[Nikki Hentz]

Hi there,

I’ve been searching through the forums, but I haven’t found the exact answer. I am making mini-jello molds with “foods” made out of fimo clay embedded in them. I know I need to let the first layer cure a little while, but is there a rough time frame for when the gel phase of the Deep pour slow cure clear epoxy resin occurs? Or should I be using a different type of epoxy? The molds are an inch deep and I do it in 2 pours. Thanks for any advice!

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Nikki,

How much resin are you mixing and pouring at once?

[Nikki]

Hi Kathrin,

The first pour will only be like a few ounces.

Thanks!

[Katherine Swift]

For what you want to do, one of the Resin Obsession resins will work.

For pours of 3 ounces or less, the Resin Obsession super clear resin is what you want to use: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-super-clear-resin

For pours of 3 ounces or more, the Resin obsession deep pour casting resin will work: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-deep-pour-resin

[Norma Worley]

I am doing my first river table which at its deepest is 3.5″. I plan to use the deep pour resin which I understand is up to 2″ but not sure how long I should wait between 1st and 2nd pour. Any help is appreciated.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Norma, unfortunately, I don’t have a specific time window to share as to when the previous layer might be in the gel phase. It depends on how much resin you pour at once, how quickly it builds up heat, etc. I wish I could pin it down for you.

These articles will help direct you with ideas:

https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-the-gel-time-of-resin/
https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-resin-resin/deep-pour-resin-casting-tips/

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