GALLERY / CRAFT
Aqua-Resin is the ideal material for decorative/functional items: It is extremely safe to use, LHAMA Certified non-toxic, no VOCs, and the liquid is freeze/thaw stable for shipping.
Here are the Aqua-Resin products you will need to get started:
L “liquid” component
S3 “powder” component
Aqua-Color pigment(s)
For Terrazzo: For instance, make some Aqua-Resin colored chips using Aqua-Color by brushing out or pouring a thin layer of your colored mix on a piece of acetate or plastic food wrap. Once hard, break into pieces - save these for inclusion in a new colored base material. Working in a silicone mold, a suggested first step to reduce bubbling is to brush in a layer of your base material. Add your chips to the remainder of your base material, and pour in. Vigorously vibrating your base material, pouring the base material in one spot, and tamping your mold once filled, will also assist with releasing any bubbles or trapped air. Once set, demold. If desired, using various grits of water-proof sandpaper, sand to reveal the colored chips.
For Marbleizing: Mix some Aqua-Resin, and separate into two parts. Color each differently with Aqua-Color. Here are two suggested methods for marbleizing.
One: Carefully combine your two colored Aqua-Resin mixtures together, let the two colors mingle a bit but do not stir, and pour into your mold until filled. Once set, demold.
Two: Pour some or all of one material into your mold, and then add some or all of the second material - then swirl it with sticks, brushes, forks, your gloved finger - anything works. Continue to create the effect you desire. Once set, demold.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
It may make sense to add a layer of Aqua-Veil on the back of your piece, or some long fiber Aqua-Glass. (Please refer to the instructions for these products at: aquaresin.com/products. To purchase, please go to aquaresin.com/store.) Adding these ancillary materials will exponentially strengthen your piece, and reduce thickness, thereby reducing material costs.
You can finish the pieces made with a clear sealer or a paste wax.
Variations and details of these two methods can be found online. You will also find a variation of marbleizing called Scagliola.