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How do I get rid of Bubbles in epoxy resin?

Bubbles are common. A simple way to eradicate them is by using a heat source like a heat gun or a small torch. Lighter = No (You will burn your fin...

How do I get rid of Bubbles in epoxy resin?

Bubbles are common. A simple way to eradicate them is by using a heat source like a heat gun or a small torch. Lighter = No (You will burn your fin...

How to use cold epoxy resin?

cold weather

As the temperature starts to lower for most of North America, we sometimes forget the epoxy resin needs to be working in a warm-weather environment...

Pro Tips for Cleaning up Epoxy Resin

Here are some helpful Tips for Cleaning up Epoxy Resin. We add some tips our friends on Instagram shared with us too! @monicabarnesart shar...

Can you make Diamonds with Epoxy Resin?

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Epoxy Resin Diamonds are a _______ best friend! This is a great video by one of our long time friends Myriam. She has some great video content w...

How do you make a dam for epoxy?

rivertable

Various projects require a temporary installation of an epoxy dam. One way to create it is by using a flexible plastic strip that won’t stick to t...

What do I do when the epoxy resin turns milky or starts crystallizing?

crystallizing

This is a great question.

The resin turning milky or crystallizing is a common occurrence with resin. This typically occurs more frequently when subjected to either weather below 50 degrees, stored on concrete, or stored on metal surfaces.

Can you mix paint with epoxy?

Can you mix paint with epoxy

Mixing paints and acrylics with epoxy is not recommended.

Here’s why... resin is a byproduct of oil. So acrylic-based, water-based and even some oddly blended oil-based pigments don’t mix well. They can get clumpy and even leave a weird film on the finished product.