Saturday 23 February 2019

Different Applications of Epoxy Resin

Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resins are one of the most adaptable materials currently available in the market. It is known for its sturdy adhesive qualities, which resists health and chemical applications.

Being the durable product, you can use epoxy resins with various materials including fabric, glass, wood, china or metal to create beautiful things. Here we have mentioned some important applications of the epoxy resin, which will help you to understand better regarding the usage of Epoxy Resin in your next art project.

Note: When you start working with epoxy resin, it is recommended to use rubber gloves all the times and work in a well-ventilated room, wearing a mask.

1.Resin Jewellery


If you have always wondered about making resin jewellery, then creating it is one of the easiest things. It simply involves mixing the epoxy resin, having different types of moulds to use and experimenting with paint, glitter or other fun bits to create the extra spark. You can also add colours along with moulding your resin into unique shapes for jewellery making. From beautiful earrings, pins, pendants, rings to charms, you can create different kind of resin jewellery by using epoxy resin.

2.Paper Weights

Creating a mesmerising and wonderful paperweight using epoxy resin is the best hand-made gift you can give to your loved ones. Any mould shape is used as per your needs and small bowls for pouring the resin and hardener mixture. You can use toothpicks or other decorative items including dried flowers and glitter into the resin. Generally, it takes 24 to 36 hours in demoulding the resin paperweight.

3.Coating an artwork

Being strong and versatile material, epoxy resin is used to coat several artworks, including painting, photo, wood project, print or any kind of craft. Using resin for coating this artwork provides them with a glossy and smooth surface, which enhances its overall look. The process involves mixing the resin and hardener into proper proportion, pour it over the work and fixing the bubbles with a propane torch for the flawless finish. It is ready to touch within 72 hours!

4.Personalised Table

You can create your own tabletop using epoxy resin, complete with photos of your family, holidays or events. The process starts with placing the photos carefully on the top of the table using a bonding agent to protect them. Mix the epoxy resin well and pour evenly over the images. If you notice any bubbles over the surface, then use a propane torch to get rid of those bubbles allowing the design to set completely. After a few hours, your personalised tabletop with full of memories will be ready to use.

These are the few ways to use epoxy resin for creating beautiful things. Apart from these, epoxy resin is also used in various industrial applications and for repairing household objects. If you are interested in resin art and want to enrol for Art classes in Melbourne, Art Tree Creation is the perfect destination for you.

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