Lesson 1Hardener selection an resin-to-hardener ratios — stoichiometry, measuring accuracy, an effects of ratio errorsExplore how hardeners control cure speed an final properties. Yuh wi learn correct resin-to-hardener ratios, how fi measure by weight or volume, mix thoroughly, an recognize, prevent, an troubleshoot ratio an mixing errors.
Stoichiometry basics fi two-part resin systemsChoosing slow, medium, or fast hardenersWeighing versus volume measuring techniquesMixing procedures fi avoid unmixed streaksSymptoms an fixes fi off-ratio resin curesLesson 2Basic first aid an emergency response fi resin exposure, skin contact, an inhalationDis section outline basic first aid an emergency steps fi resin exposure. Yuh wi learn how fi respond to skin an eye contact, inhalation of vapors, accidental ingestion, an large spills, an when fi seek professional medical help.
Recognizing early signs of sensitizationImmediate steps fi skin an eye exposureResponding to inhalation an breathing issuesHandling accidental ingestion incidentsSpill response, containment, an reportingLesson 3Choosing de right resin system fi small-batch crafts: viscosity, working time, yellowing resistance, an food-safety considerationsLearn how fi select resin systems fi small-batch crafts by comparing viscosity, working an cure times, yellowing resistance, an food-contact safety. Understand labels, certifications, an trade-offs between clarity, hardness, an durability.
Reading resin technical data sheets an labelsViscosity, self-leveling, an bubble releaseWorking time, gel time, an full cure windowsUV stability, yellowing resistance, an clarityFood-contact claims, tests, an safe use limitsLesson 4Comparison of resin types: epoxy, polyester, an UV-curable resins — properties, pot life, cure behavior, an typical applicationsCompare epoxy, polyester, an UV-curable resins fi craft use. Yuh wi examine odor, toxicity, cure speed, shrinkage, clarity, hardness, an pot life, an match each resin type to molds, coatings, jewelry, an odda small-batch projects.
Core chemistry an cure mechanisms overviewPot life, gel time, an exotherm differencesShrinkage, hardness, an brittleness trade-offsOdor, emissions, an relative health hazardsBest-fit applications fi each resin familyLesson 5Common additives: pigments (mica, liquid dyes), inks, alcohol inks, glitters, metallic powders — how dem interact wid resin chemistryDiscover how pigments, dyes, inks, glitters, an metallic powders interact wid resin chemistry. Yuh wi learn loading limits, dispersion methods, effects on cure, an how fi avoid clumping, sinking, or unexpected color shifts.
Differences between dyes, pigments, an inksCompatible versus risky additive chemistriesRecommended loading percentages by typeMixing techniques fi streak-free dispersionEffects on cure time, hardness, an clarityLesson 6Safe workspace setup: spill containment, work surface protection, heat sources an fire risks, storage an disposal of resin wasteDis section guide yuh in setting up a safe resin workspace. Yuh wi plan spill containment, protect benches an floors, manage heat sources an fire risks, an store, label, an dispose of resin, solvents, an contaminated waste correctly.
Choosing a suitable room or work areaSpill trays, liners, an surface protectionManaging heat sources an fire ignition risksSafe storage of resins, hardeners, an solventsLabeling, segregation, an waste disposal stepsLesson 7Inclusions an embedding materials: dried flowers, metal charms, paper, fabric — compatibility, sealing, an migration risksUnderstand how fi safely embed flowers, metals, paper, an fabrics in resin. Yuh wi assess compatibility, pre-dry an seal porous items, prevent color bleed an corrosion, an control buoyancy, bubbles, an long-term migration issues.
Drying an preparing organic inclusionsSealing paper, fabric, an porous surfacesPreventing metal tarnish an corrosion in resinPositioning inclusions an controlling floatAvoiding color bleed an plasticizer migrationLesson 8Personal protective equipment (PPE) an engineering controls: respirators (organic vapor/particulate), nitrile gloves, eye protection, ventilation strategiesLearn how fi protect yuhself from resin hazards using PPE an engineering controls. Dis section covers respirator types, glove selection, eye an skin protection, an practical ventilation strategies fi small indoor craft spaces.
Identifying key resin health an safety hazardsChoosing an fitting organic vapor respiratorsSelecting gloves, sleeves, an eye protectionLocal exhaust, fans, an airflow patternsHousekeeping an hygiene fi reduce exposure
