The epoxy by Jincheng Of Crafts is a 2-part Epoxy Resin perfect for coating countertops and bars, molding coasters and jewelry, preserving paintings and photographs, and as an all-purpose glue. It will dry in 8 hours at 75°F, and will fully cure in 72 hours to produce a durable, high-gloss finish that’s clear as glass. Please read the instructions carefully and follow the recommended safety measures.

NOTE:Jincheng Of Crafts Epoxy Resin has a shelf life of 6 months when stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry place

Getting Ready:

Make sure the surface you want to coat is clean, dust-free, and level.

MOLDS: For jewelry and similar applications, we recommend using silicone molds. A mold-release spray may be used, but is not necessary with silicone molds. Very deep molds should be filled with a single pour when possible, as slight clouding can develop between several thick layers.

EMBEDDING OBJECTS: Porous materials (corks, shells, coins, etc.) can release bubbles into the resin and will first need to be covered with a thin seal coat of epoxy. Make sure this seal coat has dried for at least 4 hours before embedding your objects in resin or adding a flood coat. Remember to glue down any objects you’d like to embed - if it’s too light it will float to the surface. You can use white craft glue to preserve paper, photographs and fabric before coating them with resin. Use a flat scraper to push air bubbles out from under the surface, and make sure the glue is completely dry before coating with epoxy. Note that materials like paper, fabric, and synthetic flowers can turn translucent or change color under epoxy. Perform a spot-test to see how the materials you plan to embed will react.

WOOD: Most wood projects should first be sanded down and cleaned with acetone or rubbing alcohol. Please note that moisture, grease, and uncured finishes on the wood can prevent the resin from curing properly. Raw wood can be porous and will require a thin “seal coat” to prevent bubbles from escaping into your second, thicker “flood coat”.  The seal coat can be 1/16-1/8 in. thick and will need to dry for a minimum of 4 hours before the second coat is added. Clean the surface of the seal coat with acetone before adding your flood coat.  If the surface you are coating does not have a rim, the resin will flow over to coat the edges. You can dam the edges by using masking tape or strips of hard plastic to create a temporary barrier. For bars and countertops, drips from the edges can be removed with a razor when the resin has solidified but not yet cured. If the resin has cured, edges can be sanded down by hand or with a sanding attachment on a drill.