Resin Tips and Techniques

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ArtResin | The Original Epoxy For Resin Art
Clear epoxy resin is a versatile, durable material favored for its glossy, sleek look. It's used across a wide range of applications from art to manufacturing, but its ease of use and gorgeous finish make it especially popular with both professional and hobby artists. In this guide, we'll explore clear resin's unique properties, its many applications, and share valuable tips to help you achieve the best results. Whether you're an experienced resin artist or you're just starting out, understanding clear resin's qualities will help you take your creative projects to new heights!
Yes, you can use ArtResin epoxy resin over paper, but since paper is available in many different qualities, coatings and thicknesses, it's a good precaution to seal paper before you resin. A sealant creates a barrier, preventing the resin from seeping into the paper and creating dark, wet spots. ArtResin can be applied to a variety of paper including photo paper, watercolor paper, cardboard, drawing paper, tracing paper, tissue paper, linen paper, origami paper, stickers and Yupo paper.
When it comes to working successfully with epoxy resin, the old saying "use the right tools for the job" is true. Each resin tool is used for a specific purpose, so it's important to use the correct tools and to use them correctly to save you valuable time, effort and money. If you're new to working with resin, however, you might not know where to begin: What resin art supplies should a beginner get? Which resin tools are essential vs optional? Where do I buy resin tools? Do I need to spend a lot of money on art resin supplies?

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Using a food safe epoxy is important for anyone making resin projects that will contact food, such as countertops, boards, or trays. In this article, we'll explore what makes epoxy food safe. Experimenting with epoxy resin to create beautiful resin art is both fun and rewarding. Be aware, however, that the epoxy resin brand you use will determine how safe it is for your health.

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Knowing which type of resin to use for your project can be challenging, especially for resin art beginners. There are a wide variety of epoxy resins available, so the wrong choice could cost you valuable money and time, and may even ruin your creative work. Our casting resin vs. epoxy resin guide will help you understand the difference between casting resin and epoxy resin. Both products are popular among resin artists and DIY resin enthusiasts. They are, however, formulated for different uses, with distinct qualities, pouring methods, and curing times.
If you’ve made epoxy resin art, you may know there are several different types of resin on the market: resin is a versatile material with differing properties, formulas, and applications. For example, some types of resin are best suited to creating art, some are better for coating surfaces, while others are formulated for thick pours or industrial manufacturing. Regardless of the application, the qualities common to most resins are strength, durability, excellent adhesion, and moisture & chemical resistance.

Types Of Resin

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When resin cures in cold or humid conditions, it can develop a greasy or waxy condition on the surface known as amine blush. The term "amine blush" refers to the reaction between the amines in the hardener and moisture in the air. Amine blush not only dulls resin's glossy finish but can also prevent additional resin coats from properly adhering if not removed.
Working with epoxy resin can be sticky. A few simple steps before you start pouring will help to ensure your tools, work space, hands and clothes stay clean. We're sharing our top tips on: 1. how to keep your clothes and hair clean 2. how to protect your work surface 3. how to clean your resin tools and mixing containers 4. how to clean resin off of your skin 5. how to remove resin drips from the back of your artwork 6. how to clean up resin spills, both wet and cured 7. how to properly dispose of leftover resin and resin bottles Let's get started!
You don’t have to be a professional artist to get the sleek look of epoxy resin on canvas: it provides a modern, glossy, finish to paintings, photographs, prints, drawings, wood, metal and more. Artist Allyson Reeves always wanted to try ArtResin on one of her abstract acrylic paintings but was a bit intimidated, so we invited her to spend some time with ArtResin's Joanne to help demystify the process. This video will show how simple ArtResin is when you follow a few key steps: measure, mix, pour, spread, cover and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been using it all along! Read below our resin canvas art DIY project. Let's get started with resin canvas art.

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