Resin is fun and easy to use for many types of crafts by following simple directions, it is also important to take safety precautions when using it.
There are many brands of resin on the market however, some are better quality and safer to use than others as well as they do not fade or change colors over time.
Some types of resin can have a yellowish tint which can keep the colors in a painting from appearing as vibrant as they would with crystal clear resin.
Some brands of resin also take longer to cure than others or never fully harden at all depending on the strength of the resin.
Resin is made up of one part resin and one part hardener that are equal parts for both, then mixed together for at least three minutes to be fully mixed.
Resin also works different depending on the temperature of the room it is being used in such as the warmer it is, the less air bubbles you will have and the faster it will cure.
A cooler temperature will cause more air bubbles in resin that make it harder to get them out before it is fully cured when they become permanent.
The longer you have before resin cures, is the more time that you have to fix any imperfections that you notice and want to change while you have a chance.
A heat gun or a torch can be used to get air bubbles out of resin before it cures with noticeable imperfections that can clearly be seen.
Although resin is fun and easy to use, it can also create a very messy situation if it is not being properly handled.
Safety is also the number one priority with anything you do whether it is when you are having fun or being serious.
Even though resin is simple and fun, it should always be used with the necessary safety equipment to prevent any harm being done to your health without knowing it.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR YOU TO USE RESIN
GLOVES
MASK/RESPIRATOR
WELL VENTILATED WORKING AREA
91% RUBBING ALCOHOL
Gloves will protect you from getting resin on your skin that which can seep into your pores and can be hard to get off of your skin.
A mask or respirator can prevent toxic fumes from getting into your lungs that you may not even smell or be aware of while working with resin for long periods of time.
A well ventilated area will help to keep fresh air flowing, so the fumes from resin are not as toxic to your health while working with it.
The 91% Alcohol is to help keep everything tidy such as the resin & hardener bottles without it turning into a messy and sticky situation.
