Using resin in hot and humid climates

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    • May 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm #8767
      Katherine Swift
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      This question comes from Kenya:

      I currently dabble in resin jewelry. My question is, do you have any tips for using resin in hot/humid climates? I may be traveling to Jamaica soon and would most likely be making and selling some things down there. Is there a resin that works better in hot climates?

    • May 9, 2017 at 2:12 pm #8768
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Kenya,

      Unfortunately, there isn’t a ‘hot climate’ resin. Resins do best when they are worked in an environment of low 70’s F. You will either need to find a climate controlled area to work with it in, or plan on your pot time being reduced because of the extra heat.

      The extra humidity shouldn’t be an issue unless you are working with polyurethane resins. They can be moisture sensitive.

      Happy travels!

    • May 13, 2017 at 2:19 am #8850
      Axel Jelstrup
      Guest

      live in Costa Rica – using polyester resin – no worries they dry within 2 hours but you would have to use a little more hardener than usual

      • July 1, 2017 at 9:48 am #9351
        Ben
        Guest

        Hi Axel,

        Do you mean adding more hardener than usual helps with moisture issues?
        Any body every tried defoamers and have any experience with it?

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