WHAT IS YOUR BEST TIP FOR AVOIDING BUBBLES IN YOUR RESIN CREATIONS?
Time:2023-12-29
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Bubbles – the other big question and not just for beginners.
So initially I use my heat gun to lightly and carefully heat the epoxy to encourage the bubbles to rise to the top and pop (careful not to scorch by going too close and always keep the heat moving). In smaller items, a small blowtorch can be used. For larger items, more pro workers may use pressure pots to squeeze the bubbles to a size that can’t be seen, but this is not necessary until you are at that level – even I don’t have one.
When I work with Entropy Resins, I stir as smoothly as I can, not taking my spatula out of the epoxy (those tempting motorised mixers, they’d actually create more bubbles for a beginner, so you don’t need one) then I leave the mixed epoxy throughout the process and the bubbles rise themselves. So I stir and leave, stir and leave – and add a little heat here and there even when I’ve poured my mixed epoxy into the cups or jugs.
In moulds with depth, you will get bubbles. My tips here are to pour down the side as smoothly as you can. I often apply a little heat around the moulds at a distance and tip moulds where I can to let bubbles come out. Toothpicks are also handy for the odd stubborn, hard-to-reach bubble.
As with everything resin related it’s a trial and error and getting a feel for it.
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