Astro Tech Jewelry-Grade 8 oz Epoxy Kit

I haven't worked with very many different brands of resin before using this product, maybe only, like, 3 others. But of my limited experience, I can say that Patrick Adair Astro Tech resin is the most optically clear resin I've used yet. It really impressed me how clear the resin ends up after curing, especially when combined with something like a pressure pot. You could probably use it to make lenses for a cosplay, if you wanted. On the flipside, it seems to hold on to bubbles more than I would have liked. When I did several test batches, to check working properties and color mixes, there were quite a few bubbles suspended inside the cured final product, even with a pressure pot. If you're diligent with using a toothpick or something, you can basically eliminate them. Interestingly, it was absolutely NOT a problem when I mixed crushed opal or course pigment powder into the resin. The opal and coarse powder seemed to pop the larger bubbles while using a pressure pot eliminated the smallest bubbles left over. So there's that. Last note, 8 oz of resin goes a long way! Especially if combined with additives or mix-ins. I bought two 8 oz. kits for a project out of precaution, but I basically only needed one.

Had to figure out certain ways to use the pigment colors with this for the proper color, first time using epoxy but it's fun.

Ran a few tests and it is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you for the opportunity to purchase this product.