Step-by-Step Guide to Working with Epoxy Resin for Crafting

As soon as you decide on the design and colors, make the following steps.

Preparing Your Workspace

Organize your workplace in a clean, dustless, well-ventilated area. Lay a plastic film on the floor and work surface. The material you need should be within reach.

Securing Your Tablet

Glue the tablet on the back with masking tape so that the drops on the underside can be easily removed the next day with the tape.

Setting Up the Tablet

Place the tablet on supports, such as glasses. If it lies directly on the work surface, it may stick.

Ensuring a Level Surface

Use a building level to make sure that the work surface is strictly horizontal. Otherwise, the resin will drain towards the slope and the coating thickness will be uneven.

Using Protective Gear

Use disposable gloves, sleeves, and an apron. Make sure that they do not tear during operation.

Mixing Resin and Hardener

Important Note

It is very important to mix the resin with the hardener thoroughly. Poorly mixed resin may not harden in places.

Staining the Resin

Pour the mixture into disposable cups and start staining. Shake the container with dyes thoroughly and add dropwise to the resin. Shuffle, check the color, and add again until you get the right shade.

Adding Decorative Elements

You can also add phosphors, glitters, or the Resi-Blast modifier to create decorative effects. Resi-Blast forms a surface dispersion, which creates the effect of concentric stains, cell structures, and cells.

Creating Patterns

Pour the mixture of different colors onto the tablet one at a time, forming a future pattern. You can distribute the liquid on the surface with your fingers, spatula, roller, brush, hair dryer, or just by tilting the tablet.

Removing Air Bubbles

If bubbles appear in the picture, remove them by heating. Walk with a quick motion burner with a small flame above the surface; if necessary, repeat after 10-15 minutes.

Cleaning Up Debris

If dust, hair, or other particles get on the drawing during the work, remove them with a spatula or tweezers.

Removing Tape and Final Touches

When the resin thickens a little and acquires a thick honey consistency—after about 40 minutes—remove the tape from the sides. The epoxy flows over them and forms beautiful edges. At this point, help her spread more evenly with your fingers or a spatula.

Curing the Resin

When the painting is finished, there should be no air bubbles and debris left in it; it should be covered to protect it from dust. Use a box or container for this. During drying, the work should not be exposed to significant temperature changes.

After 24 hours, the surface will become solid, but it will gain full strength only after 72 hours. If you wish, you can apply additional layers of resin as soon as the painting dries—after about 5 hours.