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RESIN ROCKER PRODUCT QUESTIONS

Can I use alcohol inks in UV resin?

You can use very small amounts of alcohol ink in UV resin.  Using too much will cause your UV resin to be "gummy" and not cure properly.

Why does UV resin not harden when mixed like epoxy resin?

UV resin, unlike traditional epoxy resin, does not cure over time with mixing. Instead, it requires exposure to UV light to cure properly. This can be achieved by using sunlight or a UV lamp specifically designed for this purpose, such as the MagicCu

What molds can I use with UV resin?

We recommend using Resin Rockers UV resin only in molds that have a milky white color.  This will allow the UV light to properly cure your pieces. Molds that are pink or blue in color do not allow the necessary light to penetrate through for curing.

How many clays are in a package?

Our polymer clay pieces are measured by weight rather than quantity.  Each bag weighs 15g.  Due to their small size, unfortunately, we aren't able to give an exact quantity of how many pieces you will receive.

What is the difference between UV hard type and UV Skim Coat?

UV hard type was created to be able to use in thicker layers.  This resin is great for UV resin safe molds up to 2" thick, base layers on acrylic blanks and also doming pieces such as acrylic blanks and finishing layers of molds. Skim coat UV resin i

The item I want is out of stock

To be notified when items are restocked, go to the product page at Resinrockers.com.  On the right hand side of the screen, there is a pink "Notify me when available" box.  Click that and enter your information.  As soon as the item is restocked, you

My UV color burst bottle appears to be 1/2 full, why?

This is normal for them not to be filled all the way. The bottles are filled by machine and each bottle contains 25g of UV color burst. The extra space in the bottle allows for pressure changes in temperature when shipping and to prevent them from le

What is the difference between Perfect Finish and Fast Finish

Perfect Finish: Working time is approximately 20-30 minutes.  For the best curing results, room temperature should remain between 75°-85°F. Cured to the touch in 24 hours, fully cured in 72 hours.  Food safe and can be used as a final coat on tumbler