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 […]
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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 […]
5 BEST Cold Weather Resin Tips To Avoid Sticky Resin
One of the things I love about living in Florida is that our winters tend to be quite delightful. And by delightful, I mean I can wear flip-flops pretty much any day of the year. It also means I don’t have to worry much about casting resin in cold temperatures. But I know many of […]
20 Epoxy Crafts You Can Make this Weekend
If you are looking for something unique and fun to make, then epoxy crafts are for you. They’re fun to make, won’t cost a fortune in supplies, and you can complete a project in an afternoon. And if you’re stuck for ideas, here are links to 20 epoxy crafts you make. Plus, many of these […]
How To Cool Down Resin And [MAYBE] Save Your Project
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If you’re googling ‘how to cool down resin,’ it means you have one of two things going on. Scenario 1: Your resin is flash curing. If your resin is hot and smoking, you need to do something about that NOW. Immediately go to this article about what to do when your resin overheats. Once you’ve […]
Two Easy Ways How To Mix Powder Pigment Into Resin
Wondering how to mix powder pigment into resin? You’ve got two easy ways to do this. But… There are two things BEFORE you start. 1. You need to mix your resin and hardener. Powder pigment goes into resin AFTER you mix it together. If you need help with that, this article shows how to mix […]
What To Do With Leftover resin? 8 Ways To Use It
Leftovers. Sometimes you love them. (Thanksgiving leftovers SO GOOD.) And sometimes you don’t. (Not saving my scrambled eggs ever.) And having leftover epoxy is somewhere in between. But you don’t have to waste it. Here’s what to do with leftover resin. You might just turn it into your next epoxy resin masterpiece. 1. Form the […]
The Crazy Guide of Surfaces Resin Won’t Stick To
News flash: Resin sticks to a lot of things. In fact, there aren’t many surfaces resin won’t stick to. Ask anyone who’s made resin crafts. Drips of cured resin adhere easily to: > hair > carpet > countertops > favorite shoes (yes, I’ve got personal experience with all of these scenarios) And while it makes […]