The pump is very appealing to me but I am worried about ruining the 2 gallons of resin that will last me around 6 months at least by not closing it properly. So much so that I am thinking about just refilling two smaller bottles of epoxy and using them instead of the pump. Am I overthinking this or is there some validity to the spout degrading the epoxy over months. If it matters temps frequently vary from 30-80 degrees where my epoxy is stored.

Hi, I'm new to resin casting. I'm wondering if there's any reason to be concerned about things like resin soaked paper towels catching on fire in a garbage bag? If there is any risk, what can I do to prevent it?

I’m looking for an epoxy resin mold that’s shaped like a half-sphere with a flat back, similar to the kind used for shaker charms or mini snow globes. I want it to be able to hold small items and liquid inside. Does anyone know what this type of mold is called or where I can find one? Here’s an example

I’m trying to create a silicone plug to keep space open for this light to go into resin objects. If I make a mold of it, I can’t pour silicone into it because it’s silicone, maybe I’m overthinking but I can’t figure out how to make a negative mold into a silicone positive.

I would like to brush on a thin top coating of resin to provide a final glossy finish to a resin and wood bowl that I have made. Can I somehow thin this finishing top coat to make it more brushable?

I’m in the UK and would like to get a Dremel for drilling holes through keyring resin pieces. I have a cheap rotary tool at the moment and it just isn’t up to the job. Which Dremel is best for this sort of thing please?

So the sphere mold comes in 2 pieces. The top has a hole in the center (I get that it’ll be easier to release the resin with the hole. Do I tape the hole when I fill the sphere with resin? Looking for some assistance and appreciate the help. Also if this is the wrong sub, let me know. Thanks in advance

I’m looking for a way to sprinkle something on a resin coated piece to give it a sugar look/texture like candy. Does anyone have any advice or know of anything I can use to achieve this?

Hi ! Could someone tell me what kind of resin is used to make dollhouse sculptures ? It has a velvet stone like touch. Thank you ! 🙏

The commercial molded switch covers are hollow on the back side, giving clearance for the light switch mounting hardware.

I molded a resin switchplate, but only realized after the fact that its flat backside means it simply can't meet up with the wall surface around the switch.

A 3D printed frame should allow filling the resulting gap. But this seems like a really basic design issue, and I have to be missing something obvious! Online searches have not provided answers.

Does anyone have advice on how these are to be molded and fit properly?

https://a.co/d/33tQArb I’m looking to buy a respirator to use for making small resin crafts. Would this be a good one to buy or are there others in this price range that are better?

Hi all

I am trying to create a silicone mold of a 3d printed object (topography of mountains)

I printed it with a resin-printer and Standard Resin from Anycubic.

However there is a problem with the quality of the molds.

There are a lot of air inclusions / bubbles in the silicone mold. but only on some regions.

With the same technique I was able to create perfect molds. But now and then I am struggeling with this bubbles in different sizes.

Does anyone know where this problem might come from?

Is the Resin not cured enough? is there some kind of chemical reaction between possibly uncured resin and the silicone? Is the print maybe not clean enough (dust or dirt on the print?) and this could cause the bubbles? Did we maybe not vibrate enough?

Here are two pictures. One of the mold, and one of the resulting plaster model.

https://preview.redd.it/3gkxc68zwjzd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c24b53ddbb8454c031e0e434955f4914cfd6c3a

https://preview.redd.it/an82m762xjzd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd904f44d38580f7af2b69d9a9a525467632a3ca

Unfortunately on the first picture those bubbles are hard to spot. - On the second image (plaster cast) you can see this bubbles (going outwards) much better.

Thank you very much.

Cheers, Jonathan

Can 3d pens melt the ABS filament so hot that they turn into liquid temporarily? (Like smooth enough to not show line texture). I want to inject the filament into a silicone mold.

I want to make an end table out of epoxy resin. I have to make my own mold. But what do I put over the wood but would be the barrier from the wood and resin???

Hi, i've only used liquid pigments and mica so far, i want to get solid colours rather than the pearlescent effect mica gives in some of my coasters and holders, but the liquid pigments i've used so far end up being translucent once cured.

Any recommendations for solid-colouring gratefully received, rather than having to use half of a 10ml bottle for one coaster holder !

I own a wooden steampunk airship and i want to encase it in resin, but i dont know what is the best approach to preserve the wood with the resin. As a beginner in this area, I would greatly appreciate any advice or tips you could offer to help me navigate this process.

https://preview.redd.it/e8nh7915c8zd1.jpg?width=1872&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=157ec62028007c371b77bad5f78fad959763057d

So even with new epoxy and property everything i have very bendy resin. It use to be hard and slowly been declining over a month. A pro has been helping me and said it is a environmental issue and to start using a dehydrator but that upsets me. I have two dehudmifiers and she says it could be the water coming in contact with the resin because im doing everything correct to the T But still have bad issues and the only way is a dehydrator to force liquid out. Is that true? I'm from Louisiana my room is 75 degrees and a humidity of 47% with my dehudmifiers i do resin next to a window but one dehudmifier under my desk and one on top. I dont want it to be where I can only make small pieces because I wanna do tumblrs and eventually big cosplay props and well those people tend to be in a garage and dont face issues. I dont know what to do anymore and I am deadly upset. What could I possibly do? My dream is props but feel it can never happen.... Advice?

Recently I've got some handball wax on clothes in PE class somehow, I did some research and I'm not sure if it is epoxy resin or normal resin I just know it's mostly made out resin. I need some help on how to get this thing out of my clothes

Like the title says, sorry for the newbie question, but I'm seeing info for both ways.

I'm trying to cast some wood and resin coasters, and on my practice pours, I'm getting seepage down around the wood where I don't really want it. Should I be expecting no leakage at all, and just be able to pull from the mold and be done? Or is that normal, and I just need to sand and polish it?