#STICKY PUTTY EPOXY HOW TO#
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Baltic Day 1:1 ratio Artist's resin requires equal parts of both components by VOLUME not WEIGHT in order to cure properly. Always follow the mixing instructions.What I did wrong? Reasons why this happened:

Resin that may is not solid, hard or liquid enough, wet and gooey. Runny Resin situation 2: Liquid/Runny Resin Seal with acrylic based spray or gloss sealer spray. It's very easy to use and great for small projects. For the smaller sticky spots, you can try resin spray, which dries very quickly leaving a clear and gloss finish.Sand the entiry sticky surface off with 80-grit sandpaper and pour another resin coat layer.Move your artwork into a warmer spot for 24 and let it dry ( resin drying time 20-24 hours ).( make sure to mix and measure properly ). Recoat: Add another fresh layer of doming resin on top of the sticky spots.Poorly mixed – mix at least 4 minutes and make sure to scrape around of your mixing container.The best temperature to cure fully is 73-86☏ or 23-31C. Working space temperature – if temperature of the room is too cold, resin will not cure properly.Baltic Day resin must be mixed in precisely equal amounts. Always follow the manufacturer's directions of 1:1 ratio. The most common reason – not measuring resin and hardener accurately.Why is my resin flexible? What I did wrong? Why this happened? Follow these easy steps to fix this common problem: This happend when resin has started to cure but the surface of the project is still tacky. Poorly mixed resin will stuck to the sides or bottom and will not cure properly ( sticky spots will appear ). Scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing container as you mix. Use a mixer or stirring sticks to mix very well the mixture. Mix Baltic Day resin atleast 3-7 minutes: Always follow manufacturer's instructions. Measure Baltic Day in equal amounts by volume ( 1:1 Ratio ):Īdding too less or too much resin or hardener will alter the reaction and the mixture will not be cured completely. Keep in mind, resin cures properly if you will measure and mix resin correctly. Resin mixture that remains tacky days after being poured will stay sticky. There are few simple techniques to fix it: Remove liquid resin and apply a new layer. Soft Spots on the Surface: if you end your work with a sticky spots on a cured surface, you may used unmixed mixture from yoru mixing container.

#STICKY PUTTY EPOXY HOW TO#

How to fix uncured epoxy resin? The old gooey resin will need to be scraped off and then add another coat of resin to the surface. If you will add to much colorant or not follow the correct directions – 1:1 ratio of resin and hardener, the resin will be left with a mess.

Runny Resin: when the resin is not quite liquid or hard, the mixture will be left with a mess.

If artwork doesn't dry, try to repour with a new fresh coat. You should find a warmer spot to move your piece such as room or working office. Resin starts to cure but does not go all the way completely.

Tacky, Sticky Resin: the problem occurs when two components – A and B are measured and mixed inaccurate or curing in cold temperatures.

The main reason is caused by inaccurate measuring two ingredients: resin and hardener, or not mixing it thoroughly. Also, the step of 'working it in' to the surface to be bonded is very.If you noticed the sicky, tacky or runny resin on your project, don't worry! When mixing your resin and hardener, the chemical reaction occurs. For those who are having troubles, I have found that in order for the stuff to adhere well it really requires the surfaces to be roughened so that it can grip well - its a no-go on anything smooth. I will concede that it takes a bit of practice to work with, but it has proved very versatile and useful enough that I want to always have at least one tube of the stuff in the tool kit at all times.

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When used properly it is strong enough to hold together my car's cracked front bumper and after sanding and painting is undetectable. I've used this stuff for ALL KINDS of things since - crafts and improvised solutions. **Really requires surface prep and tack time** I too was disappointed with my first usage of this product, finding that it didn't bond at all, but didn't give up and after re-reading the directions and following TO THE LETTER, I am very pleased with the results I have gotten.

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