What is Eco Resin?
Eco Resin’s are an environmentally friendly, non toxic and fun to work with. Many eco resin’s are simple to use and fast curing with either two or three parts. Unlike epoxy resin, eco resin can cure in as little as 20 minutes.
You can create some beautiful projects like bowls, trays, jewellery, planters, candle holders etc.
Common key features of Eco Resin
- Heat resistant and suitable for candles
- Can be easily sanded with wet/dry sandpaper
- Perfect for creating ceramics and marble or terrazzo effect
- Can be sealed to prevent staining, water penetration and for outdoor use
- Can be easily coloured with Eco Pour Pigments
- Durable, resisting high impact
- UV Resistant – will not fade in sunlight
| Working time (How long you have to pour after mixing) | Around 10-30 minutes depending on your brand |
| Unmoulding time | 30-60 minutes |
| Full cure time | 24 – 48 hours for optimum cured strength |
| Shelf life of powder (before liquid is added) | Unlimited when kept dry |
| Colour | Range from a pure white to more concrete grey, depending on brand. |
Is Eco Resin just like plaster of paris or concrete?
No. The final product can look similar however, they do differ quite significantly:
- Eco Resins have been formulated specifically for art and casting so it is much easier to work with and is more fluid
- Plaster hardens much faster so it doesn’t give you a decent working time once mixed
- Once cured, the surface on both sides is super smooth due to the eco resin’s ability to self level as it sets a little slower
Eco Resin Brands
There’s a huge range of Eco Resin’s now available to purchase from a range of suppliers. Check out some of the top options:
- Eco Pour H2O – Just4youonlineUK
Really smooth and and easy to work with. Just add water.
Get 15% off with code RESINFORBEGINNERS - ResinCrete – JDiction
Just add water. Often found on offer on Amazon. - Aqua Cast – Eli-Chem Resins
Also available to buy in a ready mixed black powder. - Eco Resin – DecorRom
Comes in a large easy to use tub. - Magic Pour – Let’s Resin
Like the others above, this is an easy to work with powder where you just need to add water. - Jesmonite
Unlike the others, this is a two part system with a powder and liquid. It is extremely durable but has a longer cure time of 2 hours.
What else do I need?
Eco Resin is really simple to work with and doesn’t require much to get you creating some amazing projects. There’s a few things we recommend that you’ll need:
- Kitchen scales
- Silicone moulds (the same ones can be used for Eco Resin and Epoxy Resin)
- Plastic or silicone cups, one for water and one for the powder. You’ll want additional ones for each extra colour you plan on using.
- Protective mat or cling film / saran wrap
- Stick or spoon for stirring
- Big spoon or scoops for scooping out your powder
- Sponge (for any spillages)
- Fine grit sandpaper
How do you add colour to Eco Resin?
Eco Resin can be easily coloured with acrylic paint and resin pigment paste. For best results though, you’ll want to use Eco Pour Pigments which give the most amazing vibrant colours.
Once you’ve mixed your eco pour, you’ll only have 10-20 minutes to work with so it is a good idea to have all of your colours ready and open. You will only need a very small amount of colour which you can add with a silicone stick or lolly pop stick.
How is it done?
Each brand will come with their own instructions to follow but most are as simple as adding your liquid to the powder in a given ratio then you’ll have a working time where you get to add your colours and pour your mix in to your mould.
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Can you seal Eco Resin?
Eco Resins can be sealed to prevent staining, water penetration and for when you might be using your project outdoors. For the best protection you can buy the Eco Pour Sealer. You can also use bees wax and coconut oil.
Can you use Eco Resin with Epoxy Resin?
Yes, Eco Resin is compatible with epoxy resin. Just make sure that you allow each layer to fully cure before pouring on top of it.
