At some point, as you are mixing epoxy, you may find yourself asking, ‘Why is my resin thick?’ It can be alarming to work with resin and worry you’ve done something wrong. Here’s the good news. It isn’t that unusual and may not even be a problem. So here are a few reasons why your […]
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A Fool-Proof Formula for Using Resin as a Coating
You want a flawless, glossy finish for your resin projects. How do you make that happen? One way is by using epoxy resin as a coating. It will cure with that ‘wet to the touch’ look that gives a splendid shine. It’s also helpful when you need to even out a resin surface to hide […]
The Resin Supply List To Save You Time AND Money
Using resin in molds to make crafts and jewelry is fun. Even more fun than a barrel of monkey bread. But how are you supposed to know what items should be on your resin supply list? Especially without spending a lot of money. Here’s your resin supply list, broken down into essential and optional things […]
How To Layer Resin: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s what I’ve learned in the eleven years I’ve helped creatives with their epoxy projects. The question you’ve been asking about how to layer resin is not the question I’ve been answering. You know how sometimes you hear a question, and you immediately know how to answer it? Like… How do you hide a column in […]
The EASY Way to Calculate How Much Resin Do I Need?
So I’m guessing you googled, ‘How much resin do I need?’ and ended up here. Kudos for thinking about that now instead of when you’re halfway through your project. Mixing way too much or not nearly enough epoxy resin is frustrating. But so is math. I’ve got three options for you, from easiest to hardest, […]
Basic Tips To Learn Resin Casting Quickly And Easily
So you want to try casting with resin. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got goals. And you want to do this all while avoiding a big mess and expensive mistake. Now you’re trying to figure out where to start. Let me start by saying what you’re feeling right now is a good thing. Why? Because it […]
How to Pour Multiple Epoxy Resin Layers
Resin doesn’t have to be a ‘one and done’ kinda project. Well, it can be, but sometimes, you might want to add layers to the resin you’ve already poured. Why would you pour multiple resin layers? *You need your resin to be thicker than the maximum pouring depth for the resin you’re using. For example, […]
The Best Resin Crafting Projects to Try in 2024
Resin crafting is one of the most accessible and reasonably priced art projects to try. (You can start with an all in one resin kit for less than $50.) You’ll love the countless cool and crafty creations you can make by joining the epoxy resin scene. It’s the ultimate cool kids club. So let’s look […]
5 Resin Troubleshooting Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
You’re excited about making a resin bowl or mandala pendants. Or maybe you’ve got aspirations of making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. What you didn’t count on was calling your resin obscenities like ‘YOU zit-popping puff poodle!’ because things didn’t turn out like the picture in your head. While creating with […]
SOLVED: 8 Reasons Why My Resin Is Sticky
You buy resin, mix the two parts together, then use it for your project. That’s the end of it, right? 🤞 It is, unless you find yourself asking ‘Why is my resin sticky?’ There are eight reasons this happens. And you might be able to fix your tacky resin too. Reason 1: Resin and hardener measured […]