Nothing makes a home feel cosy like the things you made yourself – and autumn Jesmonite® decor is some of the most satisfying to cast. As the evenings draw in, fill your shelves with warm, tactile pumpkins, mushrooms and candle holders, in exactly the colours you love. Here are our favourite autumn and Halloween projects …
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Autumn & Halloween Jesmonite® Decor Ideas
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Is Jesmonite® Food Safe?
Trays, bowls and dishes are some of the most popular Jesmonite® projects – so it’s natural to ask: is Jesmonite® food safe? Here’s an honest answer, plus how to make and use your pieces so they’re both beautiful and safe. The honest answer Jesmonite® is not certified food-safe. It’s a decorative casting material, not a …
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Is Jesmonite® Heatproof? Candles & Hot Dishes
If you want to make candle holders, tealight dishes or trivets, you need to know: is Jesmonite® heatproof? The good news is that it handles heat well – which is exactly why it’s such a popular choice for candles. Here’s what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to make heat-safe pieces the right way. Jesmonite® …
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Is Jesmonite® Waterproof? (And How to Make It)
It’s one of the most common questions makers ask: is Jesmonite® waterproof? Not on its own. Because Jesmonite® is water-based and porous, an unsealed piece draws water in rather than repelling it – so water left on the surface soaks in and leaves a water stain. The fix is simple: seal it, and the water …
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How to Sand Jesmonite®: Reveal Terrazzo, GlassRoxx & StoneRoxx
Sanding Jesmonite® isn’t about making it smoother. Your mould already gives you a smooth surface, so most casts need no sanding at all. You sand for two specific reasons: to reveal the pieces set into the cast – terrazzo chips, GlassRoxx and StoneRoxx – and to give the cement-based variants a robust, etched look. Here’s …
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How to Make a Jesmonite® Lamp: Step-by-Step Guide
Making your own Jesmonite® lamp is one of the most satisfying casting projects you can try – and one of the easiest to get right. You mix, pour, wait about half an hour, wire it up, and you have a designer lamp that’s completely your own, in exactly the colours you want. This step-by-step guide …
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Jesmonite® Mistakes: 10 Common Errors and How to Fix
10 common Jesmonite® mistakes (and how to fix them) Jesmonite® is one of the most forgiving casting materials out there, but a handful of small slip-ups trip up almost every beginner at some point. The good news is that nearly all of them are quick to diagnose and quicker to fix. Below are the ten …
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Reslin® vs Epoxy: The Eco-Friendly Resin Alternative
If you love resin casting but not the fumes, the harsh chemicals and the guilt, you have probably wondered whether there is a kinder option. This is where the Reslin® vs epoxy question comes up. In this guide we compare the two honestly across environmental impact, safety, curing, finish, cost and use cases, so you …
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What Is Reslin®? The 100% Plant-Based Resin
Reslin® is a 100% plant-based casting resin, the first plant-based alternative to epoxy. Like most epoxies it comes in two parts, an oil and an activator, made from linseed and sugar beet molasses. You mix them, pour into a mould, and cure the piece in a normal oven. If epoxy has always felt too harsh …
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