Alongside a few other projects I really wanted to try my hand at resin casting. I experimented with numerous different types and in the end one of the cheapest I found turned out to be one of the easiest to work with. As with most it was a two part mix with a ratio of 2:1.

Predominantly I was making clear epoxy resin coasters for friends and family and I would use coloured pencil shavings, resin dyes and even mechanical watch components to create some very unique pieces. A few examples of my work below.

I found that whilst working in warm conditions, issues with air bubbles in the resin were minimal, generally by using a toothpick to pop bubbles or gently heating the resin to bring the air bubbles to the surface worked a treat. Some tips there for anyone wanting to try!

Another option of course which I’m sure would remove most chance of failures and therefore waste, is to use a pressure pot or vacuum chamber but these come with a price tag I’m not yet comfortable with. I do however already have a compressor so one or the other is on the cards as I have another resin casting project in the pipeline.

When the workshop is a little tidier and other projects are further along I’ll be revisiting creating these resin coasters so if you are interested keep an eye out in the shop for them. They fit most mug/cup sizes and will come with stick pads to ensure they grip surfaces well.