Oh gosh. You’re cleaning out your closet and found an epoxy resin kit. You forgot you had this and want to put it to good use. But now you’re wondering does resin expire? Can resin go bad? Sort of. It depends on what resin you’re using. Epoxy resins can last for a year, unopened, and properly […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
3 Reasons Why I Always Use Resin Mold Release
If you cast resin into resin molds, you might be wondering if you need a resin mold release. I use one every time — and here’s why: Reason 1: In case something goes wrong. The plastics and silicones used for resin mold-making are designed not to stick to resin. So if the resin isn’t supposed to […]
How To Easily Handle Every Resin Clean Up Challenge
Organizing is not my thing. Instead of having a neat and tidy space that looks good on Instagram, my studio space is like a goldfish tank. The supplies expand to the space I give them. So when I do straighten things up once or twice I year, I find resin that needs attention. Maybe you […]
How to Polish Resin – Pro Secrets Revealed
After completing your resin projects, you might decide you want a shinier finish. 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 how hard […]
The Only Epoxy Resin Troubleshooting Tips You Need
If you’re a resin artist and you’re on this page–my apologies. No one comes to look for information about epoxy problems until they happen. You’re probably here because you’ve got a mess on your hands. I’m sorry for your frustration. I know how soul-crushing it can be to spend time making something that turns out […]
10 Tips For Banishing Resin Bubbles
Hand up if you hate bubbles in resin. Me too. Nothing ruins your resin crafts faster than finding a bubble in your cured epoxy. How about you show those bubbles who’s boss? Here are ten tips for banishing bubbles in resin. 1. Choose the right resin for your project. This tip is #1 for a […]
Why does my epoxy have dimples? 5 Reasons
The last time you left your resin, you were stoked. You spent hours creating a masterpiece, then waited for what seemed like an eternity. Now, you uncover your art only to find that the surface is uneven. You see pits and voids and ask yourself, why does my epoxy have dimples? Yeah, that’s pretty aggravating. […]
Quick Guide to the Best Epoxy Resin
You’re ready to take on an epoxy resin project. (Like these super easy alcohol ink crafts.) So you dive deep into the resin rabbit hole to learn how to make something exquisite. Except when your head surfaces hours later, you’re confused about which epoxy resin is the best one. Like read enough descriptions, and they […]
Why is my resin bendy? 5 reasons for flexible resin
Made resin coasters that could be a Gumby stunt double? Yeah. That can make you say curse phrases like skinny monkey carcass. Now you’re asking yourself, why is my resin bendy? There are a few reasons why this happens: 1. Your resin needs more time to cure While resin is curing, it turns semi-solid (think […]
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 […]