HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR WORK AREA BEFORE YOU START ON A PROJECT?
Time:2023-12-29
Views:10
I have a general setup that stays in place so I’m ready to work when I walk in the room, but I clear out and re-set up regularly as mess and chaos erupt very quickly.
Because I’m an organised nerd, I do sessions where I clean all my silicone jugs and moulds, dispose of and then relay the plastic sheets etc.
Here are the things I find noteworthy:
My heat gun stays on a slate slab at all times when not in use, away from everything else.
I have silicone mats that are a god send, it cuts down wastage and saves cleaning time.
My moulds are stacked in cupboards flat as this ensures their longevity.
I organise my stones, glitters, leaves, pigments and inks. Not only because we all get satisfaction out of our collections, but if your epoxy is curing fast and you are searching for one tiny item you’ll thank yourself for that organisation.
But my most important set up tips are:
A clear, open and level space for measuring and mixing because you will have clumsy moments.
Your working and drying areas need to be level in every possible direction. One of my most disappointing moments remains the time I found my perfect pretty orange on canvas had slid off into a nice pile on the floor. Top tip: big spirit level and tiny spirit level!
My other ‘couldn’t do without’ are these trays with lids that I put my smaller moulds in and then can move around to drying racks, swap in and change with every session. You will only try carrying a full mould once.
WHAT KEY SUPPLIES DO BEGINNERS NEED BEFORE THEY START THEIR VERY FIRST PROJECT?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Resin and hardener
Heat gun (or small blowtorch if working very small items)
Whatever bedazzlements you like: pigments, glitter, inks, stones
Moulds (nothing will clear out your bank account quicker)
Plastic sheets to protect your work surface
Measuring scales or jugs
Jugs / spatulas / stirrers / cups for mixing
Consider something that covers your creations during curing
ChatNow
Mail me
Chat now