Epoxy resin cures without any aids, UV resin only cures under UV irradiation. Its maximum layer thickness is 1mm. Epoxy resin allows layer thickness of up to 5cm per casting, on the other hand. UV resin always requires a UV lamp to cure and is therefore only suitable for smaller areas.6 Aug 2020
What resin uses UV light?
UV-curing resins are roughly classified into acrylic resins and epoxy resins. Both are cured by UV irradiation, but the reaction method is different.
Can resin be dried with UV light?
UV resin is a specialized form of epoxy resin that cures within minutes under a UV lamp. Choose this type of resin if you'd like to make small objects, like charms or pendants, and want to cure them quickly. You can make larger objects with UV resin, but you'll need to work in very thin layers to achieve an even cure.
Does UV resin harden?
That's normal since UV resins harden fast but take some time to fully cure. Just stick it in the sun for the day or under your lamp for 15+ minutes and no problems. All UV resins will do that if the layer is too thick.
Does UV resin cure hard?
I recommended it all the time in the UV resin groups I follow. Like most UV resins it'll be tacky after only curing for a few minutes. That's normal since UV resins harden fast but take some time to fully cure. Just stick it in the sun for the day or under your lamp for 15+ minutes and no problems.
Is UV resin hard or soft?
UV resin is a resin that get cured under ultraviolet (UV) or direct sunlight. This is a very hot product for resin crafts in Japan currently. We have 2 types of clear UV resin: Hard and Soft. This one is a soft type UV resin which is bendable / flexible after curing.
Why is my UV resin not hardening?
Tackiness or stickiness may be noticed on the surface of some ultraviolet (UV) light-curable adhesives and coatings. This phenomenon, known as oxygen inhibition, is the result of atmospheric oxygen inhibiting the cure on the surface layer of the polymerizing material.
Is UV resin strong?
You should note that while the sun does produce UV rays, these are not nearly strong enough to cure the resin. While UV resin is great for smaller projects and offers quick results, the final product will not be as durable as epoxy resin.13 Oct 2021
Does UV resin break easily?
If you are talking about epoxy or polyurethane resin, the answer is no. They are tough and can withstand a lot of mishandling, but they can be broken, chipped, or cracked.
Does UV resin get hard?
Unlike 2-part epoxy resins, this UV cure resin requires no long setup times prior to hardening, and you use just the amount you need without waste. UV Cure Gel Resin gives a very clean, transparent look and has outstanding hardness properties.
What is the difference between soft and hard UV resin?
Hard epoxy resin cures hard like a piece of plastic. Soft Resin cures soft like a silicon, it feels soft even after curing. UV Resin will not dry until it is cured under UV light.