FAQs

Art Resin FAQ & Troubleshooting

Yes. An interesting mix of finishes can be achieved using Eli-Chem totalCAST art resin and Aqua Cast Eco Resin. Decide which medium to pour first. When pouring onto previously poured resin, ensure the first pour has entered the gel phase but is not yet touch dry. When pouring resin onto Aqua Cast that is already cured, adhesion is generally good. Wait until it is visibly dry (1–2 hours).

No. It is porous when cured and needs to be sealed for external or water-exposed applications.

Aqua Cast cures extremely tough. Its hardness and compressive strength are high when mixed at the recommended ratio.

No. Aqua Cast is 100% UV stable.

Yes. Aqua Cast does not self-ignite or propagate flame.

Mix resin and hardener slowly with a broad-edge tool, scraping sides and base to ensure thorough blending and minimise air.

There is a viscosity and density difference in components. Bottles are filled by weight, so levels can differ while still delivering the correct mix.

Follow the live edge resin river table guide.

For coating resins, use the coverage calculator provided on the site.

At 15–20°C resin becomes tack-free in 4–6 hours and dry in 12–14 hours, with deeper products taking longer.

No. This can prevent proper curing.

This is normal due to the inherent differences in component viscosity and density.

Lacing is created by using resi-BLAST and a heat gun to blend colours. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Canvas, wood, metal, strong card, concrete, plastic, and glass can all be used with proper support.

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Use Eli-Chem opaque, metallic, or glow pigments and avoid water-based colours. Limit pigment to <10% of resin weight.

Eli-Chem offers MasterCast, totalCAST, CER, CEL, UltraCast XT, Glass Clear Polyester, and Eli-Dome resins for different uses.

A dirty pour is layering multiple colours and pouring in one central pour.

Use a general contact adhesive such as Gripfil.