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GlassCast 3 Epoxy Resin for Coatings and Resin Art - 5kg
- GlassCast®
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If you're looking for an amazing and versatile epoxy resin for clear coating artwork, or want to use resin and pigments to create resin artwork - look no further than GlassCast 3! The recommended pour thickness for GlassCast 3 is 2-3mm, and has incredible degassing and self-levelling technology.
GlassCast 3 is a professional quality, two-part water-clear epoxy coating resin developed specifically for bubble free, super glossy coatings, it's high UV stability and easy to use mix ratio along with it's working and cure time make it the perfect resin for coatings and resin art pieces.
Sold as a kit, including resin and hardener. Available in 500g, 1kg and 5kg kit sizes.
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The perfect resin for creating resin art and adding clear coatings to artwork
The popularity of resin art and adding glossy clear coats has grown hugely in the last few years and GlassCast 3 is a versatile epoxy which is ideal for both types of project.
Art work in other mediums can be created before adding a super smooth and glossy resin coating to preserve and protect the artwork. It also adds depth and enriches the colours. Alternatively, resin can be used as the medium and by adding pigments and additives can be used to produce intricate works of art with a perfectly smooth, glossy surface, without the need for polishing.
What makes GlassCast 3 so popular for these types of art projects?
GlassCast 3 was developed specifically as a coating resin and no other resin has a smoother, glossier surface on its open face. This makes it perfect for adding coatings and pouring resin art and is the reason why so many artists choose GlassCast 3 for this type of project.
GlassCast 3 advantages for art coatings and resin art
- Glossy surface finish – GlassCast 3 is a purpose-made coating resin, no other resin has a smoother, glossier surface
- Medium viscosity – Slightly thicker viscosity than a casting resin, GlassCast 3 self-levels
- Ideal cure time – 30mins pot-life allows plenty of working time
- Solvent free – GlassCast 3 is solvent free with almost zero odour
- Self-degassing – No need to degas for bubble-free coatings
- Hard wearing - GlassCast 3 is incredibly tough and hard-wearing
- UV resistant – GlassCast 3 has very good resistance to UV, ensuring your art coatings look great for years to come.
- Hard wearing - GlassCast 3 is incredibly tough and hard-wearing
- Compatibility – GlassCast 3 is compatible with Culr epoxy pigments and Shimr metallic powder pigments to create beautiful colours for resin art
Getting Started
Ambient Temperature, Pot-Life and Pour Depth
The GlassCast range of resins, in common with all epoxies, generate heat as part of the curing process. The amount of time the mixed resin can spend in the pot, as well as the maximum depth it can be poured at, will vary depending on the ambient temperature.
For best results, we recommend working in a consistent room temperature of 18-20°C. GlassCast can be used in temperatures from 15 to 25°C but higher temperatures will reduce the pot-life and the maximum pour-depth of the resin significantly, as shown in the table below.
| Ambient Temperature | 15°C (minimum) | 20°C (minimum) | 25°C (minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Time in Pot (Pot Life) | 45 mins | 30 mins | 22 mins |
| Maximum Pour Depth | 9mm | 6mm | 3mm |
| Initial Cure | 36 hrs | 24 hrs | 18 hrs |
What to pour on to
- Art boards – like Birch Ply
- Reinforced Canvases - to avoid sagging
- Existing surfaces –create your own style and look by pouring on to ceramic, glass, alternative wooden surfaces and much more
Adding different colours and effects
Well, this is where the fun starts! Make the colour palette for your resin-art by adding a wide range of pigments, tints, metallic effects, glitters, glow powders and more to your resin. Alternatively, add dried flowers, sand, shells and much more!
Inspiration, and help if you need it
Take a look in the GlassCast customer gallery to see beautiful, original resin art and clear coatings here created by other talented artists using GlassCast 3 epoxy resin.
If you have any questions at all, please get in touch through our contact page, social media, Livechat or over the phone; our friendly team are hear to make sure you‘re 100% happy and producing beautiful pieces you’re delighted with.
The perfect resin for creating resin art and adding clear coatings to artwork
The popularity of resin art and adding glossy clear coats has grown hugely in the last few years and GlassCast 3 is a versatile epoxy which is ideal for both types of project.
Art work in other mediums can be created before adding a super smooth and glossy resin coating to preserve and protect the artwork. It also adds depth and enriches the colours. Alternatively, resin can be used as the medium and by adding pigments and additives can be used to produce intricate works of art with a perfectly smooth, glossy surface, without the need for polishing.
What makes GlassCast 3 so popular for these types of art projects?
GlassCast 3 was developed specifically as a coating resin and no other resin has a smoother, glossier surface on its open face. This makes it perfect for adding coatings and pouring resin art and is the reason why so many artists choose GlassCast 3 for this type of project.
GlassCast 3 advantages for art coatings and resin art
- Glossy surface finish – GlassCast 3 is a purpose-made coating resin, no other resin has a smoother, glossier surface
- Medium viscosity – Slightly thicker viscosity than a casting resin, GlassCast 3 self-levels
- Ideal cure time – 30mins pot-life allows plenty of working time
- Solvent free – GlassCast 3 is solvent free with almost zero odour
- Self-degassing – No need to degas for bubble-free coatings
- Hard wearing - GlassCast 3 is incredibly tough and hard-wearing
- UV resistant – GlassCast 3 has very good resistance to UV, ensuring your art coatings look great for years to come.
- Hard wearing - GlassCast 3 is incredibly tough and hard-wearing
- Compatibility – GlassCast 3 is compatible with Culr epoxy pigments and Shimr metallic powder pigments to create beautiful colours for resin art
Getting Started
Ambient Temperature, Pot-Life and Pour Depth
The GlassCast range of resins, in common with all epoxies, generate heat as part of the curing process. The amount of time the mixed resin can spend in the pot, as well as the maximum depth it can be poured at, will vary depending on the ambient temperature.
For best results, we recommend working in a consistent room temperature of 18-20°C. GlassCast can be used in temperatures from 15 to 25°C but higher temperatures will reduce the pot-life and the maximum pour-depth of the resin significantly, as shown in the table below.
| Ambient Temperature | 15°C (minimum) | 20°C (minimum) | 25°C (minimum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Time in Pot (Pot Life) | 45 mins | 30 mins | 22 mins |
| Maximum Pour Depth | 9mm | 6mm | 3mm |
| Initial Cure | 36 hrs | 24 hrs | 18 hrs |
What to pour on to
- Art boards – like Birch Ply
- Reinforced Canvases - to avoid sagging
- Existing surfaces –create your own style and look by pouring on to ceramic, glass, alternative wooden surfaces and much more
Adding different colours and effects
Well, this is where the fun starts! Make the colour palette for your resin-art by adding a wide range of pigments, tints, metallic effects, glitters, glow powders and more to your resin. Alternatively, add dried flowers, sand, shells and much more!
Inspiration, and help if you need it
Take a look in the GlassCast customer gallery to see beautiful, original resin art and clear coatings here created by other talented artists using GlassCast 3 epoxy resin.
If you have any questions at all, please get in touch through our contact page, social media, Livechat or over the phone; our friendly team are hear to make sure you‘re 100% happy and producing beautiful pieces you’re delighted with.
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Customer Product Reviews for Epoxy Resin for Resin Art
Since our beginning in June 2020, we have been using Glasscast Resin 3. It really can't be beaten on price, quality and delivery!
My favourite Resin to use to create my art -Glass Cast 3!
I use this resin for artwork and usable artwork (trays, coasters etc) and nothing else compares. The work time is spot on, and the versatility in different temperatures and humidities is fantastic; I’ve not had any problems with amine blush with this resin but have with others in the same conditions. My only wish is for Glasscast to bring out a heat resistant top coat!
I love this resin. It's The sixth brand I have tried and I'm now firmly sticking with it. The glasscast 3 gave a totally crystal clear, stunning high gloss, almost mirror finish. It self levelled perfectly despite My slap dash approach to not levelling properly. I clear coated My paintings in one coat and it really does look like crystal clear glass. Best resin I've used and would highly recommend to anyone.
Can’t tell you how pleased I am with my penny floor, great tutorial and very helpful technical support to all my questions over the phone, I was so apprehensive about getting the resin right, as I’ve never done a project like this before, but I mixed and poured the resin today and it looks beautiful like a sheet of glass, thanks for all your help
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Restrictions
This product is not classed as dangerous goods for transport and can be shipped to all destinations without restriction.
Shipping to EU countries is now done through our European subsidiary based in the Netherlands. All EU customers should use www.easycomposites.eu.
Package Size
There are no package size restrictions or surcharges for this product.
Delivery Cost
To find the delivery cost of this item to your address, add it to your basket and then use the instant shipping calculator on the basket page.
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