Tagged: resin-troubleshooting
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May 23, 2018 at 8:49 pm #13616Katherine SwiftKeymaster
This question comes from Brandi:
We are cutting small shapes < 3" from embossing foil and pouring a layer of resin on both sides of the foil. Even when pouring both sides,the pieces still flex quite a bit so that if you make a sharp corner and drop the piece, the corner may dent, or if you accidentally put weight on it the wrong way, the piece could bend in half. Ideally we could pour only one side and it would still be stable. Thoughts? We are currently using an eco-friendly resin. That's a factor, but not necessarily a deal-breaker.
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May 23, 2018 at 8:50 pm #13617Katherine SwiftKeymaster
Hi Brandi,
Unfortunately, some resins, even when fully cured, can be bendable when cast thin.
Have you considered casting these pieces in a mold? That will make a thicker cast that should be able to resist wear and tear.
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May 25, 2018 at 12:50 am #13637Brandi BaldwinGuest
Hi Katherine –
Thank you for your reply. Casting may be an option, but not ideal since each piece is different. I suppose we could standardize them…. Do you have a resin or can you recommend a resin that is a little more brittle, rather than flexible?
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May 25, 2018 at 1:25 pm #13640Katherine SwiftKeymaster
The Resin Obsession super clear resin cures very hard (like glass). It can break/shatter if cast in thin layers. You can buy it in our store in several sizes here: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-super-clear-resin
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June 11, 2018 at 8:10 pm #13848Brandi BaldwinGuest
Thank you, Katherine.
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June 28, 2018 at 8:36 am #14140Rebecca PutmanGuest
I bought the Resin Obsession super clear resin, and some Alumidust Gold (#33009) to make a casting. Have a silicone mold that I made. The mold is only 5/16″ deep. The resin cured, but it is soft and bendy, even weeks after I cast it. Where might I have gone wrong?
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June 28, 2018 at 11:37 am #14141Katherine SwiftKeymaster
Do you remember how much total resin you mixed at once?
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July 13, 2018 at 9:21 am #14366Rebecca PutmanGuest
It was less than two ounces for each of the resin and hardener. Maybe it didn’t get hot enough?
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July 13, 2018 at 1:40 pm #14368Katherine SwiftKeymaster
As long as you mixed 15 ml total, it should cure without any problems.
Is your crafting area cool (temperature)?
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July 15, 2018 at 2:03 am #14377Rebecca PutmanGuest
It was at the time; early January when it was pretty cold outside. Inside was probably around 68-69 degrees F.
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July 15, 2018 at 2:17 pm #14380Katherine SwiftKeymaster
That’s a little cool. Might be the problem.
Let me know how the ‘warmer’ pour goes.
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July 15, 2018 at 2:04 am #14378Rebecca PutmanGuest
I’ll try it again now the weather is warmer. Like, mid-90s warmer. 8^O
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September 19, 2020 at 7:10 pm #88379Katherine SwiftKeymaster
This article details why your resin is bendy: https://resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/why-is-my-resin-bendy/
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