Building A Dam With Metal Tape To Pour Resin Into
Channel: ArtResin
Date: 2016-09-23

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This is a question that we get asked a lot

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Can I build up the edges of my piece with something?

It is a good question.  That being said, this method does create another step in your process.  Once you peel off the side barriers, the top corner edge of the resin pour will need to be dealt with.  You SHOULD use powertools.  Don't get me wrong, this looks AMAZING, but i like it just running over the sides... so much easier!

There is a right tool for every job.

THICK (more expensive...) venting tape.  It is a silver metal tape.. like thick tin foil that is super sticky and in a roll of tape.  just buy the more expensive one...  just do it.

tape the metal tape to the edges of the art.  let it stick up.. the height you let it stil up all depends on how thick you want to go.

do as many layers as you want.  wait 2 hours between coats (while its still gel) - unless you want it to harden and then you let it sit overnight.  sand between coats. maybe layer things between coats.  thinner coats have less odds of bubbles getting stuck in the resin because they have so far to travel up in thicker pours..  use a torch.

once you are done, i suggest running the edges through a table saw.  just trim off the edges.  cut right into the canvas wood.  oh. do this on wooden panels or hard things.

or you can look into a ROUTER fo cool edge effect options.

If you dont want to cut it... ask your neighbour or that person you know who cuts things all the time!  that's the easiest.


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