Epoxy resin has become a very popular craft over the
past few years, and we can see why. Resin is an exciting and unique craft
that you can use to produce useful and beautiful items. Resin has
qualities similar to plastic and glass, making it ideal for a range of
crafts. Yet, unlike plastic and glass, you can make resin items at home
without complex machines or fire! If you love to make gifts for friends
and family, resin is a useful craft to know. With resin, it's possible to
make some truly beautiful and unique objects.
Epoxy resin is a
two-part liquid that when mixed together causes a chemical reaction and
cures to form a hard object.
The resin is mixed with a hardener, and as they are combined they react
and produce heat. The epoxy resin comes as a liquid which, when mixed
with hardener, creates a solid material.
The ratio of resin to hardener varies between brands but is often 1:1.
Epoxy resin is a synthetic resin that is a liquid that can be
poured and moulded into any shape. When the hardener is added the resin
will cure as a solid. Mixing instructions will vary between brands so must
you follow these. Some resin requires mixing by weight and others by
volume.