Epoxy Resin coating on canvas

Materials

Required Materials

• Even Parts of Epoxy and Resin
• Heat resistant container (not plastic)
• Gloves
• Stirring stick (not shown - I use a wooden stick that's pre-treated to stir and spread the Resin)
  

Optional:

• Masking tape - to keep the resin within the parameters of the canvas. (Floating frames are advised when doing this, and corners will be very sharp)
• Cloth or paper towel - if allowing the resin to pour down the sides to clean sides so there are no clumps of resin.
  

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Step by step instructions:

Preparation:

1. If you are going to use the masking tape to keep epoxy from running off the canvas prepare this first, and stick tape well to the canvas, leaving half the tape up from canvas. 
   
2. Ensure that the working surface (table) is level, flat and protected.
   
3. Lift your canvas off your working surface and keep edges free from touching anything.
   

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Mix:

Set timer

4. Set a timer. Time starts as soon as you start combining the epoxy with the hardener.

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5. Combine equal parts of epoxy and hardener to a container. Start stirring. follow instructions stirring time is usually between 3-4 minutes.


TIP:
To avoid bubbles do not stir too fast,
and stir from wrist

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Pooring/Spreading:

6. Cover your canvas, be prepared to work fast. the Resin starts to set in 20 minutes.

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7. With the help of a Spatula or Stick spread the resin over your canvas as evenly as possible, allowing it to poor over the sides.

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Final steps:

Bubbles can occur. Use a heat gun to remove them. Stay with your work for at least 20 minutes after you've completed step 7 to make sure to remove any excess bubbles.

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Using a cloth (dispose of it after) remove the excess resin from the sides of your canvas carefully not to affect the top part.

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Final Tip:
it takes 24-48 hours for the resin to completely set.
Please make sure it dries in a clean environment.
When I first started Ive ended up with flies permanently in the resin.