Learning how to clean epoxy resin tools and cups is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a thoughtful way to reduce the amount of waste you produce when making resin art, jewelry and crafts. Plus, being thrifty like that is a true sign that you’re a resin artist. Here’s how […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
Whoa. You just spent hours scrolling Instagram and are now want to make geode resin coasters or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, but as you look for more craft with resin information, it gets confusing. Do you need this? Do you need that? Why are they doing this? And the most important question — […]
What You Should Know About the Types of Epoxy
It seems logical that creating with resin means that your first step is choosing a resin for your project. But it can get overwhelming quickly. With so many types of epoxy resin, how are you supposed to know which one to use? Or maybe you didn’t even realize there are different types of epoxy resin. Like […]
What kind of resin should I use? – Choosing a resin
If you are asking yourself, ‘What kind of resin should I use?’, you have come to the right place. This is one of the most common questions I get asked. Sadly to say though, there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer, and there are several things to consider. I will walk you through how […]
The Foolproof Resin Buying Guide
When it comes to buying resin, there are so many choices! Choosing one seems like it should be the easiest part of your project, but it suddenly becomes the hardest, and you are worried about using the wrong product and getting less than perfect results. Or maybe you’ve already tried making things with resin only […]
How to Choose the Best Epoxy Resin for the Job
So you’re ready to try your first resin project, but you’re confused about which epoxy is the best resin. There are so many choices out there. How are you supposed to sort through them all to decide which specific formula you should use? Or maybe you’ve already used resin only to have a sticky, gooey […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? – Resin and glass
If you’ve spent any time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes, but there are a few things you need to know first. Epoxy resin is a strong glue. Besides being a fun medium to create with, epoxy resin is also an excellent […]
Tips for working with epoxy resin
Whether you’re new to epoxy resin or a seasoned professional, these hints will be helpful to you working with epoxy resin: How does epoxy resin work? Epoxy resins come in two parts: the resin and the hardener. When the two parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction occurs that causes heat production. This heat changes […]
Crafting with resin – seven resin experts share their advice
I asked 6 of the best resin crafters I know, plus threw in a tip of my own, for their advice for crafting with resin. While the question was directed as help for beginners, perhaps even experienced resin crafters can see some ‘room for improvement’ when it comes to resin casting and crafting. —————– My […]
What are the different types of resin?
When it comes to resin, there are so many options! You might be wondering which resin is right for my project? In order to answer that question, you need to know what are the different types of resin. Here are the possibilities you might run into along with a list of their pros and cons. […]