How To Fix Pits In Resin

[@jkg6211]

One quick tip from 2+ decades working with Epoxy Finishes; NEVER use paper towels or cloth rags - they'll leave dust/lint particles. Use a good quality coffee filter instead. They're lint-free.

[@heatherfoster4154]

@Kole Jared Thanks for that information. Could be explain how someones ex is getting into their Instagram account.

[@peggyburnett6331]

Coffee filters. That’s a great idea! Thank you.

[@paullampru3591]

How about tack cloth…?

[@jkg6211]

@@paullampru3591 I've never tried Tackcloth, except for painting - never with epoxy. It depends on the application I guess, but personally - I wouldn't risk it on an expensive project. (wax + epoxy CAN = bad things) Just my 2 cents worth, BTW... if you're so inclined, go for it - but I'd definitely try it on a test sample first.

[@jonwikan3986]

Nice art work! A little extra tip for all of you epoxy craftspeople: Epoxy resins need to be washed with hot dish soap(plain) and water with a scotch brite pad(white) to remove amine blush before sanding between coats to ensure a good bond. Even non blushing epoxies can blush in the right (wrong) conditions, (rising humidity and lowering temps during curing?). Amines are water soluble and won't be removed with alcohol but always a good idea but make sure the alcohol dries well, I have ended up with a project full of fish eyes when wiping with alcohol and pouring just a few minutes later. Acetone works well and dries quickly (smell the surface to make sure its all evaporated. I had never had a problem with blush for years, until I did and often you can't see the blush. Think of trying to paint over wax. Sanding helps but can also just rub the blush into the surface and contaminate it further. It can cause bonding problems and weird cloudy areas and who knows what else. Just do a quick search for more info. Cheers!

[@christieedwards7986]

Very helpful❤️

[@ambervisions]

Left over silicon that hasn't been cleaned can also leave the pits. I generally just pour another layer of resin. I don't do any of the prep you do. I've never had any issues. Thank you for the tips.

[@yayaglass]

Hi Cathy! I use regular painter's tape to tape the back of all my pieces. The tape, with drips, peels away cleanly after 24-48 hrs or longer. No need for sanding and leaves a nice clean edge. I usually paint that portion first, before doing the artwork. I stumbled onto that after doing that messy sanding for awhile. I've even peeled it off after 2 weeks, with no problems. Hope that helps. Karen

[@yayaglass]

Cathy Lane Sorry Cathy, didn't know you had replied to me! I've used several...Blue Hawk, Duck Clean Release, both are a thicker painter's tape. I tried 3M 'blue' edge lock, it's thinner and can be a bit fiddly, tears a bit when you remove it, but it works. For you, since you dry between layers and work over several weeks for some, I'd peel it and then retape if I've waited longer than 10 days before another layer. It only takes a minute to tape, and I think it's worth it in the long run. I'd remove the tape 2-3 days after the final resin layer, flipped on a soft surface, as you did when sanding, to protect the 'soft-ish' resin. Please let me know how this works for you! Karen 😀

[@ksincox]

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[@nethyartist]

Thank you, Cathy. You have given a very clear explanation - I will follow your advice.

[@sherryr964]

Just found this video and it is quite helpful. I have learned through my various attempts at doing resin that using painters tape on the back edges is quite useful. When don I just heat the tape and drips with a small heat gun and it all just peels off so nice and clean. No sanding needed.

[@kimberlysarts6454]

Thank you so much for all you’ve included in this video. I’ve had pits, and have been sanding, then wiping with alcohol before the new layer of resin, and still have more pits with the new layer. I’m going to try your method, and apply a bit thicker layers. I’m very happy to see how you finish and hang, this was so helpful for me too! Thank you!👍😁

[@lilymcalister1825]

@@cathylanestudios Would you say in 45 to 60 minutes till "tacky"?

[@theWittyginger]

Did you try thicker layer and did it work ? I too still have pits after second layer

[@bonniefeldman9444]

What type of spray did you put on after the alcohol?

[@diastoleny]

I built a beautiful 8' long mahogany table. My first time using epoxy. Table has hundreds of pencil point size dimples. I thought table was ruined. You've given me hope to repair. Thanks!!!!

[@kimliew3729]

Beautiful... your video came just in time... I Resin a layer over a pour on canvas... pitted lots and I did clean the canvas with Dawn dishwashing liquid n rinse n wiped dry before resin. Thanks for the second layer tutorial. 👏🏻

[@simonehathaway8114]

Lovely to watch relaxing even though your talking about the problems and issues we all have faced! The bubble wrap tip !! Soo valuable! Thank you for your calm approach. Beautiful pieces of art 👍🤗

[@crystalspangler6584]

What’s the bubble wrap tip?

[@Sooz3112]

Thank you for sharing, they look great! You've answered all my questions...there's so many resin videos on KZbin - but not many of them show you how to finish a piece..thank you x

[@albinalavery5733]

This is old but I was looking up how to fix my pit holes in my resin and this was perfect...ty!

[@lindajakub624]

What causes the pits in the first place?

[@wendybrunhild33]

@@cathylanestudios I have a 3' x 4' I'm working on and I'm currently having a "resin nightmare," with a few pits, etc. I think this is really going to help, so thank you for posting! How long should I wait to sand my piece?

[@lisajax6765]

THANK YOU A THOUSAND TIMES FOR THE MOST INFORMATIVE VIDEO EVER!! Just what I needed!!! Perfect!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jeromeharms5820]

We Love to watch you work and hear you talk while you master you resin art THANK U FOR SHARING YOUR ART ITS SO VERY GEORGOUS LIKE NONE WE HAVE EVER SEEN !!!!!!!

[@lobstertail2175]

Hi Cathy, thank you for showing us your video as I haad the same problem. Followed you comments and after my beautiful painting pitted the first time then tried again and still not happy. Probably wont use the product again to finish my work. J

[@toniseanbergan511]

Thank you so much Cathy!! I have just resined my first pieces and most have this problem! Also it’s so nice being able to get advice from Australian artists. It makes getting the right products so much easier!! Love your work.

[@URsoulpowerful]

I could watch you for hours!!! Your work is just incredible. One day I hope my pieces turnout as beautiful as yours.

[@Hell2ThaNaw]

Cathy, Thank you for this. I just had this problem on a canvas and I needed a solution 🙏🏼 I hope this will work for me. 😊

[@dbabijowski5389]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your tips. So informative. Your techniques are very eye catching.

[@jessicac6710]

Thanks so much for this video. Making a large resin painting that ended up having pits and had no idea what I was gonna do. Thanks so much for all the tips, especially the bubble wrap..didn't think about that at all!! So glad I found this video.

[@salowasalzer1974]

You saved my life! Ok this was so very helpful and I was almost going to sand it all away and begin again and I looked at this one more video. Thank you thank you the table has come out great and I can take it to the restaurant owner.

[@cathylanestudios]

Glad I could help!

[@jeremymitchell9970]

Thank you.....I've been having this problem on this last pour

[@empressannatsatoke4311]

I tried to layer the top of a dresser with a thin layer if resin...and it was a mess...there were pits everywhere...This really helped me know what I need to do to correct the problem . Also, Ian going to use that thick tape for the edges. Thank you so much👍🏽

[@lovethelalaland]

Very thankful for this video. Dealing with pigs at the moment. I went to your page to see if you have classes available, you mentioned the tips for hanging the art and how to other things. Where I can find the class ? Btw your art is simply beautiful and so meaningful. Loved it. Even these video pieces are stunning. The color palette is great. Remained me of the gustav Klimt kiss piece. Lovely. Thank you for the video.

[@AzazelsWings]

Thank you so much! Took me a while to find this, but better late than never. Those pours you're working on there are absolutely magnificent, i see dinosaurs lol

[@mandysmith2541]

Thank you for making this video. I have a problem with Pitts on one of mine and didn't know how to fit it, till now 🙂

[@janwithacrylicpourstudios4125]

Thank you for showing us how you finish your art work, which is all stunningly beautiful!!! Sending Big Hearts your way from Dallas, Texas, Jan

[@dawnbarberio3779]

You're work is gorgeous!

[@adrianthomas6407]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial, I've just completed my first acrylic Dutch pour with a resin surface. Could you please explain how long after you've coated your painting you can then sandpaper it?

[@littlefeather9709]

Wish I'd seen your video a few hrs ago. Got lots of pits and tried to cover again with resin . Now I have more. Yikes. I guess I'll let it dry and follow your instructions. Hope it works. First time for me. I'm a newbie acrylic pouring person.

[@rosemarywright1390]

Thank you so much for this video. I had a problem with pitting. So, I sanded, wiped off the dust, and added a new layer of resin. Darn if I didn't get another pit smack dab in the middle of the piece. I will try yet another layer. Wish me luck. Rosemary

[@TheDcrocks1]

So what happened?

[@avnijain5877]

Great video. Helped me fix the pits in my epoxy resin over acrylic pour painting... Thanks a lot dear.

[@amywagner894]

Hi Cathy, I just tried your method and it saved the table I was creating . I was ready to jus live with it, but I found your video. Thank you!

[@jhord7647]

Thank you so much! I also like that you used nylon rope instead of scratchy metal wire! Following in your footsteps😁

[@theWittyginger]

I love your paintings, beautiful! And thank you for the video, I tried this method, but you ff through the sanding part and I'm not sure if I sanded enough or not. But while a bit of the pits got covered, I still still had some stubborn places it didn't take to even with a second layer? I think they are just crap canvases , what do you think? Like maybe some chemical or oil is transfered to the canvas during the creating process. It's very frustrating, especially when you love your piece. But thanks again.

[@cathylanestudios]

Yes there can be many reasons for the pits. The key is to wall your work and fill with resin deep enough to cover the pits. I never use canvas always wood base as it won't warp.

[@crystalspangler6584]

Yours is the ONLY way that even makes sense!! If you don’t provide a barrier on the sides, then why wouldn’t you just end up with another dent? At least, that’s been my experience….until now!! Thank you!!!

[@cathylanestudios]

glad it helped

[@KristelTV8]

Omg you are the answer I just did my first resin on my painting yesterday and it's something like that some holes 😅. Thanks for sharing this.

[@lilymcalister1825]

Ohhh myyy!! I LOVE your paintings ("pours"?) How do you refer to them? (Is either appropriate?) Thank you SOOO mych for sharing!! I accomplished my first resin over a pour yesterday. I had a small few places where the canvas has some tiny low spots "pits". I was hoping that I could re-resin it. Yayyy!! Yours came out absolutely beautiful!! I am also wondering hen do you take the tape off the back of your resined painting? I am afraid mine is glues on now, with the resin Lol!! Its okay w me because this time I used white silk tape as I list my painters tape and it looks fine except for a few drips that formed after my last wipe. Many, many thanks!! Regards, LilyMarlaina 🌷

[@lilymcalister1825]

@@cathylanestudios Sorry it took so long for me to find this. Thank you for replying, I will certainly take you up on it also! Thanks sooo much! Stay safe!! Sincerely, Lily-Marlaina 🌷

[@robindong3802]

Thank you so much Cathy. It is very helpful. However, I wonder what if I spray the UV varnish in the fist place, so all the pits would not show after resin? thank you.

[@cathylanestudios]

Yes, exactly

[@clairez007]

Hail to the Queen of Resin ,you are amazing!!!💗 I can't get over how gorgeous your work is !I am an amateur but have had good results,but my main problem is I always get a piece of dust somewhere and I hate that and yes I do cover while drying,then I have to sand and do it again and most times something gets in 😢any way to remove a spec or fiber after it's dried completely?

[@clairez007]

Cathy Lane thanks so much Cathy, I really appreciate you !😊

[@myrlenesyme1964]

Could you please tell me does it matter what brand of spray varnish you use. Thank you love your work. I have dimples on my mosaic table top what I want to fix.

[@peterkay2406]

Very nice work, I know this video is been out for a long while but I'm still liking your work here.

[@ericasouth6066]

Hi Cathy thanks for the tip. Im having the same prob . Dose it have to be arcival spray ? Would squirts gloss acrylic spray work ? I get it from bunnings 😊

[@lorenemoore4220]

I'm new to paint pouring! Your video answered so many questions for me! Thanks,😃

[@shergreen]

Perfect explanation thank you. BTW I put my d hooks inside the frame. This ensures there's no pressure on the walls. Love your work BTW.. I used art resin for the first time about 12 hours ago

[@bornwithbsguards]

i love these and your method to fix dimples! But i really love these! They have a steampunkish feel and color to them. Well done!

[@1yomumster]

I just removed the carpet from my stairs and then applied resin mixed with paint, it was the first time I’ve ever used resin, it looks amazing. However, I took too long on one step then I started another and then all of a sudden the resin started to harden while I was applying it, so I stopped half way on that step, so I’ll just wait until I’ve finished the stairs, I’ve got about seven to go. I’ll just re do that dodgy step in the way you said in this video, I hope it works because it has a bit of a lump in the middle. Also, I noticed you use acrylic paint, I’ve been using water based paint...it seems fine though!

[@monicacamilli8942]

Personally, I leave the painters tape on bottom from the pour. This way when the resin drips, I can remove the tape before it’s totally dry. it peals off easily. If it dried, I use a bit of heat from hairdryer to help it lift tape off.

[@itsmeinarkansas]

Your work looks very professional. I have been refurbishing the interior of a 21-year-old Rolls Royce (leather and wood) and the picnic tables on back of the front seats looked awful. After repairing the veneer and stripping them to the best of my ability I put on more than a dozen coats of lacquer with a spray gun but I could not get the finish even and it was very dull so after watching some videos I decided to use epoxy resin on them. At first I thought it looked great on the top side but days later when I did the bottoms they looked very, very bad---a medium scale disaster---and over flow messed up one of the good sides. I have most it removed. It came off of one table in one intact sheet. Now I am afraid to use epoxy resin on them again. Should I try epoxy again or use a spray on polyurethane?

[@myrnamccolley4251]

Pretty cool painting

[@GayleReicheltArt]

Great video Cathy. Thank you for sharing. I wish I lived closer to you, so that I could come to you for private lessons (if you do them). You are a wonderful artist, and a great teacher, and very generous to share your knowledge and techniques.

[@rosietass7988]

Hello Cathy after I sand can i spray krylon crystal clear varnish and then a coat of resin to get rid of my devits thank you

[@jacquimyslinski958]

@cathylanestudios I'm new to epoxy resin, so this may be a dumb question. When the pits are covered by the second layer, are they still visible? I just made a long counter top with a shallow pour, lots of pits to fix. I'm worried they'll still be visible with the second layer, even if it's super smooth. Thanks!

[@cathylanestudios]

Yes the pits will disappear if the layer has covered the full area

[@Melscreativearts]

Thank you for this! I’ve never gotten pits before today, so glad I found your vid! Beautiful work!

[@atvridgerunner]

I was just here to learn how to fix the Epoxy, I am a woodworker and never was much on Art but this is beautiful, Kinda reminds me of a wood sculpture

[@mywifetheartist]

I have a tray and it has a small indentation by the handle. After the first layer and it cured overnight I used UV resin to attach the handles. Can I use UV resin to fix this small spot or do I have to resin over the whole piece? If I have to resin it again, do I need to sand before doing another layer of resin?

[@anna-nn4ix]

beautiful works.. thanks for sharing your techniques

[@murrieannal7228]

Hi, I bought 5:1 resin, West System Epoxy and was wondering if it would be ok to put on a blow moulded table? Thanks

[@MondoRockable]

Was the UV varnish spray to prevent the epoxy from yellowing from UV? Shouldn't it have been your topcoat?

[@lindajakub624]

Mine are tacky and have pits. Should I do the same procedure?:very nice work. Thank you!

[@archanarupani6952]

thanks for sharing this video. I used resin for first time and came across this problem and was wondering how to fix it. your video was a life saver. Just a question about the grit of sand papers used

[@therealmfwic9503]

I am working on a Shou Sugi ban table. It’s 10ft long by 55in wife. I have A LOT of hours in the finish. I used resin to make the top surface smooth and had a horrible time. I’m going to try these tips and hopefully get a good pour. 🤞

[@therealmfwic9503]

Cathy Lane Yes the surface of the table is extremely rough. I don’t think I had enough resin to do a proper “flood” pour. I’ll do the damn and pour it thicker and see how it turns out. Thanks for the tips!

[@Cajunkaty]

Cathy your art is gorgeous. Thanks for the tips.

[@cathylanestudios]

You are so welcome!

[@ccsworldaustralia4332]

Thank you Cathy for this , i did have some pits here and there....annoying....thanks for the tips, love the 2 paintings they are gorgeous! cheers :)

[@highanddryful]

Thanks Cathy for this tutorial. I recently completed a resin Penny table and was disappointed to see the next day the surface had a small intent or imperfection in the resin. Secondly I also had two dog hairs imbedded in the resin. What grit paper do you use? How would I remove the dog hair? Once I lightly sand the cured surface, I understand the surface will become opaque , as a result I won’t see the coins clearly, After the next resin pour I hope the imperfection is fixed and also hope the opaque effect will disappear and the coins will be visible again....

[@janetrockware]

Nicely done Cathy. Beautiful work

[@eileenshalam7096]

Hi beautiful ! I’m new at resin with paint. I work on wooden cutting boards. Would I use that spray in between layers? When I fix? Ty

[@enoch2012]

Great video your fix worked like a charm ✨️

[@cathylanestudios]

Glad it helped

[@lisajones1036]

Thank you for the video, I have this issue with a couple of pieces and found out it was due to the high humidity that we were experiencing at the time. I have since done another resin art piece in aircon and didn't get any pitting but needed to fix the other pieces. Cheers, Lisa

[@pokefins]

How long did you wait till you fixed the dimples? Did you wait until it was fully cured?

[@shawn6855]

Awesome video! Very easy to listen to and understand. Can't wait to get to work repairing my project. I was wondering if you could help me with a couple questions? 1. If I don't want the sides of my project coated do I leave the tape on longer or just wipe away the drips? 2. Do you have a brand preference for the semi-gloss varnish? Thank you!

[@marlynarellano1750]

I work on tumblers and I can't wait to do these. I don't know how the tape is going to work with the tumblers since they are spinning. Do you have any suggestions?

[@tenaciousdan5831]

So if you use resi blast. Can you clean your piece this way for a final clear pour? Or will there still be resi blast residue (lol) on it.

[@LadyEdHD805]

Thank you so much for this video. Can you please do a video on how you paint your sides.

[@BOOSCARY]

A Genius at work

[@christopherwinters6262]

THANKYOU you saved my resin counter top project

[@scottydntno]

Do you have a video how you did the painting? That looks awesome!!!

[@annettereynolds5333]

Thank you thank you...I have to fix a tile that fell forward onto my shirt this morning.

[@carolsimmons9123]

Thank you so much for this useful information...can now fix a few imperfections in my artwork!

[@raemonflores8043]

Your work is incredible

[@cathylanestudios]

thank you!

[@metals2546]

Thank you for sharing. Wonderful results. What kind of resin are you using?

[@bhagyn3236]

Hello.. nice video..may I know which kind of tape are you using to create the dam please?

[@margaretperry2015]

Thank you for your video! In he nick of time. How long do you let the resin set before you repair the pits?

[@tracetaylor5792]

Hi I have a question I do coasters but I can't get my edges neat the resin seems to run off showing tile. Do I need to prep my ceramic gloss tiles before resigning. If so what do i need to use thanks for video I used it to repair tiles

[@kristygrover8345]

Thank you for this video. I thought I'd ruined a painting coz if the pits. Can i ask how b luv after the 1st coat of resin do you sand itv and recoat? Also where do you get the spray you used?

[@anna-nn4ix]

love your beautiful work..thanks for sharing your rechniques

[@QrtStudio]

What canvas or wood u have used here Thankyou 🥰

[@JacintaSeabrook]

Fantastic how to! I am dealing with this currently and this is super helpful! Question. Would it be appropriate to use that uv varnish spray going forward before the initial pour of resin to help it have something to grip to, or no?

[@neonemuse]

Hey Cathy, great video! Well explained and demonstrated, I can’t wait to give this a try soon. Can you advise what kind of tape you’re using to build the dam? I’m so scared I’ll order the wrong one and end up ruining the piece I’m trying to save 🙈 Thanks!

[@neonemuse]

@@cathylanestudios Oh cool, thank you! :)

[@janawest7186]

Thank you!, does this work on canvas as well?

[@MugsyMakes]

Hello Cathy. Great tips on these beautiful pieces. Thank You for teaching us how to.

[@hulabird]

Thanks for more of the nuts and bolts!

[@carpediem5j]

Hi Cathy! Thank you for your help!

[@andrewdavis8821]

Thank you so much for this video! Great help and worked perfectly!

[@cathylanestudios]

Glad it helped!

[@50ii]

Instead of wiping it with alcohol can I use acetone ?

[@drippymenace7379]

Hi there, I am having trouble with dimples and dust particles and they show so much with the reflection of the light, also I use a heat gun and probably over heat it bc the bubbles continue to surface 10 min after I apply resin, how can I fix this?

[@drippymenace7379]

@@cathylanestudios appreciate that thank you 🙏🏼

[@bulldog19911991]

Hi Cathy, I am in awe of how beautiful every piece of your work is. Its so eye catching. How do you deal with dust and tiny bits of hair that may sometimes fall onto the work when its curing? Happy Easter!

[@marjoriestokes2468]

Thankyou for your wonderful video as new to resin I learnt a lot 😊

[@relaxationmanifestation8079]

Hello, I have a resin art piece with pits in it. I have only poured one layer that’s thinner than 1/8”. The layer has gold and colored lacing effects and beautiful patterns. If I try to pour a second layer to get rid of the pits, will I end up sanding away my pretty gold parts and the lacing effects? Thank you

[@relaxationmanifestation8079]

Cathy Lane thank you for the reply! It has not been two weeks yet. Is just spraying a varnish or UV spray enough to give it tooth? Would like to avoid sanding it if possible

[@leehill9903]

very helpful useful info. thank you and such beautiful work. What brand of resin did you use?

[@nicoya2496]

hi, question! i have a phone case that was custom made with a resin coating. (underneath its pictures made of paper) Ive dropped it a couple times and have multiple dents/scratches. any ideas to fix? also thoughts on biodegradable resin?

[@syiar89]

If I have one or two pits. Can I just pour resin over the affected area or do I have todo a repour of the whole thing?