Do you need to use a sealant before you resin?
In most cases, no, you don't need to use a sealant before applying ArtResin. However, there area few situations when sealing first makes sense. The most common are:
1. Preventing absorption - sealing helps stop resin from soaking into porous surfaces like wood or paper and creating dark spots.
2. Securing loose materials - small items like glitter, sand, gold leaf or collage pieces stay in pleace better when sealed.
3. Avoiding bubbles - some objects can release air into the resin; sealing them first can reduce surprise bubbles.
If in doubt, it never hurts to use a sealant first, but we always recommend doing a test on a scrap piece so you know exactly what results to expect.
Today we’re going to go over each of the reasons why sealing first can be a good idea and share which sealant works best in each case.
https://www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/should-i-seal-my-artwork-before-i-resin
