Another handy hint or three-
I always try to mix a bit more resin than I need (better than too little,
given the problems with small batches), so I usually have some left over.
Rather than let it harden and be consigned to the gash bin, I put leftover
resin, flox and micro pots into the freezer. I have thus kept them for
several days, and maybe up to a week. When I need a bit of resin or flox, I
pull out the frozen pots, pop them into the microwave for a few seconds, and
have instant mixed (and warm) materials! Only caveat is that microwaves seem
to catalyze curing, so the microwaved materials must be used quickly!
Also, I buy chip brushes from Harbor Freight for about 30 cents each, for
resin application. After using the brush for a layup, I pop it also into the
freezer without cleaning. This allows up to 4 layups for each brush before
it starts to get stiff and must be consigned it to the gash bin. This sure
beats cleaning brushes with acetone, which I used to do. Cheaper too, I'll
bet!.
Pops
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