ArtResin
ArtResin Epoxy Resin
- Type
- Art resin
- Data sheet revision
- November 2020
- Sources checked
- 2026-09-30
- Page status
- Published October 3, 2026
A 1:1 coating resin designed mainly for artwork. ArtResin's documents give about 1/8 in per pour, 40 to 60 minutes of working time, and 3 to 5 hours before the next layer, in a 75 to 85 °F room.
Published values
Copied as printed, with test conditions where the manufacturer gives them. Tags link to the source document.
| Mix ratio by volume (A:B) | 1:1 (Resin/Hardener) by volumeTDS |
|---|---|
| Mix ratio by weight (A:B) | 100:84 (Resin/Hardener) by weightTDS |
| Maximum pour depth per layer | around 1/8" (3 mm) per pourFAQrecommended thickness per pour to avoid trapped bubbles (published as 1/8 in / 3 mm); the resin self-levels to about 1/8 in; thicker builds are poured in multiple 1/8 in layers |
|---|---|
| Minimum pour depth | not published |
| Maximum mass or volume per pour | not published |
| Recommended temperature | 24-30ºC / 75-85ºF (room temperature should not fluctuate)TDSideal room temperature; published in both units (24-30 ºC); temperature should not fluctuate |
| Pot life | 40-60 min at 23-25ºC / 72-77ºF (published as 'Working Time / Pot Life')TDSat 23-25ºC / 72-77ºF; the TDS gives one value for working time and pot life together |
|---|---|
| Working time | 40-60 min at 23-25ºC / 72-77ºFTDSat 23-25ºC / 72-77ºF; FAQ gives about 45 minutes, about 10 minutes less if the resin is pre-warmed |
| Time between pours | about 3-5 hours (gel stage)FAQgel-stage method: pour the next 1/8 in layer once the previous one reaches a gel-like stage; alternative: let the layer fully cure, sand lightly, clean, then pour |
| Recoat window | not published |
| Tack-free | dry to the touch after about 24 hoursFAQpublished as 'dry to the touch'; TDS lists 'Hard Cure: 24 h' |
| Demold | not published |
| Full cure | 72 hTDScuring is accelerated in a warm environment |
| Mixed viscosity | 2000 cP at 25ºC / 77ºFTDSat 25ºC / 77ºF (resin 3500 cP, hardener 600 cP) |
|---|---|
| Specific gravity or density, Part A | 1.1352038TDS |
| Specific gravity or density, Part B | 0.9669867TDS |
| Specific gravity, mixed | not published |
| Density, mixed | not published |
| Hardness | Shore D 78 (ASTM 2240)TDS |
What the numbers mean for a pour
Pours needed with a limit of 1/8 in per pour. Worked out with the layer planner.
| Total thickness | Pours | Earliest start of last pour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in (25 mm) | 8 | 21 h after the first, if the conditions below are met | – |
| 2 in (51 mm) | 16 | 45 h after the first, if the conditions below are met | – |
| 3 in (76 mm) | 24 | 69 h after the first, if the conditions below are met | – |
| 4 in (102 mm) | 32 | 3.9 days after the first, if the conditions below are met | – |
Only if these published conditions are met: gel-stage method: pour the next 1/8 in layer once the previous one reaches a gel-like stage; alternative: let the layer fully cure, sand lightly, clean, then pour
What the manufacturer says
Paraphrased from the manufacturer’s documents.
Other notes
- The TDS gives the weight of one gallon of resin as 9.4562476 lbs and one gallon of hardener as 8.055 lbs.TDS
- One gallon of hardener weighs 8.055 lbs per the TDS.TDS
- The SDSs list density 1.14 for the resin and 0.96 for the hardener, without a unit.SDS A
- ArtResin reaches about 95% hardness after 24 hours but is not fully cured until about 72 hours.FAQ
- Colorants should not exceed 6% of the total mixed volume or the resin may not cure properly.FAQ
- The TDS advises wearing gloves and working in a well-ventilated area.TDS
Coverage
- The TDS states that 4 oz covers 1 sq ft.TDS
Layering
- ArtResin is designed for thin layers and self-levels to about 1/8 in; more depth is built with multiple thin layers rather than one thick pour.FAQ
- Alternatively, let the first layer cure fully, sand lightly while wearing a dust mask, remove the dust and pour the next layer.FAQ
Heat
- Cured ArtResin is rated for applications up to 50ºC / 122ºF.TDS
- Mixed resin left too long in the cup or poured too thick can overheat and flash cure, so pour right after mixing and work in thin layers.FAQ
UV and color
- ArtResin contains UV stabilisers and HALS to slow yellowing, but deliberate UV exposure is not recommended.FAQ
Intended use
- ArtResin is designed mainly as a coating for artwork and creative work, not for heavy-use surfaces.FAQ
Temperature
- Keep conditions steady for the first 24 hours of cure.FAQ
Safety data sheet summary
Signal word: WarningSDS A
Part A hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 Repeated and prolonged exposure may cause skin sensitization
- H319 Causes eye irritation
Part B hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes eye irritation
Protective equipment
- Wear impervious gloves.
- Use an organic-chemical cartridge respirator when working in a non-ventilated area.
- The hardener SDS gives the same glove and respirator recommendations.
Ventilation
- Good general ventilation is the listed engineering control, and work should be done in a well-ventilated area.
- The hardener SDS also says to work in a well-ventilated area.
A summary, not the full SDS. Read the SDS for both parts before use and follow its first-aid section in case of exposure. This is not medical advice.
Where the manufacturer’s documents disagree
- Heat resistance: up to 50ºC / 122ºF (TDS) vs. up to 120°F (50°C) (FAQ) (TDS, FAQ).
Not published
The documents listed below give no value for: Minimum pour depth; Maximum mass or volume per pour; Recoat window; Demold; Specific gravity, mixed; Density, mixed. We leave these blank rather than estimate them.
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Sources
- ArtResin. ARTRESIN® – TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (multilingual) (TDS). Document revision: November 2020. Accessed September 30, 2026.
- ArtResin. ArtResin FAQ (FAQ). Accessed September 30, 2026.
- ArtResin. ArtResin Epoxy Resin - 32 oz (946 ml) (Shopify product JSON) (Page). Accessed September 30, 2026.
- ArtResin. Safety Data Sheet - Resin (ArtResin, multilingual) (SDS A). Document revision: Revision: March 2025 (effective date 01/2020). Accessed September 30, 2026.
- ArtResin. Safety Data Sheet - Hardener (ArtResin, multilingual) (SDS B). Document revision: Revision: 03 2025 (effective date 07/2022). Accessed September 30, 2026.