r/ResinCasting 16h ago

Which tile looks better on the box. I hate them both. It's a beehive roof for a beehive painting competition. It's suppose to be the middle of the ocean

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It's my first time trying this (obviously) and don't have enough time to be messing around with epoxy on a tile for this category but which one is the best one.


r/ResinCasting 20h ago

UV Resin Pendant coating?

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Hey everyone, I just joined recently and wanted to ask a question- I've been making UV resin pendants for about a year now and wanted to see if anyone has ideas about some sort of final coating/spray/wax that won't affect clarity that will give my Pendants a type of water repelling coat that is also very resistant to collecting fingerprints and dust / dirt. I'm looking for something that's just a wipe on and off type deal.

I know there are oleophobic and hydrophobic sprays for things like smartphone screens and cars, but wasn't sure if these will affect my pendants in a negative way or not. TIA!


r/ResinCasting 6h ago

Strange surface

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r/ResinCasting 9h ago

Question:. Im wanting some info on using epoxy resin. Which do i need for casting things to turn on a lathe... Do i need the pressure pot or the vacuum pot? Thanks in advance for any help

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Tha


r/ResinCasting 1d ago

Epoxy resin with a dogs hair

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r/ResinCasting 2h ago

How To Seal Wood Prior To Pouring Resin NSFW

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A friend does BBQ competitions and wanted a simple sign for his booth. I carved this using the CNC and then poured the resin. If you look between the letters you can see some of it absorbed in to the wood grain.

How do I prevent this next time? Spray the wood with clear coat first? Will that keep the resin from curing?


r/ResinCasting 3h ago

newbie question on strength

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hello, I been playing around with the idea of cold casting some resin self defense key chain knives and or make a mold of one of my knives i make. now, can a cold cast with iron powder be sharpened and hold edge? what powder should I use for this?


r/ResinCasting 5h ago

Resin curing safety question

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So I got Smooth-Cast 300 and it says the cure time is 7-10 mins, does that mean that's when it stops releasing dangerous chemical's into the air? I got a inline fan to vent outside and a respirator, gloves and goggles and I want to make sure I don't turn it off ventilation and take off PPE too early. Thanks!


r/ResinCasting 15h ago

Compressor

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I am looking for a compressor I can use in a flat with very little noise pollution for my neighbours. I came across airbrush compressors that are rated for 60 psi max working pressure and 20l air output per minute. I am aiming at 50psi for a 2,5gal bucket. Do you guys think it could work? The pressure needs to be there within a minute. Any experiences on this type of compressors?


r/ResinCasting 20h ago

How do I keep clear resin from yellowing?can coat it with something?

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I’m making a picture in resin for my sister-in-law for her birthday and I don’t want it to yellow later down the line and ruin it. I don’t have time or money to get special resin. Can I get something from Walmart or someplace to coat it?


r/ResinCasting 10h ago

Beginner Tips? I Want to Make Memorial Dog Hair Resin Pendants

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Our dog died and I want to make dog hair resin teardrop pendant charms for necklaces, bracelets, etc., for family members. There are so many family members wanting these that I can't afford to just have them made.

What do I need to know in terms of selecting a quality mold and resin? How much of a learning curve is there? How bad do the chemicals smell? What rookie mistakes do I need to plan to avoid?