What cups do you use for resin?

What cups do you use for resin?

Use Silicone Mixing Cups These are what we recommend for the artist who works with resin quite often. These silicone mixing cups are perfect for mixing resin with your colorant, pouring and then leaving to cure in your cups in a well ventilated area.

How do you read a paint mixing ratio?

Look on the side of the paint can determine how much activator, or hardener, to add to the paint. The measurements will be displayed in a ratio such as 3:1:1. This means to use three parts of paint, one part hardener and one part reducer. Some paint mixes leave off the third number since they don’t require reducer.

What’s the difference between reducer and thinner?

The main difference between thinners and reducers is in the paint type that is being applied. Thinners are for lacquer-based paints. Reducers are used for urethane-based paints. The two solvents are not interchangeable.

How do you use the EZ Mix Cup?

Instructions on how to use E-Z MIX® Cups Find the ratio on the side of the cup across the top, that you’ll need. In some cases you will have to break down the ratio to the lowest common denominator. Fill the product to a number in the 1st column depending on how much you are mixing.

Can I mix resin in plastic cups?

💡 TIP: Use plastic containers to mix your epoxy resin. Epoxy resin doesn’t stick to plastic, which makes these mixing vessels easy to clean and re-usable.

How do you mix single stage automotive paint?

Many brands require a paint, reducer and clear coat ratio of 4:1:1 or 3:1:1 for good single-stage coverage. A 4:1:1 ratio means you want to use four parts paint for every one part reducer and clear coat, and a 3:1:1 requires three parts paint per one part reducer and clear coat.

How do you calculate mixing ratio?

Divide 1 by the total number of parts (water + solution). For example, if your mix ratio is 8:1 or 8 parts water to 1 part solution, there are (8 + 1) or 9 parts. The mixing percentage is 11.1% (1 divided by 9).