Casting Resin - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

KtownScroller · 10-21-2009, 02:55 PM

Where is a good place to get casting resin? Is this stuff compatible with wood? Must I cover the wood completely or can I cover just a portion of my project?

Thanks in advance!

Wood Dog · 10-21-2009, 03:54 PM

Michael's Craft Store carries it. Go to YouTube and type in casting resin there's many tutorials to watch. What cha gonna make Rick?

KtownScroller · 10-22-2009, 12:37 AM

Thanks Wood Dog! That goo sure is expensive. Nice advice in sending me to YouTube... Who would have thought to look there. I enjoyed watching several videos. I was thinking about making some coasters and wanted to protect the wood. Maybe I might want to consider just giving the coasters several coats of Spar Varnish. I know that will hold up to the abuse and will cost quite a bit less. The jury is still out. I would like some 1st hand information. Thanks for your input.

Arcy · 10-22-2009, 01:06 AM

Hi Rick,

Michael's normal prices are usually high, but they almost always have coupons which can bring things down into reasonable ranges (usually either 40%-50% on a single item or 20% on the whole purchase).

Jeff had an article about using alumilite (Casting Resin and Silicone Mold Making Rubber) in a recent issue of the other mag.

I don't think I'd use it just as a protective surface, but do like it as a material in itself. Not as cool as glass, but works better with wood

--Rob

10-21-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	Casting Resin Where is a good place to get casting resin? Is this stuff compatible with wood? Must I cover the wood completely or can I cover just a portion of my project? Thanks in advance! __________________ - Rick

10-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#2
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,445	Michael's Craft Store carries it. Go to YouTube and type in casting resin there's many tutorials to watch. What cha gonna make Rick? __________________ WD

10-22-2009, 12:37 AM	#3
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	Thanks Wood Dog! That goo sure is expensive. Nice advice in sending me to YouTube... Who would have thought to look there. I enjoyed watching several videos. I was thinking about making some coasters and wanted to protect the wood. Maybe I might want to consider just giving the coasters several coats of Spar Varnish. I know that will hold up to the abuse and will cost quite a bit less. The jury is still out. I would like some 1st hand information. Thanks for your input. __________________ - Rick

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10-22-2009, 01:06 AM	#4
Arcy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 770	Hi Rick, Michael's normal prices are usually high, but they almost always have coupons which can bring things down into reasonable ranges (usually either 40%-50% on a single item or 20% on the whole purchase). Jeff had an article about using alumilite (Casting Resin and Silicone Mold Making Rubber) in a recent issue of the other mag. I don't think I'd use it just as a protective surface, but do like it as a material in itself. Not as cool as glass, but works better with wood --Rob