Ideas for Using Clear Epoxy Resin

Clear epoxy resin is a versatile material that can be used for various purposes. From crafting to repairs, epoxy resin is strong and durable, making it perfect for a variety of projects. If you're looking for some inspiration for your next project, check out these ideas for using clear epoxy resin.

Ideas for Using Clear Epoxy Resin

Repairing Ceramics

If you have a ceramic mug or plate that's been chipped, epoxy resin can be used to repair it. Simply mix the epoxy resin according to the instructions and apply it to the chipped area. Once it's dry, your repair will be nearly invisible.

Making Coasters

Crafters love using epoxy resin to make coasters. With so many ways to customize them, you can make coasters that are unique to your style. Plus, they make

Epoxy Resin River Table – The Next Big Thing

Choosing the Right Epoxy Resin for your Project

Choosing the right epoxy resin for your project 

Epoxy Resins are now available for a wide range of different applications. However, choosing the right Epoxy Resin for your project can be difficult. This Epoxy Resin Selector Guide provides a good overview of which epoxy resins are ideal for your project. 

What to look for when buying epoxy resin 

Epoxy resin has exploded in popularity, so more and more cheap products are on the market. To avoid compromising

A Guide to Epoxy Resin

Interest in Epoxy Resin is at an all-time high. With this in mind, we've written this article to help our customers understand the basics and potential of this fantastic product range. Find out more about this hard-wearing, easy to use family of Resins.

Common Mistakes using Epoxy Resin

Epoxy poured correctly can solve many problems. However, mistakes and mishaps can easily be made. Design flaws, incorrect mixing ratios, and uneven hardening of Epoxy can result in problems. However, remember that it will be much more challenging to recover from a mistake once the Epoxy has thoroughly dried. Fortunately, most of these mistakes are still reasonably easy to fix. 

Common Mistakes Made with Epoxy Resin

Tacky or Sticky Resin 

One of the most common issues for Epoxy is that it remains tacky or sticky

Which Clear Casting Resin is best for you?

Casting with Resin has become more popular than ever. Naturally, there are more questions than ever! To help you choose the right Casting Resin for your project (Polyester or Epoxy), we've put together a list of the main differences. Hopefully this will help make your decision a little easier! 

Creating Pen Blanks using Clear Casting Resin

The popularity of Clear Casting resin is on the rise as an alternative to traditional Arts & Crafts materials. One of the most popular questions we are asked in relation to craft activities with Clear Resin is the correct process of creating a pen blank.

At FibreGlassDirect, we offer two types of Clear Casting Resin which may be use - Polyester and Epoxy. We have found that Polyester Clear Casting Resin works really well and is also a very cost-effective way to get started. Epoxy is also an excellent resin but is quite costly for this type of project. In terms of cost/benefit, we would choose Polyester. The Polyester Casting Resin starts from sizes as small as 1kg. 

Pen Casting Materials

For this project, you will need the following materials:

• A suitable mould – e.g. slimline pen kit

Polyester or Epoxy? How to choose your Resin

Clear Resin