How Do You Work With Resin In Crafting?
Remember the clackers from back in 1970? Many people made those on their own with resin. Clackers were two resin balls attached to string and when they were swung up and down, they clacked together. Many crafters use resin in their projects because it is inexpensive and lasts a long time. Resin when made properly becomes a clear, hard plastic which is used in making paperweights and key chains to name a few. However there are some serious issues with resin crafting and it is important to know the proper handling of resin in your craft projects. Work in a well-ventilated room at 65 to 75 degrees. Keep acetone or rubbing alcohol handy for cleanup of liquid resin spills. Use disposable gloves or tweezers when doing a project requiring dipping smaller objects such as sea shells, flowers and other craft products into the catalyzed resin. Always use a clean mixing container and stir stick for each new batch of resin you mix, adding the right amount of catalyst. Try not to shake or touch a pr
