How To Fix Pits In Resin

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I created this video to show how I fix pits in resin. I have noticed that many people seem to have the same problem. This is the method I use. I am sure there are other ways to go about fixing this problem. I also cover how to finish off the back of your artwork, how to store your artwork and how to hang it. I hope this helps. I am happy to answer any questions. If you have any further suggestions feel free to add them in the comments.
Some tips for layering resin and acrylic paint:
Layering acrylic paint then resin: I recommend wiping the acrylic paint surface (carefully with small amount of isopropyl alcohol- do not rub the acrylic paint as it will come off. Or just with a dry cloth.) and spraying with UV varnish before a resin layer is applied. I also recommend the same preparation of the surface of resin before applying an acrylic paint layer- of hand work or an acrylic paint pour.
Layering resin: I recommend always cleaning resin surface with isopropyl alcohol, sanding layers of resin, and using UV Varnish before new layers of resin are applied.
Safety: Work in a well ventilated room. Always use a mask and glasses when working with resin- mixing, pouring or sanding. Make sure you sand resin outside. Do not put the flame of the butane torch too close to resin- use a low flame. Have a fire extinguisher and fire alarm close at hand.
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[@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.

[@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❤️

[@URsoulpowerful]

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

[@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 !!!!!!!

[@dawnbarberio3779]

You're work is gorgeous!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@dbabijowski5389]

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

[@lisajax6765]

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

[@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

[@marlenevidal7600]

Thank you! Love your work and how you share your style/techniques.

[@janetrockware]

Nicely done Cathy. Beautiful work

[@MugsyMakes]

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

[@carpediem5j]

Hi Cathy! Thank you for your help!

[@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. 👏🏻

[@Melscreativearts]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@BentDutchHalo]

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. 😊

[@anna-nn4ix]

beautiful works.. thanks for sharing your techniques

[@jhord7647]

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

[@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?

[@christopherwinters6262]

THANKYOU you saved my resin counter top project

[@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 🙂

[@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!

[@carolsimmons9123]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@christyhoehn8244]

Magnificent!!! I love your work so very much!!

[@sreynaexotica5421]

Thank you for sharing.....and explaining the “how to”

[@lorenemoore4220]

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

[@metals2546]

Wonderful job. Thank you for sharing.

[@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!!!!

[@jeremymitchell9970]

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

[@avnijain5877]

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

[@annettereynolds5333]

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

[@berniceseigel6482]

Beautiful work.

[@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👍🏽

[@anna-nn4ix]

love your beautiful work..thanks for sharing your rechniques

[@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?

[@lnc-to4ku]

This was so great, thank you so much!! 💓 And your work is beautiful!!

[@10224me]

Nice work and great tips!! Thanks

[@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.

[@cjroelof]

Stunning !

[@ktran7766]

Very helpful! Thank you for posting!

[@marjoriestokes2468]

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

[@bobkamp3211]

Love your art work

[@mirenitxa]

Thank you very much.I love your painting

[@peterkay2406]

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

[@hayleyfaith3726]

the painting is amazing!!

[@chickadoodledesigns9143]

Thank you so much for this video❣️I learned so much! I liked and subscribed.

[@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 :)

[@shaunapestershaunaispink8094]

Very helpful information! Thanks for sharing!

[@valerieprelle9052]

Beautiful work! Thank you for your teaching!

[@cathylanestudios]

You are so welcome!

[@Cajunkaty]

Cathy your art is gorgeous. Thanks for the tips.

[@cathylanestudios]

You are so welcome!

[@BOOSCARY]

A Genius at work

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@myrnamccolley4251]

Pretty cool painting

[@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?

[@mms2214]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@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!

[@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]

YaYa Studio h

[@nethyartist]

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

[@hulabird]

Thanks for more of the nuts and bolts!

[@melb3513]

Thank you for the helpful information.

[@metals2546]

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

[@raemonflores8043]

Your work is incredible

[@cathylanestudios]

thank you!

[@creaturedomes9364]

Cool they turned out so beautiful 👍

[@LadyEdHD805]

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

[@CAPTAINJ777]

Nice! Thank You!

[@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

[@margaretperry2015]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@mom9161]

Hi Cathy! Love the video. What tape did you use?

[@tonyasager2921]

Thank u very very much for this video. You really helped me

[@enoch2012]

Great video your fix worked like a charm ✨️

[@cathylanestudios]

Glad it helped

[@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!

[@LadyEdHD805]

Beautiful!!

[@StephanieGagos]

thank you :) very helpful

[@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

[@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.

[@the-bu3lb]

What’s the best value resin epoxy you recommend I wanna do pictures and tables

[@phyllistownley4820]

Thank u. That was so helpful.

[@proudspirit57]

Thank u so much you hv helped me tremendously...

[@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

[@andrewdavis8821]

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

[@cathylanestudios]

Glad it helped!

[@bhagyn3236]

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

[@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?

[@janawest7186]

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

[@neezye7326]

Thnk u for your tips and gorgeous artwork btw.

[@rachelstaples1195]

thank you very helpful

[@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.

[@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

[@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?