Troubleshooting

When resin cures in cold or humid conditions, it can develop a greasy or waxy condition on the surface known as amine blush.  The term "amine blush" refers to the reaction between the amines in the hardener and moisture in the air.  Amine blush not only dulls resin's glossy finish but can also prev... see more

Bare spots, voids, fish eyes, divots, pinholes, separations ... no matter what you call them, it's frustrating when your perfect resin pour cures with areas that just didn't take. I've been there too, so in this article, I'm going over the top 5 most common reasons behind epoxy resin bare spots. I'l... see more

If you've ever found yourself with cloudy resin and you're not sure what caused it, this blog is for you. Cloudiness can occur in both in liquid and cured resin, but the good news is that there's usually a clear explanation behind it. In this article, I'm going to explore 6 common reasons why resi... see more

What does moisture do to epoxy resin? Fully cured epoxy resin is completely waterproof, it's true. However, if moisture gets mixed in while epoxy resin is still in its liquid state, it can interfere with the curing process and cause several issues: Cloudy Appearance: Moisture can cause the resin ... see more

What's The Best Supportive Surface To Use With Resin? If you are pouring a large quantity of ArtResin epoxy resin on a big canvas, there is a risk of the weight of the resin causing the canvas material to sag in the center. To avoid this, first brush on a thin preliminary coat of resin. This first ... see more