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Range of Resin Types & Their Applications - ARTLAND

Understanding the Different Types of Resins Available from ARTLAND: A Guide for Artists, Creators, and Builders in Sri Lanka

This article will guide you through the various types of resins available, including epoxy resin, art resin, casting resin, tabletop epoxy, and UV-cured resins. We will explore their specific uses and introduce you to epoxy resins suited for diverse applications such as coating and doming, casting and encapsulation, floor coatings, and adhesives.

Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the world of resins, offering detailed comparisons, technical insights, and thorough analysis to help you choose the best resin for your project.

Resin Comparison Chart by ARTLAND

TYPE OF RESIN USES/APPLICATIONS PROPERTIES

2:1 SUPER CLEAR EPOXY RESIN

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KEY POINTS:

  • 2:1 Ratio (Resin:Hardener)
  • 8Hrs Fast Curing
  • Measured by Weight (grams) or Volume (milliliters)
  • Maximum Batch Size: 150g
  • Jewelry: Earrings, pendants, key tags, and more.
  • Small Castings: Perfect for silicone molds.
  • Resin Art Coating: Great for coating, top-coating & doming.
  • Coasters & Geodes: Ideal for creating stunning pieces.
  • Electronics & Industrial: Provides reliable insulation.
  • Lamination & Tabletops: Perfect for thin coats.
  • Waterproofing: Seal small gaps and cracks.
  • Surfboards: Transparent lamination for a sleek finish.

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • NOT for Large castings like river tables, flower preservations, and large ornaments.
  • VOID if your projects requiring bubble-free finishes, as the thick, syrup-like nature of quick-curing epoxy may trap bubbles. However, adding tints (color) can help hide bubbles.
  1. Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by weight or Volume
  2. Curing Time (De-molding): 8 Hours
  3. Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 24-48Hrs
  4. Pot-Life (Working Time): 15 Mins
  5. UV Resistant: YES (High Resistance)
  6. Yellowing: Very Low
  7. Transparency (Clarity): High
  8. Recommended Layer Thickness: 5mm
  9. Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 10mm
  10. Self Leveling: YES
  11. Viscosity (Thickness): Medium-High
  12. Hardness: High
  13. Temperature Resistance: High
  14. Reaction to Moisture: Low, Amine Blush
  15. Air Bubbles: High

2:1 CRYSTAL CLEAR EPOXY RESIN

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KEY POINTS:

  • 2:1 Ratio (Resin:Hardener)
  • 12Hrs Fast Curing
  • Measured by Volume only (milliliters)
  • Maximum Batch Size: 300g

 

  • Jewellery (Earrings, Pendant, Key tags ...etc)
  • Small & medium casting with silicone molds
  • Making Coasters
  • Making resin pouring art
  • Casting electronics (Insulation)
  • Waterproofing small gaps & cracks
  • Transparent lamination of surfboards

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • NOT for Large castings like river tables, flower preservations, and large ornaments.
  • Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by Volume
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 12 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 48-72Hrs
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 20-30 Mins
  • UV Resistant: NO
  • Yellowing: Yes
  • Transparency (Clarity): High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 5mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 10mm
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Low
  • Hardness: High
  • Temperature Resistance: High
  • Reaction to Moisture: High, Amine Blush
  • Air Bubbles: Medium

2:1 CRYSTAL CLEAR EPOXY  24

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KEY POINTS:

  • 2:1 Ratio (Resin:Hardener)
  • 24-Hour Cure Time
  • Measured by Weight (grams)
  • Suitable for Small and Large Castings
  • Yellowing Resistance
  • Minimal Bubble Formation
  • No Amine Blushing
  • Maximum Batch Size: 500g
  • Jewellery (Earrings, Pendant, Key tags ...etc)
  • Medium to large castings using molds.
  • Make river tables
  • Make flower preservation castings
  • Cast large objects
  • Castings like orgonite
  • Making Geodes & large coasters

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Must measure by weight, DO NOT measure by volume (ML)
  • NOT for Urgent Projects.
  • Not recommend for casting thin or small resin pieces.
  • AVOID if your project require higher strength, & higher temperature resistance (e.g: Spare parts, Industrial Use, Table Tops)
  • Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by weight only
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 24 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 3-5 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 30 Mins
  • UV Resistant: YES
  • Yellowing: Low
  • Transparency (Clarity): Very High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 20mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 25mm
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Low
  • Hardness: Low
  • Temperature Resistance: Low
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Cloudy (less transparent)
  • Air bubbles: Very Low

2:1 ULTRA CLEAR EPOXY RESIN

Ultra Clear Epoxy resin

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KEY POINTS:

  • 2:1 Ratio (Resin:Hardener)
  • 72-Hour Slow Cure Time
  • Measured by Weight (grams)
  • Best for Large Castings
  • Yellowing Resistance
  • Minimal Bubble Formation
  • No Amine Blushing
  • Maximum Batch Size: 1kg

 

  • Ideal for Creating River Tables
  • Perfect for Large Flower Preservation Castings
  • Suitable for Casting in Large Silicone Molds
  • Effective for Casting Larger Objects
  • Excellent for Orgonite Castings

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Must be measured by weight, NOT by volume (mL)
  • Not suitable for urgent projects.
  • Avoid using for small & thin castings.
  • Do not move the casting after it reaches the gel state (approximately 6 hours); doing so will result in lines or marks similar to stretch marks.
  • Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by weight only
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 72 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 7-10 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 40-60 Mins
  • UV Resistant: YES
  • Yellowing: Low
  • Transparency (Clarity): Very High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 50mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 100mm*
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Very Low
  • Hardness: Medium
  • Temperature Resistance: Low
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Cloudy (less transparent)
  • Air bubbles: Very Low

1:1 CRYSTAL CLEAR EPOXY

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KEY POINTS:

  • Easy 1:1 Ratio
  • 24-Hour Cure Time
  • Measured by Weight (grams)
  • Minimal Bubble Formation
  • No Amine Blushing
  • Maximum Batch Size: 500g
  • Jewellery (Earrings, Pendant, Key tags ...etc)
  • Small to large castings using molds.
  • Make flower preservation castings
  • Cast large objects
  • Castings like orgonite
  • Making Geodes & large coasters

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Must measure by weight, DO NOT measure by volume (ML)
  • NOT for Urgent Projects.
  • AVOID if your project require higher strength, & higher temperature resistance (e.g: Spare parts, Industrial Use, Table Tops)
  • Mixing Ratio: 1:1 by weight only
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 18-24 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 3-5 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 30 Mins
  • UV Resistant: YES
  • Yellowing: Low
  • Transparency (Clarity): High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 10mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 20mm
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Low
  • Hardness: Low
  • Temperature Resistance: Low
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Cloudy (less transparent)
  • Air bubbles: Low

3:1 CLEAR EPOXY RESIN by ColorChem

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KEY POINTS:

  • Industrial Grade
  • Measured by Weight (grams)
  • Suitable for Small Castings
  • No Amine Blushing
  • Maximum Batch Size: 500g
  • Transparent coating for wood and countertops
  • Epoxy floor coating
  • Top coat for titanium flooring
  • Resin 3D flooring
  • Waterproofing shower and bathroom floors
  • Insulating electronics castings
  • Thin coat for lamination and tabletops
  • Waterproofing small gaps and cracks

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Not intended for casting (small casts are permissible)
  • Not suitable for large castings such as river tables, flower preservation, and large ornaments
  • Mixing Ratio: 3:1 by weight
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 12-18 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 2-3 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 15-20 Mins
  • UV Resistant: NO
  • Yellowing: Yes
  • Transparency (Clarity): Medium
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 5mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 10mm
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Medium
  • Hardness: High
  • Temperature Resistance: High
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Cloudy (less transparent)
  • Air Bubbles: Medium

3:1 CRYSTAL CLEAR EPOXY

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KEY POINTS:

  • Professional Grade
  • 3:1 Ratio (Resin:Hardener)
  • 24-Hour Cure Time
  • Measured by Weight (grams)
  • Suitable for Small-Mid Castings
  • Low bubble formula
  • No Amine Blushing
  • Maximum Batch Size: 500g
  • Make small to medium size castings
  • Make resin jewellery
  • Transparent coating of wood
  • Thin coat for lamination and tabletops

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Not suitable for large castings such as river tables, flower preservation, and large ornaments
  • Mixing Ratio: 3:1 by Weight
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 18-24 Hours
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 3-4 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 20-30 Mins
  • UV Resistant: YES
  • Yellowing: Low
  • Transparency (Clarity): Medium-High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 10mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 20mm*
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Medium
  • Hardness: High
  • Temperature Resistance: High
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Cloudy (less transparent)
  • Air Bubbles: Low

2:1 Petrokem BP Sealer ART

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KEY POINTS:

  • 2:1 Ratio by Volume
  • 12-24Hour Cure Time
  • Suitable for Small-Mid Castings
  • Maximum Batch Size: 300g
  • Make small to medium size castings
  • Make resin jewellery
  • Transparent coating of wood
  • Thin coat for lamination and tabletops

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Not suitable for large castings such as river tables, flower preservation, and large ornaments
  • Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by Volume
  • Curing Time (De-molding): 12-24Hrs
  • Full Curing time (for sanding & polishing): 2-3 Days
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 20-30 Mins
  • UV Resistant: NO
  • Yellowing: High
  • Transparency (Clarity): High
  • Maximum Layer Thickness (Per Layer): 4mm*
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity (Thickness): Low
  • Hardness: High
  • Temperature Resistance: Medium
  • Reaction to Moisture: Amine Blush
  • Air Bubbles: Low-Medium

4:1 PU RESIN (TOP-COATING)

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  • Lamination & Tabletops: Perfect for thin coats on resin, wood, and many other materials.

Caution: NOT Recommended for:

  • Coating applications only.
  • Not suitable for castings using silicone molds (silicone molds will get damage).
  • Mixing Ratio: 4:1 by Weight
  • Curing Time: 3-5 Hrs
  • Pot-Life (Working Time): 15 Mins
  • UV Stable: YES
  • Yellowing: No
  • Transparency: High
  • Recommended Layer Thickness: 1-2mm
  • Maximum Layer Thickness: 2mm*
  • Self Leveling: YES
  • Viscosity: Low
  • Hardness: High/Flexible
  • Temperature Resistance: High
  • Reaction to Moisture: Get Bubble/Cloudy
  • Air Bubbles: Low
1:1 PU RESIN (FLEXIBLE)
  • Doming badges metal, plastic or resin key tags
  • Cast small objects (may use silicone molds)
  • Flexible
  • Easy 1:1 measure by weight
  • 20Mins Pot life
  • 12Hrs curing
  • UV Resistant
  • Highly transparent
UV RESIN (HARD)
  • Casting small pieces of resin jewellery
  • Making resin jewellery using hollow bazels,
  • Metal, wood & resin frames for Pendants
  • As a transparent finishing coat for art & polymer clay
  • Casting without a mould
  • Make wire flower petals and leafs.
  • UV Curing Resin
  • Harden within minutes
  • No need to measure or mix
  • Instant hardening using UV lamp

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