Mod Podge Open Stock Resin – 8oz

The Plaid Mod Podge Open Stock Epoxy Resin Kit (often sold as an 8 fl oz kit with 4 oz resin and 4 oz hardener) is a two-part, crystal-clear casting and coating resin. Designed for crafting, it dries to a hard, high-gloss finish and can be purchased on Amazon.

Key Features

• Mixing Ratio: The kit requires a 1:1 ratio by volume of Part 1 (Resin) and Part 2 (Hardener).
• Safety & Formula: It is formulated with low VOCs and is food-safe when fully cured.
• Versatility: It can be used as a pouring medium, a decoupage sealer, or for embedding items like photos and flowers.

How to Use It

1. Prep: Ensure your workspace is level and protected. Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety goggles, a respirator with an organic vapor cartridge, and nitrile gloves.
2. Measure: Pour equal amounts of resin and hardener into separate cups for accurate measurement.
3. Mix: Combine both parts into a third cup and mix slowly and thoroughly for about 3 minutes, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the cup. Let the mixture rest for 2 minutes to release bubbles.
4. Work Time: You have an open working time of about 30 to 40 minutes.
5. Cure Time: Projects will be ready to demold in 24 hours, but require 3 to 7 days for a full, hard cure.

Helpful Tips

• Additives: If you want to color the resin with alcohol inks, glitter, or acrylic paint, limit the additive to a maximum of 5% of the total resin volume so it doesn't affect the chemical curing process.
• Bubbles: Use a heat gun or butane torch lightly sweeping across the surface to pop any trapped bubbles—but keep it moving to avoid burning the resin.