PoxyArt Craft Resin – How To Guide

Resin Mixing Guide:

BEFORE YOU START:

Only mix as much resin as you need, rather mix too little and add more, than mix too much and waste.
Make sure you work on a level work surface as resin is self-levelling.
Working in a warm room helps the resin flow easier. In winter you can even place your unmixed resin and hardener in a bowl of lukewarm water before mixing. (NOTE: Place bottles in a plastic bag so it does not come in direct contact with the water.)Cover your work area with a protective pvc plastic sheet, any spills will be hard to remove once set. Alternatively use our HDPE Leveling Table as it is non stick and very easily cleaned.
Cover your work surface with pvc plastic or a silicone working mat to protect from spills.
Always wear the appropriate PPE.
Any spills or tools can be cleaned with Acetone. Wet wipes and hand sanitizer is very handy as well.
PoxyArt Craft Resin can be tinted with PearlEx Powder, PoxyPigment and Pinata ink. You can experiment with many other tinting methods. Always do a test to see what the final colour will be before starting a big project.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

PoxyArt Craft resin is a two-part Epoxy Resin that is mixed in equal parts by volume (1 part Resin + 1 part Hardener). For sake of clarity, we will be mixing 20ml final product. (This can be scaled up according to your needs.)

Pour 10ml Resin into your mixing cup.
Add 10ml Hardener to the Resin to form a 20ml mixture.
Mix slowly but well, until no streaks are visible in the mixture. (about 3 minutes) Remember to scrape the sides and the bottom of your cup to ensure everything is mixed completely.
At this stage you can add a pigment to colour your resin or leave as is for a clear casting. (mix well after adding pigment to get an even colour.)
Let your mixture rest for a couple of minutes so air bubbles can rise to the surface.
Pour your mixture into your mould, canvas or many other surfaces.
You can use a heat gun or pass a blow torch or lighter flame just above the surface to pop any air bubbles.
You have about 20-35 minutes working time before the resin will start to gel (Depending on room temperature and volume mixed.)
Cover your casting to protect it from dust and leave to set for 8-12 hours. (Depending on room temperature and volume mixed.) The chemical process will only be completed after 7 days.
The Resin should now be set solid and can handled.