Spring cleaning 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? TLDR; No. Never. Not ever. No siree. Not in any event. And certainly […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does It Take Resin to Dry?
If you are asking yourself how long does it take resin to dry, I’m sorry to say there isn’t a one size fits all answer. I also hope you’re reading this article before you mix resin. How long resin takes to dry is also known as the cure time. Cure times vary between resins. This […]
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 […]
How to Seal Your Art Before Adding Resin
You’ve created a beautiful piece of art. And now, you want to add shine and depth with a layer of epoxy resin. But do you need to seal the artwork first? And if you do, how do you seal artwork before adding resin? Here’s the best way to know if you need to seal your […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? What To Know First
If you’ve spent time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes. But if you’ve learned anything around here already (besides how to make a candy necklace or conversation heart jewelry), you know there’s always more to the story. Epoxy resin is a strong […]
The Simplest Way How to Dry Flowers for Resin
When it comes to things to embed in resin, flowers have got to be one of my all-time favorites. They add charm and personality to resin paperweights, jewelry, and more. But, before you add flowers to resin, there are a few things you need to know, including how to dry them. Why do flowers need […]
The 5 Steps To Have You Mixing Resin Like An Expert
Not to be overly dramatic here, but mixing resin is pretty important to making beautiful epoxy art and resin crafts. Wait. I changed my mind. I WANT to be over the top, Real Housewives, dramatic here. Mixing resin is beyond pretty important. In fact, it’s EVERYTHING to your resin success. You won’t make anything worth […]
The Simple Steps To Casting Resin In Silicone Molds
Ready to try casting resin in silicone molds? Cool. It’s how you make beautiful resin art like a polaroid necklace or a bottle cap coaster. Here’s the easy guide to get you started and help you make something fantastic. Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They’re flexible and […]
The Foolproof Epoxy Resin Buying Guide
You’re on a mission to buy resin. You’ve got a project in your head, and resin is what you need to bring it to life. Seems simple enough, right? Like pick a resin and magic happens. Except you’re a beginner buying your first resin. And there are so many options it feels overwhelming. And intimidating. […]
What You Should Know About the Types of Epoxy
It seems logical that creating with resin means that your first step is choosing a resin for your project. Like you can’t make a resin project without the resin. But here you are. You’ve never worked with resin. You really want to try it but don’t know where to start. With so many types of […]
