Polyresin is a type of resin. It is a synthetic resin material composed only of hydrogen and carbon. This resin is characterized by its ease of molding and processing when heated, and its high resistance to weather conditions and mechanical damage when cooled. This is one of the reasons why polyresin is used in places where weather impact needs to be considered, or in damp environments.
Due to these specific properties, polyresin is often preferred over wood, ceramics, or plastics. Polyresin can very effectively mimic natural and other materials such as porcelain, ceramics, wood, sandstone, and similar. This material allows for the creation of highly detailed designs. Thus, polyresin is increasingly used for various decorations, souvenirs, jewelry, religious items, and even garden architecture.
Given the aforementioned resistance of polyresin to weather effects, such as rain or frost, as well as UV radiation and mechanical damage, polyresin can also be used in external conditions. Thus, polyresin can be found in gardens in the form of various garden decorations, pots, figurines, or outdoor garden fountains. Polyresin fountains can effectively mimic slate or sandstone.
Polyresin fountains can also be used as indoor fountains, where they can be designed to resemble old tree stumps or driftwood. If LED lights are appropriately incorporated into polyresin fountains, they can create a unique decoration even in the dark. The natural design of this material can look very tasteful.
It is also used in higher-quality, more expensive board games in the form of various figurines
Due to the mentioned properties of polyresin, it is also suitable for creating products used in bathrooms, such as various bathroom accessories, or in toilets, where it is used for toilet seats, and similar items.
Since polyresin can be used to create small details during casting, this resin is often used to mimic wood, sandstone, and other textured surfaces. It can even imitate stone. It also finds use in sculpture, allowing sculptors to create fine details even on small parts, unlike plaster.
Polyresin with a stone surface creates a popular finish known as alabastrite, which can be traditionally sculpted. This material is white, smooth, and well-colorable, and is used to mimic marble. Products made from this material do not require any additional surface treatments.
Polyresin colored at high temperatures creates a tinted product with a glossy surface. In contrast, cold-dyeing can achieve any appearance, such as metal imitation.
It can certainly be said that this unusual and nearly indestructible material often surpasses traditional materials such as wood, plastic, or ceramics.