This has been my go to epoxy for all my crafts. I make tumblers, jewelry and keychains. With all resin, make sure you mix equal parts! And this will self level. So if you’re putting this in a mold, make sure you’re level. If you have bubbles, you can take a heat gun to it. Or quickly run a lighter across it. Heat will pop it. Wear gloves when using all chemicals. It’s sticky! It will dry crystal clear! Or you can add a tiny drop of acrylic paint and glitter to color your epoxy.
Just for your entertainment and enjoyment, I’ve attached some of the work I’ve done using Alumilite epoxy.
Long work time, dries very clear, seems to set up hard and cures well, I made this piece of jewelry for my girlfriend and it turned out very nice, took a lot of time and patience but well worth it!
I was so intimidated to use this but it ended up being so much easier than I thought! I use it to seal glitter on keychains and tumblers and it works great and gives a very pretty glossy look.
Measuring cups were cracked. Product itself works great. Please, when using this product measure it exact. Many people I have heard complain that it doesn't set properly. This needs to be treated just the same as if you were baking cake from a recipe... you cannot guess or look at it and think close enough. Get down at counter level and place them side by side and look at the level of the liquids.
I carve walking sticks and canes for a hobby and sell them, I added a silver dollar to the top of a stick and, after making a small dam around the top with masking tape, I poured clear cast to fill the area around the silver dollar. After it dried I sanded with finer and finer grades of sandpaper to bet the desired effect. Very pleased with results
Feature Product
- Easy to use and long lasting
- This package contains two 8 ounces bottles of clear coating and casting resin (mix portions out of each bottle together in order to create a casting)
- Also includes two stir sticks, three measuring cups that fits up to 2 tablespoons of liquid and easy-to-follow instructions
- It is used to make extremely detailed designs out of your Amazing Putty mold or as a protective layer of furniture and more
- Made in USA
Description
Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast 16 oz
Did a great job making the base for a model brass cannon. All the brass turnings and chips were saved and mixed with the Clear Cast. After some cleanup, the result is a beauty.
Worked GREAT to coat a spray painted/acrylic painted stainless steal tumbler. Its thinner than I expected (probably a good thing in most cases) and takes ~1hr to set enough to quit running/dripping. Not an issue, just a learning curve... I've never used epoxies other than my garage floor. Seems very tough, though I haven't torture tested it either. I used ~1/8 of it to put a heavy coat on this small cup, and actually threw away most of that mix (poured enough to ensure an even mix, and accidentally over-poured a bit). Next time i may line up a few projects so there's less waste. Don't remember if the directions said to use in ventilated area, but there were no harsh fumes.
I've got several ideas on future projects to use it on, can't wait to get the time to try them out.
Poured this about 1/8” thick over a printed photo, and so far so good. It’s still curing (instructions say up to 7 days for the full cure), so it’s still a bit tacky, but it is hard and is very clear. The bad thing about the long cure period is trying to keep it clean that long. I seem to have gotten some dust or debris in there, so try to use this in a clean environment! Otherwise it is extremely clear and seems to have worked really well. Directions are easy to follow, just mix equal parts (by volume) A & B, stir slowly to avoid a ton of bubbles, and pour. The resin does a pretty good job of self-leveling, so as long as you pour onto a level surface you should have any issues, but I wouldn’t recommend just pouring all of it into the center of wherever you are pouring this.
What starts as a liquid but ends as a solid? This stuff! It forms clear or accepts glow in the dark powder well. You don't need alot of dye to change its color. Mix it slow, equal parts, pour it slowly and patiently, and it makes whatever mold you pour it into. NOTE : It will bend on you if you make long, thin parts. If you make a resin giraffe, put some support in the neck, like clear lexan tubing. Not getting a five because sometimes doesn't always dry.
YES, I mixed it thoroughly, scrapping the sides, etc..
Absolutely one of the best resins on the market! There are some that are bonkers in price, and considering the ones I have tried, this one is reasonable, and won't cost and arm and a leg. I don't like using resins that aren't name brand; as they have a tendency to not either dry entirely, or are still viscous, and will ruin your project (and sanity)t. Art Resin is hefty in price, which is why I continually come back to Alumilite for my masu box pieces, and layering glass pieces.
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