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 […]
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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). […]
No More Sticky Mistakes With Mixed Epoxy Resin
Do you want your mixed epoxy resin to cure? Of course, you do. If you want to make something sticky, there are tons of slime recipes out there. So how do you make sure your resin cures? You’ve got to make sure your epoxy resin is completely, thoroughly, entirely, conclusively, and outright mixed. Was I […]
Does Resin Expire? Is Your Old Resin is Still Good?
Oh gosh. You’re cleaning out your closet and found an epoxy resin kit. You forgot you had this and want to put it to good use. But now you’re wondering does resin expire? Can resin go bad? Sort of. It depends on what resin you’re using. Epoxy resins can last for a year, unopened, and properly […]
Why is my resin hot? Is this normal?
If you’re someone who is searching for, ‘Why is my resin hot?’, I get it. It can be a little weird to feel your resin mixing cup warm up, especially if you’ve never crafted with epoxy resin. Here’s the good news. It’s completely normal for two-part resin to get hot when you mix it. A […]
Does Resin Break Easily? 3 Things You Need to Know
Does resin break easily? TL;DR It depends. Like it does or it doesn’t. What could it possibly depend on? Well. Under normal circumstances, fully cured resin doesn’t break easily. In fact, it shouldn’t break at all. Resin doesn’t spontaneously break without something going wrong first. So what could go wrong? 1. Gravity Hard-curing resins dropped […]
Why does my epoxy have dimples? 5 Reasons
The last time you left your resin, you were stoked. You spent hours creating a masterpiece, then waited for what seemed like an eternity. Now, you uncover your art only to find that the surface is uneven. You see pits and voids and ask yourself, why does my epoxy have dimples? Yeah, that’s pretty aggravating. […]
HELP! My Epoxy Resin Overheated and Is Smoking
Resin can be a fussy beast. Like on a scale of changing a light bulb to growing orchids, resin is in the changing a tire range. It’s pretty straightforward, but leave something out. Or cut a corner. Or, as in this case, fail to follow good procedures, and your resin time suddenly turns into a […]
9 Things You Can Do With Your Epoxy Mistakes
I’m a hoarder. Besides never throwing away unused bread twist ties and spices from two moves ago, I hold onto my epoxy resin mistakes. Seventeen years and counting because I can’t bear throwing them in the trash. And I’ve heard from others that I’m not the only one who keeps their resin blunders. Guess what? […]
7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking To Your Mold
Using resin molds is fun to make resin crafts and jewelry. You can make everything from man cave coasters to boho earrings. I can’t think of a better day than that. Until it isn’t that amazing day. Because sometimes epoxy sticks to your mold and won’t release. Which then makes you google, ‘Why is resin sticking to my […]