ArtResin - Epoxy Resin - Clear - Non-Toxic - 1 gal (0.5 gal Resin + 0.5 gal Hardener) (3.78 L)

The media could not be loaded. I purchased Artresin to finish and seal my fluid art paintings. I am a beginner at using resin, but I did my research before I purchased. I was looking for a resin that was easy to use and safe for use in my home. Artesin was perfect for me. I was amazed at the glass-like finish my painting had when the resin dried. The most challenging thing I've experienced in using Artresin is popping all of the air bubbles that come up. I use a small butane torch on the resin and that takes care of the problem. I included a few pieces that have been finished with Artresin so you can see the amazing glass-like finish. I love it!

Never disappoints! Great stuff

Excellent for art pieces you want to last. Expensive, but well worth it. The company's website has a calculator so you can determine how much you need. Quality costs, don't waste your money on cheaper alternatives.

As a first time resin user I had done research into different resin types, and decided to use this epoxy resin based on its dedication to non-toxicity, easy to use 1:1 ratio, clear cure, and great reviews. Nonetheless, I quickly discovered that even as wonderful as this resin is, before I could take advantage of the benefits of this resin I required pointers and background knowledge. However, seeing that this is considered high end resin, its highly unlikely you have many first time resin users buying this brand. But just in case there are, I wanted to share some basic tips.Some of these pointers may seem like a reiteration of what's available on the company website and general epoxy resin literature, but going through this information piecemeal made me second guess the applicability of the info, so decided to write out a few important ones. Please excuse any grammatical mistakes as I'm writing from my phone app:-Use the right materials:1.) Buy or get the right size disposable mixing cups/containers. For example, if you are using 1 quart total of resin, buy a 1.5 quart with proper measurements so you yield the exact 1:1 ratio. Trust me, you don't want to invest in high quality resin and then mess it up by measuring the resin or hardener wrong. It's a science.2.) Buy the right mixing sticks. Don't try mixing with plastic or something that will break easily. Try getting a thick wooden mixing stick that will help to mix the resin and hardener quickly and effeciently. You don't want to spend six minutes mixing and have lots of bubbles in your final product. Trust me, I know.3.) Use a small torch to help get rid of bubbles. If you can't afford one, then use a lighter, but you need to work quickly to bring any air to the surface and remove bubbles.4.) If you are doing smaller projects, just lay down wax paper or a any type of cover for your work space you can throw away. Larger projects should be done outside or in a large ventilated space.5.) Use gloves and safety gear. Even though this is non-toxic epoxy resin, you are working with this as a medium to cover, gloss, or create a mold. The last thing you want are sticky fingers while trying to work with your art. In fact I find disposable gloves are perfect as I can peel them off guilt free and put on a new set without the hassle of being overly cautious with keeping resin off of them.-The best way to avoid bubbles in your final cured resin piece is to mix slowly, efficiently, and always pour cautiously. You'll get the hang of it, but pouring (the resin, the hardener, and the mixture) is a personal experience, kind of like driving.-Give it time (1-2 days) to cure before touching. Sure, you might be able to touch it before then without creating finger marks, but why do it if you know it's still curing? A fully cured piece will take about 3 days, so kind of appreciate the time by thinking of how much better it will look if you give it time.-Last (But not least), remember to be patient as you do this. Art takes time, and even though resin may not seem like an art form for first time users, it can be if you have patience and make it your own.

I tried ArtResin Epoxy for the first time in November of 2021. When I ordered it (it was on a Friday), it said it would arrive by Monday, but didn't arrive until the following Friday with no updates as to why there was a hold-up in shipping (and it shipped from less than 2 hours from where I live). The other resin I ordered at the same time arrived 2 days after I ordered it, and it came from a much farther distance.When I ordered ArtResin Epoxy, it was $129, which is still more than I would normally pay for resin. I can get the exact same resin and in the exact same size bottles at JoAnn's for $119. Now that the online price is $137, and I won't be ordering more. I'll likely just stick to the other brand I used before I tried this brand or go to JoAnn's to get it.As for the resin, it's great! The 24 hours it take for a solid cure took a little getting used to, but that was a minor adjustment on my part. As with any other resin, so long as you warm up the resin before mixing it with the hardener, and stir slowly, you'll have minimal bubbles. It blended well with colors, and once it finally cured, was easy to demold. I also had less of a reaction to it than I did other brands. I would recommend it for anyone who has the money to burn, and the patience it takes to get it via shipping.

The media could not be loaded. I really liked the size of the bottles that the resin was available in and that it did not have a very strong smell, but I am ultimately dealing with issues and I am not sure how to quite deal with them. I am highly upset that I’ve paid the price that I paid for the resin and now it looks like it is something growing inside of the bottle, see attached pictures, or that part of the resin is already trying to harden and there’s small white pieces inside of the bottle. Some of the white pieces are hidden when I use color in the resin but I am discovering that the resin is also not caring as well. I absolutely hate being in the situation because I have a bunch of resin that seems to be pretty much unusable and the return window has closed. Had I known that something like this was going to happen with the resin, I would not have ordered it. I tried to go ahead and order resin before running out of my previous resin and it sat on a shelf for a few months before I got to it,during which time the resin remained closed and not exposed to the elements so I am unsure of what the problem is and how to resolve it. Now I am on the hunt for a different resin. I have worked with resin for almost a year and haven’t experienced problems like this before, but since I have chronic migraines, this brand was recommended. The last thing I want to do is apply this to someone’s tumbler and they have issues with it. I am seriously pissed because it’s a waste of money at this point.