Sunday, April 18, 2010

Keeping the Bubbles out of Resin


Pictured above is one of my favorite Lulu Smith resin pieces, Hobnob Pendant.

I met a gentleman that works at Corning and he had a lot of experience with resin. I asked him how do they keep out the bubbles and he said to pour it on a downhill grade. I don't know if that will work for smaller items but I'll give it a try. Some of the things that I have tried that help are:
  • slightly warming the mold before I pour.
  • blow gently over the surface to break the surface tension allowing bubbles to escape.
  • Taking bubbles out with a stick pin (this is so not fun)!
  • place the mold on a vibrating surface to break the surface tension.
  • pour in thin layers so that it is easier for the bubbles to surface.
  • last but no least I always say a prayer cause there is never any guarantee when it comes to resin and bubbles!