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 …

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 …

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 …

If you make homeware, coasters, trays or planters, you have probably weighed up Jesmonite® vs concrete and wondered which one is actually better. The honest answer is that it depends on the piece. This guide compares the two fairly on weight, detail, cure time, durability and sustainability, so you can pick the right material for …

What is GlassRoxx? If you want a little sparkle in your resin or Jesmonite® pieces without turning to plastic glitter, GlassRoxx is worth a look. It is a decorative additive made entirely from recycled glass, ground into a fine granulate and coloured with water-based pigments. In this guide you will learn exactly what GlassRoxx is, …

Colour is what turns a plain cast into something worth keeping. Once you know how to colour Jesmonite®, you can make soft pastel coasters, bold neon trinket trays, marbled vases and terrazzo-style homeware, all from the same Jesmonite® base powder. This guide walks you through which pigments to use, how much you need, and how …

Jesmonite® is beautiful, but it is also porous. Straight out of the mould, your cast will happily soak up water, oils and stains. If you want a coaster that survives a wet glass, a planter that holds a plant, or a piece that lives outside, you need to seal it first. This guide explains how …