[Jewelry making - Article 00623] - Re: [Orchid] Correct Epoxy Mixing

[mjoat]

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    I don't know if E330 comes in the syringe type applicator. Mixing
    seems to be easier with that type. As far as getting the the
    proportions right. I usually mix a little more hardener to the
    amount of resin. Not a lot as the more hardener in the mix the
    faster the reaction to full set. Not being that acquainted with chip
    inlay and the number of pieces you are doing. A long time ago in a
    magazine it was suggested that if you are having problems with the
    equal part epoxy draw a couple of squares or circles on the paper or
    cardstock that you are mixing on. Making sure they are the same
    size, and pair the circles near each other. On another location
    place globs of each of the resin and hardener separate of course.
    The two parts of epoxy should be usable for a couple hours or all
    day depending on the out gassing of the resin. Using a wood coffee
    stirrer/craft stick or the large flat toothpick food sticker. Place
    the resin in a circle, than place the hardener in the other circle,
    with a little more than the resin. Use different sticks for each
    parts. Using a new stick take one or the globs and mix together and
    then use. after a couple of times of doing this way. You will
    develop an eye for mixing. Just remember that the open working time
    of the epoxy, will shorten when you add more hardener. 

    Here is a sight that you might find informative, and useful for
    gluing other things. 

    http://www.thistothat.com Also this site has info on adhesives
    http://www.beacon1.com

glen been there done that and still stuck to it!
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