How to Craft With Casting Resin
Casting resin is a clear polyurethane material that allows you to create professional looking items with minimal fuss. With casting resin, you can create everything from jewelry to home décor items. In order to create an item with casting resin, you must have a suitable mold. Use only molds designed for use with resin or rubber molds treated with a release agent. While some resins require complicated measuring techniques, many craft resins consist of a resin and a hardener that, when mixed together in equal amounts, create a chemical reaction to create your finished product.
Things You'll Need
- Two plastic disposable measuring cups
- Protective disposable gloves
- Wood craft sticks
- Resin molds
- Two part casting resin
- Mold release agent
Instructions
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Prepare your resin mold by spraying or brushing with a mold release agent.
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Place protective, disposable gloves on your hands.
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Pour desired amount of resin into one of your measuring cups.
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Pour equal amount of hardener into a separate measuring cup. Ensure that the amount of hardener matches that of the amount of poured resin.
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Pour the previously poured resin into the cup containing the hardener. Scrape the sides of the resin's cup with your wood craft stick, ensuring that you pour as much of the resin into the hardener as possible.
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Mix the two liquids together using your craft stick. Stir for two minutes to ensure the two liquids are fully mixed.
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Pour the combined mixture into your resin mold.
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Allow the mixture to cure for 24 hours before removing from mold.
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Tips & Warnings
When working with resin, always work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid letting the resin come in contact with your skin as prolonged exposure could cause irritation.
