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
“Does clear epoxy turn yellow?” is a question that bothers many people, especially those who use this resin for all manner of crafts. While the answer to this question is complicated, there are some ways to prevent your epoxy from turning yellow. In this article, we’ll be taking an in-depth look into the chemistry of … Read more
I really love the look of epoxy flooring in my garage, but I worry that it is toxic. Is that something I should be concerned about? Is epoxy flooring safe? Epoxy flooring is perfectly safe to use indoors. It’s non-toxic, and it is not harmful to human health. In fact, the epoxy you use in … Read more
A lot of consumers don’t know how to stop their epoxy from staining. Here’s how we help them. How do you keep epoxy from staining? There are two ways to keep epoxy from staining. The first is to use a barrier coat, which is simply a layer of paint or varnish applied over the epoxy … Read more
Epoxy for countertops is one of the hottest trends in home improvement. It’s durable, waterproof, easy to clean, and it looks great. However, there are some questions you’ll need to answer before you dive into a project like this. One of those questions: how thick should epoxy be? This is actually an important question because … Read more