[Jewelry making - Article 00527] - Re: [Orchid] Epoxy resin problems

[karen]

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Hi Rebekah!

    How long have you been working with the large quantities? I would
    imagine that the increased catalyst with the epoxy is working
    overtime and trying to harden. More is not necessarily better.  At
    most, I would mix not more than two tablespoons each at a time. 

    You can actually control the curing times with slightly varying the
    quantities of hardner. A little more and you will get a faster cure,
    a little less, a little longer. The variations should be in small
    increments. 

    Using the wax paper is a good idea, as you can see through the paper.
    Mark circles on the opposite side, by increasing the size. Dispense
    your expoxy according to the sizes on the circle.  A little more
    hardner, a little less harder and document your cure times. This is
    a good way to decrease your labor, because you will know exactly how
    much epoxy to work with. 

Good luck!
-k

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