How to Resin A Puzzle - A Step by Step Tutorial

[@MonocleDrop]

Not gonna lie. I've been an art teacher for over a decade and I have NEVER watched an entire 25 min demo of a craft/art technique...until now. Your humour, mistakes, and how you problem-solved, I felt, just genuinely showed the ugly side of "creating". The whole thing just felt honest. Which was really refreshing. (When you 'adjusted' the puzzle over the glued board and it crumpled ...oh man, how many times have we had THAT sudden "aw crap" moment happen.) Thank you!

[@Artresin]

Now that is the best compliment - thank you Ryan!!

[@barnyaldridge5053]

My jigsaw has gone patchy/ frosty, will this dry out?

[@KP-nx8lo]

I love how you left your mistakes in the video! You showed how even a experienced artist can make mistakes and how you can fix them. Thank you for the awesome video!

[@mairenyvictoriaabreudecast1445]

I still can't believe that i just watch 25 minutes about preserving a puzzle. Awesome job!

[@LeonRamoneX]

This whole video is amazing. Thank you for showing the whole process and the annoying possible mistakes that could happen.

[@Artresin]

It is so important to know that mistakes and mess ups happen to us all! There is more to be learned in how to overcome them :) Thanks for watching .

[@markogle1949]

You ought to be on television! I am that much closer to trying this! We see these on tabletops all over the place and my family gets tired of hearing me talk about it! Will watch again and some time do it! Thanks!

[@jeff2761]

I’m preparing my first jigsaw puzzle resin project. Informative video as well as entertaining!

[@Artresin]

Good luck :)

[@caroleminchew]

My son turned me onto this lesson. I was slow to tune in but found that, like others, I got sucked in and watched the whole thing. I "m an old crafter and seeing someone talk about fixing a mistake was a nice, human approach. I'm going to follow this tutorial (without the mistakes) to resin a beautiful sugar skulls puzzle I did. Thanks for the help!

[@spawnmania]

i wasnt even interested and you made me watch the whole 25 minutes .... and it was a very good job done, loved everything about the video... good luck.

[@ThereseSherman]

most entertaining tutorial I have ever watched.

[@moneacrochet7437]

This was pure authentic!!🤣🥰 when you said paint I WAS LIKE UMM 🤔 NO!! 🤣🤣 then you said cut the paint off 🤣🤣 this was so awesome to watch and I really did learn something here 🥰😂

[@granjmy]

What a completely perfect tutorial! Detailed, precise, informative. You explained WHY you did, not just what you did. That's critical, IMO. One suggestion- be sure to dust off or blow off the insides and outsides of any box that you've had in storage. Tiny insects, dust, etc can be dislodged and fall onto your project when the box hits the table. That tap can be just enough to loosen tiny particles. Same after picking the box off the floor, mid-way through the project.

[@Artresin]

Thanks Donna, glad you enjoyed the video. Great tip on tapping out the box before covering your art with it!

[@moonmoon0227]

i just finished completing my nephew’s puzzle but not in frame or board so was checking out what to do more. luckily i saw your video and was immediately hooked into it. it’s so refreshing to see not a “perfect” tutorial/clip. it felt more relatable and honest. i truly enjoyed it and watched from start to finish (a rare one for me lol). you are engaging and entertaining to watch. thank you, learned a lot.and thanks for not editing those mistakes, love it.

[@Artresin]

Thank you for this feedback! We feel its important to show the mistakes....lets be honest, mistakes happen! So much to be learned by our mistakes though 🙂

[@fishergrad2015]

Thank you!!! This was so helpful! I did my puzzle on foam board, then when it was complete, flipped it onto another foam board so it was face down. Then after I applied Elmers glue to my board, I was able to lay it directly on the puzzle, rather than sliding the puzzle onto the board. Worked for me! :)

[@Artresin]

thanks for the tips :)

[@foodwithferose]

Just built my first 1000 piece puzzle in a long time, you’ve inspired me to take the next step. Thanks a lot!! Longest KZbin video I ever watched 😂 - credit to how good it is!

[@HermanRosa]

Same here!!! To much work to destroy. Homedepot. Here I come.

[@MC-yi3zp]

Just came across your video. Totally enjoyed it as not only are you knowledgeable but imparted your knowledge and tips in fun way which I will remember. Thank you.

[@Artresin]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jeanleigh5425]

I totally enjoyed this video. I am an old crafter and I love new tricks to solve an issue. Thank You!!!

[@Artresin]

thanks for watching!!

[@bonnipoch1681]

I always laughed when people preserved puzzles but this looks amazing and I actually scoured Amazon today to see if there was one that intrigued me. This is going to be my next project. Thanks for making the mistakes for me! :-) Great video

[@Artresin]

Doesn't it look amazing, though? And it makes such a cool piece of artwork for your wall! Glad our learning curve came in handy ;) Thanks for watching!!

[@bonnipoch1681]

LOVE it! Just ordered 3 puzzles off Amazon. Stay tuned.....I'll post the finished products when I get them done. Need to order ArtResin first.... :-)

[@Artresin]

Thanks for the feedback. we debated about keeping all the mistakes and it seems to be helpful... although a bit embarrassing :S :) thank you.

[@stefaniedelarosa1362]

Omg! I love it. Awesome job. And flaws are what makes art unique 😁😉👍

[@Artresin]

You are so right 😊. Thank you Stefanie!!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

And that is an excellent point too :-)

[@lori9964]

Stefanie De La Rosa. I like flaws.

[@lubryce1971]

You make it fun to watch and learn...thanks

[@MsPatriciadelaGarza]

I watch a TON of tutorials! This was 100% entertaining, as well as educational. Kuddos!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Thanks very much for posting this. It may be long-ish, but I am looking for a way to nicely preserve a Libra zodiac puzzle that I bought for my mum before she died recently, which my aunt has completed. Sentimental value and the artwork is stunning and well worth hanging on the wall. Thanks also for including your mistakes, helps me and others avoid making the same ones. It's great to see your other art projects hanging up on the walls in the background.

[@Artresin]

aw, that sounds nice, Irene! A lovely tribute! If you choose to resin it, just make sure you seal it well, I would seal even a few times, to really make sure it's the edges are protected and will not absorb the resin ... you don't want to get any dark marks like we did :)

[@Irene-gq4jr]

What a lovely reply, thank you. I will heed your advice and test your method with an old, cheap puzzle I don't care so much about. It'll be a bitch if that comes out perfect first time though! The Libra puzzle is from this print www.josephinewall.co.uk/zodiac/libra.html - the artwork is so beautiful with such fine detail I really don't want to ruin it! Thanks again x

[@Artresin]

oh that is beautiful - and being a Libra myself, I love the text underneath as well ❤️♎️. If it's a good quality puzzle, and it sounds like it is, that will certainly give you an advantage, as the paper tends to be better and glossier. It's the cheaper puzzles ( like our Mario puzzle ) that can be problematic ... softer, lesser quality paper that absorbs the resin. I would still seal your Libra puzzle a few times to be sure, though - best of luck!!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

I did pay top dollar for this puzzle and it does look pretty good quality. You are a really nice person, with echoes of how my loving and artisitic Libran mum was. She was a wonderful parent and it seems you are that way too. She will always will be close my heart. Many blessings to you, thank you for your advice which is much appreciated and may your life be filled with many good things.

[@Artresin]

that made my day - thank you so much, Irene. All the best to you as well - Joanne

[@kamulholland8581]

Great. Easy to understand. Very helpful and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your boo-boos. Yah, we learn best from our mistakes!

[@bugiothales]

You are the man! Thank you for such a niche video, this was exactly what I was looking for

[@Artresin]

Thanks!!

[@hava-lil-faith]

I love how real you are and the project turned out good! Great job!

[@dariuslee1523]

I’m trying to finish my first 1000 puzzle it’s extremely hard so I’m definitely going to resin it thanks for all the info didn’t realize it was this hard going to use all your tips to try and make it perfect! Also going to pick up some supplies from you guys thanks a lot !

[@Artresin]

Good luck :)

[@chaddavis899]

Awesome job im going to try one soon hopefully I can get mine to come out as good as yours

[@jinousk]

This was super helpful, thanks so much!

[@robbyddurham1624]

thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I learned a few things.

[@rachelmyers3228]

Awesome! I have a question sir! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m looking to put a sealed puzzle onto a serving tray. This means the elevation/runoff step wouldn’t be done. Use a little less resin in this case? Should I used art resin or table top resin to use as a good serving tray?

[@Artresin]

You can definitely use ArtResin for this. You will want to adhere the puzzle to the serving tray so that it doesn't float up when the resin is poured on, then pour your ArtResin to coat. There is no problem with pouring into the tray, you can just pour enough to cover the puzzle and give you a nice smooth surface, then use your torch to clear bubbles.

[@jamiestrope5931]

Thank you so much!! I just followed all your steps. I just wanted to make sure I like doing it first but now I’m going to start buying Art Resin on my next puzzle. Just posted my first one on Etsy and OfferUp. Hopefully once I have a wide variety people will buy. 🥰 If this goes anywhere for me it’s all because of you.

[@Artresin]

Thats awesome! Good luck :)

[@warrenbuitendag5286]

LOL! that keyhole bit should actually be used with a router, on a router table or with a diy jig to keep it straight. the bearings in a drill press is not really designed to take lateral force like that, although this is a very small application and this is certainly one way to do it, but nice video anyway, Subbed! PS if you don't have or don't want to get a router, one of the larger Dremmel models will also suit this application and it has many other uses too!

[@Artresin]

Awesome advice - thank you Warren!!

[@cynthialantzer5057]

Great video. Love the sense of humour. Puzzle looks great!

[@paolagarcia-uz8xv]

Sharing your mistakes is so appreciated!

[@Artresin]

Sometimes our best lessons are learned through our mistakes :)

[@joannamoffatt1962]

You are awesome. Thanks for all the tips and I will send you a picture of my puzzle when it is done 💪🏼🎨

[@Artresin]

Please do, JoAnna! Glad the series was helpful!

[@NicKullenNiksharStud]

I really enjoyed this video & learnt a lot! Thanks for sharing & being such a good teacher (& talker) Love it! N.K :)

[@Artresin]

thank you N.K. - this means so much to us!!

[@hilaryknight934]

Brilliant, I could watch you all day x

[@pearsondesigns9972]

Love that idea! Now I have to find a cool puzzle!

[@Genam888]

Thanks for shouting out us sad cat ladies that will be doing this alone!

[@xbpbat21x]

Entertaining and informative...great work!

[@HermanRosa]

WOW. Thnx! Great video.

[@TheresaRichard]

was the second coat because of the issues with the dark spots or is it something you would do for any project??

[@Artresin]

You don't typically require a second coat, we had to do some touch ups on this project.

[@devinzaccardo1639]

Think I'll try this fore my stained glass eveevolutions puzzle thanks alot very comprehensive comprehensive guide i

[@Artresin]

Thanks for watching :)

[@nancybenson1951]

Bob Ross, “Happy accident.” Loved it!

[@andicacciatore9279]

This was the most fun tutorial I’ve ever seen! So many possibilities!Two questions: 1 - My Dad used to try to make paperweights and jewelry with some kind of resin in molds and set fresh orchid blooms into it. They always looked really bad after a day or two though and my poor Dad was so bummed! Is there a way to preserve flowers or other fragile organic material in the Art Resin, or is it just for non perishable stuff? 2 - The most important thing I need to know is what kind of blade did you use in the table saw to cut the resin? Is it a special plastic cutting blade with more teeth, or just a blade with more teeth?

[@LilPoopsie]

Andi Cacciatore I think fresh flowers will wither in any kind of resin unless it's UV resin. But it's best to use dried flowers.

[@LilPoopsie]

And I think any blade sharp enough will cut through resin as long as the resin is completely cured.

[@JenRock17]

Great video still in 2024!

[@Artresin]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@sussanridley]

Love your work, I'm just going to have to try this now.... Thank you

[@Artresin]

Thanks Sussan!! Let us know how it works out!!

[@doncherney8649]

Great great great tutorial! Just bought a 300 piece puzzle to experiment on before I dive into one of my important bigger ones. Also appreciate that you press your shirts; no wrinkles. It appears you sell your resin on Amazon. I'm heading there now to make a purchase. You should include a referral link here on KZbin so you can generate a couple more cents. -don from Lorain Ohio USA.

[@Artresin]

Thanks Don! You can also order direct from ArtResin-free shipping on orders over $25, have a look: www.artresin.com

[@doncherney8649]

@@Artresin thanks, ordered from Amazon and they also didn’t charge shipping. I got the 8 oz bottles. -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@petertwining5729]

Ahh you got through it, Mario will be proud. lol Enjoyed the video was better watching this long version than your previous shorter ones. Thanks for the share.

[@Artresin]

Aw, thanks Peter for your kind comment :) And yes! Dave got through it in the end and the puzzle looks fantastic!!

[@projectdeesnutz7237]

Love your vids, can i epoxy over a mosaic tile with grout? Do i need to seal the grout?

[@Artresin]

Yes, you can apply ArtResin as an adhesive for glass tiles and mosaics (i.e. like clear grout), and you can also pour it overtop of shard glass to make sure sharp edges are not exposed.

[@fleurymanful]

What do you think about sealing the puzzle with a clear spray paint before the resin? I guess I could do a test on some identical cardboard but I’m wondering if you have any insight? I’ve used your product to cover a slab of concrete to make a bar top and made a wood, metal and art resin small table. I was very pleased with the finish.

[@Artresin]

Hi Todd - glad you're enjoying ArtResin! I don't see why clear spray paint wouldn't work, but I would definitely do a test beforehand to see if the puzzle absorbs the spray paint at all, and how the resin adheres to the spray paint.

[@aliciazamarron6841]

You made me laugh so much. This is an awesome look.

[@timfairfield407]

Very helpful tips. Thank you!

[@wynterwillow1360]

How can anyone thumbs down this video?! It’s great 👍🏼 😊 Thank You

[@Artresin]

we thought so! :) Thanks Wynter!

[@bradheilman1856]

Just thumb downed your comment to add some humor! lol

[@debtempleton9424]

Great video. You are a hoot! Thanks for all the info. Cheers, DEB T

[@Felixfixedit]

You took Blues Clues teaching to a whole new level 🤣 ur awesome

[@Artresin]

Ha Ha! Fun comparison!!

[@TheAdamRudolfRecords]

awesome video!! very helpful, thankyou!

[@dianacrick5089]

I am actually glad you made the mistakes. We will probably screw up as well so we will need to know how to fix mistakes We just finished a puzzle 13" x 39", a Kadinsky painting of different coloured squares. We used Puzzle glue to seal it. Good to know I can use Elmers Glue. My husband has built a frame with slots and the puzzle just slides in. Once completed I am going to resin it. Is Art Resin safe for food?

[@Artresin]

Hi Diana :) We have tested ArtResin against existing domestic and international testing for food contact of resinous surfaces and we have passed every time 😊 Please read our blog for more information: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/artresin-passes-food-safety-tests

[@dianacrick5089]

@@Artresin Thank you. I found the information right after I sent my message to you. Typical. I will send you a photo of the finished piece.

[@leviromeril296]

I just finished the Kodak 51,300 piece puzzle (World's Largest puzzle). It's 28' long x 7' high. Do u think I could epoxy such a large surface and hang the puzzle on a wall. If not, what suggestions do u have. Thanks

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing.

[@MyEvababy]

Thank You Dave good job! Fascinating! :)

[@karenhigham8395]

Sigmund Freud said said there's no such thing as an accident, great video.

[@cw9268]

Could you use the elmers glue on top of puzzle first? To make transfering puzzle to the mdf easier :)

[@Artresin]

Sure!

[@ivelinaivanova1519]

Great video. Thank you. What is the thinnest wood we can use for this sort of project?

[@Artresin]

You will want it to be thick enough to support the puzzle. If you have no intention of cutting the wood you can go very thin as it is only serving as a backing. If you plan to cut it I would do something more sturdy like at least 1/4 inch.

[@sunshineismyname7203]

Woah i love that super mario puzzle piece

[@ananousous]

Nice video, I'll have to try it. I did have a question about sanding it down though. How much worse will the final product look if you skip that step? Edit: Is sanding only mandatory if I needed to apply a second coat?

[@Artresin]

sanding is only for multiple coats so that the layers stick to each other really really well :) . otherwise there is a small chance the could peel apart in the future! no need for this is you dont have multiple coats :)

[@susandixen3664]

​@@Artresin Your video is exactly what I needed! Similar follow-up question to the sanding question above: If I pour one nice-looking resin coat on my puzzle and (fingers crossed!) am happy with the results, is a second resin coat recommended for some reason? In other words, did YOU pour a second coat because you topcoated the first layer with yellow paint to cover up some of those sealing mistakes? If your first resin coat had been perfect, would you have done the second coat? Thank you in advance for your help!

[@Artresin]

@@susandixen3664 Hi Susan, the second coat was just to fix any imperfections in the first pour. If you pour one coat and it covers perfectly, you can leave it at that! If you find that there are imperfections or areas that need fixing, you can simply apply a second layer.

[@JourneyGrace]

I always look forward to your videos

[@Artresin]

Anthony, that makes us so happy!! Thank you so much :)

[@Irene-gq4jr]

Just watching this again. The keyhole bit... I've seen it done before where you countersink two keyholes one-third and two-thirds the way across the backframe, measure the distance between them then anchor two screws the same distance apart into the wall, sticking out about 1/3" and slide the artwork onto them so the artwork sits flush against the wall.

[@Artresin]

That sounds like a great way to go about it!!

[@langolier9]

I either like or dislike every KZbin video I watch so I know what I’ve watched because I watch that much and I was only going to like your video but the little Mario sound effects made me subscribe to you so from a KZbin expert I congratulate you on making your video not just very informative which many others are but a little bit more funny and cute and I subscribe to you and not the other five puzzle mounting videos that I watched and great puzzle the other puzzles were mostly boring

[@Artresin]

Thanks James! We are not perfect, but we bring you along for the journey so we can all learn! We are happy to have you as a subscriber to our channel 🙂

[@joesibley03]

Well dang. I really wanted to try this until he brought out the torch. I can already see myself burning a hole haha...This was an excellent tutorial! Maybe one day i'll get brave and decide to try this!

[@Artresin]

Once you see how incredibly effective the torch is at zapping out those bubbles, you'll be hooked!! No chance of burning a hole if you keep the torch moving at all times, back and forth in an ironing like motion. Use a creme brulee style kitchen torch to start with :)

[@marymashal0909]

The Oklahoma Photobooth Company, Inc. -- If possible could u not use the "R" word. Ppl who are "mentally retarded" are actual quite intelligent -they just work a bit slower. My 16yr old daughter (Down Syndrome) is a funny and happy and very intelligent young lady but lacks how fast she can pick new things up. IF you explain how to use a torch, she will at first make a few mistakes but after a few tries she will be able to handle it and not burn the house down or burn up her project. The "R" word is offensive and ppl with a learning disability prefer if you use a different word then the "R" word -- thank you and I hope you educate others on why it's not right to use the "R" word. You can go to the website at www.r-word.org to read morere abt the use of that word and why a person should stop. Thanks and I hope you can help spread this message-- have a great day .

[@FelipeLeiter]

thanks bro this is awesome!!! wich resin and glue you recomend ?

[@Artresin]

To adhere the puzzle to the board we used plain white craft glue, but you could use a spray adhesive if you prefer. We used ArtResin epoxy resin because it is safe, non toxic and so easy to work with! You can purchase ArtResin through the following link: www.artresin.com/collections

[@jamespage4141]

I make 3d wooden puzzles. What I need to do in many puzzles is to find alternatives for antlers on my works like buffalo, elk and deer. Resin horns would be far more durable and safe. Any help is appreciated. I’m a novice resin artist. Great Job on the Videos .. JP

[@Artresin]

Hi James, you could model some horns out of clay and then make a mold using our Mold Making Material. Once your mold is made you can cast the horns in ArtResin. Here is a link to Mold Making Material for more information: www.artresin.com/products/mold-making-material

[@altanreis1616]

Great tutorial, Dave. What would you recommend for puzzles with like over 1000 pieces? I have a one set with 1000 and the other set is like 3000 pieces.

[@Artresin]

Same process for larger puzzles as well. Just be sure that you have everything prepped and ready to go :)

[@spnd2mch]

Lol! "It's foolproof".

[@barbararagland1862]

Thank you!!!

[@bethanyannpaige6109]

I want to do that 5000 piece gradient and do this and put on my wall, I think it would look nice.

[@deannarowan6981]

I recently completed a Marilyn Monroe puzzle and found your video when researching the best way to glue it together. I’ve started working with resin in the last few months and your video inspired me to preserve my puzzle with resin but I have a question. I cut my board so that there will be a 2 inch black boarder around the puzzle. I plan to glue the puzzle down and then pour the resin. I want the edges of the board to have resin so I was going to let it spill over like you did. My question is this…will I need to put a temporary boarder on the edge of my board and pour thin layers so that it’s even and them do a final layer of resin to pour over the edges to cover the sides of the board? I really don’t want to mess this up!

[@Artresin]

Hi DeAnna, since the puzzle isn't that thick, you should be able to pour right over the mounted puzzle and just let the resin flow over the border and the edges of the board. Apply painters tape to the underside of the board so that you can easily remove drips once the resin has cured and place your board on some stands while pouring. Be sure to pay close attention to the cut edges of the puzzle when applying your sealer as this is an easy spot where resin can seep in.

[@mikek2216]

Awesome vid, on my to do list for sure. Do you have to do two coats or did you just do that because of the errors?

[@Artresin]

Hey Mike - no, you don't have to do 2 coats ( although you certainly could if you wanted a thicker look ) Yes, you're right though, we did do 2 coats in order to fix our mistake :)

[@selena.996]

Omg I just spend half an hour watching you 😂 I have a really valuable perfect puzzle and I need to that to it, but I have 0 equipment 😢😢

[@ingebelle]

Could you recommend types of board/wood and how thick?

[@Artresin]

That is really up to you, MDF seems to be popular. If you think you may need to cut the wood/piece later then be sure to get a decent quality piece that doesn't tend to splinter or crack when cut.

[@lilaccarol]

HI Dave, have you guys tried using a SQUEGEE to spread the glue? We used Mod Podge and squegeed two coats- No seepage!

[@Artresin]

That's a great idea!! Thanks for sharing with us and everyone :)

[@lilaccarol]

@@Artresin You're welcome Love to hear if others have tried it with success.

[@lilaccarol]

Also, not my original idea- its actually on the Mod Podge bottle label for using with a puzzle ! Pays to read directions, sometimes!

[@jeffmagner23]

Another question, and thanks for your time, can I use art resin to fill letters i had engraved in a wood project? They are about 1/8 in deep, I would need to sand them even and poly over top? make sense?

[@Artresin]

Hey Jeff! Yes, absolutely, you can use ArtResin on your wood project! ArtResin and wood are the most beautiful match - ArtResin makes the grain and colour of wood simply glow. Now, because wood is an organic material and contains trapped air, you might want to preseal your piece and let it dry, before you apply the ArtResin. This step will seal the wood, and prevent it from off-gassing ( releasing trapped air ) which causes bubbles ( and even with presealing, I like to babysit for the first hour or so, checking in every 10 mins or so with a toothpick handy to pop any stray bubbles that might just pop up.) I'm not sure what your piece looks like now, but as ArtResin is self-levelling, I'm not sure there is a need to sand the letters down, unless that's how you'd prefer them to look of course. Good luck!

[@jppahurirayify]

I wanna resin my puzzle but I don’t have this awesome shop to do any of this. Would you recommend I find a power sander to use in between the coats? Or can I pour the second coat without sanding it?

[@Artresin]

You have two choices when pouring multiple layers: the first is to pour your first layer, torch out the bubbles, cover and wait 3-5 hours until your ArtResin epoxy resin reaches a jelly like stage. At this point, you can pour on your next 1/8" layer, torch out bubbles, cover, wait 3-5 hrs and repeat until you reach the height you desire. This method is especially handy when pouring into a mold or a dam. The second option is to allow your first layer to fully dry, then give the overall piece a light sanding and pour on your next 1/8" layer. Torch out bubbles, cover and let this layer dry. Repeat these steps as many times as you'd like. You could purchase a small hand sander or simply just use sand paper by hand.

[@jppahurirayify]

ArtResin Thank you so much!

[@doncherney8649]

You mentioned birch. If I were to glue it to birch, what thickness would you recommend I purchase? Thanks! -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@Artresin]

It is really a personal preference-any thickness will work, just be sure it is not going to twist or warp.

[@doncherney8649]

@@Artresin as my daughter would say…lol… as that’s why I was asking what thickness as I don’t want it to warp. I hate making tuff decisions. What do you think? Thanks.

[@Artresin]

@@doncherney8649 We typically purchase cradled wood panels that are already made. You should be fine with 1" and up. We always use 11/2 and thicker just as a preference.

[@doncherney8649]

@@Artresin thanks! -don

[@drflocko6662]

What an Awesome project. How much money do you think it would cost roughly for resin/hardner to cover a piece 27x20? I have my eye on a puzzle but I'd like to know a ball park price on the glue

[@Artresin]

Hey there - head on over to our Resin Calculator at artresin.com. Simply punch in your dimensions and our calculator will let you know how much you resin/hardener you need and which kit you should buy ( including the price ) Resin Calculator here: www.artresin.com/pages/calculator

[@fionaprior4143]

I'm coating a 38inch by 13 inch jigsaw and on the first coat my mdf board sagged a bit in the middle. A lot of resin dripped off. So I've rectified the bow but the resin is very thin at the ends of the jigsaw. Will the second coat level this out?

[@Artresin]

Hi Fiona - ArtResin is self-levelling, so as long as your piece is level, it should even out. You'll need to sand down the cured resin with a coarse sandpaper to create some tooth for the fresh resin coat to adhere to.

[@fionaprior4143]

@@Artresin It worked perfectly. Thanks. I've made a puzzle table for my 4 yr old grandson!

[@christopherhumm5102]

Do you have to do 2 layers? Or was that just to correct your slight errors?

[@Artresin]

You can do one layer....we did two to correct the imperfections.

[@vxenon67]

two layers of the elmers glue maybe would stop the soaking?

[@Artresin]

Yup, you got it - multiple layers of sealant can be necessary, especially if you've got an inexpensive puzzle like ours where the paper is lower quality.

[@sebastianretana]

How long have you waited since you placed the resin to use the torch?

[@Artresin]

We recommend using the torch as soon as you're done pouring for best results :)

[@kaylad3558]

the craft glue won't create yellowing under the resin?!

[@Artresin]

I guess in this case it probably doesn't matter as the puzzle is already electric yellow :) but if you would like to, absolutely, use a neutral ph white glue or sealant. Whatever you choose to use, just be sure it dries clear, or it will look cloudy under the ArtResin.

[@Artresin]

no this isn't an issue that we have seen!

[@lodelcd]

Hello, so how many coats of glue would you suggest if you want to be safe, 3?

[@Artresin]

Hi Hal, the key is to really press the glue into the cracks of the puzzle. You can try an old credit card to smooth the glue over the puzzle to help you get into the cracks. We also recommend applying the glue to both sides to really seal it before you resin. One good coat on each side should do it. Have a look at our How to Resin A Puzzle Video for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmazY3Rsor5qfJo

[@lilaccarol]

We haven't been successful resining puzzles either. Have you come up for a solution to the seepage? We;ve tried multiple layers of white glue. We've tried multiple layers of Mod Podge which gets less seepage. We have given up, although we absolutely love the resin look.

[@Artresin]

Hi Carol :) We have found that some work well and some don't. I think it really comes down to how well the pieces of the puzzle come together. We also do use a few coats of sealant and that seems to help as well.

[@lilaccarol]

@@Artresin Yes, thats been our conclusion as well; but how to get all the peices secure and tight? As there seems to be no surety to getting a perfect product , we have been content to enjoy unresined finish products. Its heartbreaking to have seepage on a favorite puzzle. Hpwever, I must say,your video has motivtaed me to using resin for other projects.. Thanks you.

[@lilaccarol]

We experimented with using Mod Podge applied with a SQUEGEE Did the trick for preventing seepage Used two layers of MP This has ressurrected our puzzle resining!

[@rayswoodshop4467]

Well, lessons learned for all of us :)

[@pmg1180]

Closed captioning?

[@Artresin]

I will suggest this to our video team for future videos. Thank you for the feedback :)

[@kikisquires3580]

If I have no issues with the puzzle do I need to do 2 layers of resin?

[@Artresin]

Hi Kiki, you should only require one layer of resin, but it depends on how thick you want your finish to be. ArtResin will self level to a thickness of about 1/8" when poured, if you want a thicker finish, you can simply add a second layer.

[@davidsandomir5601]

Great Tutorial. Great presentation.Only thing missing was a beer.

[@pedromorey5000]

Does Crayola Glue works like the one in the video?

[@Artresin]

Hi Pedro, We haven't had a chance to test that one out. You will want to be sure that it dries clear :)

[@pedromorey5000]

@@Artresin thank you! I ended up using Elmers :)

[@gertvbiljon]

Anybody have an idea where in South Africa I can get hold of the resin?

[@Artresin]

You can order direct from us! www.artresin.com 🙂

[@Skittl1321]

Will the resin discolor over time?

[@Artresin]

ArtResin contains some powerful UV stabilizers and HALS to prolong the clarity as long as possible. You can also help to prolong the clarity of your piece by protecting it from UV exposure as much as possible.

[@MLGCAMPERL97]

art resin yellows in the sun

[@Artresin]

ArtResin contains UV stabilizers and HALS to offer protection from UV discolouration and prolong clarity. Despite these powerful stabilizers, we still recommend protecting your artwork from UV exposure as much as possible to ensure the longest clarity.

[@Eleanor8000]

" if you're on your own, you have cats, sad".....LMFAO