ArtResin Epoxy Resin - 16 oz (474 ml)

Yes, the 16 oz ArtResin kit is a great choice for beginners. It contains enough resin to practice on several small items, helping you get familiar with the mixing and pouring process.

The 16 oz kit covers a single piece of art up to 24 x 24" or a full domino set, or several smaller projects such as coasters, bookmarks or jewellery. It's the perfect size to experiment with before moving onto larger projects.

The 16 oz kit is ideal for small-medium sized projects. It provides enough resin to cover a single piece of art up to 24 x 24", a full domino set, or 8 standard sized coasters. It can also be used to create several smaller items such as dice, bookmarks, dog tags, or keychains.

For larger projects, you may want to consider sizing up to ensure full coverage.

ArtResin's 16 oz kit covers up to 4 sq ft. It is ideal for art pieces up to 24 x 24".

To determine exactly how much resin you need for your project, please visit our Resin Calculator.

The 16 oz ArtResin kit contains enough resin to cover a single piece of art up to 24 x 24". It's a versatile option that can be used for multiple small projects such as dice, bookmarks, dog tags, or keychains, and provides enough resin for approximately a full domino set or 8 standard-sized coasters.

To mix ArtResin properly, first measure equal amounts of resin by volume (not weight). Pour both parts into a mixing container.

Next, stir slowly but thoroughly for at least 3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom as you go.

Accurate measuring and proper mixing are essential - if the amounts are altered or the resin isn't fully blended, your resin will remain sticky and uncured.

For more information, please visit our blog: How To Measure and Mix Resin And Hardener

ArtResin has a working time of about 45 minutes before it begins to cure and becomes too thick to spread. For best results, pour and apply the resin immediately after mixing for 3 minutes.

Temperature note: Heat will shorten your working time. If you warm the resin in a water bath, expect to lose about 10 minutes. Likewise, in spaces above 85°F (25°C), both working and cure times will be reduced. Always keep your workspace temperature in mind to get the best results.

To learn more, see our blog: What Is The Working Time Of ArtResin?

ArtResin is dry to the touch within 24 hours and reaches its full cure in 72 hours.

For best results, allow the resin to cure in a warm and dry environment, ideally between 75-85°F (24-30°C) and 50-80% humidity. It's important to maintain stable temperatures during the first 24 hours to avoid dimples in the resin surface.

To learn more, see our blog: What's The Cure Time Of ArtResin Epoxy Resin?

You can mix ArtResin with ResinTint liquid pigments, resin paste, mica powder, alcohol ink or glitter to create beautiful, colorful effects.

For the best results, keep the following tips in mind:

• No matter which colorant you use, do not add more than 6% of the total combined volume of resin and hardener to ensure proper curing.
• Add you chosen colorant after mixing the resin and hardener for smooth, even color.
• Avoid water-based pigments like acrylic paint - they can cause the resin to thicken or cure too quickly.
• If using alcohol ink or other colorants that contain solvents, note that it is flammable - use a heat gun rather than a flame torch.
• Once you add colorants or other additives to your ArtResin mixture, it is no longer be considered food safe. However, applying a final topcoat of clear ArtResin will restore its food-safe status.

Yes, you can apply multiple layers of ArtResin to build depth, cover areas of high-relief, or to repair imperfections.

The ideal thickness for each pour is 1/8" (3 mm) to help prevent trapped bubbles. You can pour additional layers once the previous one reaches the gel stage (after about 3-5 hours) or after it has fully cured.

If the first layer has cured completely, scuff the surface with sandpaper to create texture for the new layer to adhere to. Clean the surface, then mix and pour your next coat as usual. The scuff marks will disappear once the new resin layer is applied.

For more information, please see our blog: 3 Ways To Pour A Thick Layer of ArtResin.