Which Epoxy Resin Kit Is Right for You?

Introduction

The correct epoxy resin kit will ensure that there is a difference between an average finish and a professional one. We have created a variety of resin kits at Epoxy Res-iT, to cover all levels of those who would enjoy making coasters by using resin at home and those who are professionals and create large resin tables and commissions.

This guide takes you through each of the Res-iT epoxy resin products and what they are best suited to be used in and what the advantages are and how they can assist you in getting crystal clear and long-lived results with every pour.

Res-iT Epoxy Resin Pigments/Mica Powder Kit

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Res-iT Epoxy Resin 4L Pro Kit

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Res-iT Epoxy Resin 1L Starter Kit

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Art And Craft Resin

The following products are Res-iT art and craft epoxy resins, designed for creative projects, decorative work, and everyday resin applications.

1. Res-iT Epoxy Resin 4L Pro Kit

The 4L Pro Kit is your preferred choice in case you work on river tables, countertops, and large wall art. It is designed to withstand heavy downpours so that it has a clear, bubble free finish that will not turn yellow with time.

Why you will love it:

• Several pours high-volume formula.
• UV resistant to avoid yellowing.
• Complicated designs require long working time.
• Heat and scratch-resistant finish.

Best used by: Professional makers, furniture designers and those with experience using resin and producing work on a commercial scale.

2. Res-iT Epoxy Resin 2L Pro Kit

The 2L Pro Kit has a more professional level of clarity and ease of use when making middle scale projects including serving boards, trays, coasters, or resin wall art. It has a balanced viscosity, which makes it easy to mix pigments and predict curing.

Benefits include:

• Crystal-clear, glossy finish
• Dependable curing in climates in the UK.
• Optimal working time-hardness combination.
• Excellent bubble release

Most appropriate: Medium-level artists or small entrepreneurial creators that offer resin decor or gifts online.

3. Res-iT Epoxy Resin 1L Starter Kit

New to resin? The 1L Starter Kit provides the ideal start. It has a simple 1:1 mix ratio, which is easy to measure and pour, providing smooth and professional results without the strain.

Why it's great:

• User-friendly mixing ratio.
• Available in small resin art, jewellery and coasters.
• This is compatible with all Res-iT pigments and mica powders.
• Low cost of getting into resin art.

Recommended: Hobbyists and novice creators who are willing to pour, mix and experiment with a lot of confidence.

4. Res-iT Epoxy Resin 480ml Starter Kit

The 480ml Starter Kit is the same professional clarity and quality in a smaller size, which is suitable in smaller crafts or practise pieces. Great for DIY home decoration, bookmarks or resin workshop.

Benefits:

• Small and quality resin system.
• Rapid drying and hard wearing.
• Minimal waste for test pours
• Exquisite as a present or in an artistic studio.

Best on: Craft beginners, DIYers, and teachers who are teaching resin classes.

5. Res-iT Epoxy Resin 240ml Starter Kit

The smallest product of the Res-iT family is the 240ml Starter Kit, a trial-sized epoxy resin kit yet provides a glass-like finish. It is best used in experimenting with pigments, testing techniques or making small jewellery and ornaments.

Why it's useful:

• Cost effective and no waste.
• Easy to mix and pour
• The best in designing crafts with children (supervised)
• Same performance and clarity as bigger kits.

Best in: New users or the case where an artist wants to test the design before increasing the number of units produced.

6. Res-iT Epoxy Resin Pigments / Mica Powder Kit .

Every resin project is incomplete without a splash of color! Res-iT Pigments / Mica Powder Kit then makes your creations alive by giving your creations the beautiful lasting colours that blend well into any resin system.

What makes it stand out:

• Powdered mica of ultra-fine quality, high quality.
• Bright colours that do not fade or bleed.
• Ocean pours, perfect on geode art, and metallic finishes.
• Mixes well with all Res-iT resins.

Best on: Artists and designers wishing to give their resin projects the bold effects of shimmering colours.

Deep Pour Resin

The following products are Res-iT deep pour epoxy resins, ideal for creative designs, large-scale pours, and high-quality resin projects.

1. 12L Pro Kit Deep Pour Resin

The 12L Pro Kit is constructed around extra-large deep pour projects in which volume and control are the most important factors. It is perfect for large river tables, giant slabs, ornamental flooring use, and oversized moulds. This kit is used to produce thick and controlled pours with a consistent and clear finish that does not develop bubbles and remains stable over time.

Why you will love it:

• Large and wide pours volume formula. High volume formula.
• Non-immediate curing system to achieve more control on large projects.
• Clear finish on large surface areas.
• Durable, powerful performance that can be used heavily.

Best used by:
Professional resin artists, furniture manufacturers, workshop designers, and commercial clients who do mass projects with deep pour.

2. 6L Pro Kit Deep Pour Resin

The 6L Pro Kit will be suitable for medium to large deep pour projects, where volume and control are needed. It is ideal for river tables, trays, decorative panels, and medium moulds. The formula provides easy pouring and a clear and bubble-free finish that makes it easier to get the appearance of professional results without much stress.

Why you will love it:

• Appropriate medium and wider pours volume.
• Slow-cure formula for better working time.
• Glossy coating which emphasizes colors and objects embedded in it.
• Good performance and reasonable curing.

Best used by:
Professionals, mid-scale furniture and decorative resin work, experienced hobbyists, and growing resin makers.

3. 3L Starter Kit Deep Pour Resin

The 3L Starter Kit is intended to suit beginners and small deep pour work. It is perfect for studying the resin methods, training in the pours, and making small objects like trays, coasters, art objects, and small moulds. The convenient formula is simple to use to minimize bubbles and provides a smooth, transparent finish as you become proficient in resin work.

Why you will love it:

• Formula is user-friendly and easy to work with.
• Deep pours with small amounts that are controlled.
• Clear coat for clean and neat finishes.
• Small creative works and the ideal size.

Best used by:
Amateurs, DIYers, hobbyists, and also those just getting into the use of deep pour epoxy resin.

Compare Resin Kits: Which One You Choose?

Why Choose Res-iT Epoxy Resin?

Each Res-iT kit is developed to deal with local temperature and humidity to ensure the same results throughout the year.
You get:

• Good curing at 18-25°C.
• Non-yellowing clarity that is UV resistant.
• And the pours self-levelling, no bubbles.
• Very good pigment matching.

Professional make or an amateur just setting off in the world of creativity Res-iT gives you the confidence, quality, and clarity to make every pour a masterpiece.

Final Thoughts

There is no need to complicate the selection of the correct resin kit. Res-iT allows you to begin work with our Starter Kits for art, craft, and small deep pour and progress to our Pro Kits, which will work for larger and commercial-grade deep pour projects. To get the effects of eye-catching colour, just add the Mica Powder Kit and there are no limits to the creativity of Epoxy Res-iT.