When it comes to creating with resin, the right equipment can make all the difference. And you might be wondering if you need a pressure pot or vacuum chamber for resin casting. Do you need them? And if so, which one is right for your project? Each method has pros and cons, and the choice […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
How To Make Epoxy Resin Glow In The Dark
Coloring clear epoxy resin is one of the best things about using it. (Right behind this fun resin project.) And you can easily color your resin to glow in the dark by adding glow powder pigment to your epoxy. You’ll love how it adds dimension and contrast to your resin art. You can buy glow […]
SOLVED: 8 Reasons Why My Resin Is Sticky
You buy resin, mix the two parts together, then use it for your project. That’s the end of it, right? 🤞 It is, unless you find yourself asking ‘Why is my resin sticky?’ There are eight reasons this happens. And you might be able to fix your tacky resin too. Reason 1: Resin and hardener measured […]
How to Dispose of Resin: 5 Things You Must Know
New Year’s cleaning and organizing includes your resin supplies too. Chances are you’re going to find something you don’t need anymore. (Besides that Blockbuster membership card.) So you might be asking, ‘How do you dispose of resin?’ Can you throw resin away in the trash? No. Never. Not ever. No siree. Not in any event. And […]
SOLVED: Why Your Resin Has Wrinkles
So you poured resin into a mold. Or maybe you coated a surface. And you’ve already got plans for your amazing epoxy art. But when your resin a few hours later, you’re shrieking, ‘Why are there wrinkles?’ No, not the laugh lines and crow’s feet that show up without notice. These are fine lines and […]
8 Little Known Facts About How To Store Resin
You’ve bought resin. Then you used it to make something cool like a candy necklace or flower pot stakes. And when you’re finished, you notice you didn’t use the entire resin kit. Now, you might be wondering how to store resin. #1. Cap the lids securely and store them upright in their original containers. You […]
Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Resin Obsession Super Clear Jewelry quality resin: How do I mix super clear resin? Mix 2 parts of resin (part A) to 1 part of hardener (part B) by volume. Is there a minimum of resin I have to mix? You need to mix a minimum of 10 milliliters of Part […]
Resin Didn’t Cure? 12 Reasons Why Epoxy Didn’t Harden
The second most popular question I get asked is, ‘Why didn’t my resin cure? You just mix the stuff together, and it gets hard, right?’ Yes, technically speaking. But YOU have to do your part to ensure that happens. And when you don’t? Well, you’re here looking for reasons why your resin didn’t cure. Here […]
Why is My Resin Wavy? Is This Normal or Not?
If you’re asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. But then again, it might not be. Normal: Mixing resin and hardener liquids together. When you first mix two-part resins together, you should expect to see wavy resin. Because the two parts of a resin kit are […]
SOLVED: What’s The Best Epoxy Resin Mixing Temperature?
What do your epoxy resin and Goldilocks have in common? They’re both looking for that ‘just right’ zone. For your epoxy resin, that means getting it to the right temperature so it cures. Yes, epoxy resin mixing temperature matters. Two-part resin kits have a bottle of resin and a bottle of catalyst (also called hardener). […]
