i would like to ask for some technical information regarding resins...
i just purchased some casting resin, but i don't plan on using it for casting...do you think it will be ok to use it as an adhesive and coating? currently i'm planning on trying to use it for adhering paper to glass jars and coating over it...the resin is coming through the mail...so i haven't tried it yet...any advice would be helpful...from what i've read it seems like i would want to put the approximate amount i want to use into a container and add the catalyst and then brush it on...i don't know if it will adhere and dry properly without air...also heat resistance would be a plus...the casting resin is cheapest though other resins sold as coatings seem to be advertised as more appropriate. also how should i handle it? is it toxic...does it set quickly? etc.
if you have time to give me a few tips, i'd be appreciative...
hey there! first wondering why you chose resin at all? Sounds like you could use much less toxic stuff for this- glues like modge-podge work for adhering paper to glass jars...we just had a modgepodge party (http://avad.livejournal.com/173184.html) for our craftyclubhouse gathering not to long ago...I worked on my tall candle holder..and have used the candle often since then..so it seems fine with the heat..
because...yep...it is toxic (as far as I know all resins and clear casting polyurethanes which is what I use actually)...and a pain to work with. There are many many kinds...so I'm not sure what you've got coming to you...each one is different in how you work with it and setting times..hopefully it will come with a good set of instructions...
You can go online to sculpt.com (http://www.sculpt.com) and write/ask them pretty much any technical question regarding your product if they carry it. They've been pretty helpful for me..
I'd use a respirator and gloves at the very least...but seriously try to work with something else if you can for your purpose.
thanks that's useful info...yeah, i gathered that it was pretty toxic, i'm no stranger to toxic... i have a respirator and gloves suitable for handleing chemicals... i went with resin because i need a really perminent seal and i have ideas for making jars into intersting candle holders so not only does the clear coat have to be completely seemless and crystal clear, but heat resistant as well.
i considered modgepodge , but i don't think that'll have the same seemless result...as expected i'm just going to have to experiment...if this doesn't work then i'll have to spring for more expensive coatings that seem to be geared more towards my purpose...i actually found a great alternative clearcoat that is super strong and seemless and completely non-toxic, and heat resistant, its an industrial product made for sealing floors, but its like 80 or 90 bucks for a gallon... so i hoped to avoid that kind of expense...
anyway, i was just looking for easy answers before i started experiments...
thanks for the advice, i'll let you know how it turns out...or write about it in my journal or something.
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Date: 2007-02-21 08:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-02-21 10:36 pm (UTC)i would like to ask for some technical information regarding resins...
i just purchased some casting resin, but i don't plan on using it for casting...do you think it will be ok to use it as an adhesive and coating? currently i'm planning on trying to use it for adhering paper to glass jars and coating over it...the resin is coming through the mail...so i haven't tried it yet...any advice would be helpful...from what i've read it seems like i would want to put the approximate amount i want to use into a container and add the catalyst and then brush it on...i don't know if it will adhere and dry properly without air...also heat resistance would be a plus...the casting resin is cheapest though other resins sold as coatings seem to be advertised as more appropriate. also how should i handle it? is it toxic...does it set quickly? etc.
if you have time to give me a few tips, i'd be appreciative...
thanks.
r.
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Date: 2007-02-23 02:15 am (UTC)first wondering why you chose resin at all? Sounds like you could use much less toxic stuff for this- glues like modge-podge work for adhering paper to glass jars...we just had a modgepodge party (http://avad.livejournal.com/173184.html) for our craftyclubhouse gathering not to long ago...I worked on my tall candle holder..and have used the candle often since then..so it seems fine with the heat..
because...yep...it is toxic (as far as I know all resins and clear casting polyurethanes which is what I use actually)...and a pain to work with. There are many many kinds...so I'm not sure what you've got coming to you...each one is different in how you work with it and setting times..hopefully it will come with a good set of instructions...
You can go online to sculpt.com (http://www.sculpt.com) and write/ask them pretty much any technical question regarding your product if they carry it. They've been pretty helpful for me..
I'd use a respirator and gloves at the very least...but seriously try to work with something else if you can for your purpose.
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Date: 2007-02-23 01:57 pm (UTC)i considered modgepodge , but i don't think that'll have the same seemless result...as expected i'm just going to have to experiment...if this doesn't work then i'll have to spring for more expensive coatings that seem to be geared more towards my purpose...i actually found a great alternative clearcoat that is super strong and seemless and completely non-toxic, and heat resistant, its an industrial product made for sealing floors, but its like 80 or 90 bucks for a gallon... so i hoped to avoid that kind of expense...
anyway, i was just looking for easy answers before i started experiments...
thanks for the advice, i'll let you know how it turns out...or write about it in my journal or something.