Art ‘N Glow Clear Casting and Coating Epoxy Resin Kit- 2 Part Multifunctional Low Odor & VOC Free & Food Safe Epoxy Resin - DIY Starter Resin Kit Made in USA - 32 OZ

I've used a few other brands out there and have found Art 'N Glow to be more forgiving, with less bubbles, and longer working time. (That's as long as you use a good size mixing cup.) Don't try to mix 2 oz in a 3 oz cup, it'll harden on you in 10 minutes. Learned that the hard way. Will be ordering again. Actually ordering right now. Picture of my lasted project also using Art'N Glow pigment.

FANTASTIC product! Applying alcohol inks to this resin creates such beautiful pieces too! The air bubbles really are easy to remove as long as you let the resin sit a bit after you pour the mold. The bubbles will collect in the middle and from there, I simply wave a heat gun over them for a few seconds and I get perfectly clear molds! The key to a good mixture is to have the resin in a room of 75 degrees or higher. Because it's winter, I have a heater in my studio for my mixing and curing process to ensure they turn out clear. I definitely recommend this product!!! This resin is great for its overall quality, pot time (time after mixing it has before it begins to cure), amd value!

I have used several brands of resin for my polymer clay and resin jewelry and to coat my alcohol ink paintings. I LOVE this resin in particular. After you mix the two parts, the resin stays thicker that most other making it easier to spread and cover the surface. When it dries, it dries hard and very clear. I have not used it with the neon powders. I hesitated buying it since not many people had reviewed the product and there are other more famous and suggested resins out there, but I just ordered a second time.

I am so glad I found this! There are so many pros to this Resin. I have been working with Resin for 4 years and have tried every brand I can find. First off, this product is very affordable when compared to resins of similar quality. The bubble release is impressive, I didn’t even need a heat gun, not to say that one wouldn’t be useful in other scenarios. The result is very clear, I don’t know how long it takes to yellow, I would need an example I’ve kept for over a year. It cures fully within 24 hours and is firm, without being brittle. Some resins cure a little soft and some easily break ( if used for casting). I was looking for a casting Resin specifically, so I cannot tell you how well it coats. It mixed thin, initially but the pot time seemed more like thirty minutes, rather than forty at 75 degrees. I do use an alternative heat source because it is freezing cold where I live and that can skew pot time. It will pour into a sphere mold without difficulty, just make sure to add it to your mold before it starts to thicken. I would say don’t wait longer than 10 minutes for molds with small openings. It domes nicely and is self leveling. Also, no VOC’s (Volitile Organic Compounds, that create harmful vapors at room temperature), so it’s safer for you and the environment. Many of the cheaper brands do not address this and it’s important to me.Cons: If using a plastic mold, use a mold release! It takes a lot of twisting and turning to get it out! I used a very deep and large plastic mold and had to pop it in the freezer to get my casting out. Some resins pop right out of plastic molds, without any trouble. Major Con, is that it is toxic to aquatic life. I only know of one casting epoxy resin that is not.I was using an Eco Resin that was costing me a fortune because it’s not readily available in the U.S. while I’d still use it for specific applications, I hope I can continue to purchase this brand. The eco Resin cured too quickly and because a heat gun was not recommended, bubbles could be a problem. This brand is just as safe as the aforementioned and the results are awesome. I did not use glow powder or traditional colorants. I used what I had on hand and it did not disrupt the curing process, so it lends itself to some experimentation too.(Please note that I haven’t sanded my example and it’s not as shiny as a piece from a silicone mold).

I have done a lot of resin casting. I usually use the other, "big", brand. I thought to use this Art n Glow, primarily for the longer open time. On the plus side, this resin is really clear. It is beautiful. On the down side, I did 3 separate pours and was never able to get it to set up "hard". To the touch, it was fine. As soon as any heat was applied at all (read in here sanding, buffing, etc), the resin got soft. Soft as in "I can almost bend it in a pretzel" kind of soft. I tried a few things to resolve this. I tried vacuum-chambering a piece (which is usually only really for bubbles, but is part of my normal process). I tried baking at 150-160 degrees for 12+ hours (which usually resolves any softness, but didn't). There are enough great reviews of this product that I am hoping I just got a bad batch. With that said, I'm not sure I want to spend any more time and money trying it out, since it takes a long time, and money, to prep the items that you're trying to cast.

I found the epoxy easy to use and had good results. I made a few mistakes at first but quickly learned how to get the best results. To share: I over heated one application with a heat gun. Just pass it over quickly to remove bubbles and don't over heat it. It is best to leave it alone after application and removing bubbles. Just check on it the next day. Don't fuss with it. I do pour it into another cup after mixing and I pour it slowly. This helps remove bubbles as well as making sure you aren't getting any "stuck on the sides of cup", epoxy (that is not mixed) in your project. Stir slowly and stir for at least 4 minutes. I also found that when it is mixed properly it feels thinner than when you begin mixing. Hope this helps. I have attached a pic of an emblem that I cut out of yellow heart with my scroll saw. I then inlayed it into canary wood with a router and filled the voids with this epoxy. I mixed Art and Glows black mica powder into the epoxy to create the desired color. I found that mixing the powder in at the beginning of the mixing process gave me better even color results. This is the top to a wooden box with the recipients names scrolled into the front. :-)

takes forever to harden, not 50 to 50 mix so you use one faster than the other. Not recommended.

Easy to use resin with high gloss results. Very pleased with this product.