Ashy looking specs in cured resin?

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      Teresa
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      I was SO excited to finally get a good pour!  No bubbles, no tackiness…but as I was working under a bright light putting chains to each pendant, I noticed tiny black/grey specs within the resin!  It “works” with vintage photos…kind of fits, but not so great with baby pics on a white background.  What could that be?!  I was SO careful to blowdry the work area to remove any dust.  Then cleaned the table again just to be sure.  I carefully watched the pendants the first half hour removing any bubbles or specs of lint.  Kept them covered with a rubbermaid container until the next day when they were cured.  Any ideas?!     🙂

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      Katherine Swift
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      Teresa,

      Was this with Easy Cast resin?  I have seen this before when the resin got too cold.  Try putting it in a warm water bath for 5 to 8 minutes.  Dry the bottles well before using again.

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      Teresa
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      It is Enviro Tex (ETI)…  Should I still try to put it in warm water prior to using?  

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      Katherine Swift
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      Yes.  I have had this happen before with ETI brand resins.  Warm it up, then mix as usual.  Your specks should be gone.

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