Happiness is Epoxy Resin! Epoxy resin uses generally fall into two camps – those who use the polymer for practical reasons to address a host of DIY projects; and those who employ epoxy resin to explore their creative sides – crafting a variety of artistic objects for their muse and aesthetic pleasure. People from both
An admired technique in the epoxy resin art community is the ability to create natural, lifelike waves out of colored epoxy. The skills needed to create resin ocean art can also be applied to a variety of mediums, allowing you to design distinctive pieces that suit your style and needs. Everything from epoxy resin ocean
River Table by Lenny Burkhardt Casting Resin Craft Creations… One of the things we’ve noticed in our recent conversations and several Success Stories with many of our Epoxy Pros; is how often they’re creating deep-pour projects. From river tables and other furnishings to decorative encapsulation projects to preserve and display cherished keepsakes and memorabilia; epoxy
Our Resident Epoxy Pro Columnist Answers Some Unusual (tongue-in-cheek) Inquiries… Dear Dr. Resin – I’ve been taking some French cooking classes for several weeks now, and just can’t keep my souffle from falling flat. Do you suppose some epoxy resin would work to hold it in place? Signed, Frazzled Chef Dear Frazzled – While versatile
Epoxy Resin Dining Room Table Jill Goden, originally an oil painter by trade, teaches art classes in her community in Florida. Seeking out new challenges and artistic creation, she began working with acrylics on wood, creating a number of decorative custom furnishings including tables as well as kitchen and serving accessories such as Lazy Susan’s,
Thanks once again to all our Epoxy Pros who shared their projects for our April Fool’s “just for fun” Contest! We love receiving, reviewing and sharing your imaginative and unique creations – highlighting your flair for both whimsical and practical works of art, furnishings and other crafts. Here are this month’s epoxy resin contest winners: 2021
Epoxy Resin Desk Edge Detail by 1728 Designs Epoxy Resin. That wondrous material that starts out as a viscous liquid and transforms into a versatile solid. Used in so many craft projects and DIY/ “honey-do” tasks; epoxy resin has become a reliable creative and practical tool for artisans, craftspeople and handymen – to tackle everything
“The Whole is More than the Sum of its Parts.” – Aristotle A great many composites, fillers and fibers may be added to epoxy resin to facilitate a number of enhanced properties. Carbon fiber reinforced polymers for instance, are widely used in sporting equipment and other high-tech manufacturing sectors such as the aircraft industry, to
Fall-ing into Crafting… Autumn. The colors. The cooler weather. The coming of the holidays. After the heat of summer, autumn is a welcome traveler. And it makes a great time for craft projects both for décor and gift giving. Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner – and provide so many opportunities for artisans