Applying hard coat for finished pieces?

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      Heather
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      Hello! Resin newbie here. 🙂

      I have been casting pieces with epoxy resin and I have read and experienced first hand that they never truly harden to an impenetrable finish. If I apply enough pressure I can still dent them with my fingernails and such.
      So I am looking for something that I can coat them in that would give the surface a little more hardness and durability, something with a clear gloss finish. Would something like a varnish work? Any kind of recommendation would be awesome. Thanks!
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      Katherine Swift
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      Hi Heather,

      What you’re describing is typical of some brands of epoxy resin.  You will be able to dent and or scratch it if you try hard enough.

      If you want a very hard casting, I would suggest either casting with the Resin Obsession super clear resin

      https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession

      or try coating with our resin gloss sealer spray: 

      https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray

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