The sky is a beautiful and exciting thing, and it can make your whole mood change. A picturesque blue sky, a mellow sunset, or a majestic galaxy. Now, what if you could take a sky that makes you feel the best, and put it in a bottle, so you can have that feeling wherever you go? Well, we will do that by putting epoxy resin in glass bottles.
Resin Materials:
-Glass charm bottle
–Resin Obsession super clear resin
–Resin Obsession Orange, pink, and purple transparent resin pigments
-Cotton pieces
–mixing cups
-toothpicks
–gloves
Step 1: Prep the cotton
Pull apart cotton balls or pull the cotton ends off of an ear swab. Pick and pinch them apart until you are satisfied with the appearance. The cotton on the left is picked apart, and the cotton on the right is not. Try not to pick them until they are just wisps because that will be much harder to build up to clouds.
Step 2: Mix resin
Mix 1/2 ounce (total) of Resin Obsession super clear resin. Then split it into four cups so you can color it using transparent Resin Obsession purple, orange, and pink. Leave the last cup clear.
The super clear resin is the best epoxy to use for this project because it releases bubbles easily. Plus, it’s easy to drip into a small opening like this glass bottle.
Step 3: Layer the colors
Here’s how you add your colored resin to your glass bottles: a layer of colored resin, some cotton, clear resin, and cotton. Then, top it off with colored resin again. This gives the effects of some clouds having colors and some staying white.
Eventually, you’ll get something that looks like this! Once the resin is cured, you can attach a glue-on bail to make it wearable. This project is pretty quick, most of the time only for the prep. Even the cure time was fast. It only took an afternoon for it to be fully cured and ready to make into a resin charm.
With this same method, I made the resin colors darker and made a galaxy. By using a blue gradient, I can make a sunny afternoon blue sky. But with this project, the sky is the limit. Pun intended!
I will use the blue resin sky in a glass bottle as a keychain. I attached an eyelet and looped some ribbon around, and boom!
I hope you try putting resin in glass bottles and have a bit of the sky for yourself.
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Originally written by Jasmine Moore
Unpublished Blog Posts of Resin Obsession, LLC © 2023 Resin Obsession, LLC
FAQs
Yes, resin adheres very well to glass due to its high surface energy.
Can I use epoxy resin on glass? ›
Many people do use epoxy resin as an adhesive for glass tiles, and to cover mosaic tables, and it works brilliantly for those projects. To use resin on glass or plexiglass, it is recommended you lightly sand the edges and area where you'll be applying the resin to give it some tooth for the resin to stick.
Can you pour resin on a mirror? ›
You can pour the resin any way you'd like over the mirror… whatever works for you. To mix the resin and spread it out I find it easiest to use a hairdryer. Be sure to use it on cool with no heat.
Will epoxy resin shatter? ›
Generally speaking, while epoxy resin can crack or chip under certain conditions, it does not shatter in the same way that glass does due to its inherent material properties which offer more flexibility and resistance to sudden breakage.
Will resin crack a glass bottle? ›
Resin and glass used together and then kept out of direct sunlight and away from heat generally isn't a problem. But, add weather elements to it, and the expansion and contraction cause the glass or the resin to crack.
Does UV resin adhere to glass? ›
UV resin has high adhesion, in addition to making small objects such as jewelry, it can also bond transparent materials such as glass jewelry and crystal.
What is the best epoxy resin for glass? ›
The most trusted resin
For several years, GlassCast has been the biggest name in clear epoxy resin for creative applications.
How long does epoxy resin take to dry on glass? ›
However, epoxy resin has a unique trait. While 72 hours (i.e., 3 days) is the minimum time, epoxy will continue to dry/cure for a full two weeks. This means that after about two weeks in an adequate temperature range, the epoxy will reach its full strength and durability.
What should you not cast in resin? ›
Fresh food or plants.
As mentioned before, these items contain moisture that can ruin the curing process. Fresh plants and food hold moisture, and any excess liquid could ruin the curing process. Additionally, fresh food and plants might rot inside the piece and ruin a once beautiful design.
What surface does resin not stick to? ›
Parchment, wax, and freezer paper have low surface energy, making it difficult for resin to bond with them.
Here's how you add your colored resin to your glass bottles: a layer of colored resin, some cotton, clear resin, and cotton. Then, top it off with colored resin again. This gives the effects of some clouds having colors and some staying white. Eventually, you'll get something that looks like this!
What destroys epoxy resin? ›
Isopropyl Alcohol, Denatured Alcohol, Acetone, Lacquer Thinner. Stronger solvents like isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, acetone, or lacquer thinner will remove epoxy much more quickly. Stronger solvents can often be found at varying concentrations.
What is the major disadvantages of epoxy resin? ›
2 Disadvantages of epoxy resin
Additionally, epoxy resin can be hazardous, as it may emit fumes, cause allergic reactions, or ignite if not handled properly. Furthermore, it may not fit in with the wood due to its different shrinking and expanding properties, which could lead to stress or cracking.
Can you pour resin into anything? ›
Usually, you can put almost anything in resin when planning or preparing for your new resin project. People start with a master plan, they add paper, metal, fabric, clay, wood, glitters, powders, natural elements, and there are other materials that can work well too.
Can you pour unused resin back into the bottle? ›
This resin can be reused, so definitely put it back into its container. Open up the container, and put a funnel into the opening. It's ideal if the funnel has a mesh filter. Slowly pour the uncured resin from the vat back into the container until the vat is empty.
Can you mold resin in glass? ›
There are many types of molds you can choose from in order to suit your project. Flexible molds can be made of many different materials including latex rubber, silicone rubber, and more. Many casting resin experts use glass containers and leave their product inside to be enjoyed.
