Beginner Guides

What one batch of resin coasters really cost me to make, how to price it, what Etsy takes from a sale, and the food-safe and kids-product rules to check before you list.

I bought this kit with my own money. Nobody sent it to me or paid for this review. If you buy through my links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Quick answer: Yes, it’s good for small beginner projects, if…

Resin turns yellow mainly because UV light breaks down cured epoxy, with heat and oxygen speeding it up. Here are the real causes and the choices that keep clear pours clear for years.

Refill a butane torch the safe way: fill it upside down in short bursts, let it rest, and fix a torch that won’t light, plus how to torch resin bubbles.

How to color resin with mica powder, alcohol ink, liquid dye and pigment paste: how much to add (under 6%), what to avoid, and solid vs. marbled effects.

How to get bubbles out of resin: warm it, mix slowly, pour low, then torch or heat-gun the surface — plus fixes for bubbles in molds and in cured resin.

How long does resin take to cure? Real cure times for epoxy, UV and deep-pour resin, the 4 stages of curing, what speeds or slows it, and what to do meanwhile.

Casting resin and coating resin aren’t interchangeable. Here’s what separates them, what happens if you use the wrong one, and how to pick.

New to UV resin? This beginner guide covers what UV resin is, what you need, how to cure your first piece, and common mistakes to avoid.