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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… Read more »
General resin troubleshooting tips One of our most popular articles originally published November 2013. Updated August 2019 to provide more detailed resin troubleshooting tips to our readers. When working with resin, technique is very important to ensure outstanding results. Here are a few of the commonly encountered problems with using resin and suggestions for how… Read more »
If you are wondering ‘Why is my resin hot?’, let me assure you that it is a perfectly normal occurrence. It can be 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 takes… Read more »
If you find yourself in situation where you have sticky resin, don’t worry, you can fix it. Here are some ways on how to fix sticky resin. Scenario 1: The cured resin is sticky on the surface like tape. Option 1. Recoat with another layer of freshly mixed resin and hardener. If your resin surface… Read more »
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… Read more »
How to avoid resin casting disasters Originally written February 2016. Updated April 2019. Resin casting is a lot of fun. I love the versatility of embedding objects in resin along with making it any resin color I want. Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it looks and can cause frustration for even the most… Read more »
What is the best temperature for working with resin? Originally written March 2013. Updated March 2019 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… Read more »
Originally published November 2012. Updated November 2018. If you have ever used resin only to get less than desirable results, you’re not alone. While resin is a fun and versatile way to make jewelry, it can be a fussy beast as well! These are a few of the most common resin troubleshooting problems and what… Read more »
Why didn’t my resin cure properly? Originally published May 2012. Updated September 2018. This is a problem that resin newbies and seasoned professionals alike run into from time to time. Here are a few trouble areas where you should evaluate in case you’re asking yourself, “Why is my resin sticky?” 1. How old is your… Read more »
or I could have alternatively titled this post What I have learned about making resin jewelry and crafts Originally published June 2014. Updated August 2018. I started crafting with resin in 2006. Looking back on my experiences, there were a few things I wish I had known up front about making things with resin. … Read more »