Pyramids made of epoxy resin are very popular decorations. Whether you plan to create an orgonite, a diorama with a seabed or forest, or simply make a pyramid in rainbow colors, you can be sure that such a decoration will bring you joy for many years.
What you will need for production
Silicone pyramid mold
Epoxy resin
Color or metallic powder for resin
Decorative material
Consumables
Scale
Production process
- Prepare the mold on a flat, covered surface and use adhesive tape to remove any dust and dirt. Level the surface ideally using a spirit level. If the surface is not perfectly flat, the resin will flow to one side.
Tip from Resin Studio
We like to put the pyramid molds in a plastic box to reduce the risk of spilling across the workspace if we happen to accidentally knock the mold and spill the contents.
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Mix the required amount of resin and hardener for the chosen mold size. For pyramids, we most often use 5-Five or Start 2.0 epoxy resin, which are suitable for higher pouring columns.
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Always mix the resin according to the mixing ratio indicated on its packaging, and weigh both components on a digital scale with gram precision. Remember to protect your skin, eyes, and respiratory system from contact with the resin or its fumes during work. Thoroughly mix both components from the bottom and scrape them from the sides of the cup (about 3-4 minutes), then transfer the mixed resin to a new cup and repeat the mixing. This eliminates poorly mixed spots that might not cure properly.
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Divide the mixed and colored resin into several cups according to your needs. Do not delay the processing - the resin is in the cup at a higher column than the recommended maximum pouring height, so it works faster and could cure quickly in the cup.
Use only a few drops of color, and powdered colors approximately the size of two pea-sized amounts. Add and mix colors gradually until you achieve the desired shade.
A large amount of color could negatively affect the resin's properties; the maximum recommended amount of color in mixed resin is about 2%. -
Pour the mixed and colored resin into the mold. There are many possibilities for application depending on your imagination. For example, you can pour only part of the pyramid, place decorations in it, and then continue with another layer, such as sand or pebbles. You can place decorations or dried flowers in the transparent part.
Tip from Resin Studio
We recommend placing heavier decorations only in the gel phase when the resin is in the consistency of thicker honey. This prevents them from sinking to the tip of the pyramid.
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After pouring into the mold, remove surface bubbles using a lighter. Never hold the flame above the resin for too long; just move it over the bubbles. Holding the flame too long on the surface of the mold could cause the resin to burn and damage both the mold and the product.
Remove bubbles from the bottom of the mold, for example, using a toothpick. Also, be careful in the corners of the molds where bubbles may cling. -
Cover the product to prevent dust from falling in and allow it to cure. You can cover the mold with a plastic box or place cups around the mold and put cardboard on top.
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VIDEO: Making an orgonite pyramid
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