Martin Flood 
You might have caught a lot of details about epoxy resin, what it is made out of and how to use it, but one thing that probably has not been explained properly is “Can you put candles on resin coasters?” In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about resin coasters and … Read more
Yes, it will, because resin is a “thermoplastic”. The term thermoplastic is derived from the Greek word thermo, meaning heat, and plastics, which means moldable. What happens to epoxy resin in the sun? Epoxy resin is a thermoset polymer. Thermoset polymers are cured by heat and cannot be remelted once they have been cured. Therefore, … Read more
Epoxy countertops are super popular right now. They’re beautiful, easy to clean and make your kitchen look like a professional chef’s kitchen. But they scratch easily and it can be tough to know the best way to keep them scratch-free! In this article, I’ll show you how DIYers have found success with their epoxy countertops. … Read more
Let’s talk about food coloring and epoxy resin—more specifically, whether or not you can use food coloring with epoxy resin. And the answer to that question is: it depends. It depends on a few things, like what the food coloring is made of and the type of epoxy resin you’re using, but there are definitely … Read more
Resin is used in many applications and industries because it’s durable, water-resistant, transparent, and has many other useful properties. It can be used to make jewelry like rings, necklaces, and bracelets. Due to this epoxy resin food safe or not? Can epoxy resin be used for food? Yes, epoxy resin is safe to use with … Read more
If you want to pour multiple layers of resin, you have to make a lot of decisions. This blog post will explain how to get started with your first layer, which is the most important part in my opinion. How do you pour epoxy resin into layers? When you’re pouring fresh layers of resin onto … Read more
A common question asked by first-time epoxy users is whether or not to stain a table before applying an epoxy finish. The short answer is yes, you’ll want to stain your table before you apply an epoxy coating. Here’s why: Should you stain before or after epoxy? When you’re staining wood, there’s no right or … Read more
I’ve been thinking about doing some resin art and have seen a lot of artists use wood as their canvas. I’m currently working on getting my epoxy resin and silicone molds, but I’m wondering if there’s anything else I need to do to the wood before applying the resin? How do you seal wood before … Read more
You can epoxy over stained wood. Sanding your surface before applying the epoxy will create a better bond, but if you decide not to sand, you still need to clean the surface and repair any dents or scratches. If you do decide to sand, make sure that you are removing all the stains while not … Read more
A lot of people love the look of glittery, metallic epoxy resin cups. But for some folks, it’s not enough to look at them; they want to use them. Can you drink out of epoxy resin cups? The answer is a bit complicated. In this article, we’ll explain whether drinking out of epoxy resin cups … Read more