In this article, you’ll learn about how to seal a picture before using resin. We’ll explain why it is so important and give you some tips on what to do and what not to do before sealing your picture.
Do you have to seal photo paper for resin?
When you first use resin with photos, one of the problems you’ll encounter is that your paper will not stick. The photo paper is so porous that it absorbs the resin and bubbles up. The image on your paper will be distorted if you don’t seal it properly.
To solve this problem, there is a simple solution: seal the photo before you pour resin over it. You can do this with either a matte spray or clear acrylic spray. Make sure to coat both sides of your photo.
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How do you seal paper before applying resin?
You need to use a spray-on sealant. I don’t know exactly which one works best, but I’ve had success with the Krylon spray fixative for artwork and maps.
Start by spraying a thin layer of the sealant on one side of the paper. Let it dry completely before flipping it over and spraying that side as well.
Try not to soak the paper in the sealant, because that can cause bubbling or crawling of your resin. If you’re using a photo printed from your home computer, make sure you aren’t using inkjet ink – that will run when exposed to water-based materials like resin or paint thinners.
How do you seal photos?
First off, you’ll need to consider the method you’re using to seal your photo. The following ways can all be great for sealing photos before resin:
- Mod Podge
- Spray fixative (preferably acid free)
- Epoxy resin
- Acrylic paint or gloss gel medium
The most important thing to keep in mind when you’re choosing a sealant is that it will not react badly with whatever other mediums are present on the surface of your photo.
For example, certain types of spray fixatives and gesso primers might cause acrylic paints to bubble up, so if you’re working with acrylics and applying them on top of your photo, make sure that they are compatible with the sealant that you use.
Before you decide on which type of sealant is right for your project, here’s what I recommend: Once you’ve applied and fully dried the acrylic paint or gloss gel medium, apply a thin layer of clear varnish over it.
If this causes any bubbling or other issues, I’d move on to another solution instead.
If by chance none of these suggestions work out for you, another option would be to prime your image first with a gesso primer before spraying it with a clear coat.
How do you cover a photo with resin?
- Prepare the photo.
- Apply the resin.
- Cure the resin.
- Finish the piece.
How do you put pictures on epoxy resin?
You can then add the photo to your resin, either covering it entirely or leaving part of it exposed. If you leave the photo exposed, you might want to consider applying a layer of resin over the top of it first.
This will seal the photo and help to prevent tears and air bubbles when you apply the final coat.
Can you put laminated photos in resin?
Yes, you can put laminated photos in resin! Resin is a great way to preserve memories, and adding it to photos is one of the easiest ways to do that.
You don’t necessarily need to seal your photos before putting them in resin. However, be aware that if you use laminated photographs it will dull the final project and make it less clear.
It’s recommended that you use non-laminated photographs or any other type of paper when working with resin.
Resin can be used on top of all forms of paper: photo paper, cardstock, craft paper, handmade paper… anything! You can even make coasters or jewelry out of other sorts of items like receipts or ticket stubs—as long as they’re not too fragile and won’t disintegrate under pressure (like a newspaper).
It’s best to use photographs rather than daguerreotypes for this purpose because inkjet prints are more resistant to moisture than film prints.
But you *can* make coasters from old black-and-white photographs; just make sure they aren’t too delicate before using them for this purpose!
How do you seal paper art?
There are many sealants you can use to seal your paper before you pour resin. Here are some of the most popular:
- A spray sealant, like Krylon Clear Finish Sealer or Mod Podge Spray Gloss
- A water based sealant, like Golden Archival Varnish Gloss, Liquitex Acrylic Polymer Gloss Medium & Varnish, or Fimo Varnish Spray
- A wax based sealant, like Rub ‘n Buff Wax Metallic Finish (this is not archival safe)
- Nail polish such as clear nail polish and decoupage mediums like Mod Podge.
Can you seal paper with Mod Podge?
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Conclusion
When it comes to sealing paper art before resin, your options are limited. Gesso is an acrylic based product that is most likely to not cause problems with resin.
However, that doesn’t guarantee you a trouble free project. There is no perfect medium or sealer when it comes to resin art.
