Creative epoxy is a unique material that allows you to create incredibly beautiful products. It is used in interior design to create furniture, decor elements and jewelry. It consists of several components: resin and hardener. When these components combine, polymerization and solidification occur. The result is a chic product with decorative elements inside, as if frozen in glass.
Features of epoxy resins
There are various types of epoxies for creativity. The instructions before work must be read in order to find out in what proportion to mix the components. The uniqueness of epoxy resin is that it is very durable and transparent. This material is better in hardness than plastic.
Outwardly, the epoxy is similar to organic glass, but when it falls, it does not break. In needlework, epoxy has found popularity because it is quite hard, does not wear out for a long time. But one of its main features - initially the resin is in a liquid state, it can be poured into various forms. Epoxy is ideal for creating original jewelry and jewelry.
Materials for work
Now you know what epoxy is for creativity. How to use this material? To create an epoxy jewelry, you will need:
- Epoxy resin
- Natural materials (small pebbles, flowers, shells) and other decorations
- Mixing container
- Silicone molds
- Mixing sticks
To understand how epoxy is used for creativity, consider the process of creating a bracelet.
Work with epoxy
We take a silicone mold, wash it thoroughly and dry it. You can buy this form in stores with goods for creativity. Next, proceed to mixing the composition. Before this, be sure to read the instructions. The components of the composition should be very well mixed until smooth. Then leave the mixture for a couple of minutes so that excess air bubbles come out.
Next, prepare the decorative elements that will be placed inside the resin. It can be dried leaves, flowers, beautiful pebbles and shells. After the excess bubbles come out of the epoxy resin, you need to very carefully and slowly pour the composition into the mold in order to avoid overflow. Now place the decor inside the resin so that it is completely inside the composition. No elements should protrude. Otherwise, the product will turn out to be inaccurate.
The finished form is placed for fifteen minutes in the oven, heated to 80 degrees. Immediately after the form is placed inside, the oven must be turned off. Due to this, the resin hardens and dries out, the remaining air bubbles will come out. After 15 minutes, the mold can be pulled out and left to dry for another day. Only after that the jewelry can be taken out of the mold. To remove possible irregularities, take a small emery or nail file. Now the product can be varnished. The decoration is ready. Creativity epoxy can be used to create various souvenirs. The sequence of actions will be the same. But epoxy is suitable for creating larger items.
Useful Tips
- Epoxy is a chemical with a pronounced synthetic odor. If safety precautions are not followed, it irritates the mucous membrane and can cause harm to health. Work should be in a ventilated area. Buy materials only from trusted manufacturers so that the creative process is filled only with pleasant moments.
- Depending on the manufacturer, the resin component ratio is different. Therefore, be sure to read the instructions.
- Epoxy resin can be used to create countertops, shelves, and other design elements. But before embarking on larger items, hone your craftsmanship on small jewelry.
- Epoxy can not be used to create objects that come in contact with food. For glasses and plates, this material is not suitable.