{"id":9394,"date":"2010-04-15T03:25:25","date_gmt":"2010-04-15T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9394"},"modified":"2010-08-04T15:58:24","modified_gmt":"2010-08-04T22:58:24","slug":"uv-cure-jewelry-resin-ultradome-product-test-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/uv-cure-jewelry-resin-ultradome-product-test-results\/9394\/","title":{"rendered":"UV Cure Jewelry Resin – UltraDome Product Test Results [Vote]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Johnny <\/span>“Resin is pretty versatile. You can
\nuse it for so many things
\nbeyond clay too. Can’t wait
\nto find out the outcome of
\nyour tests Cindy!” ~DJ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Back in January, I posted some initial thoughts about a UV curing epoxy resin called UltraDome<\/a>. As a result of the positive feedback and encouragement you guys provided at that time, I have since continued to test the product with various polymer clay jewelry projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have never used any kind of resin for any kind of craft so I am eager to learn more. Learning this from you Cindy will mean it is something I will be able to accomplish. So please play away and share with us in that magical way you always do. I for one can’t wait to see what you bring to us. Love and Uuuuuuuugggggggs, <\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well, this is interesting – something totally new to me. Is the purpose to protect the finish of the polymer when using powders, inks foils, etc? <\/span>~Rose-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sounds likes the stuff they use when I get my nails done… they are called “gel nails” but really when it’s cured under a UV light it’s a very strong clear plastic. The gel-like material it painted onto the nails in coats and then cured under the UV light after each coat… it’s sandable, very shiny, and very durable. I actually wonder if the material would be compatible with polymer clay every time I get my nails done. <\/span>~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Neat, looking forward to seeing what you find out. I’ve been wondering lately if resin-coating polymer clay roses would make them more durable. Mine seem to be prone to breakage. <\/span>~Katie-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Great, Cindy! I can’t until you figure this out for us<\/span>.
\n~Catalina<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With the goal of keeping the equipment<\/em> costs as low as possible for you guys, my testing has been done with an inexpensive Judikins\u00a0 Soliel UV Lamp that I purchased online from JoAnn’s using a 50% off coupon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though this lamp is compact, the pass through design does allow you to work with larger pieces as well. However, its 9 watt light source (single bulb) is really far too small… because it takes over an hour to properly cure the Ultradome UV resin with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also a larger 36 watt lamp unit available (4 x 9 watt bulbs). Although more expensive, it is a much better option since it reduces the curing time down to a reasonable 20 minutes.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Terry Morris<\/a>, the owner of the UltraDome UV Resin Company, recently sent me an email about the new UV oven<\/em> that he is just now starting to market to crafters and jewelry makers…<\/span><\/p>\n

Our UltraDome lights are the lowest cost for what they are… industrial lights meant to be used every day in a production environment. And they will last a lifetime. Our nearest competitor starts at $2,000 and up. Our new light sells for $69 and comes with 4 – 9 watt bulbs. It will cure the epoxy in the 20 minute time. <\/span>~Terry-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Anyway, other than having a slow lamp right now, I have to say that I LOVE Terry’s UltraDome resin product!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Johnny<\/td>\n<\/td>\nJust look how pretty it makes that simple Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane<\/a> slice look in this pendant. From working with this stuff, I found UltraDome UV Resin to be:<\/span><\/p>\n