tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post4189829465540398299..comments2023-09-23T05:14:05.493-05:00Comments on Resin Crafts: The Deep Pour - Or Why You Need Polyester Casting Resin Part THREE - The Frida FrameResinCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13722897949405628816noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-69517346869883025102014-07-28T08:17:58.248-05:002014-07-28T08:17:58.248-05:00Thanks Andy, I don't know why I didn't see...Thanks Andy, I don't know why I didn't see it as a coaster! I am going to make another one next week!Carmi Cimicatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703119495509215158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-79788072828399703122014-07-27T19:36:30.582-05:002014-07-27T19:36:30.582-05:00Carmi, just to clarify for your "new to resin...Carmi, just to clarify for your "new to resin" readers this mold is for a coaster not an ashtray (notice there are no indents where you'd put the cigarette). <br />If you look up that mold on line it specifies "coaster mold""Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620334899169328542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-27424894507312276562013-05-24T14:57:58.459-05:002013-05-24T14:57:58.459-05:00Something must not be right. It absolutely should...Something must not be right. It absolutely should cure hard. I only use this resin in the summer when I can work outside, so I will test it myself in a few weeks.<br />I do know this, resin is usually sticky for one of two reasons. The mixing was not perfect or the room is too cold. If you are working in a cool basement or garage that could be effecting it.Carmi Cimicatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703119495509215158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-18053762292077370832013-05-24T14:42:16.172-05:002013-05-24T14:42:16.172-05:00I cannot figure out how to make the bottom surface...I cannot figure out how to make the bottom surface harden.. does it always stay sticky to where i need to sand the sticky layer off or am i doing something wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-18538119248577561072012-10-11T22:49:10.999-05:002012-10-11T22:49:10.999-05:00I just love this website! So many wonderful ideas...I just love this website! So many wonderful ideas, I've been looking at your site all day when I have time and I can't get enough. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and tips. This one made me laugh, when you said it was supposed to have been an ashtray. I never would have guessed if you didn't say so. The frame came out beautiful!Bobkittymtnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959873743760927234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-7369703412372282742011-08-22T11:45:41.334-05:002011-08-22T11:45:41.334-05:00Nice effect done to the polyester raisin creation....Nice effect done to the polyester raisin creation...and the color used is also very nice.Like experimentation really... would be great for the youthful teenage.Charm Braceletshttp://www.charmnjewelry.com/CharmBracelets.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-42131220253195817482011-08-10T11:19:04.099-05:002011-08-10T11:19:04.099-05:00Hi Carmi -- I was wondering how you figured out th...Hi Carmi -- I was wondering how you figured out that this mold was supposed to be for an ashtray. It looks like a bangle to me!! Thanks.<br />SallySally Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915099472711692640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-31969708737954690112011-08-09T22:09:50.438-05:002011-08-09T22:09:50.438-05:00Hi Carol. If you have any concerns, you could alw...Hi Carol. If you have any concerns, you could always wear a mask. When I work with resin I never forget that I am working with a chemical. To that end, I will say my studio is a nice size space. I usually make a tiny batch, 1-2 ounces every other day. I am not worried at all for myself. If I was working with it everyday in large quantities, I would definitely wear a good mask full time and install extra ventilation...but that isn't the case for me.Carmi Cimicatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703119495509215158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400747951518169899.post-64567139703976160132011-08-09T21:14:40.202-05:002011-08-09T21:14:40.202-05:00I really love your blog and all of the wonderful a...I really love your blog and all of the wonderful artsy stuff you do with resin. I never knew it could do so much. I'm still learning by trial and error, and I thank you for your previous advice on correct measuring. Since then, my resin has hardened perfectly. <br /><br />Could I ask another question? I'm trying to make some pendants and I am working indoors in a closed room. How much ventilation do you have when you work? I would love to open my door, but I have 3 cats and 2 dogs that are dust and fur makers and have to be right on top of me and my table while I work. And I saw on You Tube a demonstration of using Environtex lite and she said it was very toxic. So now I'm concerned.<br /><br />I really don't want to work outside since it's monsoon season out here and very hot, humid and windy. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Thank you very much! Carol :)Carol E. in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153997692001562044noreply@blogger.com