I liked this resin so much that I came back to write a review (which I don't think I've ever done) AND purchase a bunch more! Here's why:
I purchased some of this resin with a great deal of skepticism. My past experiences with OTHER clear resins were that they were very moisture and temperature sensitive, somewhat intolerant of additives like dyes and pigments, too thick to flow into the small details of my jewelry-sized molds, required vacuum degassing, pressure casting and even baking in an oven.
This clear resin from Art 'N Glow was the complete opposite of all that. I was highly suspicious of the self-degassing claim, but sure enough, given a few hours, all the bubbles rose to the top and popped. I've experimented with adding dyes, pigments and glitter and the resin hardens up perfectly each time. The pot life is long enough to allow me to take my time, adjust additive amounts and slowly fill small molds. It DOES take the full 24 hours to completely cure, but I feel that that is a worthwhile sacrifice considering the ease of use. So far I have yet to find anything that makes me regret my purchase. Really great stuff!
If you are new to resins, which I am, the trick to having bubble free products is get the resin warmed up. I live in Las Vegas and have the air temp in my home at about 78 degrees. When I first poured it, it was full of bubbles! Then I read up on and watched some videos about using resins and promptly put it out in my 98 degree garage. Once warmed up, the resin poured beautifully. Here are some pictures of a simple cube I made to experiment with. There are a little bit of bubbles but overall it's pretty nice.
Crystal Clear! I have been searching for a different resin to use in creating my resin rings and pendants I sell on etsy. I was looking for a crystal clear resin, non-toxic, no smell and bubble free. I just finished my first ring and it is absolutely water clear in color and has no bubbles. I am so happy that I found this resin. It is very easy to work with 1:1 ratio and has a decent work time. I am a perfectionist and as such demand perfection in my jewelry supplies - well, Art 'N Glow has met my expectations and has found a buyer for life.
I have been using fiberglass resin for around 12 yrs and have used clear resin for little projects: penny tables, model displays, etc. I purchased this brand for a halloween display I've been working on with the intent of mixing in some glow powder I've had lying around. I'm happy with the results, but a different product would have fit my application a bit better.
Pros:
1. Almost no odor. Amazing. Did it in my kitchen and my wife didn't notice any smell. I never use resin inside bc I dont want my family to hate me or develop brain damage. This one is great for indoors.
2. It mixes, flows, and levels very well.
3. Perfectly clear and the best I've ever used with regard to bubbles. I heated both bottles beforehand in hot tapwater, mixed it fast with an epoxy mixer (makes tons of bubbles), and, while it had small foamy lines as it settled, i just breathed on them (co2) and they dissolved. I used a heat gun after 10 min to clear 3 single bubbles and a toothpick on 2 more 30 min later, which brings me to the cons, or con more accurately.
Con:
1. Oh my god, the working time. I had it mixed and poured, completed, in under 5 min. It was still liquid 45 min later. I deal with a 5-10 min working time on fiberglass and the last penny table I did was not sticky 20 min later. 3 hrs later and this product was still sticky. It had caught very tiny pieces of air fuzz already. Had to cover it in plastic for 24 hrs.
2. This is not a resin for mixing in powder if you expect it to stay suspended. Suspended particles need a short working time. I did 1/2oz of powder to 8oz mixed resin. It was thoroughly mixed and milky when it poured. That powder settled to the bottom of the resin within 10 min. It is not an issue for my project, but might be for usual applications like jewelry. If it is to be used on a bar or large project where you want a glass finish, be ready to cover it in plastic or hardcore polish it a week later. It is like a lint roller.
If you are new to resin or nervous to try for the first time, this one is great to learn on or do indoor projects with. It is idiotproof. For larger projects, I would either try using more hardener in the mix, plan to cover it in a paintbooth, or use a product better suited for it.
I bought this product to save my dining room table which took a trip across the road during my recent move. The only scratching was across the top and I didn’t feel like sanding the deep scratches away.
I saw a project someone did with apoxy on a table, got an idea, and ordered this product. I mixed small amounts of several different colors, tackling different parts of the table and doing several layers using a sponge brush. I could still see the lines underneath and wanted to do more so I used acrylic sharpies & krylon leafing pens to draw a design. I will finish it off with more layers of this epoxy.
Feature Product
- Use our clear epoxy resin for all of your casting AND coating applications. Cures crystal clear and hard as a rock
- Rigorous testing was done to ensure that our resin is a perfect match for all of our glow in the dark and other craft pigments
- Our resin is self leveling, self degassing, odor free, resistant to yellowing from UV exposure, and is made in the U.S.A.
- One to one mix ratio is fool proof and has a forgiving 40 minute work time
- Use to coat tables and bars, encapsulate objects, cast figurines and jewelry, make resin paintings and more
Description
Casting and Coating Epoxy Resin by Art 'N Glow
Artists and creators from all over the world use our products for their most important projects. After seeing many of our customers use our products in resin projects we decided to remove the guesswork by creating our own epoxy blend that was designed specifically to work with all of our pigments!
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Specifications
Uses: Can be used as either a coating for tables, bars, wood, canvas paintings, etc. or cast in a suitable mold (max casting size is 6 fluid oz, no limit for coating applications)
Size: Two 8 oz bottles (16 oz total)
Material: Epoxy Resin
Coverage: 16 oz will cover about 3.2 sq. feet at a thickness of 1/16 of an inch
Longevity: Resists yellowing due to UV exposure but should not be left permanently outdoors as all epoxy resins will eventually yellow from sun exposure
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. Use only in a well ventilated area.
What's included: One 8 oz bottle of resin and one 8 oz bottle of hardener, application cheat sheet, and detailed instructions
This product was very easy to use for a beginner like me. I’ve been a little hesitant to try an epoxy after accidentally buying the wrong kind at my local hardware store. I took a chance after ready the reviews on this product and I’m so happy with the results.
I’ve started making painted and glittered tumblers. This product gives me the time I need to cover the tumblers completely and I love the fact that I don’t have to worry about bubbles!
I will be purchasing this epoxy again, but in a larger quantity.
I have recently tried this resin for the first time as part of some medieval model making, where I was looking for a product to act as “stained glass” in a rose window. Attached is the result which I was very happy with. Now please understand this is clear resin which I added some mica powder as a Coloring agent (also bought From amazon) and it worked beautifully. I first carved the windows on a cnc then covered one side with tape, flipped it over and poured in the resin. I made several other windows without the coloring for a clear effect. What I found is that when sanded smooth, of course the surface of the resin gets scratched up and it gives a frosted window appearance. However when I put a polyurethane coat on it, the windows immediately became transparent again.
Mixing the product was easy - I didn’t have graduated measuring cups so I just eyeballed a 50/50 mix in two identical cups, trying to keep each side the same and it worked no problem. I did mix thoroughly as directed and was pleased to see that I didn’t have a lot of trouble with bubbling during the drying process.
I ended up ordering a second batch of this for more future projects - highly recommended. Fun and easy product to use.
This product is fantastic! I'm totally satisfied with this Art & Glow casting/coating epoxy resin set. It's very easy to use for beginners and advanced users alike. Just make sure you have enough ventilation and don't let any go down the drain! Pour the same amount of each bottle's contents into a plastic cup (or silicone measuring cup, which you can reuse forever!) and mix together. Then stir in your colors and materials and pour into your silicone mold. It cures overnight or over the day. There are endless creative possibilities here! I've made art and jewelry, including a cool faceted bangle bracelet. This is an awesome epoxy resin set!
Absolutely love this product! I've used other resin, and this one is my new favorite! I use resin for jewelry making, and in the photo I've added, i used this resin AND a glow in the dark pigment. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING, DOES NOT GLOW UNLESS MIXED WITH SEPARATE PRODUCT. (Normally this resin is crystal clear, the glow powder makes it milky in color.) The resin comes carefully packaged, so there were no leaks, or damages. I would recommend this product to anyone interested in using or working with resin!
Purchased to fill a defects and cracks in wood (+Mica Powder Pigment). This was my first effort (aside from using 2part odd job epoxy syringes) and overall It was decent to work with but, i could have mixed it, taken a nap then a walk and then poured it. 24hrs later its not quite rock hard but, close enough.
Shrinkage:
The void was 1.25" deep with a max width of 0.75". After I removed the block on the bottom the epoxy was recessed in the crack .0125" from the surface of the wood and on the top where I poured there was a valley depth of .042" (max) from the surface of the wood. Not a big deal as i will plane it down but, worth noting.
Working time:
My only prior experience with epoxy was using 5-min syringes. The working time from the manufacture is 45 min but, i'd put it about 5-6 times that. My makeshift workspace isn't perfectly level and the epoxy continued to flow downhill for hours and the mica powder tended to sink a bit (vs remained suspended). I dug around and found some other pieces of wood with crack to pour the excess into (casually) and continued to pour and drizzle in the excess hours later. It was still tacky when I went to bed 8 hours later. However in the morning it was dry.
Because it remains a liquid for hours, be sure to seal off the bottom of the void very well. The piece in the photos i sealed up well but, some to the other work pieces i did not and by the morning the voids had drained almost completely. Oops.
Odor:
Very minimal.
Bubbles:
I don't have a heat gun yet but the bubbles were not bad. As i poured it into cracked wood and air bubbles continued to rise up to the top as it ran into the cracks but, the surface bubbles were easy to pop by blowing on them with a straw.
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