[Valerio]

Hi everyone,

I would like to cover on all sides a layer of silicone, specifically platsil gel 25, with some epoxy resin. I never used resins before.
I was thinking of making a base layer of resin on the bottom, let it harden, then lay the silicone slice on top and cover it with resin. Ideally the resin that is already hardened on the bottom part should become one with the resin I add later, is that feasible? Which resins should I use?

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Valerio,

Epoxy isn’t going to stick to the silicone as a permanent solution.

[Valerio]

That’s ok because the idea is to completely surround the silicone and “trap” it into the resin

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Valerio,

Any resin should work for this then.

What is the size of your mold? I’m happy to make a specific recommendation.

[Jocelyn]

Hello,

My name is Jocelyn and I am new to the Epoxy Resin World. I would like to know A. Is there a company that sells mixed Epoxy/Resin by the gallon? B. If not, Can you recommend Epoxy/ Resin company that is used for platters, coasters, tumblers? things of this nature. I am at a loss with the one that was previously bought for me in the past.

Thank you soo much
Jocelyn Harris

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Jocelyn,

I’m afraid there isn’t a company that sells mixed epoxy resin. It comes in two parts. Once they’re mixed together, it starts to harden.

We have resins in one-gallon sizes and larger in the Resin Obsession store.

For your mold projects, you want a casting resin: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/casting
For your coating projects (like tumblers), you want a doming resin: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/doming

This article gives a lot more details that will help you sort through all this information: https://resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/best-epoxy-resin/

[Jocelyn]

My platter mold is 8 x13ish
but i also would like to make tumblers

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