Resin can be a fussy beast. Like on a scale of changing a light bulb to growing orchids, resin is in the changing a tire range. It’s pretty straightforward, but leave something out. Or cut a corner. Or, as in this case, fail to follow good procedures, and your resin time suddenly turns into a […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Put Fresh Flowers In Resin? SEE The Results
If you’ve ever had beautiful flowers, you might have thought about ways to preserve them. You might even be asking 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 good […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Countertops
So you’re a homeowner ready to try a DIY decorating project. And you’ve decided to punch up your countertops with epoxy resin. Cool. This is definitely a project you can do. You’ll get a countertop refresh and the satisfaction of knowing you did this epoxy project. Why make epoxy resin countertops? You can redecorate your […]
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 […]
5 How To Color Resin Secrets You Never Knew
Let’s talk for a moment about how to color resin. This is one of those topics that involves art and science. Like there are rules. That’s the science. But sometimes, you can break those rules. That’s the art. And I like to do both. So, I’m sharing my secrets on how to color resin. Secret […]
What Kind of Resin Should I Use? Get PRO Advice
If you are asking yourself, ‘What kind of resin should I use?’, let out a big sigh. You’re in the right place. And I get why you’re confused about what to buy. There are so many out there promising the life of pi in the sky. All the descriptions start sounding the same and you […]
5 Oddball Ways How to Make Resin Dry Faster
If you’re asking yourself how to make resin dry faster, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share those tips with you. But… It’s not without risk. But with great risk comes great reward. (Thomas Jefferson said that in case you’re wondering.) First, we need to have a beginner resin chemistry lesson. WAIT! Don’t […]
Here’s How To Sand Resin Like A Professional
Sometimes when you’re creating resin jewelry or epoxy art, you may find that after your resin cures, you have an uneven surface. This can be a resin edge, unevenness, or gaps in your resin surface (also known as ‘fish eyes’). The good news is that you can sand resin once it’s fully cured to get […]
3 Things To Know Before Buying Cheap Epoxy Resin
Let’s get to it. You’re here because you’re looking for cheap epoxy resin. And why wouldn’t you? I’ve yet to meet an artist that wasn’t (a lot) thrifty in some way. But, I’m guessing you’ve also heard the phrase, ‘You get what you pay for.’ And that’s what happens when you buy cheap epoxy resin. Not […]
How To Fix Sticky Resin and Save Your Project
I don’t know that sticky anything is ever good. Okay, sticky notes. But other than that, I can’t think of much else good that’s sticky. Including sticky resin. Once you’re done with the swearing and crocodile tears, here are some ways how to fix sticky resin. Scenario 1: The cured resin is sticky on the […]
