may 30, 2025

Top Questions We Get About Epoxy Resin – Answered! 💥

If we had a euro for every time someone asked us, “Is it supposed to be this sticky?” or “Help, my resin is boiling like lava!”, we’d be curing resin on a yacht right now 🛥️

Working with epoxy resin is magical, messy, and occasionally chaotic. So we rounded up your top questions from DMs, comment sections, and email cries-for-help, and we’re answering them like real humans, not like an instruction manual!

Let’s go! 💬

1. “Why is my epoxy resin HOT and SMOKING?!” 🔥

Deep breath. You didn’t summon a demon (probably). This happens when you mix too much resin in one batch or pour too thick.

💡 Pro tip: Resin generates heat as it cures.

Pour in layers - max 1.5 cm for thinner resins like: Artline Crystal, Honey or Extra Honey.

Wanna go thick and bold? Use Artline Wood PRO Resin. It's designed to handle deep pours (up to 6 cm) without overheating.

2. “I followed the instructions, but my resin is still sticky. Why??” 😫

Ah yes, the classic Sticky Situation. Usually caused by:

Wrong ratio of resin to hardener (yes, even a tiny mistake matters!)
Mixing too fast or too lazily (get those sides and bottom scraped!)
Cold or humid room - resin hates both

✨ Bonus tip: If your piece is tacky after 24h, let it sit longer.

Still gummy after 3 days? Try a thin recoat with Artline Extra Honey Resin.

3. “Do I have to measure exactly?” ⚖️

Yes. Always. By weight. No vibes-based resining here.

Think of epoxy resin like baking macarons. One wrong step and it’s goo or rock. Use a digital scale. Don’t eyeball it unless you like surprises. 🎁

All Artline resins - Crystal (2:1), Honey (2:1), Extra Honey (2:1), and Wood PRO (3:1) require precision. Follow the ratio on the label/instructions and you’re golden!

4. “Can I use food coloring or nail polish as pigment?” 🚫

Let’s be blunt - no. You can, technically… just like you can brush your teeth with peanut butter. It won’t end well.

Stick to resin-safe pigments: liquid colorants, pigment pastes, mica powders, alcohol inks and etc. They’re made to play nice with epoxy resin, unlike your average kitchen dye.

5. “Why are there bubbles EVERYWHERE?” 😵

Bubbles are the unwanted guests at every resin party. They sneak in during mixing or pouring and love to ruin your perfect surface.

💨 Solutions:

Warm up resin bottles before use
Mix slow and steady - no egg beating
Pop those suckers with a torch or heat gun

Artline Honey and Extra Honey are thicker, making them a bit more bubble-prone, but they also hold pigments beautifully and create dramatic depth. Just treat them with a little extra love (and heat).

6. “Help! My resin piece stuck in the mold!” 🫠

Silicone molds are amazing… until your art becomes part of them forever.

Checklist:

Is it fully cured (like, actually cured)?
Is your mold clean and dry?
Did you use a release spray?

Demold gently, especially with pieces made using Artline Extra Honey . Its viscosity helps keep complex designs crisp and clean.

7. “How do I get resin off my hands?!” 🧤

You finish your pour, look down… and your hands look like they've been laminated. Classic.

Here’s what actually works (spoiler: it’s not baby wipes):

✅ Use isopropyl alcohol or any high-alcohol content cleaner
✅ Rub gently with a cloth or paper towel
✅ Wash your hands with soap and water after

🚫 Don’t use acetone - it’s way too harsh for skin
🚫 Don’t wait too long - once cured, resin becomes a permanent accessory

And yes, the real pro tip? Wear gloves. Always. Even if you “just want to fix one edge.” 😅

8. “Why is there a weird sticky film on the surface?” 🫧

Welcome to the mysterious world of amine blush - a foggy or tacky layer that sometimes appears after curing.

💨 It usually shows up when:

Your workspace is humid or drafty (resin + breeze = drama)
The temperature drops while curing
You cure overnight in a room with bad airflow

💡 Don’t panic, just wash it gently with soap and water or wipe with isopropyl alcohol before adding a top coat.

9. “Is epoxy resin safe?” 🧤

Short answer: Yes, if you use it with care.

✅ Work in a ventilated space
✅ Wear gloves
✅ Don’t microwave it, breathe it, or eat it (yes, someone asked)

Once fully cured, all Artline Epoxy Resins are non-toxic and safe to touch, wear, and admire. 💎

10. “How do I add a top coat without messing it up?” ✨

You made a gorgeous piece… but the surface isn’t quite as glassy as you imagined.

No worries - it’s top coat time!

Here’s how to do it like a pro (and not like someone pouring syrup on pancakes):

🪄 Sand the surface lightly to give it grip
🧼 Clean it well - no dust, no regrets
🌀 Mix a fresh batch of Extra Honey epoxy resin
💧 Pour evenly and let it self-level
🔥 Torch those bubbles like a resin wizard

And voilà - your art now has that juicy, showroom-level shine!

Top coat tip: Artline Extra Honey Resin is perfect for finishing layers with its glossy, durable and ultra-smooth, doming finish.

Pep Talk 🎤

Resin art is messy magic. Every pour teaches you something, and every product you use makes a difference.

With Artline Epoxy Resins from Crystal to Extra Honey you're working with trusted, artist-approved formulas that give consistent, stunning results.

🎯 Shop now, pour later. Mistakes welcome, magic guaranteed!