I have a shiny, clear, plastic candy mold that I would like to use for resin. Am I using to much mold release? I tried to use it at a bit of a distance from the project, but no bubble pops. We can’t get the items to stop floating or rising up. Let’s give silicone molds a try. Can the white buffing cloth that came with the novus be washed by hand or in the washer? Also a wax injection pump Now, I understand the premise of list wax, but I am completely baffled on what Resin misinformation could do short of making some nice cabochons for mounting. If you want to make castings that thin, try a different resin. I’m having the same issue as Nikia) had in the first comment. @Beth, I would suggest sealing it first with our resin gloss sealer spray before encasing it in the resin. This article explains how to fix sticky resin: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-to-fix-sticky-resin/. You can find the spray here: http://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray, Hello Katherine. Thanks. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I want the fabric and the dowel rods be shiny and waterproof. Yes, I would expect a layer of resin would make it harder. The project is not too complex. I am very new to resin, I am wonder can I put the eye screws in resin before it dries so I don’t have to drill a hole. http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-Baking/Baking-Supplies/Candy-Making/Alphabet-Candy-Silicone-Mold/p/80744811. There's a problem loading this menu at the moment. I just want the design to contrast with the finished piece. I don’t think I can dip it in epoxy resin as it may crack but do you think painting resin on it would make it harder than the spray? Get the right resin equipment and supplies, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/resin-troubleshooting-tips/, http://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray, https://www.resinobsession.com/tag/drying-flowers/, http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-Baking/Baking-Supplies/Candy-Making/Alphabet-Candy-Silicone-Mold/p/80744811, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/decoupage-bracelet-tutorial, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/advice-on-what-resin-to-use/, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/all-in-one-kits, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/doming, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/products/alumilite-amazing-casting-resin-16-oz-opaque-white, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-to-fix-sticky-resin/, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/why-is-my-resin-sticky/, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/resin-bubbles/, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/colorants, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-to-sand-resin-smooth/, https://www.resinobsession.com/forums/topic/uv-resin/, https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/mold-release, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-to-seal-papers-or-findings-for-including-in-resin/, https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/keepsake-artwork-pendant-tutorial/. Is that supposed to happen or are they supposed to be hard? What resin would you recommend? Hi Toby, I’m not sure I understand your question. Any suggestions? Hi I wanna know is there any difference between clear resin and crystal resin. I have a question about bubbles and heat guns i was hoping you’d be able to answer. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. These of course need to be pretty hard but not too fragile. Felt like I was taking a much needed Resin 101 class. This means you don’t need sides to keep the resin in a domed finish. This is the mold. This article explains how to sand resin to get rid of that edge: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/how-to-sand-resin-smooth/, hi, what is the advantages and disadvantages of using uv resin for molds and bezel jewellery, Hi Pooja, you can read my comments here: https://www.resinobsession.com/forums/topic/uv-resin/. I’m afraid that polyester resin will be too hard while epoxy resin will be too soft (when cured ofc). Thank you so very much! Do you have any suggestions about what the best materials would be to use in this project? My words, We (I) all like to start with something big for our first projects. Do I need to try another mold casting agent. However my initial idea was to use the resin as something I would dip my fiber or fabric covered jewelry in.