Jewel Edge Casting Resin Holder
Casting Resin is a fun way to make ceramic-like pieces! Plus, it's easy to use, making it perfect for beginners who want to dive into resin.
Equipment
- 1 Scale should be able to weigh in grams
- 1 Pipette optional
- 1 Paint Brush optional
Materials
- Silicone Mold if making a crushed glass piece make sure the mold has a rim
- Casting Resin make sure you have enough to fill the mold
- Water
- Epoxy Dye optional
- Crushed Glass optional
Instructions
- Pick out a mold and fill it with water. Transfer that water to measuring cup to get the volume in ounces. This will not be used anywhere else.
- Using a scale, weigh out the powder, in grams, to be 52.5 x the volume of the water in ounces from the first step.
- In another cup, fill it with ⅓ grams of the powder. Doing this in a secondary cup allows for the most accurate balance. I like using a pipette to really get the water at the right level, but I can be randomly obsessive.
- Optional. Take the crushed glass and pour it into the rim of the mold. Some pieces might get stuck to the sides of the mold. A paint brush is a good tool to clean the sides and shape the crushed glass as desired.
- Mix the casting resin powder, water, and epoxy dye, as desired, into one mixture. Pour into the mold until it is at level with the top. Let it cure. The product claims to be cured in an hour but I think it should be given more time to harden.
- Slowly remove piece from mold. If using crushed glass, find a box with decently high sides and brush off the rim after demolding for any pieces that have not fully adhered to the casting resin.
Notes
Make sure to verify the ratio of casting resin to water that you are using as it might not be 3:1. Also check the products suggested curing times.