[Maya]

 Hi!

I have been brpwsing around for a while for an answer to my question but I cant seem to find it, but I found this wonderful site so nI am trying my luck here…

I want to make jewel pieces for a cosplay (costume), but that would be for a small child… What I want to know is, would the pieces, once cured, still be toxic if it came in contact with 1. the childs skin  and 2. possibly the childs mouth (she doesnt put stuff in her mouth as much  anymore, so that would be unlikely, but just in case…)

Golden pieces I would like to make: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/r90/10171918_10152309440050126_91412237096499961_n.jpg

If you have a suggestion of the safest type of resin to use, I am all ears (epoxy, I would assume…)

Thanks in advance!

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Maya,

Once the resin pieces are cured, they shouldnt cause any problems.  I certainly wouldnt use them in a situation with a small child constantly putting them in her mouth, but it sounds like that isnt an issue for you anymore.  If you want to be extra sure about the safety, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the resin you are using. 

[Maya]

 Hello, and thank you for your quick reply!

I was thinking of using the gedeo pearl resin brand from Pebeo, because I like the golden color (and it is, after all what I am hoping to create (fake gold pieces)). I indeed tried contacting the manufacturer, but to no avail so far. I tried again this morning, both in French and in English, in hopes that I will get an answer.

The little one doesnt constantly put things in her mouth anymore like she used to (except for videogames cases, she seems to really enjoy those 0_o ) and anyway, since the pieces would be for a belt and a chest/collar piece that would be attached to her dress, technically, they shouldnt have many opportunities to end up in her mouth… and if somehow it did, I would quickly remove it from there.

Your answer does reassure me, I had figured that once cured, the product should be pretty stable and not toxic anymore, but you know how that is…

So thanks for the answer, and should you have suggestions for particular brand of resin that would be the safest, I will gladly hear them, since it will most likely not be my last resin projects for kids cosplays.

Thanks again!

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