You’ve created the perfect resin casting. Or at least you thought you did. You try demolding your resin only to find you can’t get it out of the mold. Now what? How are you going to get resin out of the mold? Here are six of my favorite resin tricks to help you get your […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
HELP! — I Used Too Much Hardener In Resin
At some point when you’re crafting, you might wonder what happens when you use too much hardener in resin. Or maybe you just realized you did, and you’re asking yourself if your resin will cure okay. There are a few things that could take place. But before we get to that, let’s discuss what resin […]
The Secrets To Getting The Best Resin For Wood
So you’re ready to take on a wood and epoxy resin project. Gimme a big high five! 🙌 You can make cool things like Father’s Day coasters or add a glossy shine to a table. And you want to know what’s the best resin for wood. Now it’s perfectly understandable that you’re googling ‘best resin […]
How to Use Alcohol Ink in Epoxy Crafts and Jewelry
Have you seen resin earrings and paperweights that look like drips of color sinking in clear epoxy? Then you’ve seen what happens when you use alcohol ink in epoxy. Alcohol inks can add bright colors and patterns to your resin crafts and jewelry. While they are fun to create with, alcohol inks aren’t traditional resin […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? What To Know
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 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 glue. […]
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. […]
Why Does Resin Flash Cure? 3 Reasons It Happens
So you googled ‘Why does resin flash cure?’ and ended up here. In my experience, that means one of two things: You’re a resin nerd, and you love reading about everything resin. (Boy, are you in the right place 😜) or… You mixed resin only to have it cure way too fast. With lots of […]
How to Polish Resin – Pro Secrets Revealed
After completing your resin projects, you may decide you want something a bit shinier. Good news! You can polish resin and I’m going to teach you how. Do you have a hard-curing resin or a soft-curing resin? This is important because soft curing resins will make crumbs and can melt. So how do you know […]
Thinking About Using Resin Outdoors? Read This First
So you want to know if you can use resin outdoors. Splendid. Awesome. Dope. (Fun fact — that doesn’t mean weed anymore.) But first, I need to know what you mean by use. Do you want to mix resin outdoors instead of mixing it indoors? Yes, you can mix and pour resin outside. I do […]
Can You Put Fresh Flowers In Resin? SEE The Results
If you have ever had beautiful flowers, you might have thought about ways to preserve the flowers. You may even ask yourself if you can put fresh flowers in resin. Here’s the short answer: NO. Within seconds of hitting the resin, they will shrivel and turn brown. How do I know? Because I tried. The […]
