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Bubbles — Why They Appear and How to Remove Them
The four main causes of bubbles in resin, how to prevent them before you pour, and how to remove the ones that do appear. -
Cloudy or Milky Result — Causes and Fixes
Resin looking misty, milky, or hazy? It is almost always cold components or amine blush on the surface — both common and both fixable. -
Colour Mixing Guide — Pigments, Mica Powder, and Ratios
How pigments and mica powders interact with your resin-to-hardener ratio, the 5% colourant limit, and mixing technique for clean, fully-cured colour. -
Deep Pour — Maximum Depth, Layering, and Cooling Time
How deep can you pour Deep Pour resin in one go? Safe depths by casting size, why heat buildup matters, and how to layer thick projects. -
How to avoid lines and streaks in your projects
How to Avoid Lines and Streaks in Your Epoxy Resin Artwork If you are a DIY enthusiast or a professional artist, you may have encountered the frustrating issue of lines or streaks appearing in your epoxy resin artwork. These imperfections can detract from the overall beauty of your creation. How... -
How to avoid or fix fisheyes, pin holes and separations
How to avoid or fix fisheyes, pin holes and separations Fisheyes, pinholes, and separations are surface defects, not bubble problems — they're caused by contamination or surface tension rather than trapped air, so the fixes are different from general bubble troubleshooting. This guide covers wha... -
How to avoid ripples Ripples are a wavy, uneven texture across a pour that should have levelled out flat. They're a different problem from bubbles (trapped air) or cloudiness (moisture or under-mixing) — ripples happen when something disturbs the resin's surface while it's still curing, and the ...
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How to clean cured resin Once resin has fully cured, it behaves like a hard, glass-like plastic. Routine cleaning is straightforward, but a cured epoxy spill on the wrong surface is a different problem — cured resin is a strong adhesive, and there's no solvent that safely dissolves it back off. ...
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How to clean mixing containers
How to clean mixing containers What a mixing container or tool is made of decides whether cleanup is a five-second peel or a real scrub. The old advice to "just wash it with soapy water" only works for some materials — for others, waiting for the resin to cure fully is the easier route. Here's h... -
How to colour craft resin Craft Resin cures clear, so any colour in a finished piece comes from what you add before pouring. This guide covers the main ways to colour your resin, how each one behaves, and what to keep in mind so the mix still cures properly. Colourant options | Colourant | Eff...
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How to create a basic resin coaster
The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Basic Epoxy Resin Coasters The allure of epoxy resin coasters lies in their stunning versatility. With a spectrum of techniques, molds, and colors at your disposal, the creative possibilities are boundless. This guide focuses on mastering the basics. Once you have ... -
How to create a thicker coat This topic is now covered in our Can I add a second or multiple layers? article, which explains how to safely build up thickness using multiple layers or coats. Related articles Can I add a second or multiple layers?
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How to create bubble free resin projects
How to create bubble free resin projects This topic is now covered in our Bubbles — Why They Appear and How to Remove Them article, which covers why bubbles form and the full set of techniques to prevent and remove them. Related articles Bubbles — Why They Appear and How to Remove Them -
How to create ocean resin art Ocean resin art layers coloured resin to mimic waves, foam, and open water. It's a technique piece — most of the skill is in colour layering and heat manipulation rather than any single fixed recipe. This guide covers the process from base to finish. Choosing your ...
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How to Speed Up the Curing Process Craft Resin is a leading brand in the DIY home and garden improvement industry. With their high-quality resin products, they offer a wide range of options for creative individuals looking to enhance their crafting projects. Craft Resin's online store, provides ...
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How to finish the edges of your epoxy artwork
How to finish the edges of your epoxy artwork There's no single "correct" way to finish the edge of a resin piece — it depends on what you're pouring onto (canvas, wood panel, board) and the look you want. This guide covers the main techniques people use: letting resin flow naturally over the ed... -
How to fix a greasy top layer This topic is now covered in our Cloudy or Milky Result — Causes and Fixes article, which covers a greasy or tacky top layer along with the other causes of a cloudy or milky result and how to fix them. Related articles Cloudy or Milky Result — Causes and Fixes
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How to fix amine blushing This topic is now covered in our Cloudy or Milky Result — Causes and Fixes article, which covers amine blushing along with the other causes of a cloudy or milky result and how to fix them. Related articles Cloudy or Milky Result — Causes and Fixes
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How to fix and level out an uneven coat
How to fix and level out an uneven coat An uneven or unlevel coat almost always comes down to one thing: the surface the resin cured on wasn't level. Craft Resin's coating products are self-leveling within a pour, but self-leveling only smooths out minor texture in the resin itself — it can't co... -
How to fix areas of your work that have repelled the resin
How to fix areas of your work that have repelled the resin If part of your project has cured with bare, uncoated patches — or the resin visibly pulled back from an area, leaving a crater or thin ring rather than a smooth film — that's a repelling problem, not a coverage problem. Resin doesn't sk... -
How to fix imperfections This topic is now covered in our How to avoid or fix fisheyes, pin holes and separations article, which covers the most common surface imperfections, what causes each one, and how to prevent or fix them. Related articles How to avoid or fix fisheyes, pin holes and sepa...
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How to fix rippling and discoloration in cured resin
How to fix rippling and discoloration in cured resin A wavy, rippled surface or a patch of brown or amber discoloration in an otherwise clear cured piece almost always comes from the same source: a heat gun or torch held too close, or lingering too long, over one spot while you were clearing bub... -
How to fix sticky spots of uncured resin
How to fix sticky spots of uncured resin Sticky or tacky patches after your resin should have cured are almost always caused by one of a handful of measuring or mixing mistakes — not a bad batch. This guide covers what causes it, how to fix an affected piece, and how to avoid it next time. Comm... -
How to measure your craft resin
Measuring Craft Resin for Perfect Results Craft Resin is a leading brand in the DIY home and garden improvement industry. With their high-quality products and commitment to customer satisfaction, Craft Resin has become a go-to choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. One crucial aspect of... -
How to open the pump Craft Resin kits include pumps for dispensing resin and hardener. Before you attach a pump to its bottle, it needs to be switched from its locked (shipping) position to its open position. This only takes a moment, but doing it correctly avoids the pump spinning uselessly ins...
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Pouring and Curing Craft Resin: A Step-by-Step Guide Craft Resin is a leading brand in the DIY home and garden improvement industry. With their high-quality products and easy-to-use formulas, they have become a go-to choice for resin enthusiasts. In this article, we will walk you through the pro...
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How to prepare Good preparation prevents most resin problems before they start — bubbles, dust, uneven cure, and wasted material usually trace back to the room or the workspace, not the resin itself. This guide covers what to check before you mix: room conditions, your work area, and the gear yo...
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How to prevent drips Drips form when resin runs over the edge of a piece and cures into a hardened trail down the side before you can catch it. It's a finishing and technique issue, not a mixing problem — the resin itself isn't at fault. This guide covers how to stop drips before they set, and w...
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How to protect curing work from dust/dirt/debris
How to protect curing work from dust/dirt/debris Resin stays open and slightly tacky for hours after you pour it, and anything that lands on the surface during that window — dust, hair, lint, insects — gets locked in permanently once the resin hardens. This guide covers how to keep your piece cl... -
How to reduce dust before you work with epoxy resin
How to reduce dust before you work with epoxy resin Most dust that ends up in a finished piece got there before the resin was even poured — settled on the mould, floating in the air, or kicked up by cleaning the workspace five minutes too late. This guide covers preparing a workspace so dust nev... -
How to spread your epoxy resin
Tips for Working with Craft Resin Craft Resin is a popular brand in the DIY home and garden improvement industry. If you're new to using resin for your projects, it's important to understand the working time and techniques for achieving the best results. In this article, we will provide you with... -
How to stir your resin mix Measuring the ratio correctly gets you halfway there — how you stir the mix afterward decides whether it actually cures all the way through. Under-mixing is one of the most common causes of soft, sticky, or tacky patches, even when the resin and hardener were measured ...
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How to thin out craft resin Resin thickens in cold conditions and can feel sluggish to pour, especially straight out of storage in a cool room. There's a safe way to get it flowing more easily, and a few common tricks that will damage your project. This guide covers both. Why resin gets thick ...
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How to use a torch to get rid of bubbles
How to use a torch to get rid of bubbles A torch is one of the quickest ways to clear bubbles from a resin surface while it's still workable. The heat briefly thins the top layer of resin, which lets trapped air rise and pop before the surface sets. This guide covers when torching is appropriate... -
How to work out how much resin I need
How to work out how much resin I need Getting your volume right before you mix saves you a second trip to the mixing cup mid-pour, and stops you over-ordering resin that then sits on a shelf. This guide covers how to calculate the volume you need for square, round, and irregular moulds, and how ... -
How to work with wood and resin
How to Work with Wood and Resin: A Step-by-Step Guide Under the right conditions, epoxy resin can showcase wood and its natural appearance in a fresh, modern way. Epoxy resin offers various possibilities for optimizing the aesthetic and functional benefits of wood. Whether you want to seal woode... -
Mixing Ratio — How to Measure Resin and Hardener Correctly
The correct resin-to-hardener ratio for every Craft Resin product, measured by volume or by weight, plus why getting it right matters. -
Sticky or Soft Result — Troubleshooting Incomplete Cure
Resin still soft or tacky past its cure time? The two most common causes — inaccurate ratio and under-mixing — and how to fix and avoid them.