Believe me when I tell you that how well your resin project turns out starts WAY before you ever open a bottle. You can avoid problems like bubbles and sticky resin. Here are 10 resin tips and tricks the pros use when creating resin art. Tip 1: Prepare your resin crafting area. Always go into […]
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The Simple Trick For Curing Epoxy In Cold Weather
I was having curing issues when casting resin in my garage during cold temperatures. I realized it was all around the heat (or lack of it) during the entire curing process. The heat would build well in the beginning, but once the resin cooled, that’s when the problems began. So, if you are asking yourself […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? What To Know First
If you’ve spent time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes. But if you’ve learned anything around here already (besides how to make conversation heart jewelry), you know there’s always more to the story. Epoxy resin is a strong glue. Besides being a […]
How Much Epoxy Do I Need to Cover Art, Photos and Counters?
You’re ready to give a glossy finish to photographs, art, tiles, countertops, and tables. But as you’re gathering your resin supplies and find yourself asking, how much epoxy do I need? WAY TO GO for thinking about that now. So that you don’t mix too little or too much. You want to be the Goldilocks of […]
6 Easy Tricks to Color Epoxy Resin With Powder
Using powder to tint resin is an easy way to add sparkle and color to your resin crafts. My favorite powders for resin are the Pearl Ex colors. They come in multiple hues plus are so concentrated. I will show you six easy tricks to color epoxy resin with Pearl Ex powder. Tip 1: Brush powder […]
Quick Guide to the Best Epoxy Resin
You’re ready to take on an epoxy resin project. (Like these super easy alcohol ink crafts.) So you dive deep into the resin rabbit hole to learn how to make something exquisite. Except when your head surfaces hours later, you’re confused about which epoxy resin is the best one. Like read enough descriptions, and they […]
HELP! — I Added Too Much Hardener In Resin
At some point when you’re crafting, you might wonder what happens when you use too much hardener in resin. Or maybe you just realized you did, and you’re asking yourself if your resin will cure okay. There are a few things that could take place. But before we get to that, let’s discuss what resin […]
How to Use Alcohol Ink in Epoxy Crafts and Jewelry
Have you seen resin earrings and paperweights that look like drips of color sinking in clear epoxy? Then you’ve seen what happens when you use alcohol ink in epoxy. Alcohol inks can add bright colors and patterns to your resin crafts and jewelry. While they are fun to create with, alcohol inks aren’t like traditional […]
4 Tips For Casting Resin In Cold Weather
I like creating with epoxy resin all year long. Unfortunately, though, the weather isn’t always ideal. I live in British Columbia, Canada, where it is cool and rainy most of the year. So for most of the year, I have to plan ahead to have successful pours. I’ve learned a few things along the way. […]
How To Get A Matte Or Satin Finish On A Resin Surface
Resin naturally cures with a glossy finish. It’s why it looks so good when you pour clear epoxy over a photograph. But sometimes clear and shiny isn’t always the look you want. You might want a matte or satin finish on your resin. You’ve got two options to get a matte finish on resin: Option […]