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Arts & Crafts vs Table Top vs Deep Pour vs UV — Which Resin Do I Need?
A side-by-side comparison of every Craft Resin product — ratios, cure times, and what each one is best suited for — to help you pick the right one. -
How to Use Craft Resin's Coating Epoxy Resin for Beginners Craft Resin is a popular brand for epoxy resin, and many people are eager to try their hand at creating with this versatile material. Whether you're a beginner or have been using Epoxy Resin for a while, it's important to understand the ...
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Deep pour resin This topic is now covered in our Deep Pour — Maximum Depth, Layering, and Cooling Time article, which has the current pour-depth guidance, layering technique, working conditions, and cure times. Related articles Deep Pour — Maximum Depth, Layering, and Cooling Time
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Get started with epoxy resin Epoxy resin is a two-part system — resin and hardener — that you mix together and pour. Once mixed, a chemical reaction starts that turns the liquid into a solid. Getting a good result mostly comes down to three things: picking the right product for your project, mea...
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How long does craft resin take to cure (harden)?
How long does craft resin take to cure (harden)? Cure time depends on which Craft Resin product you're using, how much you mixed, and the temperature and humidity in your workspace. There's also an important difference between the resin feeling hard to the touch and the resin having actually fin... -
How long is the working time for craft resin before it begins to cure?
How long is the working time for craft resin before it begins to cure? "Working time" (sometimes called pot life) is how long resin and hardener stay liquid and workable after you mix them — the window you have to pour, spread, torch out bubbles, or blend colour before the mix starts to thicken ... -
Recommended technique Most sticky spots, soft patches, and cloudy cures come down to the same handful of technique mistakes — not a bad batch of resin. This guide covers the recommended technique for warming, measuring, mixing, and pouring so your cure comes out clear and fully hardened the firs...
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Using Epoxy Resin on Ceramic — Mugs, Plates & Decorative Pieces
Ceramic is one of the trickiest surfaces for resin because the same glaze that makes it food-safe and easy to clean also makes it hard for resin to grip. Here's how to get a strong, clean bond. Quick answer | Project | Best resin | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Decorating a mug, plate, or ceramic... -
Using Epoxy Resin on Tile — Coasters, Trivets & Small Tile Projects
Epoxy resin can be poured directly onto tile, or used to fill a mould that holds a tile piece — the right approach depends on the size of the project and whether the tile stays flat or goes into something 3D like a coaster. Quick answer | Project | Best resin | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Tile ... -
Using Epoxy Resin on Wood — Tables, Charcuterie Boards & Live Edge
Wood is the most common resin substrate — but it's also the one most likely to trap air and off-gas into your pour if you skip a seal coat. Here's how to match the resin to the project and avoid the classic wood-resin problems. Quick answer | Project | Best resin | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | B... -
Every kit contains resin and hardener split to the correct ratio. What is in the box, what you will need to source separately, and what to do if something is missing.