Resin is a durable and versatile plastic that can be made into so many wonderful items. With care, you will get many years of enjoyment from your pieces. But there are some things you should and shouldn't do with your resin pieces to make sure they stay looking their best. If you want to avoid yellowing, scratches, chips, cracking and deterioration, then you need to know the DOs and DON'Ts of resin care. Here are the general rules and guidelines for caring for your resin creations: First, let's look at the things that can damage/ruin your resin pieces. Sunlight. The sun and UV rays accelerate yellowing. Epoxy breaks down when exposed to sunlight and UV rays. There's no such thing as sunscreen for resin, so keep your resin pieces away from direct sunlight. Exposure to the elements . Epoxy resin doesn't cope with exposure to the elements, so it's not suitable for being left outside for extended periods of time. If you use your resin items outside, bring them in...
