How do you put a sealing coat of resin onto an uneven surface?

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    • February 2, 2019 at 10:12 am #29891
      Sharon Storey
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      Hi Katherine, I am making a one off project. I have been collecting seaglass for 5 1/2 years and am designing a sea themed upcycled table.
      Is it possible to coat the uneven surface with resin as a sealer? I like the uneven surface as it gives the feeling of movement on the sea, but I also want to seal it to give the seaglass a wet appearance which best brings out the colours.
      I have glued the seaglass to a mirror with clear silicon glue. The mirror under the seaglass reflects light back up through the seaglass. By the time I am finished, the mirror will be completely covered. There will be a glass table top.

      Kindest regards,
      Sharon Storey,
      Rep. of Ireland

    • February 2, 2019 at 1:56 pm #29912
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Sharon,

      You can use the resin as a coating, but it’s going to pool. I would use something like a foam brush to apply the resin (in a thin coat) which should make it glossy and minimize the amount of puddles you have.

      Can you link to a picture of your product? That might give me other ideas.

    • February 2, 2019 at 6:42 pm #29936
      Rhonda J. Hunter
      Guest

      It sounds like a fast curing resin is needed, as well as the brush, mixing small amounts of resin as a time.

    • March 25, 2019 at 4:40 pm #36509
      Sharon Storey
      Guest

      I eventually finished my table top. I tested some spare glass, painting on resin to check that it did not react to the silicon glue. It was fine.
      I used a normal little paint brush to paint the resin on my table. It worked really well. I highlighted some areas and features, and left some sections unpainted except for the features. The darker colours of seaglass worked so well with the resin, the paler colours tended to become almost transparent.
      I am delighted with the finished result.

      • March 25, 2019 at 8:27 pm #36530
        Katherine Swift
        Keymaster

        That’s fantastic Sharon. I’m glad to hear it worked out so well for you.

    • June 12, 2019 at 5:23 am #52434
      Kendell Richmond
      Guest

      Hi! What type of resin did you use? And any chance it can be used outside?

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