The second most popular question I get asked is, ‘Why didn’t my resin cure? You just mix the stuff together, and it gets hard, right?’ Yes, technically speaking. But YOU have to do your part to ensure that happens. And when you don’t? Well, you’re here looking for reasons why your resin didn’t cure. Here […]
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7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking To Your Mold
Using resin molds is fun to make resin crafts and jewelry. You can make everything from man cave coasters to boho earrings. I can’t think of a better day than that. Until it isn’t that amazing day. Because sometimes epoxy sticks to your mold and won’t release. Which then makes you google, ‘Why is resin sticking […]
What Is The Best Epoxy Resin Mixing Temperature?
TL;DR Your epoxy resin mixing temperature is essential for ensuring your resin cures. Your resin AND working area need to be at the right temperature. Otherwise, your resin may not cure or may cure sticky and full of bubbles. Yes, epoxy resin mixing temperature matters. Two-part resin kits have a bottle of resin and a […]
9 Things You Can Do With Your Epoxy Mistakes
I’m a hoarder. I’ve held onto my epoxy resin mistakes for the past sixteen years. I just can’t bear throwing them in the trash. And I’ve heard from others that I’m not the only one who keeps their resin screwups. Guess what? Keeping your epoxy mistakes can be pretty useful from time to time. Here […]
Why is my resin cloudy? 4 Reasons for Frosted Resin
So you’re asking yourself, ‘Why is my resin cloudy?’ And just as important — is it something you can fix? This has nothing to do with water vapor and ice crystals. But there are four other reasons why your resin is cloudy. Reason 1. Cloudy mold surface If the mold you used to cast your […]
How to Fix Dimples in Epoxy Resin in Three Steps
You completed your epoxy art or resin tumbler. And you’re SO EXCITED — until you see dimples. Not on your face but on your resin surface. Whatever you call these resin dimples — divots, holes, voids, fish eyes, glazed glitter skittle — they don’t have to wreck your creativity. Here are three steps on how to […]
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. Here’s the good news. It is completely normal for two-part resin to get hot when you mix it. […]
Git Rid of Resin Edge Problems Once and For All
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 […]
How to fix cloudy resin? Learn 3 cloudy resin fixes
You’re excited to demold your project. You get it out of your mold only to find it’s got a frosty finish or white streaks within the resin. Ugh. Why does cloudy resin happen? And even more important, how can you fix cloudy resin? Step 1: Decide if the cloudy resin is on the surface or throughout […]
5 Things You Need To Know Before Crafting With Epoxy
I started crafting with epoxy resin in 2006. And ignorance was not bliss. In fact, there were a few things I wish I had known upfront. It definitely would have saved me from calling the resin foul things like unibrow puff grizzle or squirmy skirt dollop. So if crafting with epoxy resin is something you […]