Let’s be real, resin art looks effortless on Instagram, right? Smooth pours, shiny finishes, dreamy colours. But cut to your own first pour: bubbles, stickiness, and you are seriously questioning your life choices.
Don’t worry, you’re not cursed. You’ve just hit your first few resin art challenges, and trust us, we’ve all been there.
This blog is basically a heart-to-heart with every beginner who’s been personally victimised by their first resin art. We’re going to unpack the most common struggles, why they happen, and how to (actually) fix them, no gatekeeping, no sugarcoating.
Resin Art Challenge
1. Mixing Mayhem
You followed a "rough" ratio, and now your piece is half-soft, half-sticky. Cute.
The Fix:
Use proper measuring cups and mix accurately by volume, not vibes. Stir for at least 3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom. Resin is not the place for shortcuts.
2. Bubble Trouble
Your crystal-clear keychain now looks like a soda bottle. Thanks, bubbles.
The Fix:
Stir slowly like you’re folding cake batter. After pouring, use a heat gun or torch to pop those tiny troublemakers before they get comfy.
3. Dust Drama
You finished your piece. It’s perfect. Then a rogue hair or dust speck lands right in the middle while curing.
The Fix:
Wipe your workspace down, and cover your project with a plastic box. Pro tip: Don’t breathe too heavily over your mould either. Resin’s petty like that.
4. The Tilted Tray Tragedy
You poured on a surface that looked flat. Hours later… your resin has migrated to one corner like it’s trying to escape.
The Fix:
Use a leveller tool (yes, it’s a thing). Your surface should actually be flat, not "looks flat enough."
5. Temperature Tantrums
Too cold = your resin refuses to cure. Too hot = cracks, yellowing, or full-on meltdowns (literally).
The Fix:
Keep the room between 21–24°C (70–75°F). Use heaters in winter, fans in summer, and avoid direct sunlight like the plague.
6. Pigment Overkill
You wanted bold colour, so you added half the bottle. Now it won’t cure. Or it's still sticky. Oops.
The Fix:
Keep pigments under 6% of your total resin volume. Less is more. Trust us..
7. Impatient Hands Syndrome
You poked your mould before it was fully cured, didn’t you? Now there’s a fingerprint forever immortalised in your coaster.
The Fix:
Leave. It. Alone. Cure times vary by brand, but the longer you wait, the better the result. Don’t touch it until it’s rock solid.
8. Mould Mayhem
Your mould tore or left your piece cloudy. You used a cheap one from a sketchy shop, didn’t you?
The Fix:
Invest in good-quality silicone moulds. Trust us, Tulsi Resin has some amazing ones. And if needed, use a little mould release spray for clean demoulding.
9. Safety Slip-Ups
You went in barehanded and without a mask. Now your hands are sticky and your head hurts.
The Fix:
Gloves on, windows open, mask on standby, especially if you're working with large quantities. Resin is art, but it’s also science. Respect the chemicals.
10. Tool Troubles
You’re mixing resin with a spoon from your kitchen. Please… don't!
The Fix:
Get the right gear: mixing sticks, reusable cups, spatulas, and a heat gun. Starter kits from Tulsi Resin come packed with everything you need to not struggle.
You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Starting
Every resin artist has been through it, the cloudiness, the warping, the “WHY IS IT STILL STICKY?” meltdown. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just learning.
The difference between “Ugh, I give up” and “This is my new obsession” is knowing what to expect and how to bounce back from mistakes. Keep going. Keep pouring. Keep laughing when stuff gets weird (because it will).
And hey, if you need beginner-friendly resin kits, cute moulds, and tools that don’t betray you mid-project, check out Tulsi Resin. They’ve got your back, your bubbles, and everything in between.
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