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Epoxy Resin Art

what is epoxy resin?

Epoxy resin is a two-part solution consisting of one part resin and one part hardener. When these two combine, a chemical reaction takes place in which they chemically fuse together to create something that resembles plastic.

what is resin art?

Generally speaking, resin art is anything created through the use of combining some resin and hardener for purely aesthetic purposes.

what can be made with resin art?

Resin art might be an easy medium to start off in, but if you’re a beginner we recommend starting off small and building your confidence to ensure that you don’t bite off more than you can chew.

different types of resin

It looks like all resins are the same, but they aren’t. There are two types of resin that one can use for different purposes, namely deep pour resin and surface resin.

DEEP POUR RESIN

The type of art you’d make with deep pour resin is known as castings, as you’ll often find yourself removing forms “cast” from a mold of sorts.

DEEP POUR RESIN

Other times you might want to fill a space with resin, like when making a wooden wall hanging resin art or resin tables.

SURFACE COATING resin

DIY resin art ideas can simply mean using your resin to complement or improve existing artwork by adding a healthy shine or providing a protective coating.

SURFACE COATING RESIN

Typically, you’re using surface coating resin on things like paintings or surfaces of a mixed-media art piece that might become damaged, or simply need a bit of shine.

IS EPOXY RESIN BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Epoxy resin is not a perfect substance and certainly is not a blanket solution to all life’s artistic challenges, but it offers a cheap, effective, easy, and relatively safe medium for art and crafts.