How to Use Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy Resin to Make Pendants
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thanks sooo much for refly it was around 75* so thats why i dont think it was the temperature but some one said that i have to use a shyni mold to get my resin come out shyni is that true??
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hi! just want to know if the ice resin or casting resin can use for RTV 585 silicone rubber mold? I have already a RTV 585 silicone rubber mold but unfortunately when i tried to epoxy resin it goes to sticky and even when it leave to cure for 3 days it will just remain sticky.Is that my mistake or the rtv 585 silicone is not compatible with the casting resin?I hope to give me some advice from you.thanks
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@Beadaholique I would suggest trying a test piece making sure the measurements are exact (mix 1 oz, mixing less can cause problems too), the temperature is even (around 70 - 75 degrees is good), let your resin sit for 5 minutes before pouring to let some of the bubbles escape (which will give you a more glass like look), and pour a thin layer. I hope this helps!
ohh but i remember that nite was cold after i make it was around 65* o.o
titisita22 1 week ago
@titisita22 Honestly I have not heard that a mold needs to be shiny for the piece to be shiny. It does need to be smooth though and non porous if you want a sleek shiny surface. It could be the temperature drop which caused you some problems. My husband hates it but i leave the heat on all night when I pour just to make sure there is not a temperature fluctuation.
Beadaholique 6 days ago
hi plz i need help i use IKEA heart shape mold for >>> ice to make my resin and my resin came out umm like .. cloudy but just at the bottom why is that ?? :( the top is soo clear and shiny why the bottom is cloudy??? you think it was the mold??? you think i can fix it ?
titisita22 1 week ago
@titisita22 Hi! Since the mold you are using is from Ikea and not something that I have worked with, I unfortunately can not say whether the mold is the culprit. I know a lot of people who use ice molds for resin and they turn out ok. Whenever I hear "cloudy" with resin, the first thing that comes to mind is temperature. Was it cool or cold in your house when you poured and for the curing process?
Beadaholique 1 week ago
@Beadaholique Also, the fact that the top came out clear and the bottom was cloudy, that sounds like a settling issue. Was it cloudy as in discolored or cloudy as in there were a lot of bubbles? If you could give me a few more details, I can see if I can think of anything else to maybe try.
Beadaholique 1 week ago
can you use your average lighter or flame to pop the bubbles? will it just take a bit longer if you use a lighter?
braefisherchannel 3 weeks ago
@braefisherchannel Yes, you can use an average lighter to pop the bubbles just be careful not to burn your fingers. A micro-torch or a bbq lighter gives you more control and keeps you further away from the flame.
Beadaholique 3 weeks ago