Epoxy resin is perfect for crafting and creating a whole range of beautiful projects. We talk about why it’s so good and what you might use it for.

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What is Epoxy Resin?

Epoxy resin is a type of synthetic polymer. When it’s mixed with a hardening agent or catalyst, undergoes a chemical reaction to cure and harden into a strong, durable, and clear plastic material.

It’s often used for various crafts due to its exceptional adhesion, resistance, and ability to be adapted in terms of colour and shape.

Epoxy resins can be used for bonding, coating, and sealing a wide range of materials. This makes resin really versatile and perfect for jewellery and craft projects.

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Key Characteristics of Epoxy Resin

Adhesion:

Epoxy resins have excellent adhesive properties. This makes them suitable for using with materials like metal, wood, glass, ceramics, and many plastics.

Strength:

Once cured, epoxy resin is really strong. This makes it a reliable choice for larger projects and durable items such as jewellery and homeware.

Chemical Resistance:

Epoxy resins are resistant to a wide range of chemicals, which helps make your product really durable. They’re also waterproof so great for things like soap dishes, jewellery, bowls and coasters.

Clear and Transparent:

Epoxy resins can be formulated to produce a clear and transparent finish. This makes them perfect for coating and encapsulating items like artworks, table tops, and decorative pieces. We love it for preserving flowers and using with gold leaf.

Versatility:

Epoxy resins can be modified with additives to achieve different properties. This means you can get resins that offer things such as flexibility, UV resistance, and flame retardance, making them adaptable to various needs.

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How to use Epoxy Resin in Crafts

Common uses for epoxy resin include:

Adhesive and bonding applications
You can use epoxy resin to coat and seal surfaces to protect against moisture, chemicals, and wear. You might use it for things like counter tops, tables and bars.

Casting and moulding
Casting and moulding for creating decorative and homeware items like bowls and coasters. Encapsulating electronic components for protection (like LED battery powered lights). Preserving things like flowers and memorabilia to gift or to protect precious memories.

Jewellery making
Epoxy resin is a really diverse material to use for jewellery. You can use it with bezels and metal to create beautiful pendants and rings. You can also cast in to a silicone mould to make some amazing pieces like bracelets and rings.

Cup and glass decoration
Due to its ability to bond to most surfaces, epoxy resin can be a great material to use for glass decoration and popular Stanley cups.

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What are the different types of epoxy resin?

There’s a number of different brands but also types of epoxy resin. We love using Apex resin from just4youonlineuk.com.

Take a look at their handy chart which explains which types of resin will best suit your project.

For more information on how to choose the right type of resin for your project, check out our blog.

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