How do you maintain resin statues?

Maintenance of resin is a simple process, you just need to keep the product clean with warm water combined with an all-purpose household cleaner and a soft brush. You can also spray with a UV protectant, available at your local hardware.

How do you protect resin statues?

“To protect the paint on a resin garden statue, it's necessary to use a product that provides protection from ultraviolet rays. Choose a clear, spray-on polyurethane product that states specifically that it provides UV protection. Such products are available in shiny or matte finishes.”

Can you leave resin statues outside?

Resin is generally waterproof, but even too much water over time can harm your sculptures. Especially, if you are keeping your statues outdoor, use paint to coat the outer layer to ensure it's completely waterproof. Even then, repaint your statues in a few months to keep the sculptures looking new.

Can resin statues be left out in winter?

Extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity may affect your statues adversely. Resin and cast stone have an inherent tendency to expand and contract with climactic conditions. The ideal solution is to store your statuary or fountain away from direct exposure to the winter elements.

Do resin statues last?

Resin does fine except that the paint will fade eventually. Depending on the color and the quality of the paint used and how much sun the statues are in, they may even fade in a season.

How to dust and maintain your collection.

How do you treat resin in the winter?

Can you use Windex on resin?

This easy clean comes in a blue bottle: Windex cleans all types of outdoor furniture, including aluminum, resin, plastic, and glass pieces. Just lightly mist the surface, let stand for a few minutes, and wipe clean.

What do you clean resin with?

Clean epoxy resin or mixed epoxy residue with lacquer thinner, acetone or alcohol. Follow all safety warnings on solvent containers. Clean epoxy hardener residue with warm, soapy water.

Can you wash resin with water?

If you wash normal resin with water, it can result in those white marks over your model, though it usually happens when you cure prints that are wet. If you use this method then make sure that water is well treated and soft.

Are resin statues waterproof?

Hand-painted poly-chrome finishes can even be achieved. It is important to note that while resin statues and sculpture do well in rain and can handle temperatures above freezing, they are not as resistant to harsh winter conditions.

Does resin fade in the sun?

UV Exposure-Related Damages

UV rays from the sun turn epoxy yellow and an epoxy floor exposed to sunlight will always eventually amber. The ingredient selection in the formula to produce somewhat a colour stable epoxy is very crucial.

What kind of paint do you use on outdoor resin statues?

I typically recommend using acrylic paint. Using craft paint, especially when you're getting your bearings painting resin, is perfectly fine as well. I've found that synthetic brushes, especially Taklon and White Taklon, seem to work best for resin painting.

Will resin last outside?

We are frequently asked if epoxy resin is suitable for driveways, paths, balconies and other outdoor applications. The answer is yes, epoxy resin is highly durable and can be installed as successfully indoors as it can outdoors.

Can resin items be outside?

Yes. The Clear Cast Epoxy Resin is indeed UV stable. Similar to its Polyester counterpart, the Clear Cast Epoxy Resin can be used for outdoor projects such as water features, outdoor bar tops and tables.

How do you preserve a statue?

Preserving the sculptures in your collection

Sculptures must be kept away from radiators, ventilators, and heaters. They should not be placed against outside walls or on cold or humid surfaces. All contact with the floor should be avoided and they should be kept on platforms or shelves.

Can resin be washed?

Yes, you can wash cured epoxy resin. Functional pieces like resin coasters and serving trays can easily get dirty during use. Since cured epoxy resin is waterproof, you can wash them with a soft cloth and a little mild dish soap without fear of damaging them.

How do you clean something after using resin?

Can you use rubbing alcohol on resin?

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) dissolves liquid resin, making it effective for washing parts printed on Formlabs SLA printers and for cleaning resin spills.

How do you remove dust from cured epoxy resin?

What temperature can resin withstand?

How much heat can Epoxy withstand? Usually, Epoxy can withstand up to 150 degrees / 300° Fahrenheit for a short period of time. Heat-resistant epoxy can withstand extreme heat of up to 600° Fahrenheit depending on the manufacturer and product.

How do you keep resin warm?

To warm up the resin, I give it a “spa day”, a warm water bath for 10 minutes. I have a salsa pot mini slow cooker which keeps the water warm during the spa time. A bowl of warm water will work, but the water doesn't stay warm the entire time.