General resin troubleshooting tips One of our most popular articles originally published November 2013. Updated August 2019 to provide more detailed resin troubleshooting tips to our readers. When working with resin, technique is very important to ensure outstanding results. Here are a few of the commonly encountered problems with using resin and suggestions for how… Read more »
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… Read more »
Wondering how to mix powder pigment into resin? Originally written June 2012. Updated July 2019. There are a couple of different methods you can try. Before you start, you need to mix your resin and hardener together. If you need help with that, this article shows how: How to mix resin and hardener You also want… Read more »
You have an art print you want to give a clear, glossy finish or perhaps you created an awesome painting of your own you want to cover in resin. You might find yourself asking how much epoxy do I need to cover my artwork? It is important to know this number to make sure you… Read more »
After completing your resin project, you may decide you want a shinier finish. Here are a few key steps on how to polish resin. Determine how hard has your resin cured. Not all resins can take heat and friction well. Some will make crumbs and can even melt. So how do you know how hard… Read more »
If you find yourself in situation where you have sticky resin, don’t worry, you can fix it. Here are some ways on how to fix sticky resin. Scenario 1: The cured resin is sticky on the surface like tape. Option 1. Recoat with another layer of freshly mixed resin and hardener. If your resin surface… Read more »
You carefully select your resin, mix the two parts together, then pour it in your project only to find the next day that it is sticky or gooey. Sticky resin has got to be one of the worst things ever. It’s incredibly frustrating! No one wants to ask themselves ‘why is my resin sticky?’ There… Read more »
Epoxy resin comes as a two part system: the Part A resin and the Part B hardener (also known as a catalyst). Knowing how to measure and mix epoxy resin and hardener is important to making sure your resin cures as expected! Here are the steps to make sure you have resin curing success every… Read more »
What is the best temperature for working with resin? Originally written March 2013. Updated March 2019 Did you know that your resin mixing temperature is essential for making sure your resin cures? Making sure your resin and working area are the ideal temperatures will make sure your resin not only fully cures, but cures crystal… Read more »
Sometimes when you are making resin jewelry or painting with resin, you may find you have an uneven surface, scratches or ‘gaps’ in your resin surface (otherwise known as ‘fish eyes’). The good news is that resin can be sanded to get a smooth surface. Here are my tips on how to sand resin smooth…. Read more »
