Wood resin problems - Resin Obsession

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- July 5, 2017 at 12:17 am #9365
  
  Brendan
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  Hi there
  
  Just wondering if you can help me with some issues I’m having with resin bonding to wood. I’m making resin jewellery and at times when sanding the resin separates/breaks from the wood . Is this a bonding issue or something I’m missing. Also resin shrinkage has lately become an issue , is that room temperature or too much catalyst ?
- July 5, 2017 at 9:37 pm #9368
  
  Katherine Swift
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  Sounds like you are using a polyester resin, yes? If so, that tends to shrink, sometimes a lot, especially when using it with wood. Yes, I would try to use less catalyst or switch to a polyurethane resin.
- September 10, 2018 at 7:42 am #15482
  
  Shaun
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  Hi, I’m new at working with resin on wood. What tips would you offer for applying resin to an 8 seater dinning room table (rectangular). And what resin would you suggest I used? I’m wanting a clear, natural look to the wood so I will obviously be sanding it down to its original color.
  - September 10, 2018 at 4:21 pm #15487
    
    Katherine Swift
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    Hi Shaun,
    
    For a project like this, I recommend the Resin Obsession artwork resin. You can find it in several sizes in our store here: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-artwork-resin
    
    The best beginner advice I can give you is to be careful and thorough in your mixing. That will ensure you don’t get sticky spots!
- November 18, 2018 at 6:29 am #16589
  
  Diana
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  So i got a sticky spot on my tiles thati epoxyed over. How do i get rid ofthe sticky?
  - November 18, 2018 at 2:25 pm #16593
    
    Katherine Swift
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    If it’s only a little tacky, recoat with another layer of resin.
- December 2, 2018 at 1:02 pm #17548
  
  Amit Jaiswal
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  Is polyester Resin is crystal clear after drying? and what is the chemical composition of epoxy resin?
  - December 2, 2018 at 7:06 pm #17621
    
    Katherine Swift
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    Hi Amit,
    
    Yes, polyester resin is clear after casting.
    
    Epoxy resins have different chemical compositions. The best way to find out the chemical composition is to request a safety data sheet for the one you are using. One of the first sections in the sheet will detail the chemical composition.
- December 9, 2018 at 11:55 am #19422
  
  Radha
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  I want to use resin for my office consulting table which is wooden. I want to create river effect on table so for that i am using wood. Please sugest me which is the best resin for wooden table top?
  - December 9, 2018 at 7:29 pm #19495
    
    Katherine Swift
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    Hello Radha,
    
    Do you want to simply coat the tabletop or work the resin after it has cured?
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