How To Measure Epoxy Resin - Special for Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2019
- Beginners or new to resin art? You will want to watch this video. Measuring and mixing your resin is VERY important to creating your epoxy resin artwork. Sharing with you Moonkusser Art's process with easy to follow details on how to get it right. Don't pause or fast forward, you will might miss my "Ah Ha Moment!"
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I really want to thank you for this video, because I'm new to epoxy and mixing and this is so helpful to my process and the supposed professionals don't show you this and I'm so glad I googled how to mix properly.
You are very welcome. Proper mixing is key to avoiding issues and moving on to the fun of creating 😁. Thanks for commenting
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
You’re very welcome. Thank you 😁
This explains SO much. Thank you.
Glad it helped 😁
I've just started doing this but the way you did it was brilliant and you did it slowly so i could understand thank you Sandra 😊 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! As a beginner resiner, I was on the verge of buying a scale. After seeing this demo, I will definitely be measuring my resin and hardener out, instead. Great demo!
Thank you Samantha. It can be confusing when first starting out. You got this 💪🏻! Remember, most of all have fun 😁
This was extremely helpful! Thank you!
I'm so glad! Thank you Kia 😁
Thank you, this will save me some time and money in doing it right!
Definitely 😁
This was so informative. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻
Thank you so much again 🙏 My resin & canvases arrived today from Amazon and now I am going to watch a few more of your videos them I’m going to give it a go . 🤞😊
Fantastic! Have fun with it 👍🏻😁😁
So helpful I was doing it totally wrong on my scale and had so many soft spots. This video saved me. I looked forward to more videos. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Leah. 😀
This helps me so immensely, you have no idea! Thank-you so much!!!! ❤
I'm so glad!
And I was about to buy a scale. This helps so much!! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the info. Very informative 😊
Glad it was helpful! 😁
Wow thank you so much for this
You are so welcome Lilly 😁
Thanks so much for this video. Im getting ready to try resin and I'm so glad i found this video before i measured them out on a scale.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very clear to understand love the video.🙏
You are welcome! 😁
This is the exact video i had been searching for as a beginner. Thanks alot you make it look very easy
Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou for your tutorial ave only started & haven't mixed it enough but now I will thanx again
You are very welcome. Have fun creating Ann 😀
Such a simple explanation, thank you so much 😊
Glad it was helpful!
So interesting! I am an experienced resin artist but decided to go back to the basics and so glad I did! I'm learning new tricks so thank you graciously!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video
You are very welcome!
Again, sooo helpful! Thank you. This page is definitely a new find and already a favorite. Your tone of voice is calming, videos are straight to the point, very clear, detailed. Keep doing great work !
thanks 😁
You did a fabulous job! I absolutely loved the whole putting the cup filled with water on a scale that was very helpful!
Thanks Sherrie. 💕 I very much want to help others do well with resin. A lot to learn when beginning.
Thank you for the info,as a beginner seems easy to do it 1.1.
Agree! Many complain that their resin did not cure right and most of the time it is because they did not measure or mix correctly. Very important 👍🏻
Thank you so much!!! I was definitely not doing it like this. Ik this will fix my issues!!
You are very welcome. I am so glad it helped 😁
Huge thank you on the measurements 😊
You’re welcome 😁
Very helpful video,thank you👍
Glad it was helpful 😁
Explained very well thank u soooooo much mam
Thank you! 😁
Thanks for the tutorial! I learn more today and also readings the comments 😅. You guys ask the questions i had and they were answered very clearly ❤.
I've been working with resin a bit. Some work came out well, some didn't. But now by making some changes on the process should help to improve.
Thanks again😊
That’s fantastic. 😃 Thank you and enjoy creating
Huge help thanks for sharing I have been struggling with my resin curing in my cup within minutes I will try your measure idea and see if it helps me, you have a new fan ❣️👍👩🎨😁🇨🇦
I am so glad to know you found it helpful. Welcome to my channel 😃
Definitely an “aha” moment 😯
Glad it was helpful
Oh my gosh....this video makes me want to at least have another go at it. I have resin paint and did have some resin by envirotex but used it, they were only small bottles, but it did not come out right when it dried. It most definitely had what u were calling soft spots in it. So i thought nope i cannot do this since the resin is so expensive and i m on disability so i would have to save out of 2 checks for an order of resin. But thanks to you i will save up the money and try it again...so thank you very much! Your pIntings are beautiful and i would really love to learn this beautiful art. I will be watching you on my journey...thank you and God bless!
Thank you Sharon. Be careful, resin art can be additive.🤣 Enjoy the journey!
I am so glad I did not fast forward 😂. This explains so much! Thank you 😀
Glad you found it helpful 😁
This helped so much, my resin didn't set and I was wondering why and this just explained everything so clearly. Thank you!!
Always nice to hear that it helped someone. Thanks for letting me know 😁
Thank you so much
You are very welcome
Thank you 😁💯
You're welcome Cynthia 👍🏻
Thank you soooo much.
You’re welcome 👍🏻
tq.. this helps a lot...
Glad it helped
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Thank you 🤗
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you so much..
You're most welcome 😁
I’ve been struggling to get accurate volume measurement and came looking for a good tip. I saw your scale and immediately thought, oh boy, this person is going to be telling people to measure by weight because it’s easier and I knew that was awful advice. So I’m SO glad I watched anyway because this is the perfect solution! Thank you! Subscribing now.
Pleased to know I made the grade. Thanks
@@MoonkusserArt You kidding? I binge watched your entire beginners playlist last night over about six hours! You’re awesome. :)
I am honored. Thank you very much for your kind words. Truly appreciated.
Great !!! Now could you do a video on how much to mix for different molds, canvas or whatever project working on. That’s where I get into trouble! Thks💕🧜♀️
Fill your molds with water and measure. Now you know how much to measure for resin. 😉
Nice tip 👌
Thank you! 😁
Thank you for this informative video. I need to go a step back though and figure out how to figure out the amount of material needed for the new mould I created. I wonder if I should use water to fill it up and then pour out into a cup and see how much volume is in there. Or another youtuber advised using rice. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Water would work in a silicone mold for sure to get your measurements. Be careful that the mould is completely dry of water before starting to fill with resin. Enjoy creating! 😁
Thank you very much I have been weighing my resin and I always have leftovers in part B.
You’re welcome Cathy 👍🏻
Weighing is the most accurate. It takes less part B part A
That was really great info I am about to start resin art and would have just weighed out 7oz of each. Was wondering could you measure 7.5oz of hardener then add 8.6 of epoxy to the one cup seeing as you have worked out the weight of each part then just mix??
Always check your brand recommendations on that. The brand I demonstrated with in this video is mixed by volume at 1:1.
@@MoonkusserArt thanks
you know what it did help a lot for me ty ahhh i don't know what to do now, i really didn't want to use a digital scale, but after seeing this, well I'll have to buy a small digital Scale i don't do big projects small ones, umm if you can please Advise i'p appreciate it ? one more question since the harder is more Liquid you cant pour the harder into the Epoxy? Hardner Runs down better
I had this scale for years from using in my kitchen and moved it to the studio when I began with resin. If you pour Hardener on top of the Resin it will sit on top because it is lighter. The Resin sinks through the Hardener which is easier to scrape from sides to mix in.
@@MoonkusserArt : yes that makes perfect sense i did not think bout it like that, TY .
Love this video, thank you!! What brand are you using?
Thanks Stephanie. I have used many different brands over the years. Some are better than others for different projects due to the viscosity of the resin or it's curing ability.
Thank you for tutorial please I have a question what a difference between pour resin over the Hardtner it’s a Big difference or not?
You're welcome Nora. The hardener is a thinner consistency, more like water. The resin is thicker and stickier and is more likely to stay stuck to the sides of your mixing cup resulting in a batch that is not fully combined.
More weight by volume is exactly the issue. You cannot measure on a scale 4oz of hardener ans 4oz of resin and have good results. You explained and demonstrated the exact issue. Thanks for sharing.
Monte Bleu you are welcome. I have described this issue to friends on Facebook groups many times and wondered if a video might help. Thank you for positive feedback. Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for this video… Very informative!
My doubt is how do I know how much resin I should use for each project?
Check online for resin calculators. Many resin manufactures have them on their websites.
thank you - i got the answer!👍
You’re welcome 😁
thanks for the video. can you pls also explain - how to calculate how much epoxy resin hardener solution requires for a particular mould / container / any project ?
You're welcome. Most of the resin companies have tables to calculate how much resin you will need on their websites. It can vary. As far as molds, I fill them with water and then weigh the water. 😁
Thanks for watching!
@@MoonkusserArt thanks for the idea. I will try with water first. Thing is resin in India don't have tables....
@@MoonkusserArt i want to ask you this - after measure with water, if it is 350 ml, then how do you calculate how much is for resin and for hardener in 2:1 ratio ?
And which one to pour first and then second in one cup for mixing. pls reply. thanks.
350ml ÷ 3 = 116.666667ml
Hardner needed - 116.666667ml
Resin needed - 116.666667 x 2 = 233.333333ml
I ALWAYS put hardner in cup first because it is of thinner consistency and will result in better mixing results.
@@MoonkusserArt ah thank you
Can I use any type of scale? I have a scale I use to weigh out ingredients in the kitchen. Can I use that type of scale?
Also, what amount would be weighed if I wanted to use half of what you used? Would it be half of the 7.5? Since I'd most likely use a lesser amount for what I have planned.
Yes. A kitchen scale is fine.
Always read your resin manufacturers directions as they can vary. It is important to remember that in my example I am demonstrating a 1:1 ratio resin that is measured by VOLUME. Using the water to get my equal amounts because the hardener weighs different in it's volume than the resin part. So.... if you want 4 ounces of final quantity you would weigh 2 ounces of water make your mark and then weigh 4 ounces of water and make your mark.
Physically- if you have 2 different liquids measured at the same exact fluid amount, but they have different densities-- the one that has more density / viscosity / thickness, will weigh more. This is true even if you have measured each liquid to the exact same fluid measurement. It would seriously depend on the manufacturer of the resin you have at hand. Every company has different specs / instructions.
Regardless, everybody should know that thicker fluids weigh more.
Just don't want anybody ruining a project, resin is expensive.
Agreed 👍🏻
FYI. you described perfectly the first steps to calculate the by weight ratio. Once you have it, you can mix any amount you want and not just to the marks you made (and you only need one container). In the video, the hardener : resin weight ratio is 7 : 8.6 oz = 81.3 : 100. Then, for example, say you pour 10oz of resin.. then you'll need to pour 10 *.813 = 8.13 oz of hardener. (even easier if you use grams)
So many folks have trouble with the math I just tried to keep it simple
And the densities change with temperature. So your carefully calculated weight ratio isn’t going to work if you aren’t in a climate controlled room that always has the same temperature.
I definitely like the clever idea with using water and a scale! However, I am confused with pouring each part first into separate cups - I've been having issues with my resin curing either sticky or bendy. If the 1:1 ratio is so critical, wouldn't you risk messing up that ratio by not getting all of the part A cup into the part B cup (or vice versa)? Or am I maybe not thinking of something, and measuring both in the same cup (with graduated marks) is not ideal?
I used two cups to clearly demonstrate how to measure for beginners. Most of the time when I am mixing resin I do only use one cup with my markings for carefully measured amounts for A and B. I measure my own because I have found many times the markings on containers are not precise.
So if the Epoxy weights 8.5oz and the hardener weighs 7oz, could I pour both into the same cup and using a scale (to measure weight), always pour 1.5 oz more expoxy resin than hardener?
Weigh 🤣 too much math. Most resins that are 1:1 ratio is by volume so 1 cup part A + 1 cup part B is just easier
Is it possible to extend the cure time by working in a cooler room? I know ideally it needs to cure in a 70-80 degree room. If I work in a 60 degree room, will it extend my cure time?
I always follow the manufacturers recommendations like room temperature. I can tell you that in my Facebook group - Resin Art Tutorials, members have had very long cure times when room temperature is cool.
When I do mine I do not use that much. I use maybe 2 tablespoons of each. When I mix it stays white? No mater how long i mix it for. Does it not work with little amounts like I’m using?
First, the resin should not stay white during mixing but become clear and maybe have bubbles visible. Secondly, most resin brands will state on their website the recommended minimum quantity that can be mixed. Check the resin manufacturer information.
Hi I just wanted to ask can I make a small cup but have equal harder and epoxy
Check with the brand manufacturer of the resin you want to use. Most brands will state on their website recommendations of minimum amounts. The smaller the amount, the more difficult it is to measure and get the exact quantities needed.
Sorry but this would be incorrect, yes you may go off weight, 13 oz-13oz1:1, but you cannot go off the level mark that you placed on the cup and expect the ratio to be equal because of “density” , epoxy resin hardner is usually a lot more dense then the resin.
What I am demonstrating is that I am measuring equal parts by using water first. I then show hardener weighs less than water, and the resin weighs more than water. If using a 1:1 ratio epoxy resin it must be equal parts measured by volume, not weight. Hope that clears up my process.
I'm using 100 resin 50 hardener I can't seem to get it right how would you do it how much off each xx
So your resin is a 2:1 ratio. Unless your resin brand states otherwise (a few do), resin should be measured by volume. In the video you see me using water in both cups to get my measurement mark because the hardner and the resin do not weigh the same by volume.
If you use my method and apply it to your 2:1 you would double the amount of water marked for hardener when measuring the cup for your resin. So, example in a 2:1 ratio: 2 ounces water (which will be your hardener cup) and 4 ounces of water (which will be your resin cup).
After you have done your measurements using the water be sure to dry out your cups. Fill with the cups with your hardener & resin. Put each back on your scale and you will see the difference in their weights and why most manufacturers state measure by volume.
That should do the trick. Always mix carefully and for added caution to ensure you have your best mix possible, transfer your mixture into a clean cup and mix carefully again. I would be shocked if you came back to me and said your resin wasn't right.
I hope my long answer helps. 😊 Enjoy creating!
First of all, Thank you ur video, i am just starting and going to be using a 2-1 Resin, and bought me a $10 dollar digital scale, can weigh 500g, um i have no idea, how to measure and I'm terrible at math, but i will only be making small object like 20 or 30inch ball orbs and peitre dish for Alcohol Inks but again i don't need exact calculations on how many ball orbs, I'll be making to get exact measurements, think i will use like half or less of them cups you were using in this video. So how would i calculate a 2-1 but in grams? saw a video and for the Resin 2 parts is considered 10mm and the Hardener is considered 1 part would be 5mm. so i would i calculate those values on a digital scale? Hopefully, you can help me out or point me out on some advice well again Thank you. Sorry i have no Ah Ha moment I'm still Baffled you know scratching my Head cuz i yet don't get how to.
You are correct @Rom3 With your 2:1 ratio resin using 10mm hardener to 5mm resin.
I've been using a scale up until this point. All of the things I have made so far have cured without issues. Can you use measuring cups??
Measuring cups are fine if the manufacturer states to measure by volume.
@@MoonkusserArt thank you!!
Mrs.
Moonkusser Art: i know i asked i a couple of times for answers, But I came back cuz I have been using different resing. But ut my question is and I'm a Lil confused bt the measuring by Volumes, or ratios. the resin i have at the moment reader to mix by Volume does that mean measure it with a measuring cup only and not a digital scale? I'm new to resins, bought a box of 16oz of "Let's Resin" Brand and I like the fact #1 No order #2 bubble-free #3 its more forgiving on work time like seems I am able to work long times than reads in the direction which is great, the one thing I disliked, is the time it tasks to harden, which is 7-days literally maybe sooner I would think depending on pigments used, and amounts added, transparent alcohol inks, seems faster to harden, and opaque a little more then I should of add of it, took longer and even flexible least thas the more recent experience had with this reason. And Amazing clear cast is somewhat the opposite, order too strong, bubbles not to bubble-free, curing and hardening faster, so its a balancing act herewith those two resins. thought i share this, but I still don't understand the ratio and volume, cuz I do own a digital scale, which is a bummer cuz stays on for 2 minutes and turns off auto so if ur not use to pouring outta bottle and fear you may add a bit too much after one part in a cup, like me well the scale turned off right when I saw it hit just right measurement but I wasn't sure it was a Uggggh moment. Sorry, this was so long want to add my 2 sense in, but volume? i can only use cups? not scale?, also in time stamp 11:59 got me thinking if one weighs more than the other that be a huge problem?, I been meaning in Grams, in ur opinion which is better in Grams or ounces? well I don't know if I covered what I wanted to ask but seeing the long comment you would think LoL well hope you can help me figure the volume and ratio thing, you been a huge help B4 and I am greatful.
Let me try to keep it simple for you.
Resin mixed by volume
1:1 Ratio - yes, you can use measuring cups. Equal part A & B
2:1 Ratio - yes, you can use measuring cups. 1 Cup part A & 1/2 Cup part B
Resin mixed by weight (digital scale is needed) can use ounces or grams. (Always zero out scale after placing container so you are only weighing resin)
1:1 Ratio - weigh part A & B separately to identical ounces or grams
2:1 Ratio - weigh part A for double the amount of part B
On your comments about smell, I stay away from resins with strong odors. Cure time can vary greatly. The temperature, humidity, thickness, and even the age of your resin can be factors. Generally, temperature should be between 72ºF - 78ºF (22ºC - 25ºC). Humidity should be less than 60% ( I keep my studio at 50%). Thick layers or molds will cure faster than thin because of the thermometric reaction being more intense from more product. Most resins have a "shelf life" of about 6 months. After that you might see yellowing in the bottles or even a cloudy haze. You can still use it but you should use up soon if you notice these signs.
Hope that helped! Remember, this is supposed to be fun! 😁
@@MoonkusserArt : TY Mrs. MoonKusser i will copy pates in my note incase need to take a look, really appreciate this👍🏼♥
aha!!☝️ now I found some one who explains everything and show it good.My mistake was got to exited 😬 and don't mixed good half of the counter look beautiful cristal clear other half no so good , now..got to fix the bad side took me for ever to get the foot off.🥴 now, I am scare! of making same mistake if its no mix good. Question? if it's 12 oz including both amount,how long i should mixed it? thank You for Your videos💖
Always check the resin brand manufacturer recommendations on how long to mix part A & B. The general rule is 3 minutes. I watch my mixture for clarity as well and look to see if all blended well in the cup.
thanks a lot for your lovely explanation, but i have doubt. the density of the resin and hardener are deferent even then the water density, i think we cant major it against water. i am confused, some say by Wight some says by quantity level have to be same for both even if the density is deferent. correct me if i am wrong pleas. thank you
I am simply using the water to find equal amounts by volume. I have been using this method since I began working with resin and it has never failed me.
@@MoonkusserArt never thought about it. Cool.
my epoxy resin is 3:1 how do i measure that to make keychains?? pls reply thx
You will need to check the manufacturer's directions. They can vary from company to company. Some brands will go into very specific directions that will state something like "3:1 ratio by weight or 2.5:1 by volume" . Contacting the company or checking their website for mixing instructions is my suggestion. Resin is expensive and I do not want to guess at what the manufacturer recommends.
What brand of gloves do you get and from where ?
I buy nitrile gloves that are powder free and they do not need to be sterile. No specific brand, on the web from Amazon or Walmart
what resin would beginners use to make a small bowl. How much would i need.
Good resin for beginners would be a 1:1 ratio like this one - www.theepoxyresinstore.com/collections/top-4-products/products/crystal-clear-epoxy-resin-professional-finish-general-use?aff=16
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As far as how much would you need I cannot answer. The amount would be unknown to me due to project size, shape, and thickness.
What will happen if you use 2.5oz for both epoxy and hardener?will it be the samee?
It depends on the brand you are using. In this demonstration the brand states to measure 1:1 by volume. In this case I use the water to get my "volume" amount on the scale to make it equal volume for both parts. Always read the instructions from your brand.
I’m measuring right but they are coming out soft but not sticky please help!
Be sure to work when temperatures are between 72-78ºF and humidity is less than 50%. It can effect the cure of resin.
How do you determine the amount of mixed product you will need per project?
Most epoxy resin companies have charts on their websites to help determine coverage and quantity needed as it can vary from brand to brand. When I first started with resin I would keep charts of how much I used on size of canvas and if it was to much or too little. A word to the wise, it is better to have too much rather than not enough.
So don't use the pre lined epoxy measure cups, just weigh the hardener and resin separately ??? You mixed the epoxy from the bad weight cups, did it cure ok ? Just curious. Thanks for the info !!!
In this video the resin is a 1:1 by "volume". My constant is the water weighing out how much I think I will need for the project. Because resin (part A) weighs more than hardener (part B) it cannot be measured in equal weight of ounces. There were no "bad weight cups" I was demonstrating that the part A when filled to the mark and weighed 8.5 fl oz, and the water used to make volume mark on cup weighed 7.5 fl oz. The part B weighs less at 7.0 fl oz. The resin cured perfectly. Long explanation I know but understanding how to mix resin is crucial. Always follow the instructions from the resin manufacturer to get your best results since they can be different from brand to brand.
Ok thanks
So if you have a project mold that’s Mold -size approx length 6 inch /15.5 cm, thickness 1.7 inch/4.3 cm; How much hardner, and how much resin do I did if it’s just a 1:1 ratio of each ?
Fill the mold with water. Pour it into a measuring cup. Divide into 2 equal parts and you have your measurements
Most ppl say they use milliliters for measurements of resin. So would it hurt if i babe my scale set the ml?
Either way is okay. Personal preference maybe. Just be exact in measuring and you will be fine
Hi, l have a project and I'm using 2:1 to 4 FL.oz having problems on what is the correct formula. Pls help😢 Lisa
Equation is this: 4oz ÷ 3 (3 is the total of the 2:1 ratio) = 1.333333oz
Resin Part A - 1.333333 x 2 = 2.666667oz
Hardener Part B - 1.333333oz
Quantities that a evenly divisible by 3 are much easier to calculate and will give you a more accurate measurement so consider 3.9oz total needed and you can measure out 2.6oz of resin part A and 1.3oz of hardener part B
Hope that helps.
Just purchased resin 2 :1 so would I measure 1 cup water to 1/2 cup ?
Always check your brand recommendations on their website as this is your best resource. I have come across some brands that are 2:1 ratio but they state that the measurement is by weight not volume. In this video I am demonstrating measurement by volume using the water as my constant.
Hi I’m new to all this I have a 12+ 12 cavas And I don’t know how much to make. Can you help me with that
There are some calculators for finding out how much you need that can be found when doing a Google search. My quick recommendation for a 12 X 12 canvas is 10 fluid ounces measured as in this tutorial using water to get your measuring marks. Have fun creating! 😁
What is the difference between 3:1 ratio and 1:1 ratio? Which one is better?
That depends on what your project is. 3:1 resin is better for use in projects like with molds. It is thinner and fills better and with less bubbles. 1:1 resin is easier to use for large projects like artwork.
@@MoonkusserArt ohhh i see. Thank you so much for the explanation
How do you clean the uncured resin from cups for reuse?
I turn them upside down on my plastic covered tabletop right after pouring and let cure overnight. The next day I am able to squeeze sides and the resin pops off leaving the cup clean. If any little bits remain, I use alcohol on a paper towel to finish cleanup.
What type of resin do you use ? This will be my first time tying it and we’re do you get it?
I am currently using resins from The Epoxy Resin Store - www.theepoxyresinstore.com?aff=16
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They have different types available depending on what type of project you are doing. If you are a beginner, I would recommend the General Use as it has a 45 minute work time and almost no fumes.
So there are diff types ? All have to weighed and mixed ? Or can we just look at the volume and mix ?
Yes, there are different types. This video demonstrates how I find my 1:1 ratio by volume. ALWAYS check for manufacturers instructions as they can vary.
The problem is that Gardner and resin do not weigh the same. I don’t trust a scale for that reason. I’ll trust my measuring cup. Thank you for the demo, though.
Correct Judy. The hardener component does not weigh the same as the epoxy resin component just as neither one weighs the same as the water I use to make my measurement. How many times have you watched people put and empty cup on a scale, weigh out one component, zero out the scale, then weigh the other component. That method does not work.
A good measuring cup works fine because you are Not measuring by weight, rather measuring by volume and that will give good results. Hoping my video demonstrated that. Thank you for commenting.
Do you have your scale set to fluid ounces?
Yes
I use hot water to remove bubbles but then I was setting my flowers and my resin literally gets hard and start smoke. Any reason why?
This can happen due to several reasons. Warming your resin in hot water does help to remove bubbles but it also accelerates the thermal reaction that takes place when the hardener and resin are combined. Products used to color your resin could also cause this such as additive that is water based like acrylic paints. I have had this happen when mixing large quantity a the mixture being to long in its container causing it to retain the heat focus generated in one spot. It melted the hard plastic mixing container as well.
When I am batching and tinting my resin I will check my resin heat by touching the containers. If a container starts feeling very warm I know I must quickly use it or chance it going off to hot cure in the cup and smoking.
So it does not matter if the measurements of resin and harderner show different when u measured the cups right on?
Correct because my marks on the cups are marked to be for identical quantity of volume
U used to measure by ML. Is it wrong? I often get jelly outcome but at times when I get lucky, I get the right hardness.
I am in the US a the common measurement is ounces or fluid ounces. It is fine to use millilitre or fluid ounces. Most epoxy resins recommend not attempting to measure very small amounts because of the difficulty in getting precise quantity. Maybe this could be giving you trouble?
If you are using a measuring cup could you just pour B first and then add A?
You could but the resin will stick and cure onto your measuring cup.
Hii,
As a beginner, Can i go with the 3:1 ratio for resin art?? Please let me know.
Of course you can. Just be certain of your measurements according to the manufactures directions.
How many clear epoxy resin mixer need for 100sqft floor. 1mm cote..
No idea. Check if your resin brand manufacturer has a calculator for it on their website.
I am doing exact what u show but sometimes my work turns out more like plastic, why could that be ?
There can be lots of reasons for this. Sometimes if you pour to thin of a layer, or the temperature, even humidity can affect your results. Keep practicing and try other brands. You will get there.
I wonder if anyone can help me the resin I have says 100g:47g ratio can anyone help me out here please.
If the manufacturer states specific weight measurements like that then you must measure it by weight and you will need a scale to be accurate. Let's say you need twice that amount, you would multiply by 2 and weigh out 200g hardener and 94g of resin. Be sure to zero out your scale after putting your cup on so that you do not have the weight of the cup in your final measurements. Hope that helps.
@@MoonkusserArt Thank you so much
hi im struggling to work out my resin ratio as theyv not sent instructions on measuring its 100% resin 40% hardener. im dislexic with numbers is this 1-1 ratio or 2-1
Neither. What brand is it?
@@MoonkusserArt i have just recieved my resin and its 100 percent resin and 40 percent hardener, the make is epideco, thats the website name, not much came with the product, any suggestions for the measurement please
@@carolinemaders758 I am not familiar with this brand. I suggest contacting the manufacturer through their product website - epideco.co.uk/
How did you know I might fast forward? 💀
I get it. I do it too 🤷🏼♀️ Thanks for watching 😊
I put at higher speed but I knew she knew what she was talking about!! I just was short on time hehe
Also what kind of animals do you have?? I am also struggling with making sure no fur 😂
I have a dog and cat. They are not allowed in the studio and I try not to play or snuggle with them before creating with resin so that I don’t have fur on my clothes.
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I hear air compressors are useful for clearing dust pre-pour
Only if you want it all up in the air to settle in later
can someone help me... mine says 60% of resin and 40% of hardener, im confused on how to measure it
Oh boy! Time to get out the calculator. First thing you should check is if the brand directions state to measure by weight or by volume because that will affect your mixture. Personally, I would work on it must equal 100 meaning 60 +40= 100. Once that is your equation you can do your amounts in percentages from that like 10% of 100= 10. So measure 6+4=10. Then let's say that won't be enough, you can multiply by 2 and you would measure 12(6x2) +8(4x2)=20(10x2). I am not a math teacher 🤓 but I do hope that will help you.
@@MoonkusserArt thank youuu!! but before knowing this, i did it 50 50 and it worked perfectly, can i continue on doing that or??
I always follow brand instructions exactly. I do a lot of large works and I am not a gambler. You may have been lucky. 🍀
Can you provide the brand of resin you use....hope it wasn't said and I just missed it.
I did not state the brand so you didn't miss it. The demonstration is with a 1:1 ratio resin. I currently use TotalBoat Tabletop Epoxy - www.totalboat.com/product-category/resins/
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