Deep Pour Resin Water Ripple Bowl
Can deep pour resin be used to create water ripples effect? Absolutely! Learn how to control its curing time to achieve clear, beautiful ripple effects, perfect for resin artists and DIY enthusiasts. With just 7 simple steps, even beginners can master this technique with ease!
Difficulty: ★★★★☆
Crafting time: about 4h
Material Preparation
Materials: Deep pour resin, UV resin, alcohol ink, transparent glass bowl, vaseline
Tools: Measuring Cup, electric mixer, wireless UV lamp
Protective Equipment: Always wear nitrile waterproof gloves, a waterproof apron, and a vapor mask for safe handling.
Environment Setup
Ideal Conditions: Maintain a temperature between 73–78°F with humidity no higher than 50–60% RH.
Ventilation: Work in a well-ventilated area, ideally near a window, or use an air purifier for better airflow.
Precautions
| Question | Answer | Illustration |
|---|---|---|
| Can you use regular resin? | Yes! You can create ripple effects with regular 1:1 epoxy resin, but pour in layers under 0.8 in. At 60°F, wait about 4 hours before shaping; at 77°F, it’s ready in about 1.5 hours. |   |
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Mix the deep pour resin at a 2:1 ratio by volume. Add blue and green alcohol inks, then stir thoroughly with the mixer until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Tip: Mix thoroughly to ensure even curing and to reduce the chance of the resin failing or curing unevenly.
Step 2
Pour the mixed resin into the glass bowl. Keep the room temperature at 60°F.Pour to a thickness of about 2 in and let it sit for 24 hours.
Tip: When the indoor temperature stays consistent, Deep pour resin, on the other hand, stays more fluid even in colder weather, doesn’t trap bubbles easily, and offers a longer working time, which makes the crafting process easier.
Step 3
When the resin becomes soft but no longer sticky (semi-cured), and slowly rebounds when pressed, apply a small amount of Vaseline to your gloved fingertip. Gently rub the surface in circular motions to form water-like ripples.
Step 4
Raise the room temperature to 77°F. Continue shaping the ripples with circular motions until you’re satisfied. Allow the resin to fully cure (at least 2 hours).
Tip: Increasing the temperature after forming the ripple effect will help speed up the curing process.
Step 5
Squeeze small drops of UV resin onto a silicone pad and cure them using the wireless UV lamp.
Step 6
Once hardened, attach the droplets to the center of the cured ripple design.
Step 7
After everything is fully cured, add any desired decorations to complete your piece.
Step 8
We’re always trying to hold onto time, and the art of resin drip gives us a way to do just that. It turns fleeting moments into lasting beauty. I hope you’ll create your own ‘frozen-in-time’ artwork. Let’s resin, let's fun!
In winter, lower temperatures cause regular epoxy resin to thicken. This means you’ll need to warm it in a water bath before use, which makes temperature control and working time more difficult.