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Hello i have several ideas and wanted some input before going forward.
I have seen some information regarding epoxy resin how it will get soft with contact with skin/body heat.Is it unsafe for skin? I am probably going to use leather as a backing but if not I want to know if its ok.This question might be brand dependent.I am using easy cast which i know might not be the best.Also i wanted to make a bead which would slide over the hair(dreadlocks) but I dont know if it would be safe to be in direct contact with the hair at all times.Also is resin jewelry waterproof? What can be used to further protect a cured resin item.Thanks, Chris -
Chris,
I apologize. Im sorry I missed answering this a couple of weeks ago!
Properly cured resin is safe to wear. I dont know that body heat will do much to impact the resin, but leaving it in bright, hot sunshine (or something equivalent) will.
Making a resin bead should also be safe for hair.
I dont know as though I would call resin castings waterproof. While getting them wet (like washing your hands) doesnt concern me, I dont know that I would recommend them for beach wear (sun and salt water) without testing them first.
If I was going to try this, I would definitely use epoxy or polyurethane for this and NOT polyester resin, since polyester will yellow with UV sun exposure.
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