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Hi all,
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Here is a video of me explaining some reasons why your Resin may be sticky after curing.
We jump into reasons which may cause these issues including Oxygen Inhibition, which is the most common issue with Photopolymers.
As mentioned, I may have missed some information accidently, I am still learning 😊. Also, I'm hoping the penguins made sense, I didn't want to keep saying scientific words 😂😂😂.
Although I demonstrate these problems using UV resin, the same issues can also be common with 2 part epoxy resin, however, one of the biggest causes of sticky epoxy is inaccurate measuring or not mixing correctly for the recommended time, always measure accurately and mix thoroughly (including scraping the sides whilst stirring) until your epoxy is streak-free and clear. Room temperature can also create issues with curing so be sure to provide a working environment which reflects the recommendations provided in your resin instructions.
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[@daniel..cooper]

I'm so sorry for using penguins as an analogy 😂🤣

[@cathyomalley2772]

That's a perfect explanation.

[@daniel..cooper]

@cathyomalley2772 thanks Cathy 😊

[@lisaburnham7151]

😂 It worked for me.

[@MicheleHappyBunny]

Don't apologise! It helps people to visualise 'penguins! Brilliant video! Thank you!

[@Ali-H3444]

Brilliant analogy! I visualized a bunch of cute penguins 🐧 looking at me😊

[@BeastGuardian]

I have another tip! If you're working with larger pieces, you might notice your flat pieces will bend and bow. This is due to uneven curing. Set your UV light up at a greater distance from the piece, 6 inches to 1 foot (about 15 - 30cm) away. Your cure time will be longer, but a bit more even. Also, set-up reflective foil or mirrors under and around the mold. I've made a folding mirror box by sticking cheap self-adhesive acrylic mirrors to a folder. This bounces the UV light around so it can hit the resin from more angles than just directly from the light above the mold.

[@daniel..cooper]

Brilliant tips 😊😊😊 Thank you 😊

[@sewlady33]

I just did a YT search on "how to fix sticky UV resin" and the first video I watched suggested putting the piece in water. I thought, "Hm. I wonder if that will work, and why does it work?" Then your video was next in line and now I have a better understanding of WHY it works. Thank you so much!

[@maritarver4588]

I think I made each and every one of these mistakes yesterday and decided to quit. After this I think I'll try again. Thanks ❤

[@vicki3453]

😮omg, this is a brilliant tip. I have just made dried flower coasters and top coated them with UV resin and they didn't cure fully. They were sticky. I tried everything. I sanded them. And tried again with the same results... I posted a pleasure for help to the internet and was advised to come to your youtube video. And I fully understand what happened now. I had my fan on towards me as I was curing the UV. My little penguins didn't stand a chance. 😢. Thank you Daniel for your advise and tips. I've been doing resin Art for several months but just started with UV. another learning curve..

[@BrandyLaBumbard]

This video is pure gold! You’ve just saved my sticky pieces!!! Thank you, thank you!

[@mikemccormick865]

Thanks professor Daniel. This has been the best class on UV resin I’ve ever taken. Thanks.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Mike 😊 Was nervous about this one 😂

[@sabinaveronesi6171]

Hi Daniel! Thank you very much for addressing this topic! I am one of those people who abandoned the uv resin a bit precisely because it stuck and the creation ruined and I didn't understand why! 😢With your video I finally realised the problem! 😅Thank you so much !! 👋👋

[@daniel..cooper]

Yay, so glad it has helped Sabina 😊

[@VickyShawcooksalot]

Something I noticed with my nails. Over the next few days, my nails will continue to harden. Also, when I have very pigmented polish, I have to use several layers. That's why some gel polishes seem thin and not heavily pigmented. It's really to ensure that the polish gets a good uv light exposure. Your coverage of uv resin was excellent, Daniel.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@tracyharper2121]

Thank you Daniel. I was beginning to think I was stupid with UV resin!

[@jraydaly]

I learned this from some girls channel about 2 years back. I was going to give up before I dredged U tube looking for the solution. Works EVERY time now.😊

[@NinaHansen2008]

Thank you, Daniel! I made some little purple and red dinosaurs in a baker’s pink silicone mold, using epoxy resin. I wanted to dome the backs so I used UV resin, but they were sticky. I kept putting them back under the light until they finally hardened up. Then I wanted to coat the tops because the pink mold left a matte finish. But the glitter I had loaded them with also inhibited the curing. Now I understand why.

[@Tarni64]

OK, so I need to thank you, profusely! I am using UV resin with glitter on a tumbler, so water submersion is not possible (it cures on a tumbler turner) But with your suggestion of a cover, and someone else's suggestion of mirrors, I put a clear bin over top of the turner with the light inside, and some aluminum foil underneath, and it's perfect! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@christinetremblay2353]

This is the best UV resin lesson I have ever watch, Thank You So Very Much, you just answered so many of my interrogation ! Take care !

[@daniel..cooper]

Wow, thank you so much 😊

[@patricialamson7944]

Loved that those happy penguins bonded together!! Thanks for the great tips!!💜

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@HannahReyes-g7h]

Sir!!! Thank u so much 😭😭 it was all really easy to understand but at the same time supeeer informative ❤!!! Ty so much!!! 🙏🙏

[@caregiver55]

Thanks so much Daniel, excellent explanation. Something that might help someone; I had an extra nail lamp with a (plain plastic) broken leg, so I snapped off the other one and now use it upside down - under my clear glass platform setup. So I'm using two lamps simultaneously, and don't have to flop the mold over for a second cure. Watch your eyes if you try this, I have a dedicated opaque box that I use over all anyway - just in case.

[@daniel..cooper]

Great idea 💡 Thank you for sharing 😊😊😊

[@sda141]

Daniel…..what! This was awesome! I wonder if my old sticky pieces can be water cured? I almost gave up I’ve resin work. You are an art angel. Thank you!

[@Maika-bi5vy]

This is a huge help? I've got a sticky piece I will try this on immediately! Thanks!😁

[@rosedonnapur]

Thanks so so so mush I new to uv resin and out of 10 pieces I made yesterday the largest one was tackey on top the rest was 2 part and I relized I dint fill it to the top so used uv to fill the 2part was cumply cord. I have a 3drezin coring box so I did it in ther for 4 mins. Came out tacky so I left it in garden all day as its was a lovle hot day in UK. And still nuthing found your vido did the watter trick and it worked ❤❤

[@CatherineSummerfield]

perfect tutorial Thank you

[@estellegerrard8258]

This is a super useful video, thank you! When I first tried UV resin, I had a sticky experience which put me off! But I've persevered and watching your videos definitely help! Enjoy your experimental videos and finished creations! Thanks!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Estelle 😊 So glad the vids are helping 😊😊

[@OldsouLim73]

Thank you for explaining!

[@jacquelinesay1972]

Thank you for this tip. Very helpful.

[@debraleblanc6122]

Incredibly helpful, Daniel. Thanks!

[@ellishansen8115]

Thanks for the great video, and info, D ! You're a gem!

[@tatolevene6168]

THANKS! this is brilliant! So helpful!

[@rubymolly2178]

Watched this as you suggested. Great tip thank you 😊

[@michelleosborne8951]

Thank you! That’s an awesome Tip❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ATREIDESDUNCAN88]

One way I use to cure is get a white sheet of paper and place the item on it then your light, I have a 4 inch light. Then on top of the loght or around the opening of the light, put white paper. I use index cards. This has made my uv items cure quickly. But i still had issues because of the inks. I found some uv safe or approved inks and they are better. Also perhaps mix your color in the uv resin. Then use the colored UV resin to color your batch you will use.

[@nadineschofield3541]

Thank you so much for this video it has been very helpful 😊

[@jamiemorris4234]

thank you so much for this information. I truly appreciate this and use it!!!!

[@1968janbone]

Brilliant. Such good information. Thanks Daniel ❤

[@janicehoehn8203]

That was a very informative class. I have had all of those problems and can now try it again. Thank you to you and the penguins.

[@RHG412]

WHOA! That water tip is GOLD!!! Thanks for this video Daniel!

[@JoneeBlair]

Absolute genius! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@lovice43]

Love your videos. They're so helpful. Thanks so much. Many blessings 🙌🏾 🙏🏾 ✨️

[@Kathrine.R.]

Thank you so much for this video! I really want to revisit my UV resin now! 😁

[@swcrafting]

Great information, thank you.

[@mamawise813]

Genius tips! I love the penguin analogy 😄. Makes perfect sense. I also love the idea of hiding failed pieces in to larger projects. I will never throw another one in the trash. Seems like a pretty obvious tip NOW! lol. Love your videos and appreciate all the work you put into them.

[@ccada2023]

Great information!

[@shellylinn2672]

Thank you for explaining the details of uv resin in a better way! I hadn't thought about oxygen interference nor water curing. You've helped me out of a "sticky situation " 😂😂

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🥰

[@hannahshiffman7390]

This video was a huge help! These little tricks of yours with the cup and the UV and the water trick helped me with my sticky resin problems! I plan on using these in the future to keep my resin from getting sticky to begin with!

[@bobswihart]

I love that you look into why things happen. You do a ton of research to understand what really is happening. Thank you for doing this and then sharing it with all of us. And the water tip is greatly. Will be using that for sure.

[@sandraarnold7528]

What a great tip! I never knew you could do that with the water! Thank you 🤩

[@carolynmozzone412]

What some great info! Thanks Daniel!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Carolyn 😊

[@rosemarypedder5180]

Brilliant, thank you Daniel.

[@daniel..cooper]

My pleasure! 😊😊

[@nancymedley623]

I have never seen the water trick. I will have to try it. Love your videos.

[@soniabeale]

This is the reason i don't use uv resin much but will definitely will do after this !! Thank you so much 😊

[@paulamoore2007]

Thank you! I think you might have just changed my UV resin life!

[@nmbbeingintentionallycreative]

Thanks for sharing so much information about this - I have had trouble with curing uv resin, and have been putting items in the sun when I can; however the last few days have been cloudy here and my uv resin wasn't curing - I am not a science person so your penguin explanation helped. I have given the process of putting my pieces in water and so amazed by this process. Someone in one of the groups I am a part of mentioned about the water and it struck me as very odd - not anymore. Today is another cloudy day here but I can move ahead with my uv resin and know that it won't be sticky when I am done with the whole water curing process.

[@suewarnes9469]

I love the penguins analogy! The water technique is the one that I learnt from you a while back, and on the odd occasion if my UV resin piece is sticky I pop it in water. Ta da! 👍☺️🇬🇧

[@daniel..cooper]

Yay, the penguins made sense? 😂

[@craftylittlerthings]

Oh thanks for this, who would have thought just popping it in water would stop those penguins from shivering!! I’ve saved this tip to my little black book of tips, thank you. Hugs x Ann x

[@lindanewcomer830]

OMG!!!! Thank You so much for this video! It's just what I needed. I only wish I'd looked for answers a few years earlier. I made memorial beads from my brother's and Dad's funeral flowers and several came out sticky. I think I've used too much pigment in one of my practice pendants so it'll be recycled somewhere else. The clear cup on top worked great with another. I'm not using the same brand you are but have some on order. Thanks again 👍😊

[@Sulzie65]

Thank you for this! Helps tremendously.

[@daniel..cooper]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@nickyhawkins9637]

Thank you so much for sharing all your tips and info xx

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Nicky 😊 Hope it helps 😊

[@marycronin1167]

Great tutorial Daniel thank you 🤗🤗🤗

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Mary 😊

[@StaceyVoss]

That was awesome. Very clear explanation.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Stacey 😊

[@patriciaharkin1571]

Thanks for all the tips and info Daniel. Very informative.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Patricia 😊 Very welcome 😊

[@Copperyfoxx]

I just picked up UV resin for crafting today for the first time. Thank you for your tips, you've almost certainly prevented me from making some simple mistakes.

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! 🥰

[@heidimarcum4631]

Thanks for this video! I have been so put off by UV resin because it's always sticky. Thanks to you, I guess I will try again!

[@thephotonut55]

Very informative and I loved the penguin analogy. Love your videos!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@annaoram3246]

Brilliant, thanks so much, will be trying those tips 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

You’re welcome 😊

[@grammymimi7283]

Excellent tips! Thanks so much.

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@mazmain9248]

Thanks so much for all the information, I can't wait to try it.

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@mammat5103]

What a great tutorial! So much helpful information!! Thank you!

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it was helpful!😊😊😊

[@leannemitchem8865]

Great video Daniel! Thank you for all you do. ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

My pleasure! Thank you

[@mojoe7951]

Blooming heck. This was excellent. Thank you for going through all of these for us. Learnt loads here.

[@daniel..cooper]

Yay, so glad it was helpful 😊

[@stephanieortiz1377]

Thanks a lot! You just saved me a custom piece! Used the water curing and it was my solution, Thanks again.....

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! 😊😊

[@wolfgirl-bp9uz]

I love your penguins they helped in your explanation

[@jacquelynruppert7387]

This is the video I been searching for. It is very clear and to the point. I am glad I found it.

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it was helpful! 😊😊😊

[@zarah_hydeist]

Thank you so so much for this video! I was about to give up on UV resin altogether because I could never get my colored pieces to cure properly. Definitely gonna try the water method next time!

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Awesome video and explanation. Thanks ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊 Thank you 😊

[@pikachuu4379]

Thank you so much for this! This is incredible. I have been having this problem for YEARS and I’ve finally found a way!!!! Appreciate it so much ❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

You're so welcome! 😊😊😊

[@TerryParker-uu3ci]

Thank you for sharing this! I've struggled with UV resin. I love your tips and can't wait to try them out!

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@Leena79]

Thank you for these tips!

[@daniel..cooper]

You're so welcome! 😊

[@madeleinelaird6951]

Thank you for clearly explaining every problem I have with UV resin!

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@christinebowlin2488]

You are my hero🙏THANK YOU!!!!!

[@mariverhagen8082]

This video is so awesome. You really are a wonderful teacher. The analogy makes it VERY EASY to grasp the reasons I've had problems. THANKS so much!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 I was worried about the penguins 🐧 😂

[@DavidBenbrook-qz8vk]

Thank you so much. I have had sticky uv resin and now I know.

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@pamelagunn1045]

Love penguins. Thanks for this video, great tips.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊 Very welcome 😊 Hope it helps Pamela 😊

[@ginringames6730]

Thank you! You had given me the water tip a couple of weeks ago, and it worked perfectly for me. I made some really nice rings thanks to you. My penguins are comfortable now! 😂

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! 😊🥰

[@fakhr-mussaviheide3634]

Thanks so much for the explanation. I am going to use your hints to go on with UV resin. Great video.😅

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@HeatherWhiteNetworks]

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. I am just testing your excellent pertri dish swirls and just so grateful that you had this video. I've never used UV before and thought I'd finish off my 2 part projects which i was delighted with. But it was terrible and thought I had lost the lost. but they are saved. Thank you so so much. Love your videos. Excellent.

[@daniel..cooper]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@Embracetherandom]

Awesome. I thought it was just me doing something wrong . I’ve tried several UV brands had some successes but frustrated with the sticky losses. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! 😊😊

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@debrakowalski9332 Another tip @daniel..cooper showed us was to pop our sticky pieces into a clear glass/plastic co tainer of water, and shine the UV lamp through that. It works like a charm!

[@Letty_88]

Man, thanks so much for the penguins! 😆 And for the water trick! Really appreciate you sharing the tips. I just came across your channel today, but you have a new subscriber! I love your work! ❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad I could help! Thanks for subbing 😊🥰

[@mercurialfox]

Thanks for the informative video, it's much appreciated, Ive been water curing uv resin since you mentioned it in a past video! Also agree with you about not throwing out failed pieces and keeping them to back fill pieces or use the in another way, 100%! I also put any "rubbish" resin in jesmonite.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 So glad it's helping 😊

[@BassResinator]

Thanks for the info.

[@daniel..cooper]

Any time! 😊😊😊

[@Prettynotpurrfectcrafts]

Thank you so much for the water trick, I will be using this from now on

[@daniel..cooper]

Happy to help 😊😊😊

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Daniel, you.are.a.genius! 😍 I never knew about oxygen inhibition...and now I do. THANK YOU! ❤💕❤ Got my mind going a hundred per, now. As always! 😁

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it was helpful! 😊😊😊😊

[@nilsafaga74]

Thanks for a informative video

[@daniel..cooper]

My pleasure 😊😊😊

[@lorimontcalm9086]

Thank you.

[@kimshoebridge8192]

The water trick really does work well 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

It's a life saver 😊😊😊😊

[@Yummicookie1979]

I only use resin to coat my polymer clay jewelry. The very first resin I ever tried was one that just wouldn't fully cure. I decided to figure out why and ,learned about oxygen inhibition. The solution I came up with was to apply a coat of Varathane over the top of my piece and give it one more cycle under the light. I'm glad I discovered this because I had to try several brands of resin before finding one that would actually fully cure. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad to have other things to try in case I have this issue again.

[@lilithdablo5152]

So good tips. I will try them tongiht. Thanks a lot ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

You're welcome 😊

[@LauraCastro-df1cn]

Thank you, very useful information, whe I use the water tip I also put a mirror under it

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊 Yes, just be careful with the light reflecting into your eyes 😊

[@antonialoysen4223]

Fantastic - thanks so much for the water tip - just done it to 3 pieces that were slightly sticky, and da-da, they aren't any more! Brilliant.

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad it helped! 😊😊

[@jannapackard3910]

Great info.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@miaseeher9886]

thank you!

[@online-info]

Thank you so much 💖