Resin and Latex

What is Resin? 

Resin casting is a method of plastic casting where a mold is filled with a liquid synthetic resin, which then hardens into a solid.
Materials needed for Resin

Mold, Liquid Resin, Hardener, Things to encapsulate (saga seeds) 
Resin

Pour and measure liquid resin in a container and mix with 3 % of hardener. Spray mold with grease agent. After mixing both liquid, pour an amount into mould and place object to encapsulate and pour another amount of resin over to cover the object and leave it to harden.







 

 





What is Latex?

Latex are also use for a large variety of purpose. From jewellery to face mask because it can mold and form the memory shape of a solid.
Materials Needed for Latex

Mold, Liquid latex, Hardener, Acrylic colour. 
Latex

Pour and measure 100g of liquid latex in a container and mix with 2g to 5g of hardener. Spray mold with grease agent. After mixing both liquid, pour an amount into mould and spread latex over the area and leave it to dry.









 

Author: Wei Ming Tan

"Some people are artists. Some, themselves, are art."

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