Resin art has so many different techniques and mediums; there’s an endless array of opportunities to get creative. Among the myriad of techniques available, resin lacing is particularly captivating, creating intricate, web-like patterns that mimic natural forms such as waves, clouds, or even marble. While lacing might look like a difficult technique to master, we’re […]
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Why Is My Resin Thick? 3 Reasons for Syrupy Epoxy
At some point, as you are mixing epoxy, you may find yourself asking, ‘Why is my resin thick?’ It can be alarming to work with resin and worry you’ve done something wrong. Here’s the good news. It isn’t that unusual and may not even be a problem. So here are a few reasons why your […]
The EASY Way to Calculate How Much Resin Do I Need?
So I’m guessing you googled, ‘How much resin do I need?’ and ended up here. Kudos for thinking about that now instead of when you’re halfway through your project. Mixing way too much or not nearly enough epoxy resin is frustrating. But so is math. I’ve got three options for you, from easiest to hardest, […]
Basic Tips To Learn Resin Casting Quickly And Easily
So you want to try casting with resin. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got goals. And you want to do this all while avoiding a big mess and expensive mistake. Now you’re trying to figure out where to start. Let me start by saying what you’re feeling right now is a good thing. Why? Because it […]
How to Clean Resin Cups To Use Again
Learning how to clean epoxy resin tools and cups is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a thoughtful way to reduce the amount of waste you produce. Plus, being thrifty like that is a true sign that you’re a resin artist. Ideally, you can use reusable silicone mixing cups, but […]
6 Hacks For How To Get Resin Out Of A Mold
You’ve created the perfect resin casting. Or at least you thought you did. You try demolding your resin only to find you can’t get it out of the mold. Now what? How are you going to get resin out of the mold? Here are six of my favorite resin tricks to help you get your […]
How To Make Epoxy Resin Glow In The Dark
Coloring clear epoxy resin is one of the best things about using it. (Right behind this fun resin project.) And you can easily color your resin to glow in the dark by adding glow powder pigment to your epoxy. You’ll love how it adds dimension and contrast to your resin art. You can buy glow […]
Resin Didn’t Cure? 12 Reasons Why Epoxy Didn’t Harden
The second most popular question I get asked is, ‘Why didn’t my resin cure? You just mix the stuff together, and it gets hard, right?’ Yes, technically speaking. But YOU have to do your part to ensure that happens. And when you don’t? Well, you’re here looking for reasons why your resin didn’t cure. Here […]
Why is My Resin Wavy? Is This Normal or Not?
If you’re asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. But then again, it might not be. Normal: Mixing resin and hardener liquids together. When you first mix two-part resins together, you should expect to see wavy resin. Because the two parts of a resin kit are […]
SOLVED: What’s The Best Epoxy Resin Mixing Temperature?
What do your epoxy resin and Goldilocks have in common? They’re both looking for that ‘just right’ zone. For your epoxy resin, that means getting it to the right temperature so it cures. Yes, epoxy resin mixing temperature matters. Two-part resin kits have a bottle of resin and a bottle of catalyst (also called hardener). […]