How to Make Cracked Resin

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    • August 12, 2016 at 3:46 pm #6224
      Randi
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      I’d like to know how to make tables with “cracked” resin inlays. I’ve tried searching, but have had no luck. All I’ve seen is that it’s maybe something to do with the catalyst.

    • August 13, 2016 at 10:59 am #6228
      Katherine Swift
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      If I wanted to intentionally try this, I would add extra hardener to the mixture. Cracking usually occurs when the mixture heats up too quickly. Be careful though, as sometimes adding extra hardener will speed up the reaction and significantly reduce your pot time.

    • October 22, 2016 at 7:39 pm #6939
      Cyd
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      Oooh – I’ve seen the cracked resin pieces and they’re gorgeous! I was wondering if they are cracked and then encased in uncracked material…does cracked resin actually come apart?

      • October 24, 2016 at 1:03 am #6943
        Katherine Swift
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        Hmm. I don’t know, I haven’t tried this. I suppose if I had a piece like this, I would coat it with another layer of resin to keep it all together. If you brush on the outer layer of resin, it would be thin enough I wouldn’t expect anyone to notice that there is a second layer.

    • November 2, 2016 at 5:29 pm #7005
      Philip
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      Take a look at Andrianna Shamaris’ website. They pioneered the concept of Cracked Resin in 2006.
      htp://andriannashamarisinc.com/cracked-resin/

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