Deep Pour Epoxy Resin Kit Crystal Clear Liquid Glass - 2 to 4 Inches Plus Food Grade Safe Clear Epoxy Resin, Single Pour, Live Edge, River Tables and Wood Filler- ¾ Gallon Clear Casting Resin Kit 2:1
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It's not meant to be used for floor coating. It isn't made of urethane.
It will adhere to metal surfaces if they are properly prepared, which varies depending on the metal.
This product will work with 1/2" thick pours, but it will take longer to cure than pours that are deeper.
There's no need for a vacuum chamber. Drying time is not required because the product dries on its own. If you want to speed up the drying process, you can use the vacuum chamber.
Selected User Reviews For Deep Pour Epoxy Resin Kit Crystal Clear Liquid Glass - 2 to 4 Inches Plus Food Grade Safe Clear Epoxy Resin, Single Pour, Live Edge, River Tables and Wood Filler- ¾ Gallon Clear Casting Resin Kit 2:1
The cost is high, but the results are crystal clear. It's what I use in silicone molds, and it's often mistaken for glass. It takes a long time to cure, so plan on spending at least 48 hours on it. And they're serious about the temperature - You'll have to wait days to get it out of the mold if it's below 72 degrees. The viscosity is lower than that of other resins I've used, which reduces bubbles and makes it ideal for filling in small gaps in intricate pieces. After the fluid appears to be clear, continue stirring for a few minutes to avoid streaks in your cured piece.
WAIT. BE PREPARED! I bought this for a deep mold that I needed to pour all at once because it was the most cost-effective clear resin that could pour deep and the reviews were positive. Nobody mentioned how long it takes for this stuff to even begin to set and become unliquid. It takes over 36 hours to get to the tacky soupy stage in a 73°F controlled environment. To get semi-permanent, you must be over the age of 48. It is difficult, but I have noticed that once it begins to firm up, it moves more quickly. The literature that came with the product says nothing about how long it takes. According to the brochure, 24-hour service is available. I read this as set cure in 24 hours and full cure in 48 hours, as it does with most resins. HA HA HA. Soup is ready at 24, molasses is ready at 36, tacky is ready at 48, and soft cured is ready at 72. This company's website is also lacking in information, with no details on how to use this particular resin formulation. I was eventually able to locate a reference for another brand that stated that this type of formulation required 48 hours to cure. My first batch, I assumed I'd measured incorrectly and dumped the resin out of the mold after 48 hours. I repoured a smaller test batch, being very careful to measure and keeping an eye on the material I'd wasted by pouring it out by mistake. The cure times are the same. Using alcohol inks as a colorant has also been problematic for me. It starts by reacting to some colors and changing them - Purple mostly fades to a dark gray called Smokey, and some shades simply shift in tone. Second, the colors have too much time to bleed together (when using Petrie effect coloring) and become one dominant color due to the extremely SLOW curing time. I'm going to try a different approach to my coloring technique once I finally get this turtle who is currently growing a shell out of his mold. I'll pour the mold and let it cure for about 30 hours, then add my ink drops and see if I can achieve the Petrie effect. Wait while you cross your fingers. wait. Just a little longer!.
In a cardboard shipping box, the product arrived on time. The two bottles were packed in a large, thick plastic bag to prevent spillage in the event of a shipping puncture. br>Be sure to read and reread the instructions before proceeding because the product is costly and there are no do-overs if you make a mistake. You'll also need patience because it takes a long time to heal. My pour was approximately a quart in volume and 3/4 inch in thickness. It took about three days for it to harden. br>I colored the epoxy after making two natural edge cutting boards. They came out beautifully! br> The recipients were so moved that they were on the verge of crying. The only issue I have with this is the price. br>I will order again for my next resin project. br>The only issue I have with this is the price.
NOTE - This resin was purposefully sanded and left "cloudy. " The resin dries to a brilliant white color. br>br>I've been making wood/resin LED lamps in squares of two to four (2x2 or 4x4) using this resin. The 4x4 lamps can be done in one pour with ease. Resin is easy to work with and pours cleanly. The few bubbles that mix in quickly rise to the top and can be easily removed using your preferred method. For the first hour of curing, I like to check it every 10 minutes or so to ensure there are no stray bubbles or contaminants on the surface. When the resin has fully cured, it is crystal clear and can be sanded or cut as needed. For initial shaping, I recommend using an 80 grit random orbital sander. The resin was like glass before I started sanding it, so I sanded it down to 220 and left it "cloudy" on purpose to hide the LED light inside. It takes 72 hours for the resin to fully cure, so be patient. For best results, wait until it is completely dry before cutting or sanding it. This resin hasn't been affected by heat, but my projects aren't large.
This resin accomplishes the purpose for which it was designed. The manufacturers state clearly what this is for, and it is exactly that, at least in my experience. I've heard people complain about how long it takes to set up. It's long for a reason, and that's the point. It's designed for large, deep castings where a table top epoxy would result in high temperatures and obscuring air bubbles due to clarity. By setting slowly and allowing air bubbles to escape, this Liquid Glass resin solves the bubble problem. The exothermic reaction is also reduced to a minimum. It's for a good reason that the resin is made this way. The best part is - There is no odor from the resin. I couldn't detect any scents in the mixture. This resin, in my opinion, does exactly what it was designed to do, and it does it exceptionally well. It satisfies my needs.
This resin is crystal clear, which I really like. br>br>I pour about 4" and it does not overheat or smoke, which I also appreciate. br>br>However, because the cure time is so long, taking days to even reach the gummy stage, production is significantly slowed. I won't be using it again because of the long curing time. There are other deep pour resins that can easily handle a 4" pour and cure in a day. I work with molds and am used to being able to de-mold them. mold and re-creation Each day, pour. This is not the case. My molds are still too damp to de-mold after three days. I'm now two days behind schedule due to mold. br>br>The long cure time interferes with dye, ink, and other things I've tried in it because they have far too much time to settle, spread, and so on. br>br>Given the long cure time, poor inclusion/dye results, and price, which is slightly higher than other deep pour resins, this is simply not a product I'd use again.
coasters are fantastic! I've only recently started using this epoxy resin to make coasters in geode molds. I haven't had them out of the mold long enough to demold, but I must say, I love the long pot time with this product; I'll post pictures as soon as I do. Here's a shot of them in the mold for the first time. Only one of them has been embellished with glitter. In order to make my coasters, I'm still experimenting with various mediums.