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Questions tagged [epoxy-resin]

For questions regarding the use of casting epoxies, including selection, handling, molding, and modification.

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Curing non-UV epoxy resin with a UV light?

I'm creating simple alphabet letters using normal household 2-part resin. It seems to be taking forever and a day to cure. I know things such as lamps and turning up the heating can accelerate curing time, but I wondered (because I saw it on a…
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Too Much Alcohol Ink, Overshooting the Color Too Dark

I was lead here to this site FROM THIS POST on getting a transparent colored epoxy. One question is if I am using an alcohol ink for a transparent colored pour, what happens if I overshoot the color i.e. too dark, and wish to lighten it e.g. dark…
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Can epoxy fluidity be changed, before it is cured?

For this kind of project I have in mind using epoxy of different viscosity: to create the "base structure" use (very) viscous epoxy - especially for the curved area; I could shape it like I could shape cement; to create a more beautiful finish -…
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Epoxy: adding fresh over cured

I have read in several places that adding fresh silicone over cured one will not work, as the new silicone will not adhere to the old. The question is: if I create some object of epoxy resins, can I repair dents by adding more (fresh) epoxy?
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How to dry out epoxy resin faster than usual?

I made MDF coasters and decorated them using epoxy resin with attractive colors and pearl powder. It took 25-30 hours to completely dry out. In the meantime, few dust particles settled on it and I lost its glow. How to dry it out faster? Or better,…
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How to eliminate cloudiness in my cast resin pieces?

I'm making my own small resin jewelry pieces, using metal for framing them. I'm using Mercola liquid glass crystal resin that is advertised as being extra strong and ultra transparent. I mixed it at a ratio of 100:55, and sometimes months after…
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What is the best way to make photoluminescent resin with diffraction grating holographic effect?

I am creating a "Super Mario Invincibility Star" for my son. I've been working with resin now for roughly 5 years and have yet to see anyone create glowing resin with diffraction grating. I want to avoid more wasted time, money, product, patience,…
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How can I seal a photograph inside a block of resin?

Is there a simple way of coating or encapsulating a photograph so that I can set it inside a block of two part transparent epoxy casting resin? The photograph is from one of those print your own photo stations that you find in Walmart. For example…
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Create large objects from epoxy

I purchased an apartment some time ago, all the repairs are mostly finished. Because of some oversight, I am not in a lose-lose situation. In the bathroom, I do not have enough space for the sink that I want, because of the door placement - please…
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Epoxy resin won't dry and remains sticky

I've just started making epoxy resin jewellery as a hobby, but I'm having trouble getting it to not be sticky. I've used the AB resin 1:1 instead of 2:1 and that takes ages to set and is still sticky. I've now gotten a UV resin and with light it's…
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What is the maximum amount of time I should leave between resin layer?

I want to set micro diorama using tabletop gaming pieces in clear resin. I will put in an opaque base layer for the ground. Set up a scene on top of it and then fill this second layer with clear resin, the add a third sky layer on top to cap it…
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