Have you been captivated by the latest trends in home decor crafting and want to try them yourself? Then you're in the right place! Let's take a look at simple techniques to master these effects. In this article, we will focus on color blocking!
What is Color Blocking?
Color blocking is a trend that uses large, colorful areas, or blocks. None of the colors are dominant, and the colors are usually bold, saturated, and vibrant. When combining color blocks, the focus is mainly on shades of primary colors. However, you can also combine a solid color block with a marbled or terrazzo block.
We will explore another variant of color blocking by combining mineral resin with epoxy resin.
Enough Theory, Let's Get Ready!
Prepare your workspace and gather everything you'll need for the project. We already know what needs to be prepared from our article "How to Work with NatuResin Mineral Resin ?"
For color blocking, we will need two cups of colored NatuResin mineral resin. In one cup, you can prepare a marbling effect or mix in chips. But you can also keep it simply colored without any special effects.
How to Pour?
When doing color blocking, pour from both cups at the same time. Hold the cups in both hands and simultaneously pour both colored mineral resins. Usually, we pour from one edge to the other to maintain a clean line between the colors.
Tip: Worried that the colors will blend? Then you can pour the mold with one color and, after it solidifies, break the casting. After breaking it, place half back into the mold, press it down, and pour the second color into the gap. This way, the freshly poured material will bond nicely with the already cured casting. Just be sure to pour enough so that the level aligns smoothly with the already cured half.
And That's It!
Simply remove the product from the mold and let it fully cure. If it has sharp edges, you can easily trim them with a utility knife or sand them down with sandpaper.
You nailed it!
Are you curious about how the casting will look when pouring both colors at once versus placing an already cured half back in? In the image below, the left side shows simultaneous pouring, while the right side shows the black part poured onto an already cured pink half. Which method will you choose?
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