where can I buy clear coating resin & activator for jewelry making?

Question

I use this two part clear resin [1 to1 mixture] for my jewelry making. Its the best product I use and I don't know the name of it! . It cost alot for so little.I want to buy more ...but don't know where to go......help.......thanks

Answer 1

There are a number of brands of "epoxy" resin, which is what you're probably using if you're mixing it one to one (polyester resin is also two-part but those are usually mixed one small amount of catalyst to a large amount of the second part --some polyester resins are also called "casting resins.").

Epoxy resins can be purchased at craft stores, hobby stores, and I think at art supply stores, as well as online. Other places are "plastics" stores (like Tap Plastics), and one less expensive brand can be bought at many hardware stores.

Some of the brand names of epoxy resins are:

Envirotex Lite
Aristocrat Liquid Glass
Ultra-Glo
Easy Cast
Glaze Coat ( Famowood by Eclectic)... can buy at Home Depot ... 1 qt. for $13, or ...some hardware stores have it by the pint
....Lowes...also try Ace Hardware, Target, Walmart/Walgreens?

If you want to read more about both types of resin as well as how to use them, you may want to check out this page:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm

HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 2

Hobby Lobby or DickBlick.com

Answer 3

They have what I think you are wanting at www.photojewelrymaking.com