You decided to give casting in resin molds a try. You mixed your resin thoroughly and were beyond excited to find it cured solid. Then you pushed it out of the mold and immediately felt a twinge of disappointment. Why does the resin have an edge? Like why did the resin do this? You made […]
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What is Resin Gel Time and When Does it Happen?
If you have ever wondered what is resin gel time, I can tell you that it’s not about making jelly. The gel time of resin is one step during the curing process, but it’s a crucial one. Why is resin gel time important? Let’s say you are creating resin projects in layers and want to […]
How to Fix Dimples in Epoxy Resin in Three Steps
You completed your epoxy art or resin tumbler. And you are SO EXCITED — until you see the surface isn’t even. On closer look, you see dimples in the service. Whatever you want to call these resin dimples — divots, holes, voids, fish eyes — they don’t have to wreck your creation. Here are three […]
Why does my epoxy have dimples? 5 Reasons Why
The last time you left your resin, you were stoked. You spent hours creating a masterpiece, then waited for what seemed like an eternity. Now, you uncover your art only to find that the surface is uneven. You see pits and voids and ask yourself, why does my epoxy have dimples? Hand up if you […]
HELP! My Epoxy Resin Overheated and Is Smoking
Something happened to me recently that hasn’t happened in a long time. About 90 seconds into mixing my resin, it got very hot and started smoking. (No, not the cigarette kind. The kind where you know a fire is coming.). While resin getting hot is normal, my epoxy resin overheated and cured in its cup […]
Why is my resin hot? Is this normal?
If you’re someone who is searching for, ‘Why is my resin hot?’, I get it. It can be a little weird to feel your resin mixing cup warm up, especially if you’ve never crafted with epoxy resin. I’ve got good news for you. It is completely normal for two-part resin to get hot when you […]
Why is My Clear Resin Turning Yellow?
Unfortunately, resin kits don’t always stay clear. Sometimes, you go to use your clear resin only to find it’s turning yellow. Ugh. What is happening?! First, it’s completely normal for a two-part resin kit to yellow. In fact, all resin kits are going to yellow eventually. Unfortunately though, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when that will […]
3 Steps to Get Uncured Resin off Silicone
First, let me share the bad news. At some point, things are going to go sideways when creating with epoxy resin. You are going to make a big goopy mess then ask yourself how to clean up uncured resin from silicone. Now the good news is that you might be able to do it and […]
Cracking the Code on Why is My Resin Sticky
You select your resin, mix the two parts together, then use it for your project only to find later that it is sticky. Finding sticky resin is of the worst things ever. I’m going to say it — it’s infuriating. Now you find yourself asking why is my resin sticky? There are a few reasons […]
Why is my resin bendy? 5 reasons for flexible resin
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 resin. […]