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Epoxy resin is a highly sensitive, two-part chemical compound that depends on precise volumetric or mass ratios to cure into an indestructible, glass-like finish. Under-estimating means running out mid-pour, leaving visible cold-joint lines. Over-estimating leads to massive waste of expensive specialized material. Our system automates the multi-variable pipeline so you get structural perfection every time.
Most epoxies are formulated for a volumetric ratio (e.g., 1:1 or 2:1 by volume). Because Part A (Resin) is typically denser than Part B (Hardener), mixing them 1:1 by weight instead of volume will result in a weak, sticky cure. Always check if your product requires weighing or liquid volume measuring, or use our customized density multipliers for precise conversions.
Epoxy curing is an exothermic chemical reaction (it generates heat). Standard tabletop resins are meant to be poured thin (1/8"). If poured in thick layers, the heat cannot escape, causing an exotherm reaction where the resin overheats, yellows, smokes, and cracks. For pours deeper than 1/2", always use specialized "Deep Pour" or slow-curing casting resins.
Bubbles are the enemy of clear casting. Prevent them by: stirring slowly (fast stirring whips air into the mixture), warming your unopened resin bottles in a warm water bath before mixing, sealing porous surfaces (like wood) with a thin brush-on seal coat first, and passing a butane torch or heat gun lightly over the fresh pour to pop surfaced micro-bubbles.