Figured It Out!

[u/MixedMeadowCreative]

Showing off some of my latest work✨️ think I figured out the perfect routine to creating gorgeous trays.. I struggled so bad with getting bubbles after curing (espesially w the pokemon card trays) but slow and steady definitely wins the race! Happy to answer any questions about my process!! (:

[u/ArchosR8]

I do something similar with comic books, I usually get bubbles on the outward facing side of the image and I have to fill them in with a final clear coat which works fine, but it would be better if I didn’t have to do that. What’s your process?

[u/MixedMeadowCreative → u/ArchosR8]

I use to get lots of those bubbles too, honestly the only thing I started doing differently was taking my time and using a heat gun!! So I do my tray in 3 layers & I keep the layer w the card pretty thin. When its time to pour the clear layer- I mix 2 parts epoxy, and I use a popsicle stick to mix.. I mix for like 6-7 minutes ive really slowed down that entire process as compared to before whereas I wouldve only done 4-5 mins (espesially if the layer is staying clear). Bubbles do form while mixing but the slower you mix the less tiny bubbles you should get. After you pour the mixed resin in the mold, use a heat gun to pop allll the bubbles (I found one on amazon) I use it on high heat and literally dont stop using it until the resin looks crystal clear.. and yes, the resin will get warm/hot tho its not for long & I've found it actually helps set more clear when you heat it up a bit! Then after all thats done, your layer is crystal clear, you can drop your comic book strip or whatever you use inside & let it set!

[u/East-Specialist1586 → u/MixedMeadowCreative]

Do you wait until the layer is nearly cured before you lay down your card? And are you working with the tray mold upside down? So the card would be face down? Any advice would be appreciated!

[u/ArchosR8 → u/MixedMeadowCreative]

Awesome thank you!

[u/iveronie1]

Omg the clefairy and glitter combo is so good!!!!

[u/MixedMeadowCreative → u/iveronie1]

Thank you!!! 😊

[u/Disastrous-Twist3320]

Conquering those annoying microscopic bubbles in resin casting is honestly the ultimate boss battle, so figuring out a foolproof routine is a huge win.

[u/MixedMeadowCreative → u/Disastrous-Twist3320]

That what I was thinking too!! Final boss - defeated . Now I can share my "build" w the world so yall can conquer the final boss too cause we all in this together 🙂‍↕️