DR CRAFTY Clear Epoxy Resin - Table Top Epoxy Resin Kit - Clear Epoxy Resin for Resin Molds, Table Top, Art Resin, Craft, Jewelry Casting, DIY, Tumblers & Wood - 2 Part Resin Kit (1 Gallon)

I finally decided to try resin casting, so I'd have some smooth objects to try airbrushing once spring finally arrives here.I am a total newbie to resin casting and have only used this resin a couple of times. One of the times I've used this resin, my castings turned out great! The second attempt didn't go as well...The first time I used this resin, I was very careful to evenly mix the two parts and took my sweet time slowly stirring the mixture before pouring. The two large castings I poured turned out wonderfully! Only one casting has a single tiny bubble in it, and neither have any surface blemishes. I'm very much looking forward to painting them later! I did notice, however, that the bottom of both castings had very slight soft spots near the center.Elated by my success, I bought more pouring molds and a couple weeks later, poured into them. This time though, I rushed it. Remembering the soft spots, I added more hardener. I also didn't spend as much time mixing the two parts.I poured six castings. Three turned out decent, one turned out great, and two were so bad that the molds were ruined.I poured two small turtles. Both hardened, but one of the two are cloudy in appearance. I poured a lizard casting. It hardened, again with a small soft spot in the bottom-center that eventually hardened. The legs and feet broke as I tried to free the casting from the mold.I poured a large crab. The mixture didn't harden, even after literal weeks of watching and waiting. I couldn't clean the translucent sludge that remained in the mold. I poured a piggy bank shaped mold. The casting PARTIALLY hardened. The bottom half of the casting solidified, but the rest remained a sludge. Again, I couldn't clean the mold.So, once I get around to cleaning the two pouring cups I got with this resin, I'm going to try a third round of casting. But I will definitely be more careful in mixing, both in quantity and mixing speed/time!All this being said, this kit has been great. It came with everything I needed to start casting immediately, but not with so much extra gear as to overwhelm me. I'd gladly recommend this kit to anyone that wants to try resin casting!

I found it excellent so far. I have done pours that are approximately an inch or so deep. They get hard in less than 24hr so that I can demold.Easy to use. My pours are colored silver/gray with mica powder. Have not tried clear pours, but looks clear before I add Mica Powder. Have not noticed any smell. Have not had problems with bubles so far. (I mix with tongue depressor) Have not tested finl product in water. I will buy again.

I’ve ordered this product several time with great results. But this recent order I have had problems with so many many bubbles in this one. I don’t understand why this one would be so different. So disappointed this time.

I ordered and use Dr Crafty many time and never had a problem. My projects come out GREAT!!! This particular order I didn’t open for a long time due to life. I open the box after some time and the hardener was discolored. The shrink wrap was still on so I don’t know why it was discolored. I gave it 4 stars because I’m hoping it’s just a bad batch and will contact customer service in hopes of resolving the issue. If issue is resolved I’ll edit it to 5 stars, so stay tuned. I really love this product.

I'm just starting working with resin. I've tried a few but is by far the best. Very few bubbles, nice drying time and it's easier for me to work with than those resins that have 100 bubbles with each stir. This dries clear and looks great. Since I've started I had a lot of mess ups and am just now getting the hang of it thanks to watching some You Tube videos. Finally, have some items I can give to friends. I'm stickting with Dr. Crafty. Great product.

Works really well. I was 't sure that it would work for my molds but while it wasn't totally bubble free, the items came out beautifully. It worked so well, I bought it twice. As most resin artists know, resin can be expensive - and this one was reasonable priced. I will buy again.

I want to share my experience with the epoxy resin I've been using for several years now, and yes, all works in the photo are made using this resin. I often see negative reviews about this resin's quality, but I want to say that it's really great and worth every penny.It's important to understand that different types of epoxy resin have different characteristics: curing speed, smell, toxicity level, and flexibility. These qualities are interconnected and can significantly affect the outcome depending on what you're using the resin for.For instance, this particular resin is perfect for mold casting. It has the right flow and curing time, which helps achieve excellent results. However, it's not meant for creating waves or coating tumblers because it's too runny for those purposes. And that's okay!I get that it can be inconvenient when you buy resin for a small project and expect it to work for everything. But if the resin doesn't work out, it's not the product's fault; it's more about choosing the wrong type of resin for your specific use. This resin is high quality—you just need to consider its properties and choose the right product for the job.Please keep this in mind when selecting resin, and your projects will turn out great!