You’re thinking about making art, jewelry, and crafts with resin. Then you read some articles about resin safety, and you start wondering, can epoxy resin make you sick? There is a lot of scary information out there that can make you hesitant to create with resin. Here’s what you need to know. Resin kits are […]
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Is resin safe to use during pregnancy?
Is resin safe to use during pregnancy? Good question! Using resin can be a fun way to spend a creative afternoon. It does, however, require certain safety precautions. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to use resin while you are pregnant: Carefully review the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for […]
How to dispose of resin – how to throw away resin safely
Can I throw resin into the trash? From time to time, I take an inventory of what resin supplies I have and determine if they are still something I can use of it they are past their useful life. If you are thinking about the same thing, please read these tips to make sure you […]
How to clean up resin – clean up spilled resin
Who doesn’t start out the year with the goal of getting more organized in your resin studio? (My hand is up in case you are wondering.) You may be going through some of your resin supplies and deciding that you don’t need certain items anymore or perhaps you have supplies that are too old to […]
The Best Way to Store Resin – resin storage tips
You invest your time and efforts in selecting the right resin for your projects. How to you store your resin to give it the best shelf life? Here are a few of my resin storage tips. Only buy enough resin you can comfortably use in half the amount of time of the expected shelf life […]
Resin safety – Safety tips for working with resin
Working with resin is fun, but precautions are necessary. Here are resin safety guidelines you should follow anytime you are working with resin. Proper ventilation Make sure there is fresh air entering a room when working with resin. Open a window or use a fan if necessary. Wear disposable gloves I prefer nitrile gloves since […]
What does non toxic mean? – Definition of non toxic
You may have noticed that some of our resin jewelry making supplies and products have been labeled non-toxic. What does non toxic mean? Non-toxic is a term established by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. This act, which is enforced by the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, defines what are toxic substances and toxic situations. A […]
Epoxy resin safety precautions – How to use epoxy resin safely
Safety precautions to take when working with epoxy resin Using epoxy resin is a creative way to make art, jewelry, and crafts. Before you get started though, you want to be sure you are aware of the epoxy resin safety precautions you should be taking to make sure you can work with resin and stay […]
Resin craft safety – Staying safe making resin crafts
Resin craft safety Originally written May 2014. Updated February 2020. When working with resin, you don’t need to go full-blown hazmat attire, but you do need to exercise a few resin craft safety precautions to make sure you don’t do anything to harm yourself or others. Here are a few of my basic recommendations when […]