Epoxy Resin: Explore Decorative Techniques and Color

Epoxy Resin: Explore Decorative Techniques and Color

“You have reached the end of the course. Thank you very much for joining this adventure, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. It's time for you to share your swatch of colors and finishes with epoxy resin. Before I sign off, I'd like to show you an example of how I'd like to see your course project: The mood board Look for inspiration, go out to the streets, read books, take pictures, etc. Gather everything you want to reflect in your project and create a mood board.

The first steps Choose the epoxy resin and the molds that you will use. Prepare your workspace, have the recommended security measures. Let's get to work Check the technical sheet of your resin, verify the correct A+ B mix proportions. Pigment according to the measures that I recommend, let your samples rest for 24 hours onwards as the case may be, until they are completely ready. The finishes and the sample book Finally, you are going to give the final finish with the sandpaper numbers. Choose if you want it to be satin or shiny. Once the finish is ready, make a photographic record of your samples. Don't forget to choose a creative and functional way to store your sampler. Dare to explore the materials! Create a palette of translucent, matte colors, metallic tones, marble effect, gradients, etc. let your imagination fly, play and create new and unique combinations. Analyze the types of pigments that exist in the market and choose the ones you like the most to experiment and find your own style. There are colors and textures that are used for jewelry and others for decorative objects. There are other more specific colors for furniture, but it all depends on your own style. Resin is not an easy material, but it is a very kind material! Share your entire process and the final result of your sampler by clicking on "Create your project". I will be looking forward to seeing you on the forum and giving you feedback as soon as possible. However, I ask you to be patient, as it may take a while for me to respond to you. While you wait, I invite you to exchange ideas, opinions and feedback with your colleagues. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project We have reached the end of the course. I hope you enjoyed this experimentation process and may you find the techniques I shared with you useful. The most important thing to share what we know is that everyone can receive the knowledge, add or remove resources and thus create and shape our own style. If something has gone wrong, I don't want you to worry. There will always be mistakes but practice is the best way to learn. Resin is not an easy material. I have been learning for six years. Surely there will be more people with more experience. The use of color is a path that req...”

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Course summary for: Epoxy Resin: Explore Decorative Techniques and Color

• Level: Beginner
• 90% positive reviews (78)
• 4072 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 24m)
• 5 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Design

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Color Theory, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Product Design