My top tips for reasons why your resin isn’t curing! Bendy, sticky epoxy resin?

WHY IS MY RESIN NOT CURING ???
Correctly mixing your resin is vital for a full cure; a full cure should be rock hard, smooth, not sticky and not bendy. Often beginners get this step wrong and ruin their project. I get lots of questions on what is the best method to prepare and mix resin, watch this tutorial to learn how!
If you have any questions, please leave me a comment under this video or send me an email at [e-mail]
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[@SheenaBeana3]

Thank you so much for this video! I messed up my mom's coaster because I didn't mix for the full 3 mins or wait long enough! Felt like an idiot. This is a life saver🤟🏾

[@EdnaWargon]

That's why I'm here, to help, have a great day Zombie :)

[@carolinewerner9330]

Thank you for this video! I did my first pour last weekend and it came out all bendy! This helped me for next time.

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. Caroline 🥰 so happy my tutorial helped. There's nothing worse than bendy resin, it feels like such a waste 💜

[@alisharodriguez9016]

Just did mine yesterday and turned out the same 😂🤣

[@Magny80]

I did a 1:1 about 2 weeks ago, 24h later was bendy, but not sticky. 2 weeks later(today), still bendy. I think my digital scale wasnt working properly, but its odd tho cause its brand new. I did only 10ml of each...but where the whole thing that felt weird to me was the pour of 10ml. A was a little long to pour as the scale didnt even sense the fluid til nearly the bottom of the cup was full. But when I tared off to 0 it out and pour in B, as soon as the first drop hit part A, it instantly registered. Was beginning to think that the measurements were wrong and probably was a 1:0.8 ratio or something along that line, but just went with it. But the thing is, I am not even sure if its supposed to turn completely solid or not as the starter kit I got is from overseas. Only got it as a means to experiment as it was cheap. The instructions were not in english and had to use a translator...but even that didnt help me. I am gonna try using a different cup, probably one that is heavier than the one that came in the kit to see if it makes a difference when pouring the parts.

[@EdnaWargon]

I think you make a good point, I use really accurate scales do even as little as 10ml gets correctly weighed. Also I check the batteries often, test them out and make sure they have enough power. I rarely weigh out that little but your scales matter. 👍

[@TahtahmesDiary]

The top half of my figurine came out great, the bottom inch not so much nor any small item I poured after. I think I didn't mix well enough but I'm going to try again.

[@relaxingmeditation3707]

Wow it really helped me thank you!! I always thought that I geven to mix it very slow for the bubbles

[@bnbbyartsy]

Your voice is so calming. I could literally watch your videos all day long! Great video, super helpful!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Afra, lovely compliment, welcome to my channel 💞

[@ernie548]

I have found aggressive mixing is one key aspect often passed by as it's a pain.

[@DeadlyMynxx83]

Hi, I use a 1:1 ratio resin and when doing thinner pours (like bookmarks) they always come out bendy. I measure out each part with a digital scale and use ounces for my measurement unit. I also stir for about 5 minutes minimum, sometimes 6. I don’t know why my pieces still come out bendy. Even when I don’t add any mica or resin tints :( But if I use the same mixture on thicker pieces (like some of my keychain molds) they harden all the way. Sometimes I mix too much when doing other projects and pour the excess into bookmarks or earring molds so as not to waste resin, but for whatever reason, those pieces come out bendy while the original intended projects harden.

[@EdnaWargon]

This is perfectly normal for any brand of resin, resin needs to have e a certain thickness to become rock hard, but for books marks I don't think its a problem as I think they should be bendable for books, so I wouldn't worry about this :)

[@auriellegoodchild-brown2262]

your comment saved me! My one hairclip was a bit bendy even though the rest of the batch was fine and knowing its normal makes me feel better about using it :) I think it was more bendy as it had less inclusions added

[@csacharissa]

Ok I will try again. I thought I have mixed it well enough in that 3 minutes.

[@gourdhead22]

Ok thats funny my alexa was set when you asked yours for 3 minute timer.. when mine went off scared me.. lol thanks for your time the video was very informative..💙💜💙

[@EdnaWargon]

😅😅😅 I was actually hoping that wouldn't happen but I guess it depends where people have their alexas, how funny 😅 glad you found it helpful

[@TheKamartin]

Omg my Alexa just set a timer for 3 minutes uses. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@henab765]

Can you do a video on how to get rid of all bubbles when making transparent coasters? X😭

[@EdnaWargon]

Il add it to my list 🥰

[@hopelesslytrying1007]

Very informative, really helpful. I was struggling with mixing, I'll try it out and let you know how I did.

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi, definitely let me know how it goes for you 🤞🙂

[@lizh9582]

The funny thing is, if I watch this with my daughter I know she’ll want to know how to make the one you don’t like, I think it looks amazing, and my daughter would probably use it for fiddling with, bending away at it, probably trying to break it. I love the lumps and different textures. Then again, I will be using the proper technic because I didn’t come here to learn how to make bendy resin!! 😂

[@EdnaWargon]

😄😍 Such a cute comment, thanks Liz, well if you want bendy resin you know how but hopefully my tips will help you achieve a nice solid cure, have a lovely day ❤️

[@simrankothari8976]

Hi Edna ! Thank you for this video. I’ve been working with resin for about 10 months now and I never had a piece that didn’t cure until this month. I am measuring/mixing well but there are some days when my resin isn’t curing. Usually it’s small sticky parts. It’s winter and temperatures have fallen but I am controlling the temperatures with the help of heaters. What do you suggest I do ?

[@EdnaWargon]

HI, most likely reason if there are spots of sticky resin is that you haven't mixed properly even though you thought you did, there are areas that are not mixed well and they cannot cure. Try mixing for 3 minutes then transfer into a clean cup and use a fresh stir stick and mix for another minute. that may help.

[@erlindalobos4]

Hi! Thank you for this tutorial I'm new to doing things with resin and this tutorial is very helpful, I have a question after mixing for 3 minutes do you start to mix in the color or glitter or do you have to wait before adding anything?

[@EdnaWargon]

As shown in this tutorial, mix the resin first for 3 minutes, then divide the resin into separate cups and mix in your pigments, then pour.

[@Peanutbutterparadise89]

Thankkkk you for this video! It really helps .. 1st time & all of my items came out bendy

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure 😊

[@artebee905]

My house temperature is quite cold at this time of year, foes that make a difference? My Pebeo Gedeo Crystal resin has dried bendy.

[@EdnaWargon]

The temperature can definitely affect the curing of resin, but wait a few days to see if it cures hard, it might take longer in the cold. Hope this helps 🥰

[@altinokz]

yes that's exactly what my coasters looked like, with holes and pliable

[@beverleycarroll2849]

Thanks for your tips

[@myathehappy_1]

I had sticky resin on some rocks I was trying to coat, I left them alone for months in a container checked them and they were finally cured.

[@EdnaWargon]

Sometimes, the brand of resin makes a big difference to the curing time.

[@saramartin4735]

Do you warm up your resin first ? With heat gum or in bottle with warm water ?

[@EdnaWargon]

Great ❓ if you're in a colder climate or if your resin is in your garage and it's cold and the resin crystallizes then yes do do a water bath first before mixing. My studio is really warm all year long so I never have to but do not worry if your resin crystallizes, it's very normal in colder climates just put it in a water bath for about 5 minutes until it becomes liquid again and then mix. Hope this answers your question 🥰🥰🥰

[@explorster]

I can't seem to find a heat gum on Amazon. Where do I get one?

[@flipperbooch2194]

@@explorster just about any hardware/home improvement store, they can be 25-100 dollars. The 25$ ones will work just fine for resin

[@urfavegemini4231]

Okay, I struggle with *listening and concentrating* but I love this so much , I’m keeping a book log of my mistakes and improvements ect. I am open to learning , I have a question❤️ I made bendy uncured resin last night and I’ve heard it’s toxic. I also heard it might harden over time, does that then make it safe? What happens if I gift someone bendy resin? Toxic to touch? Should I bin the bookmark I made lastnight or should I keep it? It won’t harm me will it?! I overthink and don’t want to harm myself for keeping failed resin🤣 sorry I blab on x

[@EdnaWargon]

Bookmarks are thin so they will stay slightly bendy even once cured. Thickest castings cure rock hard, but none will be toxic.

[@lorimorris6520]

I think it's the wet resin that's toxic from what I heard

[@angelagordon3102]

This is happening with my premixed resin the bottoms are still partially wet and the tops are sticky ,I keep putting more time on the curing lamp but it is still giving issues.

[@siempredel89]

Thank you so much! As I continue to practice

[@EdnaWargon]

👍💛💛💛

[@abby-ln1fp]

hey! is it the same deal with UV resin? because when i used epoxy resin i never had any issues but when i just recently began to try out UV resin, it comes out bendy and tacky-like.

[@EdnaWargon]

Oh no, not at all, UV resin doesn't cure as hard as epoxy resin

[@sarahannestewart832]

Hi! Quick question. (I’m a beginner). I mixed resin and hardener together and I poured it into the silicon molds. Half of them came out hard and half are bendy from the same pour. What did I do wrong? Thanks :)

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. Did you do a thick pour in depth for both?

[@sarahannestewart832]

@@EdnaWargon they were all the same! i'm so confused! I can try again.

[@EdnaWargon]

@@sarahannestewart832 give it some before calling it a failing, sometimes it takes longer to cure then you think. 🥰

[@Juliet-zs5se]

Hi! Thanks for the tutorial :)) Is there any way to save materials from not cured properly piece?

[@EdnaWargon]

Unfortunately not, I wish there was 😉😊

[@monicascullion1030]

I’ve been told that one weighs more than the other and to measure and NOT weigh it?? So which is correct

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi monica. That is true depending on the brand of resin. You can use both, the weight method or by volume. I like the accuracy of weight because in europe we weigh everything out, even for baking. 🥰

[@rukhhameed]

Heyyy I heard that some people said if u put 100g of resin u should put 50g of hardener so it that wrong they said if u put resin u should put half hardener

[@EdnaWargon]

If you use a 2:1 resin that's correct. I used a 1:1 ratio resin so equal amounts of both in this case.

[@amitushamar0000]

Hi I would love to know what precision you did not do well in the process I do want it flexible in this way or even more flexible. Thank you very much. I would love for you to help me 🙏🏻💛

[@shaistamohammed625]

Omw i love doing art and craft also working with epoxy resins as beginers

[@EdnaWargon]

Happy you found my channel Shaista 🥰

[@kirbyscovers]

Got bad advice watching other videos which said to stir and mix SLOWLY to avoid bubbles .... which I did and after 72 hrs on a 13 in by 17 inch pour, sticky in spots ... so I'm guessing the mix should have been more aggressive like you did .. any suggests on how to fix? .... do i scrape and and sand and start over or can I do a new pour over the old one? Thanks.

[@EdnaWargon]

Without seeing it myself, I would just start again.you risk wasting resin if you just pour over it. It happens to us all. 🙂

[@sarandabajraj7303]

Hi,Can you Tell me how can I dry Resin,should I have to wait natural form,I don't now the way or the temperatur degre,or the method. Thank you for the tutorial 🥰

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes you do, let it dry naturally overnight and up to 3 weeks for a full cure.

[@yellesd.i.y.6581]

How to fix that bendy resin???

[@valencia03098]

you can't 😭

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes, Valencias is correct, let it sit in a warm place for a few weeks, if its still bendy you need to follow my tutorial to make sure it doesnt happen again

[@georgiahope3999]

Hi, thank you for this video Although I’ve been told to always make sure after mixing you put it in another measuring cup & mix again to make sure the sides & bottom are completely mixed. Is this useful advice or an extra step not needed? I use this method every time & sometimes it’s perfect sometimes it’s bendy & sometimes it’s completely not cured So completely tacky and sticky

[@EdnaWargon]

I've heard this too but I find it easier to use one cup and mix properly, personally Ive never had any problems if you scrape the sides and bottom as demonstrated, that part is important.

[@georgiahope3999]

@@EdnaWargon since watching this video I’ve not had a failed project it helped so much thank you so much!

[@danyl6298]

So glad I found your video. I did a piece and it seems I didn’t mix properly even though I mixed toe nearly 4 minutes. I figured I would go a bit further than 3 min. The piece feels gummy after 48hrs. What can I do to help it harden or is my art piece trash now? I hope not i worked so hard on this piece.

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi, it depends on the type of resin you use so I can only show you how to correctly mix it. But if you mixed correctly, just wait a couple of days for it to fully cure then see if its still gummy.

[@marilynpowers1080]

I just had a problem with the resin moving away from spots on the glass. It dried so bumpy I had to throw it away. Also my keychaind did not cure at all. overnight. I was wondering if the temperature in my craft room is to cold would that effect the resin

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes definitely, resin doesn't like cold.

[@adelamirzo5455]

Thank you for the video. Where did you get those 3D flowers on the coasters at the end of the video? Very pretty

[@farahmughal9510]

Can we use a hair dryer as to heat the resin to blow out the bubbles or no?

[@EdnaWargon]

For me that's a definite no, blowdrys are too strong and your resin will blow everywhere.

[@handmadeartgallery6535]

Hello mam... Mam why it's happened to me today .. That first time I'm using epoxy resin or hardner, when i mix it so it's become milky i mix it 30 mins but it's not become crystal clear ....What is my mistake did you tell me.. Can i put resin or hardner bottle into warm water before use.? ..please tell me mam

[@EdnaWargon]

It depends on the brand of resin you use but if its milky in the bottle wall the bottle up first before mixing.

[@lupitasanchez5630]

During the summer I never had this problem and recently it’s been getting bendy and I have to throw them away, any advice?:(

[@EdnaWargon]

During the summer, the extra heat cures the resin much faster, I work indoors so its warm all year round but in winter when its cold and damp outside the resin might take longer to cure. just the chemical reaction to resin , it likes warmth 🥰

[@EdnaWargon]

But before you throw them away wait an extra week or so, provided you followed my advice in this tutorial and measured and mixed correctly, it will eventually cure.

[@lupitasanchez5630]

@@EdnaWargon i figured it out!! So my room is always cold and my parents build a restroom here in my room so it more colder and I kept them in a warmer place and now they’re not bendy!! But your video is great and also I made sure to mix around 3 minutes:)

[@EdnaWargon]

@@lupitasanchez5630 oh great, so glad you didn't throw them out! Glad my advice helped, happy holidays Lupita 😊

[@jaxluczar3262]

If you mix and pour outside do you need to wear a mask if so would a disposable one work?

[@EdnaWargon]

If you're outside, with the right resin, no, you can wear disponible mask outside, inside wear a filter mask from the hardwear store, they're not expensive and can ba reused. I have a pack of 3 in my studio. Its useful for sanding too 😉

[@limekakiba2676]

Which means Resin A 50 grams and harder B is 50 grams? Any idea of 2:1ratio

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes, for 2:1 it would be 100g A and half so 50g B

[@limekakiba2676]

@@EdnaWargon can we refill when it's bend?

[@rumki123sanyal3]

I used 3:1 and mixed the resin for 15 min. And kept aside for 45 min. Still my resin has not cured. It has been more than 48 hrs

[@EdnaWargon]

I used craft resin brand, it depends oh the brand and quality.

[@yaya41959]

I just did a resin pour of coasters. They are beautiful, but bendy. I use 50/50 on And B. The only thing I did not do is stir 3 minutes.

[@EdnaWargon]

Ahhhhh, how long did you mix for?

[@yaya41959]

@@EdnaWargon maybe 2 minutes. But I picked them up this morning and they were totally solid. May be I just needed to let them cure longer. I took them out within 12 hours.

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Some say 5 minutes. What is highly recommended?

[@shena911]

In the shop that i bought my resin, it says the ratio of the mixture is 2:1, or its better to make the ratio 1:1?? Thank you

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi Shena, if you bought a 2:1 resin you MUST use that ratio!

[@LyallpurResinart]

I have used same measuremnt to make a coaster and kechain , keychain demolded very smoothly and rock hard but coaster is still bendy and not curing🥹, what i can do to make it cure sholud i leave it for 3 days

[@EdnaWargon]

I would leave it for a week to see if it cures hard.

[@TheChandranari]

How to make soft each RESIN &Hardner if not used and kept long time in almiraha???

[@yekaterina6764]

I use the same resin all the time. But sometimes it's cured and sometimes it's not. I don't understand the reason because I do the same thing. Maybe it's a pigment or sparkles which can affect the result...

[@EdnaWargon]

It depends on the brand of resin you use.

[@breef.5327]

One of my colors cured perfectly but the other 1 is sticky and I don't know why it's the same art piece. Mixed both the same.

[@EdnaWargon]

What material did you use as colour ?

[@normaholte6359]

I used alcohol ink in mine. It hardend and was not sticky. However when doing the wine glass holder that holds glasses as well it started bending after a couple hours. Is there something that can make it harder so it won't bend?

[@EdnaWargon]

If the casting is too thin, it will bend, especially in hot weather, its best to make thicker castings when using resin.

[@erickacorbett9646]

I have a question! I just started working with resin and so far some of the pieces that I have done I have let cure for 2 to 3 days but if I have them set up against something or something up against the resin it starts to warp. what could be the issue?

[@EdnaWargon]

Simply, resin dries to the shape you set it, as its starts of liquid and dries hard whatever you put next to it or underneath it could warp it. You need a FLAT, even surface and level it out with a level so you don't get one side higher than the other.

[@erickacorbett9646]

@@EdnaWargon it warped after laying flat for a few days... for example: I made a resin chopping board and laid it flat inside the mold for two days and then took it out of the mold and laid it flat for another three days. After about a week I put it in the packaging for the Christmas basket I was selling and it warped a little after sitting in the box a few days.... would that be the same issue or something else?

[@EdnaWargon]

@@erickacorbett9646 No the same issue, it was not completely cured yet, it can take up to 21 days depending on the brand, so it more than likely kept moving and cured bent. Its happened to me too, if I put it on an even surface without realizing, after a week its not flat underneath. This can happen with small pieces and larger ones too.

[@snowalba]

I really need help. The resin I poured is still completely flat and not sticky, but its a little soft and not rock hard… although it is a thin layer I was wondering if I should risk pouring properly rationed resin on top or if I should scrap the whole thing and start from scratch? (I have encapsulated memorable flowers in the resin) please help me 😭

[@EdnaWargon]

When did you pour? You may need to wait for a full cure, this can take up to 3 weeks

[@halloween2010blue16]

I made resin and decided the same mix in 3 different cups One with more sparkles harden with no problems But the one with powder and less sparkles are all sticky and they came from the same batch Why did one cure and the other didn't?

[@EdnaWargon]

How much power did you put and was it mica powder?

[@barbarafidler910]

I did the 3 min stirring still turned out like rubber.not sticky, hard on flat surface. maybe added too many drops of color, so might have been why its softer. I'm just starting on this. beginner level, I did stir like suggested. guess more practice

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. It also depends on the brand of resin you use. In this tutorial i used Craft Resin brand.

[@rockingstar8098]

Hy mine is 3:1 ratio resin my bookmark is bendy and keychains are absolutely perfect what should i do for bookmarks?

[@EdnaWargon]

molds that are thin will be bendable no matter what resin you use, so for bookmarks they should be bendy like real paper bookmarks.

[@loulou0588]

Hi! Does the mica pigment powder amount affect the resin outcome? I added a bit of mica too a small amount of resin (around 20ml) and it wouldn’t set. Xxx

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes, you can only use a small amount at a time, dont put too much or it will not cure :)

[@kalpananimbalkar9592]

Such a informative video. But can you please help me as I am new in this . I tried comb and mirror but it's not setting hard ever. After mixing for 3 min and giving proper time to cure. I am too sad for this. Please can you help

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. as in the tutorial i used Craft Resin. I cannot comment on a brand i haven’t used 😉

[@villaindeku8179]

It might be the stirring time that is messing me up, but I dont measure by weight, I measure by volume, ex. 10 mL of A and B, is that alright?

[@EdnaWargon]

Yup if you can measure this brand by volume

[@samanthabain3024]

Mine feels hard and doesnt when I try to bend it but if I leave it on an uneven surface for to long it bends.. How do I fix that? Or is that normal?

[@EdnaWargon]

Most resins harden after 24 hours then fully cure 21 days later, after this time if you mixed correctly it will no longer bend, unless, you leave it under the sun by a window, then the heat will cause the resin to re bend like most plastics. Hope this helps 🙂

[@meganmoyer2873]

You don't use a scale when measuring by volume.

[@EdnaWargon]

If you can, use measuring cups but in france we use scales, you can decrease part B by about 10% as is heavier than part A.

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

If you were doing 1:2 ratio you’d take 1, divide by two and then take the first number and do half of that. What??? You’d do one part A and TWO parts B, right?

[@EdnaWargon]

Exactly 🙂 part A is usually the resin so that would be 100g for example then part B is the hardener so 50g.

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

🙂

[@stellawalker2758]

I got my resin at Walmart it says stir 6minutes.. and I started with 2 cups and then it said pour one in another then pour into another cup ...but it just poured it into my mold. My question is if you mix it wrong will resin eventually dry??

[@EdnaWargon]

Usually, no sorry but the best way is to mix it correctly from the start. Next time you'll be good 😍

[@gegerarichscia4981]

Hye 🤗 Can I let the resin dry in place of the aircond? 😅 and can put paper inside the resin? 😅 Anyway, your video is awesome😆👍🏻i can understand well eventhough my english not that good.🥰

[@EdnaWargon]

It likes heat better 💞

[@gegerarichscia4981]

@@EdnaWargon Oh okay. Thanks for information.🥰

[@akosuanartey5584]

Thanks for this video I'm starting out for the first time and I'll like to know if this measurement is only for coasters?

[@EdnaWargon]

The process is the same for any amount of volume that you will need 🥰

[@hitanshisachdev9397]

Hi, so a quick question... I am a beginner and the bottle I brought says the rasin has to be in the 2:1 ratio.... So does that cause the bendy coster...

[@EdnaWargon]

No, its the way you mix and how long. As part my demonstration

[@georgiatzina3295]

Hi i use 2:1 resin. Can you tell me please how i Measure each silicone molds?

[@EdnaWargon]

No as it depends on the shape, depth and width of your particular coaster. I did another tutorial on how to measure resin.

[@alyssaj4597]

I have ran into a problem with my mixing cups from the same package but doesn't measure out right, do you pour into one cup? Would that help?

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi Alistair all the information is shown in this video tutorial so the answer to your question is yes as you can see from this video example I used one cup👍😘

[@TrackerLorna]

Great info🥰🥰

[@eleanorrose6492]

Hi Edna...I'm new to resin craft resin never ever used it before I no all about ppe and respirator...but when I'm not useing it and its just sat on shelf ...what temperature should my room stay at so it dosent upset the balance of the resin when I next use it ...by the way I don't have any heating in the room I use and I've bought a thermometer to keep an eye on room temp ...I live in uk live x

[@EdnaWargon]

HI, it depends on the brand of resin you are using, but a steady room temperature of around 21°c is optimal for both storage and curing

[@karenalsela6011]

Hi. I still don't understand the 1:1 ratio never did at school. So for example if I'm doing 20ml of resin then I have to do 20ml hardener? Cos mine just seems rubbery

[@EdnaWargon]

1:1 means 50/50 so equal amounts

[@karenalsela6011]

@@EdnaWargon right ok cheers. I'll give it a go. Thanku

[@karenalsela6011]

They're still not turning out right. I've mixed them for 4mins at least as I set my timer on my phone. And I've had my heating on all night and morning at 25* and still quite bendy. When measuring them I done 20ml of hardener and 20ml of resin. I really want 2 do them right, they feel hard 2 tap but then they bend a little

[@EdnaWargon]

@@karenalsela6011 are you using Craft Resin brand?

[@EdnaWargon]

@@karenalsela6011 also you need to wait 24hours for initial cure then a few days longer for a hard cure

[@akinwoleadeademuyiwa4344]

If i use 1:1 ratio that means in any of my resin the mixture of the chemical must be equal?

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes

[@kjw111]

Thanks Edna . any suggestion why most Epoxy is sold and suggested at a 2:1 ratio ?

[@EdnaWargon]

Nope, ive used so many different ratios, the most annoying being a 1:66 ratio!

[@kjw111]

@@EdnaWargon .. 1:66 👀 .. does the drying temp make difference to the final hardness ?

[@EdnaWargon]

@@kjw111 i dont manufacture resin, as an artist i just use it, each resin is different. My favourite is a 1to1 by Craft Resin, its the easiest to use.

[@kjw111]

@@EdnaWargon .. 😂😇

[@analili1213]

I really don't understand what I could be doing wrong. I mixed my mixture one to one ratio within the suggested time. I poured it into different molds. After about 24 hours half of the molds were perfectly hard not sticky at all but the other half were very bendy yet not sticky at all. So I'm not sure if it's the mold itself that's not letting it cure right. I'm not adding any over extreme materials to the resin. Is there any way to fix bendy resin that are not sticky?

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi Li Li, its difficult to judge without knowing how you mixed and what pigments you used but if one of them is cured the other should be the same so wait a week to see if its hardened yet :)

[@analili1213]

@@EdnaWargon thank you 💛🌻 I will be patient and wait lol 😂

[@rivinidilansa834]

Is it ok to mix it aggressively ? don’t it make bubbles

[@EdnaWargon]

Obviously its better to mix it slowly but make sure its mixed well.

[@kitkat2861]

I did my very first pour yesterday and it is sticky and still kinda runny but i know i added a and b and equal parts bc three of my fam members sat and watched me so what actually caused it?????

[@EdnaWargon]

It could be lots of reasons, what resin did you use?

[@stanleyturner1975]

Hiya I made a pen out of resin but one side came out flat and the other side round could you tell me how I can fix this or is it just the mold I use, also I have done the ratios properly but everything just seems to come out sticky and soft I have made a bangle and ring and they have come out sticky and bendy I have waited over 24 hours before removing from the molds.

[@EdnaWargon]

Its the mold. Rounded castings are hard to make with resin molds.

[@na76able]

Is bendy resin still toxic because it's not fully cured in a way?

[@EdnaWargon]

That's a great question, one to ask the manufacturer of your particular resin, let me know what they respond 😍

[@chillingvibe876]

Do I need to keep it under the sun ? Or I can leave in inside for 24hours ?

[@EdnaWargon]

This is not UV resin, this is EPOXY it dries Inside.

[@jackcooper4]

Hi I made a incense holder and took it out the mould because it looked ready but then realised it was bendy when I took it out the mould. Is there a way I can make it harder now that's it's already out of the mould

[@EdnaWargon]

Leave it a couple of days on a flat surface to fully cure then see if its still been bendy.

[@gyc2406]

Thanks now i know what did i fucked up

[@farrahaziz1267]

Why all and each of my coasters are as hard as a rock But the trays bends in the middle after I apply legs to them knowing that I used the same resin mix ...

[@EdnaWargon]

Did you wait the full cure before applying the legs?

[@farrahaziz1267]

@@EdnaWargon it is now as hard as a rock. I think it just needed more time to cure. I placed a heavy object in the back of the tray to make it straight. Thank You for your reply :)

[@toha8055]

if I put my resin piece in the sunlight will it cured early?

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes

[@toha8055]

Thank you 💖💖💖 It did work🥺🥺💖💖

[@dil_ki_gehraai]

I used 3:1 ratio resin ..after 24 hours my coaster very soft ..wht to do ..

[@EdnaWargon]

Wait a week, see if they are cured then

[@ak1r47]

My uv resin rings are bendy but not sticky, is there a way to make it hard? Or are they in their final form already?

[@EdnaWargon]

UV resin in my experience never goes as hard as epoxy.

[@trolpgaming7058]

Thankss

[@shazoprincess4167]

Plz reply must yesterday I make my keychain but this isn't cure this is soft totly not cure plzz tell me how can I recover

[@EdnaWargon]

Put it in a warm room for a few days

[@ilikeoilyman]

Pls, i amnasking aserious question, does sticky, bendy resin/epoxy release fumes, or is it toxic?

[@EdnaWargon]

Ask the manufacturer of your brand of resin, they will know.

[@ilikeoilyman]

@@EdnaWargon ahhhh, ty

[@062_poojashree.a7]

hey i bought a resin of 3:1 should i use...can i use 1:1 ratio instead

[@EdnaWargon]

NO, you must follow the instructions!

[@shiwaniapoorwa6245]

Hii ,,,,am mixing perfectly but he doesn't work

[@EdnaWargon]

Don't use cheap resin....

[@shagunkasarkar5702]

We should add b more or a more?

[@EdnaWargon]

No, follow the instructions of your brand...

[@lalluna9460]

Hi. If I put 2 of catalyst and 1 of resin, it looks like its starting to cure very slowly...Is there any way it can cure or is it a lost batch?

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. What resin do you use?

[@coradj5405]

Thanks for the video!! I have a question😫 are resin letters supposed to be really really hard? Because I’m starting to do things with and they come out a little bendy😫

[@EdnaWargon]

HI, it depends on how deep they are, thin resin molds don't usually cure hard, they need to be a certain thickness.

[@coradj5405]

@@EdnaWargon Thank you!! The molds are about 7 mm thick

[@EdnaWargon]

@@coradj5405 It could be lots of reasons, I've already answered this same question somewhere in the comments and it had to do with curing the resin in a cold room, resin likes warmth :)

[@coradj5405]

@@EdnaWargon tysm!!

[@allforkids4533]

Hi dear.. I'm new at resin art.. I made a coaster and a book mark but half of the mold is cured and half is not.. I don't know what have I done wrong.. I mixed it correctly because if I hadn't then the half should also not cured.. but I don't know what happened.. it's 4 days now but still no improvement.. should I throw it in the bin?? Will it effects my mold??

[@EdnaWargon]

I used craft resin in this example, it depends on your resin brand.

[@allforkids4533]

@@EdnaWargon dear I'm using art resin too

[@EdnaWargon]

@allforkids4533 hi, no CRAFT RESIN not ART Resin. Art resin is not good for this type of molds.

[@allforkids4533]

@@EdnaWargon ohh I'm sorry I thought they are the same..

[@valewindtaker9157]

What if Have a 2:1 ratio epoxy resin but using the 1:1.

[@EdnaWargon]

Dont! You must follow the ratio by manufacturer of resin, if not, disaster 😁

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

Thank yu souch Iknow now what I did wrong

[@rachanawadnikop4081]

What about 3:1 ratio resin? I’m using 30g resin & 10g hardner it’s curing well but when I place dried flower it’s colour gets fade away or blackout . What’s the solution?

[@EdnaWargon]

Hiya, ive never used a 3 to 1 resin. What brand is this?

[@rachanawadnikop4081]

@@EdnaWargon Art epoxy Resin

[@rachanawadnikop4081]

@@EdnaWargon how to measure it in measuring cup ?

[@EdnaWargon]

@@rachanawadnikop4081 i guess you just pour, I've never used this method, it looks messy and inaccurate 🥰

[@rachanawadnikop4081]

@@EdnaWargon which method should I use please suggest !!

[@hayleyheathscott5325]

I've done all the proper steps on a brand of epoxy I got from hobby lobby and to a T on measurements and it's still bendy no matter what I do to it so it just sits there because it won't cure

[@EdnaWargon]

Unfortunately i think the brand of resin you used could be the problem. Or you may not have mixed the correctvratios or mixing time. Too much pigment can cause it to not harden or colder temperatures.

[@wildbluewings]

I did the perfect 1:1 ratio but it still didn't cure properly...what the heck?!

[@EdnaWargon]

@@wildbluewings what brand of resin did you use?

[@wildbluewings]

@@EdnaWargon Modpodge

[@EdnaWargon]

@@wildbluewings modpodge resin???

[@wildbluewings]

@@EdnaWargon Is that bad stuff? 😖

[@EdnaWargon]

@wildbluewings well in all the years working with almost all resin brands out there, it's the first time I've heard of the modpodge brand! The secret to any good quality brand of resin is the correct ratio, correct mixing, and curing time that's different for each brand and formula. If you have any left, try again 😉

[@syu2317]

hi, can colouring be the reason why its bendy? cs my mixture turns quite runny and not thick after i added colouring.

[@EdnaWargon]

What type of colouring do you use?

[@jackiecervantes4041]

@@EdnaWargon I came here to ask the same question, I have a mica powder one and it was normal but I bought a liquid one that says it’s for resin and it keeps staying bendy

[@EdnaWargon]

@@jackiecervantes4041 you can only use a little pigment in resin or you change the chemical composition. If you put too much it won't cure.

[@krithya.m8642]

Plzzzzz I need a solution without watching the whole video I put more of resin and harder and there's some mixture leftout where should I store it coz I saw the video after I pour it and u said don't leave it in the cup plzzzzzz tell me

[@EdnaWargon]

If you watch you will learn 😘 you can't store resin for later.

[@sulu_shas_vlog2144]

How much time it gets to dry ?

[@EdnaWargon]

This resin i used takes only 24 hours

[@qandeelkhan6084]

wont mixing it too quickly make small bubbles in it

[@EdnaWargon]

Yes but if you pour shallow, you pop the bubbles with heat. Also this resin brand is good at self extracting big bubbles 😍