Immerse yourself in the world of epoxy resin. Discover a myriad of projects, techniques, and tips for creating beautiful, functional, and durable epoxy resin art, furniture, and decor.
It’s tempting to have a glowing manicure, especially if you’ve just invested in a nail UV light. But there’s more to this than meets the eye. The difference between epoxy and UV resin is that while epoxy resin requires mixing of two components, UV resin only needs exposure to sunlight or strong artificial light such … Read more
Epoxy resin is a strong, yet breakable adhesive substance that can be used in many different settings. You’ve likely seen it on commercial products as well as in art projects. UV light is also commonly known as natural sunlight. This type of light creates a chemical reaction that can cure epoxy resin quickly and efficiently. … Read more
UV light is an essential tool for curing resin and making it harden. But what if you don’t have one? What are the other options for getting your resin to cure without a UV light? Will it turn outright, or will the end product look nothing like what you had envisioned? Before you embark on … Read more
First off, let’s be clear: if you’re looking to cure resin in the sun, this article is not for you. You can’t (at least on a practical level). But maybe you’re asking this question because you’re an artist or crafter who works with resin, and as a matter of course, your project has been accidentally … Read more
Have you tried curing your resin with an LED light? Resin hardens by a chemical process called polymerization. This is when the molecules of the liquid resin link together to form solid molecules. In order for polymerization to occur, the resin needs a chemical catalyst or monomer (or both) and it needs to be exposed … Read more
You want to know if you can dry epoxy with a hair dryer. You have heard from your friends and family that it would be a waste of time, but you are not convinced. You are determined to do whatever it takes in order to find the answer for yourself. You have tried doing research … Read more
Inexpensive epoxy resin has been used to create beautiful effects on craft projects for many years. The secret is using a proper mix ratio of each component and using care to get the amount correct. This way, the resin cures properly and your piece is more durable. It’s easy to go overboard when you’re first … Read more
Let’s talk about epoxy and resin. These two substances can seem very similar in nature, but they’re used in a variety of different ways and have many differences. This article will discuss what these substances are, what each is used for, and the properties that make them so distinct from one another. By the end … Read more
Plastic cement is a common adhesive used in model construction. If you’ve ever worked on a model car or plane, chances are you’ve used it before. It is meant to bond polystyrene plastic, which is the type of plastic that most scale models are made out of. It does this by fusing the molecules together. … Read more
JB Weld is a two-part epoxy that can be used to repair a variety of things, including metal. JB Weld is regularly used as an adhesive for household and automotive repairs because it is strong when dry. JB Weld will hold up to heat that would melt other adhesives or epoxies. It can take high … Read more
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