You may have seen the mesmerising resin art creations online. There are many people that love resin art and its uniqueness. You can also try your hand at it if you are interested in bringing your imagination to life. You can easily begin creating by purchasing a starter kit. However, there are a few common issues you will come across when you are trying the process.
You may notice that sometimes the resin doesn’t settle hard enough. Sometimes this might be the case for the entire surface or you may notice only a few spots that haven’t settled. This is due to improper catalysis of the resin and the hardener. You need to make sure that you mix equal parts of the two components for about 3 minutes. Make sure that you always use fresh resin. You can check the shelf life of the resin on the label. When you are mixing things in the container, you have to scrape the walls of the container to make sure that the hardener and resin are properly combined. You can apply fresh resin on the spot that hasn’t hardened properly by scraping the area off and getting a fresh batch of resin. Sand the area lighting and add a second layer of resin.
A very common issue with resin crafts is the occurrence of bubbles. Some resin types will have a bubble releasing agent so that you don’t need to do much afterwards. The bubbles will pop up on their own. You can check some of the resin types available at justresin.com.au. You need to make sure you are using fresh resin and hardener. And choose surfaces that are not porous as they will not release much gas. Some examples are metal, glass and plastic. If you are using wood, varnished wood is recommended as this has a seal on top. A heat gun can take care of any bubbles that are still there. Sometimes you may notice that the pot life of the resin is shorter than what is given in the description. This may be due to not sticking to the proper ratio or mixing too much hardener and resin at once. Also, if the liquid in your resin kit is too warm, it can cause the resin to cure too quickly.
Yellowing can be prevented by purchasing resin that comes with a UV stabiliser. This will create artwork that will look as good as new. Otherwise, with time and exposure to sunlight, the artwork will begin to show yellowing. If you notice that the surface of the resin is not perfect, you can sand the area lightly so that you can add a second layer of resin on top. You need to cover the item so that no dust or dirt falls on it and leave it be for about a day. Make sure that the resin art stays undisturbed during the curing process. You can repeat the same method if you notice an uneven surface on your resin craft. However, to prevent this from happening, you need to make sure that the artwork is level before you pour the resin.