Made resin coasters that could be a Gumby stunt double? Yeah. That can make you say curse phrases like skinny monkey carcass. Now you’re asking yourself, why is my resin bendy? There are a few reasons why this happens: 1. Your resin needs more time to cure While resin is curing, it turns semi-solid (think […]
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Why Is My Resin Cloudy? 5 Reasons for Frosted Resin
So you’re asking yourself, ‘Why is my resin cloudy?’ And just as important — is it something you can fix? This has nothing to do with water vapor and ice crystals. But there are four other reasons why your resin is cloudy. Reason 1: Cloudy mold surface If the mold you used to cast your […]
What’s Your Best Chance to Fix Resin Cracking?
You just made something gorgeous with resin. Like you’re already dreaming about showing it off. Or selling it in your Etsy store. Or maybe, this one is good enough to keep for yourself. Then, you check on it later and immediately start screaming. Your resin now looks like a windshield your ex hit with a baseball […]
Why is My Clear Resin Turning Yellow?
Unfortunately, resin kits don’t always stay clear. Sometimes, you go to use your clear resin only to find it’s turning yellow. Ugh. What’s. Going. On??! It’s completely normal for a two-part resin kit to yellow, and should be expected. All resin kits will yellow eventually. The tough part is knowing exactly when that will happen. […]
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 […]
5 Resin Troubleshooting Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
You’re excited about making a resin bowl or mandala pendants. Or maybe you’ve got aspirations of making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. What you didn’t count on was calling your resin obscenities like ‘YOU zit-popping puff poodle!’ because things didn’t turn out like the picture in your head. While creating with […]
How to Fix Dimples in Epoxy Resin in Three Steps
You completed your epoxy art or resin tumbler. And you’re SO EXCITED — until you see dimples. Not on your face but on your resin surface. Whatever you call these resin dimples — divots, holes, voids, fish eyes, glazed glitter skittle — they don’t have to wreck your creativity. Here are three steps on how to […]
How To Fix Sticky Resin and Save Your Project
I don’t know that sticky anything is ever good. Okay, sticky notes. But other than that, I can’t think of much else good that’s sticky. Including sticky resin. Once you’re done with the swearing and crocodile tears, here are some ways how to fix sticky resin. Scenario 1: The cured resin is sticky on the […]
SOLVED: 8 Reasons Why My Resin Is Sticky
You buy resin, mix the two parts together, then use it for your project. That’s the end of it, right? 🤞 It is, unless you find yourself asking ‘Why is my resin sticky?’ There are eight reasons this happens. And you might be able to fix your tacky resin too. Reason 1: Resin and hardener measured […]
SOLVED: Why Your Resin Has Wrinkles
So you poured resin into a mold. Or maybe you coated a surface. And you’ve already got plans for your amazing epoxy art. But when your resin a few hours later, you’re shrieking, ‘Why are there wrinkles?’ No, not the laugh lines and crow’s feet that show up without notice. These are fine lines and […]