[Brendan]

Hi there 

Just wondering if you can help me with some issues I’m having with resin bonding to wood. I’m making resin jewellery and at times when sanding the resin separates/breaks from the wood . Is this a bonding issue or something I’m missing. Also resin shrinkage has lately become an issue , is that room temperature or too much catalyst ?

[Katherine Swift]

Sounds like you are using a polyester resin, yes? If so, that tends to shrink, sometimes a lot, especially when using it with wood. Yes, I would try to use less catalyst or switch to a polyurethane resin.

[Shaun]

Hi, I’m new at working with resin on wood. What tips would you offer for applying resin to an 8 seater dinning room table (rectangular). And what resin would you suggest I used? I’m wanting a clear, natural look to the wood so I will obviously be sanding it down to its original color.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Shaun,

For a project like this, I recommend the Resin Obsession artwork resin. You can find it in several sizes in our store here: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-artwork-resin

The best beginner advice I can give you is to be careful and thorough in your mixing. That will ensure you don’t get sticky spots!

[Diana]

So i got a sticky spot on my tiles thati epoxyed over. How do i get rid ofthe sticky?

[Katherine Swift]

If it’s only a little tacky, recoat with another layer of resin.

[Amit Jaiswal]

Is polyester Resin is crystal clear after drying? and what is the chemical composition of epoxy resin?

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Amit,

Yes, polyester resin is clear after casting.

Epoxy resins have different chemical compositions. The best way to find out the chemical composition is to request a safety data sheet for the one you are using. One of the first sections in the sheet will detail the chemical composition.

[Radha]

I want to use resin for my office consulting table which is wooden. I want to create river effect on table so for that i am using wood. Please sugest me which is the best resin for wooden table top?

[Katherine Swift]

Hello Radha,

Do you want to simply coat the tabletop or work the resin after it has cured?

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