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Resin Details, Features & Characteristics to know before buying
Which Type of Resin Do I use on my project? All epoxy resins are not the same.
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Michele Donohue
- Feb 14
- 9 min
Petri, Feathering & other Effects with Alcohol Ink, Mica or Pigment Paste in Resin
This blog post might be helpful for those wanting to try different and very fun effects in resin. The various examples shared below are...
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Michele Donohue
- Nov 20, 2022
- 1 min
iCoat Urethane 2112 Primer Sealer Clear Coat (also works as a fast set)
iCoat Urethane 2112 Clear Coat, Wood Primer/Sealer (also works well as a Fast-Set option for some applications) This is a high gloss,...
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Michele Donohue
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Casting a Dandelion Wish in casting resin.
To help prevent the delicate dandelion seed fluff from blowing away as you move it, a clear acrylic sealer spray (such as Krylon varnish...
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Michele Donohue
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
iCoat Honing Oil
iCoat epoxies are all Super High Gloss - 135-140 on Gloss Scale. For those who desire to reduce the gloss level, they can be honed down...
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Michele Donohue
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
Resin Wave Sculpture
Here is how Deb Lebus (from Sooke Style Mixed Media), made this wave….. . . . In Deb’s words…. “I’ll try to make it as brief as...
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Michele Donohue
- Oct 8, 2022
- 9 min
Resin Art - Temperatures and Humidity do Matter
Epoxy resins are very reactive to temperatures and humidity. Some formulas more so than others, even within the same brand. They are...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
iCoat TP21 & TP24 FC Casting Epoxy (both 2:1 ratio)
iCoat TP21 Casting Epoxy Hard Cast (48 hour) and iCoat TP24 FC Casting Epoxy Hard Cast (24 hour) TP21 is a Low viscosity, TP24 is a...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
iCoat Depth, Deep Pour Epoxy (2:1 ratio)
iCoat Depth Casting Epoxy, Deep Casting Epoxy Low casting viscosity 2:1 ratio. Pot Life/Work Time 2+ hours, dependent on temperature &...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 21, 2022
- 8 min
iCoat CT60 & CTMV Medium Viscosity Countertop Art Epoxies
iCoat CT Countertop Art Epoxy AND CT Medium Viscosity (MV) . The information is basically the same for both of these countertop art...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 21, 2022
- 5 min
iCoat CE4100 HV Casting Epoxy (1:1 ratio)
iCoat CE4100 HV Casting Epoxy Medium-High Casting Viscosity 1:1 ratio by volume (if preferred to measure by *weight, those details are...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 18, 2022
- 16 min
Pricing Epoxy Resin Creations
Pricing art is often a difficult process for many, and one of the trickiest subjects for some artists. For some people, pricing their art...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 13, 2022
- 4 min
Resin Pyramid Casting Tips
Casting in large pyramids, can be a bit different then casting in smaller flat or shallower moulds. Here are a few tips, that might be...
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Michele Donohue
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Floral Block Topcoating
Top-coating may not always be necessary, but some people need to or prefer to top-coat their floral block pieces regardless. If using a...
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Michele Donohue
- May 15, 2022
- 3 min
Resin tips/tools when creating floral style coasters (thanks to Dea Snow).
Piping bags are great for resin casting coasters when trying to create floral effects. They’re also great for piping glitter lines on...
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Michele Donohue
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
Epoxy Resin Coasters - Info & Tips
Resin coasters are very popular amongst resin crafters/artists, but these items sometimes have a few issues to be aware of ahead of time....
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Michele Donohue
- Dec 28, 2021
- 6 min
Epoxy Resin Food Safety
This subject comes up quite frequently .... and it's always very controversial. Everyone has very different opinions about it, much like...
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Michele Donohue
- Dec 19, 2021
- 4 min
Removing Lipped Edge on Resin... Debur, Cut &/or Sand
After unmoulding a resin piece, there is often a lip edge that artists will want to remove. As always, there are a variety of ways people...
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Michele Donohue
- Oct 18, 2021
- 7 min
Glass Glitter Info & Ideas
Glass glitter from ArtWorks Resin Canada, is a high quality product. A quality glitter is often the final touch that can really set your...
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Michele Donohue
- Sep 24, 2021
- 4 min
DNA Memorial Keepsakes with Ashes &/or Hair
Memorial or remembrance resin pieces are very sentimental. Creating memory pieces is such a beautiful & precious way to help loved ones...
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