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Craft resins provide a great way to protect paper, photographs, and other types of memorable. The latest craze in craft preserving is using a resin-based product to enhance and protect valuables at the same time. Resins have been around for quite some time as glues and sealants, but until recently, resin popularity has increased in terms of using it with crafts and other home-based projects.

Before using resins, know that the fumes can be toxic and working with resins can cause discomfort for those in the room because of the smell. It's a good idea to be sure and use a non-toxic based resin that does not give off harmful fumes. The manufacturer should specify the level of toxicity in the resin when it is in a mixed state.

Resins can be used to preserve photographs or paper products, make jewelry with a "gloss" finish, and many other things. Since resins can act like glue, you can use it to attach crafts together and give them an appealing shine. It also acts as a protection against the elements. Good resins will also not crack or chip but will remain solid in one piece (as long as the resin isn't too thin).

Resins are like epoxy glue (and act similarly) in that there are two different parts you "mix" before you use resin. After you mix the two ingredients together, be sure and complete your project as soon as possible. It's a good idea to have everything ready ahead of time before mixing so that you have plenty of time to get everything setup properly before the resin sets.

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