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What is Epoxy Resin?
What exactly is epoxy resin? Let’s take a look… Epoxy resin is a two-part thermosetting polymer system used in crafting, construction, electronics, and coatings. It’s made up of: 🔹 Part A: Epoxy Resin (Base) 🔹 Part B: Hardener (Curing Agent) When mixed together, these two parts undergo a chemical reaction (called polymerization) that transforms the […]
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What to do when your UV resin is still sticky
Are you wondering what you can do if your UV resin is still sticky or soft even after curing? To properly cure sticky UV resin, follow these steps and tips. Stickiness usually happens due to under-curing, incorrect resin mix, or contamination. ✅ Fixing Sticky UV Resin If your resin is sticky or soft after curing, […]
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UV Resin Flower Tutorial
*This UV Resin Flower Tutorial has kindly been provided by Claire Holoway from House of the White Rabbit. How it came about So, a well deserved week off work means some creative projects. Unusually for me, not with my epoxy. I dug out my JDiction high viscosity UV Resin. Before getting into resincraft 7 years […]
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Craft Business Advice – Claire Holoway
Are you thinking about turning your crafting hobby into a side hustle? Claire Holoway from House of the White Rabbit, talks about how she turned her successful craft passion into a hugely successful business selling resin petri jewellery and prints. Claire’s products I have created and refined my own unique process down to a ‘fine […]
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Business Spotlight – House of the White Rabbit
This business spotlight features House of the White Rabbit – owned by resin artist Claire Holoway. Hear Claire talk about how she’s turned her hobby into a hugely successful resin business. ABOUT – House of the White Rabbit Me and The Rabbits Me first. This is not my full time job. By day, I own […]
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Eco Resin for beginners – the basics
Are you an eco resin beginner? Are you wondering where to start or would like to know how to minimise mistakes? Our blog gives you some of the top tips for starting out with eco resin. Top tips for eco resin beginners: – Choose a good starter kit Resin crafting can be expensive. You don’t […]
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Is Eco Resin Food safe?
Eco resin is not automatically food safe — it depends on the specific brand you are using, what you add to it and how it is cured. Key Considerations: Bottom Line: Unless the specific brand of eco resin is certified as food safe, do not use it for items that will touch food (like plates, […]
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How to sand eco resin
Sanding eco resin (such as Eco Pour H20, Jesmonite, Ecopoxy, or other plant-based and water-based resins) is similar to sanding traditional resins, but there are a few important things to think about to keep the finish smooth and avoid damage. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 🛠️ What You Need: 🔧 Steps to Sand Eco Resin: 1. […]
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How to colour correct dried flowers
Color correcting dried flowers before embedding them in resin helps preserve or enhance their natural beauty, especially since drying can dull or alter their original color. TIP: Always make sure your flowers are fully dried before correcting them. Here’s a blog on flower drying for beginners. Here’s how you can color correct them effectively: 🌼 […]
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