katherine Swift]

This question comes through email by Rhonda:

I know I have seen this information somewhere, possibly on your website, but I would like information on how layering different types of resin would work.  I have  Ice Resin, 5 minute epoxy, and a couple of others on hand, without enough of any for a project.  There is enough if I use them as separate layers.  My main problem is, is there a problem with which resin is in contact with which? And how long should I wait before pouring the next layer?

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Rhonda,

I have done this with different brands of resin before and it has worked for me.  I would suggest making sure the layers are completely cured first and that youre using the same type (e.g dont do a layer of epoxy, then a layer of polyester, etc.)

Let us know how it works out for you!

[Rhonda]

 I dont use polyester, only Ice resin and Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy.  I thought I had something else, but it was more Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy.

R. J. Hunter

[Rhonda]

I tried adding  a little color to Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy, and it set like a rock before I could mix it!  Like instant freezing. The color just touched the surface of the resin and that was it.  I never saw anything act so fast. Is this normal for this resin?  The resin was freshly mixed and should not have been ready to set yet, just ready to pour.  I have used this resin for bonding broken resin articles and setting cabochons, and never had this happen.I had this resin for over a year, so might age have been part of it?

Rhonda J. Hunter

hunterrf@charter.net

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Rhonda, Im not familiar with that epoxy, but it sounds like whatever you added sped up the reaction and made things get hot and cure right away.

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