UV Resin, What is it?

UV resins belong to the group of synthetic resins and cures from the energy of the sun or UV lights. UV resins cure completely within a few minutes and can be used for sealing, bonding and coating materials.

For jewelry making and craft projects, synthetic resins are used which act like a natural plant resin, as they are sticky and thick liquids which can harden permanently.

UV resin is great for beginners because it doesn’t need to be mixed with a hardener and is great for casting thin layers.

Some common synthetic resins you may have heard about include:

–        Epoxy resin

–        Polyurethane resin

–        Acrylic resin

–        Silicone resin

 UV resin What are the advantages of using?

• Quick cure time (a few minutes)
• No mixing needed
• Great for small projects like resin jewelry
• Great for beginners to use
• No time stress during processing, as it won’t cure without UV light

 UV resin and epoxy resin Is there a difference between?

Resin and epoxy are both adhesives, which are used to bond together plastics, glass and metals. However, the properties that make up each type are different.

When you buy epoxy resin, it’s going to come with two parts (A & B). One part is the actual epoxy resin and the other part is the hardener. Part A & B must be mixed together with a 1:1 ratio as this creates the chemical reaction that allows the person to use the epoxy resin.

The cure time does require some patience with epoxy resin. At minimum it can take 5-6 hours but many people prefer to leave it at least 12 hours before using.

On the other hand, doesn’t require any mixing. In order to cure, requires UV light from the sun. Compared to epoxy resin, UV resin cures in a matter of minutes, so your projects won’t take a lot of time.

Here are the main differences between UV resin glue and epoxy adhesive:

• Epoxy resin requires mixing, UV resin doesn’t
• Epoxy resin is cheaper, but you need to buy both parts
• Requires UV light to cure
•  Cures very quickly, epoxy resin cures very slowly

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