11/22/2023
8 Misconceptions About Resin for Beginners
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👉 Misconception 1: Any resin works to make any project.
Knowing what you are going to make before you buy epoxy resin, is essential to choosing the best resin for your beginner project.
NOT, buying a ‘resin for beginners,’ then trying to make it fit your project.
👉 Misconception 2: Where you use resin isn’t important
You need to protect your area to ensure the resin doesn’t ruin your desk or table. You can use a silicone baking mat as a protector or tape a garbage bag to your table.
👉 Misconception 3: Resin safety is overrated.
Resin kits are chemicals. You should treat them with care and respect. Wear safety gloves and work in a well-ventilated work area.
👉 Misconception 4: Besides resin, it doesn’t really matter what else you use.
Besides resin, you’ll need measuring cups, mixing utensils, and safety gloves. You’ll probably want resin colors and resin molds for your beginner project.
👉 Misconception 5: Mix the resin, then figure it out.
Plan your project steps before you start. Once you mix the resin, you only have a limited time to use it
👉 Misconception 6: All resins mix the same.
Carefully measure and thoroughly mix your resin. Then, use your resin right away. You only have a limited time to use it once it’s mixed. That number should be included with your resin kit instructions. (You’ll see it called the open time, pot time, or working time.)
👉 Misconception 7: Nothing bad will happen to your resin after you leave it.
There will be many foreign objects that can fall into your product, be careful to cover them up or your efforts will be for nothing
👉 Misconception 8: You don’t need to do anything to your resin after it dries.
Once your resin dries, put on the final touches. You may need to add jewelry findings to make resin charms wearable or sand off sharp resin edges. With resin art projects, you may need to remove drips from the back of your artwork surface.
Wishing you many beautiful products
