If you’ve spent anytime at all with resin, you have run into resin casting problems with resin curing. (Myself included!) I’m going to share with you a few of the problems I have run into and a few resin jewelry making techniques to help. 1. Make sure your area is clean. I don’t know why, […]
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What is the gel time of resin? What is resin gel time?
If you have ever wondered what is the gel time of resin, you are in the right place! The gel time of resin is just one step during the curing process, but it is an important one. Why is resin gel time important? If you are creating a resin project in layers and want to […]
Resin sticks to silicone – Why does my resin stick to silicone?
Using resin in a silicone mold is a fun way to make resin crafts and jewelry. Until it isn’t. Sometimes resin sticks to silicone and will not release. Why does resin stick to silicone? Here’s how this can happen: Your silicone mold is at the end of its useful life. Unfortunately, silicone molds don’t […]
10 tips for getting rid of resin bubbles
Hand up if you hate bubbles in resin! (I have both of mine up in case you are wondering.) Nothing can ruin the look of resin quicker than finding a bubble in your finished project. Here are my 10 tips for avoiding and getting rid of resin bubbles. 1. Choose the right resin for your […]
Why is my resin hot? – Reasons for hot resin – Resin getting hot
If you are wondering ‘Why is my resin hot?’, let me assure you that it is a perfectly normal occurrence. It can be a little concerning to feel your resin mixing cup warm up in your hands, but this should be expected. In order for a resin and hardener mixture to cure, an exothermic reaction […]
What is the best resin mixing temperature? – What temperature should I mix resin?
What is the best temperature for working with resin? Did you know that your resin mixing temperature is essential for making sure your resin cures? Making sure your resin and working area are the ideal temperatures will make sure your resin not only fully cures, but cures crystal clear and bubble free. Why does the […]
Why is my resin bendy? – Why is my resin flexible?
If you are asking yourself why is my resin bendy, there are a few reasons why this can happen: Resin needs more time to cure While a resin is curing, it will no longer be liquid, but can be soft and pliable. If this is happening to you, double check the cure time for your […]
Mistakes beginners make with resin
The five most common mistakes beginners make with resin Believe it or not, I was once a beginner with resin. So I'm sure you figured that out before now, but I tell you this because when I started with resin, boy did I make some mistakes. I only wish my teacher at the time had [...]
Why is my resin sticky – my resin is sticky – why does that happen?
You carefully select your resin, mix the two parts together, then pour it in your project only to find the next day that it is sticky or gooey. Sticky resin has got to be one of the worst things ever. It’s incredibly frustrating! No one wants to ask themselves ‘why is my resin sticky?’ There […]
Resin jewelry mistakes – 8 things you can do with them
Call it hoarding, but from the beginning, I have always held onto my failed resin projects. I tried to salvage them if I could, but even if I couldn’t, I just couldn’t bear throwing them in the trash. I soon learned that having these reject resin castings turned out to be pretty useful […]