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Resin Mastery: 4 Common Casting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)(Post)
There is nothing quite like the nervous excitement of demoulding a fresh cast, only to be met with a snowstorm of bubbles or a sticky, uncured surface that refuses to harden. We've all been there - t ...
How do I minimise bubbles in my resin moulds?(Post)Here are some tips from Alumilite on how to minimise bubbles in your resin when casting into moulds.
Is there a food safe resin?(Post)IS THERE SUCH A THING AS FOOD SAFE RESIN? Once epoxy is cured it becomes an inert plastic, as long as it is cured fully and correctly. This usually means it is safe for incidental food contact. ...
Heat Proof Resin(Post)A lot of resins on the market claim to be good for coasters, however, they usually mean for mugs that are not filled with 'straight from the kettle' water. When you look into it, most epoxy resins on ...
Alumilite FAQ(Post)Some of the most commonly asked questions (and answers) about Alumilite. Q: Is Alumilite toxic? Alumilite is non-toxic. First of all, we recommend you read any and all MSDS (Material Safety Data S ...
Heat Deflection & Temperature Resistance(Post)The heat deflection of a resin is the temperature at which the resin would start to distort and become softer. Once returned to room temperature the resin would set again in whatever shape it has bee ...
Is There a Minimum Pour Depth?(Post)There is no minimum amount of resin that can be mixed however there is a risk/challenge with the mixing ratios. When you mix the Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast it is at a ratio of 1:1, if these measure ...
River Tables(Post)Our Alumilite Amazing Deep Pour is a very popular resin for river tables, all our pigments and colourants (apart from Cactus Juice dyes) can be added to this resin. This resin can be poured up to 50m ...
Can I Coat a Alcohol Ink Painting?(Post)We don't see why this wouldn't work however there are a couple of things we'd like to point out:1. Some people have reported the colours in the Pink and Purple range disappearing once resin was poure ...
The Truth About Walrus Oil: A Guide to Food-Safe Wood Finishing for UK Makers(Post)We feel we need to address the elephant (or Walrus) in the room. Walrus Oil... Are we selling the result of some horrid walrus extraction? No, definitely not! Let's be clear; Walrus Oil is not made f ...
How much resin do I need to fill my mould....(Post)HOW MUCH RESIN DO I NEED TO FILL MY CASTING MOULD?If you are working with Alumilite's resins, here is a handy calculator to help you figure out how much resin you need for your project or mould.Watch ...
I Need An Epoxy Resin Which Doesn't Heat Up Too Much!(Post)Epoxy resins either have a mix ratio of 1:1 or 2:1, epoxies with a 1:1 ratio do get warmer as the exothermic reaction is faster and stronger which in turn creates more heat.We would recommend having ...
Welcome to House of Resin(Page)The UK based site for all your resin needs! Here you'll find a wide range of resin products, for instance: Alumilite Epoxy and Polyurethane Resin, and dyes TurnTex Cactus Juice Stabilising resin ...
Returning products(Page)Returns & Cancellations At House of Resin, we want you to be as excited about your supplies as we are. But we know that sometimes a project changes or you realize you ordered the wrong pigment.
Delivery & Shipping(Page)SHIPPING INFORMATION We offer a selection of shipping services depending on what you're ordering and what your delivery address is. Shipping cost will be affected by weight, size, product, and the ...
Terms and Conditions(Page)TERMS AND CONDITIONS Last updated 2 April 2026 AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS We are Metal Clay Ltd, trading as House of Resin, doing business as House of Resin ('Company', 'we', ...