First Resin Experiment - Lessons Learned
Remember the acrylic pour paintings I played around and created a few weeks ago? Well, since I was just playing, I thought it would be cool to try coating them in resin and see how that would turn out. This was my first time using resin— I made a few rookie mistakes and learned some valuable lessons. Here are my takeaways:
1. It’s not as scary as I thought it would be. For some reason, I thought it would be more dangerous- like, if I didn’t mix the resin correctly, it would blow up like a bad high school chemistry experiment.
2. I don’t need as much as I think I need. I used two ounces of each bottle for a small 5x7 painting. I had a lot of extra leftover resin that I didn’t need (and of course I didn’t have anything else lined up and ready to use.)
3. I need to make sure my surface is completely flat. It’s probably worth spending the couple of dollars for a small level.
4. Obtain the correct tools/equipment for the project first. Small level, measuring cups and smaller stirrers would have been ideal. I was just sooooo excited to try it out, I couldn’t wait!
I think it turned out pretty well despite some uneven spots and bubbles. I love the overall result. This is the look I had in my head when I started creating pour paintings years ago. I tried coating them with clear Polycrylic protective finish, but it didn’t give me the super shiny look that I wanted. Now I’m kicking myself in the pants for waiting so long to try it - better late than never, right?