FAQ's Page
No! Please don't ever do this! All ratios must be equal.
We typically recommend a 5% ratio when adding pigment, but the easiest way is too add a small amount, stir and then keep adding until happy.
Yes, Absolutely just be prepared for the resin to take a lot longer to dry,
It is a recommended amount for a reason. Pouring larger than the recommended amount can cause wood to gas, bubbles to form and cause the resin to smoke and crack.
Yes, as long as the first layer has cured past the point of not generating any more heat. If you can, pour the second layer whilst the first is still soft enough to stick your fingernail into so that you get the best bond between the two layers. Otherwise, if you find you’ve missed this point you can lightly sand the surface and it will still have an excellent bond.
Always wear gloves when handling epoxy resin. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep out of reach of children. Use in a ventilated space. Do not breathe fumes, if you have access to one we recommend wearing a respirator when handling large quantities.
Acetone/Nail Polish Remover, on a colourless rag is the best way to clean up uncured resin.
Whist we do not sell a UV resistant casting resin, there are ways to prevent the yellowing of resin over time.
- We sell coating resins such as Tough Coat an EpoxyGlass with UV Stability, which can be brushed over the surface of a finished piece and encases the resin in a protective layer.
- Keep resin away from direct sunlight as much as possible.
- Apply a tint to the resin, this doesn’t have to be a solid opaque tint, it can be a few drops of transparent dye that will not change once it has cured.
- Do NOT use a heat gun with our Timber Set or River Set Resin, that usually only hardens the top layer, stopping bubbles from rising and bursting on there own.
- Instead, we recommend using Isopropyl Alcohol - one spray on the surface will burst all surface bubbles.
- If you are doing a large pour. You run the risk of bubbles arising from the wood, to prevent this you can seal the edge of the wood first by mixing up a small batch of resin and painting it onto the wood this prevents bubbles from releasing but it also compromises the amount of bond created as the resin is no longer soaking into the resin.
- Pour in a temperature-controlled environment, pouring in temperatures too hot or can alter the cure times of the resin and not allow the bubbles enough time to rise to the surface, pouring in temperatures too cold will thicken the consistency of the resin and cause a trapping of air.
No, we use melamine or core flute which can be found easily at Bunnings or any other hardware store with a layer of Universal Release Wax applied to it.
You can use either Timber Set or River Set, but just keep in mind that Timber Set can get hot when poured in large amounts, and this heat can damage the items you are encapsulating, so keep pours to a minimum. Otherwise, River Set is a great option and will not heat above 40 degrees the only downside is that is will take 3 days to set - possibly longer when the pour is a smaller quantity,
Unfortunately No, we just sell the products for you to do them yourself. 🙂
We currently have two food safe products
- Crystal Set Epoxy Coating Resin
- Whittle Wax Evolution Oil
Both of which are food safe, the Evolution Oil is even child toy safe.
The ratio for illuminous is 30%, which works out to be 30gms per 100g of Resin
Our resin with the highest temperature resistance is the Clariti, which can withstand temperatures up to 125 degrees, ideal for coasters.
Timber Set is ideal for this, it can be tinted with epoxy pigments and can be sanded next day. Some cracks may be deep then it can be poured in layers
5CM, in 25 degrees Celsius.
Not in Silicone Moulds, no. The only thing that will stick to silicone is silicone.
When doing a large pour it is a good idea to seal the edge of the timber first, for this we recommend mixing up a small batch of Timber Set Resin and just painting it along the live edge, this way no bubbles will escape the wood when the timber gets hot from the resin.
This is usually caused by mixing the parts to the incorrect ratio, or by not mixing the two parts together well enough. All resins should be mixed exactly as instructed and you should always stir resin for 5 minutes to ensure a complete mix.
This can usually be attributed to dust or other debris falling in the resin. Or, the resin is reacting with the layer below, some woods can contain oils or silicone that repel the resin.
It is a possibility if the resin gets too hot. So keeping the pour under the recommended amount and only pouring in temperatures below 25 degrees will stop this from happening.
