Are you planning to create a resin painting? You can create such a painting on several different surfaces. Read on to learn which surfaces are suitable for creating geodes and other resin paintings.
PVC board
When painting with resin on a PVC board, no special surface preparation is required; you can pour the resin directly onto the board. Our PVC boards are also coated with a protective film* on one side, so you don't need to tape them, and the hardened resin can be easily peeled off from this side. Instructions for pouring resin onto a PVC board can be found here.
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Artist's canvas
When painting with resin on a primed canvas on a frame, more preparation is required. The canvas is soft, and if you pour the resin directly onto it, it may sag in the middle due to the weight of the resin. The resin will then pool into this sag, creating an unsightly hollow. Therefore, we recommend first placing the canvas face down on plastic and applying a thin layer of resin to the back of the canvas. This will strengthen the canvas after curing, allowing you to create your artwork.
There is no need to penetrate the canvas. If you are pouring resin over a painting made with acrylic paints, make sure the paints are completely dry. They contain water, which could cause poor curing of the resin.
Always place the canvas on cups or another support to elevate it so that the dripping resin falls onto a table covered with plastic or baking paper.
If you want to prevent the resin from dripping onto the sides of the painting or the bottom edge, tape them with masking tape. But be careful, the primer is likely to stick to the tape and you may remove it when peeling off the tape. Therefore, warm the tape with a hairdryer or heat gun before removing it and peel it off very slowly.
If you do remove some of the primer, it is easy to fix. Simply apply acrylic paint to the edges several times.
MDF board and other wooden boards
Pouring resin onto wooden boards requires more preparation. It is ideal to first seal their surface with penetration or a thin layer of resin to prevent small bubbles from seeping into the poured resin. Additionally, the resin will not soak into the boards as much due to the penetration.
For wooden boards, it is also recommended to first paint the surface and edges with acrylic paint to prevent the wood color from showing through the resin. Let the acrylic paint dry for at least a day, then use penetration or a thin layer of resin. Tape the edges of the board with masking tape to make it easier to remove any dripped and cured resin.
Always place the board on cups or another support to elevate it so that the dripping resin falls onto a table covered with plastic or baking paper. If it lies directly on the table, the dripping resin will create unsightly pools on the back that are difficult to remove.
If this does happen, warm the resin with a hairdryer or heat gun and carefully remove it with a spatula as much as possible. However, it will still be visible on the board, and unfortunately, such stains cannot be completely removed.
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