But the good news is that epoxy is not quite as moisture sensitive as polyurethane. So I've turned my attention back to the Friendly Plastic cuff I made on the weekend.
Here's the before shot of the bangle, ready for a coat of EnviroTex Lite resin to make it more durable and to protect the lovely metallic colours.
Wow! What a difference the resin makes!
The Friendly Plastic has now taken on a life of its own: the oranges glow, the reds are brighter and the whole bangle is an explosion of colour. And the high gloss, wet look? Well, I think the plastic is now more reminiscent of glass - dichroic glass even!
I'll be back later in the week with a little peek at something I've been working on for a while. Don't want to give too much away just yet because it's still a way off being finished, but it's something you've all been asking for so this will be just a little tease to pique your interest.
'Til next time.......
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This cuff looks so amazing! I'm not a resin-expert but I think it's very hard to get it on a curved project... But it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Lucinde
DeleteAs with any technique there are always ways around tricky things like applying resin to a curved surface. Instead of using the resin as soon as you've mixed it, allow it to sit on your bench until it thickens a little and then apply it in a thin coat. You will have hardly any drips at all. You can apply a second coat later on if you want a thicker coating.
Regards,
Myléne