Resins are an important jewelry
making ingredient so picking your resin is essential.
Resins are liquid plastics and they usually come in 2 parts - 1 part resin and 1 part hardener. Epoxy is a synthetic resin that dries clear, hard and strong.
When both parts mix together in the correct ratio the chemical compounds begin to cure into a hard, clear and durable plastic.
Epoxy Resin is easy
to Use
When it comes to jewelry making, epoxy resin is highly recommended.
You usually do not need a respirator mask while working on it
because of its low toxicity level. However, safety precautions should still be followed.
Epoxy Resin also mixes in easy enough combinations with one part epoxy resin and one
part hardener or in some products like ours the mixing ration is 2 parts epoxy to 1 part hardener.
Epoxy resin gives you the longest time to work on your jewelry project. The work time can sometimes stretch to about 20-40 minutes.
On the other hand, Polyester resin is difficult to use and produces
unpleasant fumes. However, Polyester resin is good while casting larger objects as Epoxy Resin tends to create a lot of heat during th curing process which may crack the piece.
This is why epoxy resin is ideal for casting jewelry pieces. Jewelry parts like gems and crystals are small and easy to cast with Epoxy without creating too much heat during curing.
Epoxy is also a
self-levelling resin so it is ideal for making flat and crystal smooth glass surfaces. It is
also a better choice for you to use in humid environments compared to other
types of resins.
Because of its ease of use and its durability, epoxy resin
is the best ingredient for you to use for jewelry making.
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