How to Make a Resin Paperweight
Prepare the mold by making sure it is clean and dry., Mix up approximately 6 to 8 ounces of resin with its catalyst agent or hardener.,Mix thoroughly as instructed for about two minutes., Pour the resin immediately into the prepared mold., Allow it...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the mold by making sure it is clean and dry.
Coat it with a thin coat of petroleum jelly or cooking oil.
Towel or pat out any excess and to smooth out the petroleum jelly. , If you want to, add a smidge of glitter or Pearl-Ex powder to the resin or add the appropriate number of drops of resin coloring to the mixing container.,, Extra resin may be placed in a second mold as the resin may be layered., Once cured, it will shrink slightly and it will make sun-molding a bit easier.,,,,, -
Step 2: Mix up approximately 6 to 8 ounces of resin with its catalyst agent or hardener.
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Step 3: Mix thoroughly as instructed for about two minutes.
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Step 4: Pour the resin immediately into the prepared mold.
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Step 5: Allow it to cure.
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Step 6: Mark the center of the piece (which is the top).
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Step 7: Drill at least two inches into the resin.
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Step 8: Form the wire into a shape like a paperclip.
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Step 9: Epoxy into the drilled hole with epoxy
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Step 10: E-6000
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Step 11: or other plastic or metal glue.
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Step 12: Allow it to cure for a second time
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Step 13: up to 2 weeks.
Detailed Guide
Coat it with a thin coat of petroleum jelly or cooking oil.
Towel or pat out any excess and to smooth out the petroleum jelly. , If you want to, add a smidge of glitter or Pearl-Ex powder to the resin or add the appropriate number of drops of resin coloring to the mixing container.,, Extra resin may be placed in a second mold as the resin may be layered., Once cured, it will shrink slightly and it will make sun-molding a bit easier.,,,,,
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