(And for those of you who tell me you like sanding resin, I argue that it’s a cry for help.) Here are a few of my tips to help you AVOID sanding resin to get a smooth surface. Now I need to let you in on a little secret here.Ĭorrection–I HATE sanding resin. The quick answer is yes, you can use a Dremel tool to sand resin. So, what about using a Dremel to sand resin? But, at least enough that a new layer of resin will completely cover the area and does not have to fill in more than 1/8 inch. That means you need to pay attention to the depth you’re sanding. □ Pro tip: Resin for art self-levels to a depth of 1/8 inch. Continue sanding with finer grits of paper until you are happy with the surface. Go back and forth and in circles to make sure you sand evenly.Ĥ. Then, use the same techniques for sanding resin jewelry when sanding your resin art. Otherwise, you’ll see sanding marks underneath a new layer of clear resin. □ Pro tip: If you want to recoat with another layer of resin, end with a 1000 grit or higher sandpaper. Plus, it keeps your piece cooler so that the sanding friction does not melt or distort the shape. It keeps the dust wet because you don’t want to inhale it. If you’re sanding a curved surface, move the cured resin according to its curve. Continue sanding until the charms have the smoothness you desire. Said another way, don’t use a 250 grit, then a 1000 grit. Otherwise, you won’t get all the scratches out from the previous paper. Gradually use finer grits of sanding papers. Continue sanding as you did in the previous step. Once everything is smooth and even, pick the next finer grit of sandpaper. Changing directions frequently is important to ensure you don’t sand off more from one side than another.Ĥ. For example, if you’re sanding a resin bracelet, go ‘north to south.’ Then, go ‘east to west.’ You’ll also want to sand the resin in a figure-eight motion. Hold it firmly and sand in a back-and-forth motion on the sandpaper. Then, grab your resin charms, craft, or piece of resin jewelry and dip it in the water.ģ. Place the sandpaper, grit side up, on a hard surface.Ģ. Step 2: Sand Sanding resin jewelry and craftsġ. ⚠️ Before you begin, put on the dust mask. *a hard, flat surface to rest the sandpaper upon *wet/dry sandpaper ranging from 400 grit to 1000 grit The good news is that you can sand resin once it’s fully cured to get an even surface. This can be a resin edge, unevenness, or gaps in your resin surface (also known as ‘fish eyes’). Sometimes when you’re creating resin jewelry or epoxy art, you may find that after your resin cures, you have an uneven surface.
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