Polishing epoxy resin jewelry. 95 get it as soon as wed jun 10. On this episode of bens worx ill show you how to sand and polish epoxy resin to get it crystal clear. Epoxy resin polishing machine. This instructable will address how to polish resin to a high gloss focusing specifically on how to polish a resin part made from a 3d printer.
Sandpaper 180 grit pre sanding water sandpapers 800 1500 grit. Polishing the clear resin once it has dried gives the project a durable shiny lustrous cover. It is designed for the automotive industry but works well to polish resin jewelry and charms. Resin polishing is the cornerstone for obtaining a perfectly shiny surface of your work piece made of epoxy resin.
However you should make sure that the workpiece has been prepared for polishing by carefully grinding it with different grit sizes. If you would like to buy some of my creations you can check out my etsy shop. Polishing resin is the best way to return your resin to the type of. 15 pieces resin casting polishing tools set include sand papers polishing blocks cloth 3 metal files and scissors for polishing epoxy resin jewelry making supplies 2295 22.
Epoxy resin is used in crafts and jewelry making to encase and cover images and other objects. How to polish epoxy resin jewelry things easy way to make glossy effect epoxy resin polishing resin. The resin and the materials needed to polish it can be bought in craft and home improvement stores. Polishing resin here are more samples from the video using the two different techniques demonstrated.
How to polish resin. Due to the eccentric movement you will get an excellent polishing result. If you have a piece of jewelry or a table made of resin and its looking a little dull or scratchy it may be time for you to give it a polish. The same methods i will address in this how to apply to all cast resin polishing and can be used to polish virtually any type of resin be it polyester or epoxy based.