I know that epoxy tables are becoming a popular choice for home décor, but what if you want to enjoy the outdoors and bring your table outside? Can they be left outside or should they only be used on a patio or porch? In this article, we’ll look at whether or not it’s a good … Read more
If you’re planning to apply epoxy in your garage, it can be difficult to determine if the temperature is too hot or too cold. Many people want to know if they can apply epoxy in the sun. In this article, we’ll answer that question and give you some tips on how to get your garage … Read more
When you apply epoxy, you want to make sure that it cures properly. But what happens when the sun shines directly on your project? Does the intense UV radiation from the sun compromise the cure of your epoxy? This article covers if and how sunlight can impact the cure of epoxy resin. We’ll also go … Read more
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to identify an epoxy resin by looking at the chemical compositions that make up the two types of resins. Then, we’ll also dive into how superglue is different from epoxy, and even how it’s similar—because it turns out there are some surprising similarities between these substances! Is … Read more
If you don’t have a glue gun, don’t worry! You can still make slime with things you’re likely to find around your house. Here are 4 ways to make slime without a glue gun. Can I use glue as resin? No. Elmers glue is not UV resistant, waterproof, heat resistant or food safe. Elmers Clear … Read more
I wanted to know if I could use playdough as a resin mold. It’s supposed to be so hard to get the perfect shape for your resin piece, and I’ve tried so many things without succeeding. Playdough is cheap and easy, but will it work? Here’s what I found out: Can you use playdough as … Read more
I have been using epoxy resin for a few years now and have become quite used to it. However, I am not very fond of the price, which is around $20 for a quart. Is there a cheaper alternative? What can I use instead of epoxy resin? There are a few alternatives to epoxy resin. … Read more
I’ve seen people use nail polish as a coloring agent in resin. However, I’ve also read that it can cause the resin to yellow over time. So, can you use nail polish to color resin? What can I use to color resin? There are a few different ways to color resin. Acrylic paints, alcohol inks, … Read more
One of the questions we get asked a lot is whether epoxy is harder than wood. The answer, not surprisingly, is no. Epoxy has a hardness of 7-8 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, which is quite hard but not even close to the hardest material in existence (a diamond, for example, scores 10.) So why … Read more
Have you ever wondered whether epoxy tabletops are durable? If so, you’re not alone. People like to know what they are getting, especially when it comes to new products. With the epoxy tabletop trend growing in popularity, people want to know if an epoxy tabletop is going to stand the test of time. How long … Read more