Epoxy Resin Art Resin Crystal Clear Formula - The Artist's Resin for Coating, Casting, Resin Art, Geodes, River Tables, Resin Jewelry- Non-Toxic (16 Oz Kit)

Very good heat resistant and coating expensive though

I have been working with resins for about four years. I have tried tons of different kinds of resins. Each resin reacts and behaves a little differently. There seem to be pros on cons with every resin I have used. I really wanted to find a very versatile, reliable resin with predictable results and healthier to use since I spend a lot of time around resin projects. I am thrilled to have found this resin for many reasons! With this resin my projects included charcuterie boards, geode coasters, some canvas resin art and I also tried it to coat a small wood coffee table. All my projects went super smoothly and I'm excited to do more.Here's the reasons why I recommend this resin for beginning resin users as well as experienced resin users.1. It’s really easy to use: it mixes to a nice consistency for pouring. It is a little thicker than some resins but I find that it makes it easier to control where it goes. It is slower to gel than a lot of the resins out there so it’s great that I have more time to work on my projects. Less stress knowing your resin won’t set up too quickly.2. Bubbles release super easy, haven’t had any trouble with bubbles. I have used a torch, the straw method and heat gun. They all work great. Plus the heat gun does some cool things pushing the color around on my resin art3. It’s mixes great with many types of pigments and glitters plus I love how the colors turn out. My colors are brilliant and make cool effects!4. It has amazing shine.. looks like glass. The way it self levels leaves a perfect smooth glassy coat5. So happy that it doesn’t smell or have any fumes, after being around so many different resins that’s a top priority for me. It's great to work with resin that is healthier to be around.6. It’s very affordable compared to other brands. Resin is a moderately expensive art medium so it’s fantastic to have found an affordable brand that I am happy with. It’s a keeper and I think I will stock up and play so more!

Thought I ordered this last year but it was Oct 2021! I only opened it for the first time (Jan 2024). Sad to see the Hardener has yellowed. Did try the trick of adding a small amount of transparent blue, which helps. However major issues with micro bubbles!! Very difficult to not get excessive bubbles - especially micro bubbles - on mixing. Medium to large bubbles de-gas quite fast and easily but the others barely move in the viscous resin and unfortunately in most cases leaves a real hazy effect. In the pen you can see, despite the yellowing, if there were no bubbles the clarity of the resin would be appearing crystal clear. I was hesitant to purchase 8oz thinking this would not last long however it has provided plenty of pen, bits and pieces and key chain letter mold fillings. Knowing now there is a short lifespan for hardeners, even when unopened, I would be hesitant to try again because of the excessive micro bubbles.

I use this to make pressed flower jewelry. I bought it because of it's advertised UV protection. I would hate to sell some jewelry and have it yellow quickly. I just started using it so I do not know about it's yellowing qualities, but I hope it is very, very good. (fingers crossed). It has cured very nicely for me. Some other product I have used cured rather iffy. Some items were left tacky and never cured. Waste of time, bezels and resin! The directions say put bottle in warm water first to reduce bubbles. I haven't, but I do warm it up in my hands, and yes, lots of bubbles but with huffing (my hot breath) they go away like magic. Now if you are doing a large project huffing may not be for you. It domed up real nice, was nice to work with. So if this does as promised, and I can't say for sure right now as time will tell, then I recommend this product.

I’ve been using this for almost a year now and I love it! It’s a 1:1 ratio (I use disposable medicine cups) and large Popsicle sticks to decrease bubbles. I’ve found as long as you decrease bubbles while mixing and use enough on the surface you won’t have fish eyes. Epoxy is already kind of finicky but this one I picked up as a beginner and I can’t put it down! I’ve had no issues yellowing or anything. It’s not sticky AT ALL once cured. I use this for cups as well as resin art/molds. Great product! Low odor (although I still recommend using at least a mask) and always gloves for safety. (it’s still a chemical) I love this product! Especially value for the money and amount offered!UPDATE!I’ve been using this for 2 years now and initially I didn’t fully know what to say besides I love it because it does exactly what it’s supposed to do.Then i tried a different brand… I hated the other product so bad I got through half the bottle and got rid of it. Along with that product being so bad I was allergic to it and I couldn’t breathe without a respirator even just walking past the room with the uncured product. And my entire house smelled like epoxy.Using that other brand has made me appreciate this product SO MUCH.I’m not allergic I don’t react and I can breathe! My house doesn’t stink!This epoxy truly is self leveling and as long as you’re not applying the product with huge bubbles in the mixing cup you won’t get fisheyes. And of course you have to obey by the 1:1 ratio but it allows wiggle room so if you accidentally added more of one than the other it still cures. And for me not tacky. I’ve found the only time this cured tacky is when my ratio was WAY off. Just mix until the product is transparent like glass allow 3-5 min to sit to get rid of bubbles and apply it’s that easy!P.S.Did I mention I LOVE this product!?