Lesson 1Hardener choice and resin-to-hardener mixes — balance, measuring right, and mix error effectsLook into how hardeners set cure pace and end traits. You will get right resin-to-hardener mixes, how to weigh or measure by cup, stir well, and spot, stop, and fix mix and balance errors.
Stoichiometry basics for two-part resin systemsChoosing slow, medium, or fast hardenersWeighing versus volume measuring techniquesMixing procedures to avoid unmixed streaksSymptoms and fixes for off-ratio resin curesLesson 2Basic first help and urgent steps for resin touch, skin contact, and breathing inThis bit lists basic first help and urgent actions for resin touch. You will learn to handle skin and eye touch, breathing fumes, swallow by mistake, and big spills, and when to get doctor help.
Recognizing early signs of sensitizationImmediate steps for skin and eye exposureResponding to inhalation and breathing issuesHandling accidental ingestion incidentsSpill response, containment, and reportingLesson 3Picking the right resin setup for small crafts: thickness, work time, yellow stop, and food-safe thoughtsLearn to choose resin setups for small crafts by checking thickness, work and set times, yellow resistance, and food touch safety. Get labels, approvals, and balances between clearness, hardness, and lasting.
Reading resin technical data sheets and labelsViscosity, self-leveling, and bubble releaseWorking time, gel time, and full cure windowsUV stability, yellowing resistance, and clarityFood-contact claims, tests, and safe use limitsLesson 4Comparison of resin kinds: epoxy, polyester, and UV-set resins — traits, mix life, set ways, and usual usesCompare epoxy, polyester, and UV-set resins for craft work. You will check smell, harm, set speed, shrink, clearness, hardness, and mix life, and pair each kind to shapes, covers, jewellery, and other small projects.
Core chemistry and cure mechanisms overviewPot life, gel time, and exotherm differencesShrinkage, hardness, and brittleness trade-offsOdor, emissions, and relative health hazardsBest-fit applications for each resin familyLesson 5Usual extras: colours (mica, liquid dyes), inks, alcohol inks, sparkles, metal dusts — how they work with resin mixingFind out how colours, dyes, inks, sparkles, and metal dusts link with resin mixing. You will learn load limits, spread ways, set effects, and how to dodge clumps, sinks, or odd colour changes.
Differences between dyes, pigments, and inksCompatible versus risky additive chemistriesRecommended loading percentages by typeMixing techniques for streak-free dispersionEffects on cure time, hardness, and clarityLesson 6Safe work space setup: spill holding, surface guard, heat spots and fire dangers, keeping and dumping resin rubbishThis bit leads you in making a safe resin space. You will plan spill holding, guard tables and floors, handle heat spots and fire dangers, and keep, mark, and dump resin, cleaners, and dirty rubbish right.
Choosing a suitable room or work areaSpill trays, liners, and surface protectionManaging heat sources and fire ignition risksSafe storage of resins, hardeners, and solventsLabeling, segregation, and waste disposal stepsLesson 7Add-ins and embed supplies: dry flowers, metal charms, paper, cloth — fit, sealing, and move risksGet how to safely embed flowers, metals, paper, and cloth in resin. You will check fit, pre-dry and seal soak items, stop colour run and rust, and control float, bubbles, and long move problems.
Drying and preparing organic inclusionsSealing paper, fabric, and porous surfacesPreventing metal tarnish and corrosion in resinPositioning inclusions and controlling floatAvoiding color bleed and plasticizer migrationLesson 8Personal guard gear (PPE) and setup controls: breath masks (vapour/dust), nitrile gloves, eye guard, air flow plansLearn to guard from resin risks with PPE and setup controls. This bit covers mask kinds, glove pick, eye and skin guard, and real air flow plans for small inside craft spots.
Identifying key resin health and safety hazardsChoosing and fitting organic vapor respiratorsSelecting gloves, sleeves, and eye protectionLocal exhaust, fans, and airflow patternsHousekeeping and hygiene to reduce exposure
