How can I cure epoxy resin faster? Sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you need to speed up the cure time for your epoxy resin. Cure times for epoxy resin vary. Here are some suggestions on the fastest way to cure epoxy. Before we get into that though, let me take a […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
Best resin coaster molds – 5 easy resin coaster projects
If you’re looking for a fun resin project to try, look no further than crafting resin coasters. You can customize them to suit your taste and style, not to mention they make great gifts. The hardest part is deciding what you are going to make first! Here are the best resin coaster molds to get […]
Can epoxy resin catch fire? – Is epoxy flammable?
I’m glad to know you are asking yourself if epoxy resin can catch fire. It means you are concerned about resin safety, which is a good thing! Here are a few things you need to know about the flammability of epoxy resin. Epoxy resin kits are not flammable Epoxy resin kits are made with chemicals […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? – Resin and glass
If you’ve spent any time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes, but there are a few things you need to know first. Epoxy resin is a strong glue. Besides being a fun medium to create with, epoxy resin is also an excellent […]
Epoxy resin cracking – Why does resin crack?
You created a fantastic resin casting only to check on it later to find spider-like veins running throughout. Your resin has cracked! Unfortunately, epoxy resin cracking happens most commonly when resin gets too hot, then cools off quickly. Why does epoxy resin get hot? For two-part resin to harden, you must mix the Part A […]
Can you put fresh flowers in resin? – Flowers with Resin
If you have ever had a beautiful flower bouquet, you might have thought about ways to preserve the flowers. You may even be asking yourself if you can put fresh flowers in resin. So, the short answer to this, unfortunately, is no. But the good news is that with a bit of preparation, you can […]
What type of resin to make jewelry? – Best jewelry resin
So, you want to use resin to make jewelry. Awesome! Except then you see there are so many choices out there. You get overwhelmed and worry that you are going to choose the wrong one and make a mistake. It’s enough to keep you from trying at all! With so many resin kit choices out […]
Ten things to include in resin – setting things in resin
One of the great things about resin is that it is so versatile. You can add colors, pour it into molds, or use resin to coat tabletops. Even better, you can include things in resin to personalize it to your style. Here are ten ideas of things to embed in your next resin project. Flowers […]
Plastic vs. Silicone Resin Casting Molds: What’s the Difference?
Should I use plastic resin casting molds or silicone molds for epoxy resin jewelry and crafts? Knowing the difference between plastic and silicone molds is important to getting the results you want. Both types of molds can work with a variety of resins, but knowing the limitations of each is essential to making sure your […]
What kind of resin should I use? – Choosing a resin
If you are asking yourself ‘What kind of resin should I use?’, you have come to the right place. This is one of the most common questions I get asked about art, jewelry and crafts. There is no ‘one size fits all’ resin, and there are MANY things to consider. I will walk you through […]