Products I Use & Recommend
Epoxy Resin
Deep Casts: KSRESIN Liquid Cast
Discount codes: “T5D” for $10 off $50+ orders (one time use)
use “marinamakesart” (as many times as you want!)
This 1:1 epoxy is my favorite deep casting resin for floral preservation.
It is non-VOC, low odor, and their customer service is excellent.
Top-Coating: KSRESIN Liquid Stone Elite
Discount codes: “T5D” for $10 off $50+ orders (one time use)
use “marinamakesart” (as many times as you want!)
This is the epoxy I use for top coating my castings. It is great for thin top coats to give you that shiny finish.
Molds
Moldi HDPE Casting Molds
(Discount code: “marinamakesart5”)
HDPE Molds are great for square and rectangular shapes.
Pros: Doesn’t lose shape over time and has a greater shelf-life
Cons: Physical assembly and tools are required, surfaces can get scuffed up over time
Modern Mold Shop Silicone Molds
(Discount code: “MARINA10” for 10% off $100+ orders)
Silicone Molds come in all shapes and are best for shapes that have special angles or curves (i.e. spheres, hexagons, ring holders)
Pros: Easy to use and demold (no assembly or tools required)
Cons: Silicone molds need to be replaced more often and have a limited number of uses