Spring cleaning includes your resin supplies too. Chances are you’re going to find something you don’t need anymore. (Besides that Blockbuster membership card) So you might be asking, ‘How do you dispose of resin?’ Can you throw resin away in the trash? TLDR; No. Never. Not ever. No siree. Not in any event. And certainly […]
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9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Resin Safety
Making resin crafts is so fun. The adventures that are waiting for you when you open resin kit bottles are endless. But before getting into the fun stuff, there are resin safety steps you need to take. And these are practical tips. No dumb warning labels here. 😉 #1: Have good ventilation Make sure there […]
Can Epoxy Resin Catch Fire? What You Should Know
I’m glad you’re asking yourself if epoxy resin can catch fire. It means you’re concerned about resin safety, which is good. Here’s what you need to know about the flammability of epoxy resin. Epoxy resin kits are not flammable. Epoxy resin kits are made with chemicals that are not combustible. (Unlike other resin products, like […]
Is Resin Safe To Use During Pregnancy?
I’m guessing you’re here because you googled ‘Is resin safe to use during pregnancy?’ First, CONGRATULATIONS! You must be excited about what’s to come. And I’m impressed you’re trying to fit in epoxy projects time too. Second, I’m not a human health care professional. Use what you read here to help you make an informed […]
7 Best Epoxy Resin Safety Tips You Will Read This Year
Using epoxy resin is a creative way to make art, jewelry, and crafts. You can use it to make resin bowls, business card holders, beach crafts, and bunches of things in between. But hold tight. Before you get started, you want to be aware of epoxy resin safety precautions. I’ve been a resin artist for […]
4 Epoxy Resin Storing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
You invest your time and effort in selecting the best resin for your projects. Have you thought about storing your epoxy resin so it stays at its best? You need to. Like you wouldn’t buy a super-expensive, overpriced sports car only to park it on the street. In a sketchy neighborhood. Under a broken light. […]
How to Get Resin Off Hands The Safe Way
So you got resin on your hands. Then, you googled how to get resin off of hands and ended up here. I got you. Don’t panic. Take a deep breath. If you’re panicking, immediately scroll to the end of this article. I’ve been a resin artist for more than 15 years. While I try not […]
How To Easily Handle Every Resin Clean Up Challenge
Organization is not my thing. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to channel Marie Kondo. I can’t seem to make my resin supplies organized. Instead, my resin studio space is more like a goldfish tank. The supplies expand to the space I give them. So when I do straighten things up once or […]
Can epoxy resin make you sick?
You’re thinking about making art, jewelry, and crafts with resin. Then you read some articles about resin safety, And I’m glad there is. As a mom to three teenage boys, I try to scare the crap out of them all the time. It keeps them from doing stupid stuff. So if reading scary resin stuff […]
Get The Truth About What Non Toxic Does and Doesn’t Mean
You may have noticed that some resin supplies claim to be non-toxic. Is that even important? Like what does non toxic mean? Non-toxic is a term established by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission defines what are toxic substances and toxic situations. A product is considered toxic if it can […]