Different ways to get a “frosted” look?

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    • March 22, 2013 at 12:36 pm #963
      Nicole
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      Hey RO!  I was wondering, what are some of the different ways to achieve a more frosted look for my resin?  Im looking to get a more semi-opaque frosted glass appearance that is very similar to sea glass.  Unfortunately, the resin/molds I use right now produce a fantastic clear ice appearance, which isnt exactly what Im looking for in this particular project.  Are there powders I can include when I cast my resin?  Or is using a spray of some sort better?

      Thanks for your time!

      -Nikki
    • March 25, 2013 at 8:54 am #964
      Katherine Swift
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      Nikki,

      A couple of things to try:

      1.  Sand with sandpaper somewhere in the 400 to 800 grit range.  Practice with a couple of pieces first to see what you like.

      2.  You can try some of our powder colorants.  They give a mostly translucent effect to the resin, similar to sea glass.  https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/colorants/Powder  You wont need much — again, experiment first.

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