There are plenty of ways to deal with them if you have any in your project. If you're looking for tips on how to do that, here's a post that shows you 7 Ways to Eliminate Bubbles From Your Resin.
But what about eliminating them right from the outset?
Is it possible to mix resin WITHOUT incorporating bubbles into the mix?
One sure-fire way to minimise bubbles is to mix the resin slowly. But even still, no matter how slowly you mix it, you're likely to end up with some bubbles.
But THERE IS A BETTER WAY!
Ditch the wooden stir stick! Yes, that's right... ditch it! Wooden stir sticks are a major cause of bubbles being introduced to the resin during mixing.
So instead of using a wooden stir stick to mix your resin, switch to a polypropylene (PP) mixing wand. The smooth surface of the plastic glides through the resin and mixes it without introducing bubbles.
You will still have to stir the resin slowly whilst mixing but you'll notice a dramatic decrease in the number of bubbles you've stirred in during mixing.
So YES, you can mix resin without bubbles... the secret is in what you stir it with!
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Small details, but that makes the difference. Thanks for the tip Dearest Myléne.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Luis. I hope you find that making the switch to PP stirrers makes a BIG difference to your resin mixing!
DeleteWhere does one find the PP stirrers? I'm a Newby with much to learn.
DeleteHi Barb, Welcome to the world of resin. We all start out at the beginning :)
DeleteThere's a link in the post that you can source PP stirrers from: https://amzn.to/307jwkR
You'll find the 5" stirrers easier to use than the shorter version.
What a simple, yet incredible way to improve a task... thank you!
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