Safety First! I use nitrile gloves and respirator mask, and I do this in a well-ventilated room. I use Epoxy resin parts A and B. I use Let’s Resin brand.
Mix parts A (resin) and B (hardener) in 1:1 ratio. I hand-mix with silicone spoon or stirring stick for 2-3 minutes in a steady, medium speed (see video how fast I stir) until the consistency becomes clearer and less milky. Stirring at a moderate pace ensures that the mixture doesn’t get frothy and unusable, and avoids air bubbles and flash curing (fast cure caused by friction between resin and hardener).
I added two drops of color pigment (I chose pink) and kept mixing until the color is even.
I waited until the resin becomes more viscous but not hard. In this case I waited for about 3 hours but it really depends on how much resin you use. Once it’s viscous, I added iridescent beads and rubber ducky, being careful that they won’t sink down. If they sink down, wait again until it reaches the right amount of viscosity.
That is amazing. I was trying to think of an easier way to do this myself using small amounts of resin. My brain is turning.
Thanks so much for sharing your process.
This is such a great tip, thank you so much for sharing the whole process, Michelle! The result looks fantastic, and the bubbles and bath water turned out amazingly well. I absolutely love it
Hi Alice. Yes the resin is toxic in its liquid state. It causes skin irritation and possible chemical burns especially from Part B (hardener). When it gets to your skin, just clean with isopropyl alcohol. But gloves are an absolute must.
I even use a respirator while Im working on it because it releases harmful gases.
Once it’s cured, it’s no longer toxic.
Jeanne