How to Finish Your Acrylic Pours With Epoxy Resin Like a Pro

Recently there has been a lot written in the AP blog about using two part epoxy. What is Epoxy Resin Used For in Art?  overview describing how resin can be used to create jewelry, coat furniture, seal organic items like dried flowers, and so many other things. Sara Wagner got way more specific when she wrote How to Become a Master of Resin. As an artist who regularly uses two part epoxy to seal his paintings, I have to say Sara’s article was spot on. I believe everything she said and described in her article is true and extremely useful.

 

Things to Remember About Resin

Words can’t really explain how beautiful a thick, glassy layer of resin can make your paintings look. But wow! What a difference! As I explain in the video, epoxy resin does have a few drawbacksit’s expensive, smells weird while it dries, and it definitely requires some practice before you get comfortable with it. But if you are curious and want to try something new, read Sara’s article, watch my video, buy a small amount of the stuff and give it a try. It is totally doable. 

Supplies I used:

 

 

Rather than rehash all the great advice that Sara shared with you, this video is meant to compliment her article. I took one of the paintings from the Pouring Landscapes Series that I recently created for AcrylicPouring.com and made a video explaining step-by-step, how I seal my paintings using two part epoxy. This video will give you the visual reference you may need to fully understand how to seal your artwork with epoxy resin. I may do a few things differently than Sara but overall I think this is great video to watch after you read her article.

 

 

A Personal Touch

One extra thing that I like to do before mixing up the resin is tape off the back of my canvas. Blue painters tape will prevent epoxy “drips” from sticking to the underside of the canvas. When you remove the tape usually 10-12 hours after the resin was pouredthe drips will come off with the tape. This leaves the back of your canvas looking smooth and professional. 

 

Putting painters tape on the back of your canvas will make it easy to remove the epoxy ‘drips’ that form after you brush on the epoxy.

 

 

Removing the tape will also remove the epoxy drips.

 

 

Two part epoxy can give your paintings a depth and shine that simply isn’t attainable using regular sprays or brush-on sealants.

 

5 thoughts on “How to Finish Your Acrylic Pours With Epoxy Resin Like a Pro”

  1. For your 2-part epoxy resin formula, is the total square inches divided by 70 equal to the amount of combined hardener and resin you’ll need? Or the amount of each? Great video. I’m a resin addict – I love the look but definitely love having a formula to incorporate. 🙂

    1. Nicole,
      I am so sorry it took so long for me to reply! I don’t get a ‘ping’ when someone posts a question so if I forget to check the AP blog sometimes things go unanswered. To answer your question… that formula gives you the TOTAL COMBINED AMOUNT. I hope this clears things up. Resin is so cool. I will usually keep something close by when I resin – like a drawing by one of my kids or another small pour painting – just in case I end up with extra resin.

    1. Hi Helen,

      Thank you for kind comment. The largest painting I have covered with resin so far has been 30″x 40″. That thing was HUGE! That is a great suggestion for another video. Thanks! Steve

  2. Good evening Steve! I have just completed a 30×40 piece….has dried for 3 weeks! Friend wants resigned…will a gallon 2 part be enough????

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