Resining is steadily becoming one of
our more popular services. Resin is a high-gloss epoxy coating that
creates a gorgeous, durable finish on any rigid piece. While the
final effect can be stunning, resin is also notorious for being
finicky and unpredictable. To prevent air bubbles and other
unexpected reactions, we have a few tips below to help you prepare
your art piece for the best resining experience possible. Whether
you're bringing it or doing it on your own, these tips can still
apply.
1 - Keep your material rigid.
Whether you're painting on birchwood,
doing a collage on aluminum, or sculpting on top of mdf, the
principle is the same – whatever the medium is, make sure it is
stiff, flat and rigid. As resin hardens, it becomes heavier, which
can cause the fluid to shift unevenly throughout your piece.
A common material that people want to
resin is canvas. While possible, we typically recommend sliding in a
wooden backing board behind the fabric to better support the resin.
If you are buying pre-made or manufactured canvases, try to pick
higher-quality ones that have thicker weights and that have been
stretched as tightly as possible. This will prevent the resin from
pooling in the middle of the canvas, causing it to sag.
2 - Fully seal your material before you create your artwork.
We all know that the base material
should be primed before you do you artwork – however, in this case,
it is imperative that your surface is completely sealed before you
begin your project. Otherwise, air may be able to filter through
between cracks in birchwood or the gaps between canvas threads,
resulting in more air-bubbles in the resin. Although air-bubbles can
usually be mitigated by use of a blowtorch, some bubbles can still
develop after the resin has been torched, hardening into long silvers
of white cracks.
3 - Make sure your artwork is completely dry.
One last thing to consider is to ensure your artpiece is completely
dry and sealed with a top coat. Sometimes resin can lift certain
mediums (think wet-based mediums like acrylic or ink in great
concentration, or dry mediums that are powdery, such as pastels,
chalk, etc), and they can migrate over to different part of the
image. Sealing dry materials in with some fixative or matte top coat
will help keep mediums in place while the resin runs and cures.
And there you have it, some of our main 3 tips for successful resined
pieces! If you would like us to resin a piece for you, visit us here.
If we do not have a branch near you, or if you prefer to try it diy,
we also sell ArtResin in our art supplies section. ArtResin is a new
product that is much more safer, less toxic and more environmentally
friendly than previous expoxy counterparts – a great medium to
begin wetting your feet with.
If you would like to try your hand at resining, we sell Art-Resin in kits starting at 32oz. You can purchase art resin from our Arts and Supplies section here.
If you would rather we apply the resin for you, we also do offer resin-pouring services! Prices can be found on our calculator here, and it usually takes about 7 business days to complete. Resin can also be added to canvas print orders, or any order that has a rigid surface.
If you would rather we apply the resin for you, we also do offer resin-pouring services! Prices can be found on our calculator here, and it usually takes about 7 business days to complete. Resin can also be added to canvas print orders, or any order that has a rigid surface.
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KeenArt Media is an online fine art printing and framing company, specializing in canvas, archival and photographic prints and reproductions. We are proud to serve and support artists from all over Canada.
KeenART Media Ltd. www.CanadaOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
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