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Cheap clear resin alternative?

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Hi all,
I'm looking to cast up a few clear pieces for a project and I'm looking for some quality clear resin that won't break the bank. I found the Smooth-on kind on their website but the only product they had was a gallon bucket for almost $200. Anything out there in the sample size variety?
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Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or Pat Catan's has a little can of clear called "Casting Craft Easycast clear". I paid like 10 bucks. Good luck!
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Echo Jimi (I know, scary thought)

Castin' Craft's Easycast Clear is what I also use - takes tint very well
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Be aware that it's Polyester resin....wear breathing protection !
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Awesome, guys! My sis works there so I'll have her pick some up on the way home. Hope she uses her discount. Don't know why I didn't think to check it out. Thanks for the heads up!
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The mixing on that Clear cast must be spot on.
It can take a long time to finish curing. So if something feels sticky after 2 days...
Just cover it withpud having it touch any thing but a smooth base for a few weeks.
Most pieces will finish curing that way.
Good luck!
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Ti Raven wrote:The mixing on that Clear cast must be spot on.
It can take a long time to finish curing. So if something feels sticky after 2 days...
Just cover it withpud having it touch any thing but a smooth base for a few weeks.
Most pieces will finish curing that way.
Good luck!
Tanya's spot on on that

Though I've had good luck "cooking" it at 150 degrees for an hour or so - bakes off the excess

Cast 3 replacement mirror clips (holds a mirror to a backboard) for a friend using that method - came out perfect

Make sure your 'baking' is also in a well ventilated area
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