3 Tips for Creating Waves with Resin
Resin art can be intimidating and sometimes frustrating, but it can also be incredibly enjoyable! Watching artists create waves with resin is memorizing. How do they do it? How do they make it look so effortless?
I can relate—I’ve spent four years honing my craft with resin. Throughout this journey, I’ve created countless practice pieces, made cutting boards, and encountered many failures and mistakes. It has truly been a rollercoaster ride. Everyone has a different technique for creating waves, and as you practice you will develop your style.
If you're feeling overwhelmed while working with resin, my advice is to keep pushing forward. If you have the drive and passion to create, embrace it. Even if you're not happy with what you make, share it! You might be surprised to find that someone else loves it.
There are so many different companies selling Epoxy!
If you are having trouble creating waves, try epoxy from a different company. I’ve tried many different brands, but always go back to Total Boat TableTop Epoxy. To each their own right?
Here are my three tips to remember when working with resin:
1. Use the right resin: Not all resins will produce cells, regardless of your technique or practice. With the right resin, you won't need any additives. There are many different types of resin as well. There is Deep Pour Resin - where you create a piece that requires depth, such as preserving Wedding Bouquets or creating a river table; Table top resin - is typically used for charcuterie boards, top coats on counters, garages etc; UV resin, where you create pieces and use a UV light to cure the resin.
2. Choose high-quality white pigment paste: This is the best option for achieving a true white color. You don’t want to use white alcohol inks, or white mica powders when you are creating waves. There are many white pigment pastes out there, just a matter of finding the one that works best for you and the resin you use.
3. Preparation is key: Make sure to clean and level your surface before you start working. Invest in a small level - it will save you from creating a beautiful wave, only for it to then drip off. Cover your work surface in plastic or use large silicone mats. The resin is sticky! Always use gloves and masks when working with resin. Make sure you have used something on the back of your piece to stop the resin from sticking. Tape, Liquid latex, Elmers glue, etc. If you want more information on tips to stop resin from sticking to your pieces be sure to check out my other blog posts here!
I hope these tips help you in your journey to create ocean resin waves! Leave a comment below and let me know!
-Katie
