[keith robinson]

Hi All
I am hoping the knowledgeable people on here may be able to help me, I am trying to create a cracked or fractured resin sphere around 100mm in circumference, after much searching on the net, I have found such objects, but no information how to create them, other than mixing too much hardener into the mix to create an exothermic reaction? or possibly passing an electric current through the mix whilst still liquid, does anyone know how to really do this this? or perhaps point me in the right direction of the correct resources?

Many thanks, for any help that can be given

Keith.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Keith,

Mixing your resin so it gets too hot is what I would do. This article explains more: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-resin-resin/why-is-my-resin-hot-reasons-for-hot-resin-resin-getting-hot/

[Keith]

Hi Katherine
Thanks so much for your reply, do you think that placing the mold in say ice cold water once it has started to solidify, would also further enhance the ‘cracking / fracturing’ process?

Thanks

Keith.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Keith,

No, in fact, I would expect it to slow down. The cold water will absorb the heat, making it less likely to fracture.

Have you checked out this article yet? I created the same event a few weeks ago by accident. I share everything I did wrong. It might give you some ideas:

https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/epoxy-resin-overheated-resin-is-hot-and-smoking/

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