Resin paperweight?

**Mom** · 22nd August 2012, 19:29

I want to make one. I have something that I want to encase in resin to use as a paper weight. Anyone know how to? Anyone tell where I can get it done? I have looked at buying the stuff, but it looked like commercial quantities only and also far too, far too hard for this gal.

**Edbear** · 22nd August 2012, 19:36

Originally Posted by Mom

I want to make one. I have something that I want to encase in resin to use as a paper weight. Anyone know how to? Anyone tell where I can get it done? I have looked at buying the stuff, but it looked like commercial quantities only and also far too, far too hard for this gal.

The mind boggles...

**blue rider** · 22nd August 2012, 19:42

Originally Posted by Mom

I want to make one. I have something that I want to encase in resin to use as a paper weight. Anyone know how to? Anyone tell where I can get it done? I have looked at buying the stuff, but it looked like commercial quantities only and also far too, far too hard for this gal.

i think that was last done in the 70's, a craft supply should be able to help with regular sizes?

**caspernz** · 22nd August 2012, 19:45

Originally Posted by Mom

I want to make one. I have something that I want to encase in resin to use as a paper weight. Anyone know how to? Anyone tell where I can get it done? I have looked at buying the stuff, but it looked like commercial quantities only and also far too, far too hard for this gal.

Repco or Supercheap have fibreglass repair kits, in case you wanna have a play on a small scale. Most panelbeaters could do the encase trick during morning smoko, in case you have some contacts in that trade

**FJRider** · 22nd August 2012, 19:45

Are you looking for new ways to injure yourself ... ??? Can you be trusted with a paperweight ... do you have mood swings that lead to "things" getting thrown ... ???? (thinking of Maha's safety here

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But if HE gives you the OK to pursue this folly ...... check this link out.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2267150_make...perweight.html

**flyingcrocodile46** · 22nd August 2012, 20:10

If you are only after a small quantity, you could buy and mix a couple of two pot brews of clear epoxy (like araldite for glass)

**Hitcher** · 22nd August 2012, 20:41

FFS. Get a life.

**bogan** · 22nd August 2012, 20:46

Just make sure to get stuff that sets clear, the fiberglass epoxy I have sets to a translucent yellow.

Originally Posted by Hitcher

FFS. Get a life.

Not such a good idea, they frown on encasing that sort of thing in resin.

**nathanwhite** · 22nd August 2012, 20:50

Originally Posted by flyingcrocodile46

If you are only after a small quantity, you could buy and mix a couple of two pot brews of clear epoxy (like araldite for glass)

This sounds like how I would do it. It's just what to use for the cast. PVC pipe? Small mixing bowl? Glass tumbler? Hmmmm.... That could be a fun afternoon project.

**bogan** · 22nd August 2012, 20:54

Originally Posted by nathanwhite

This sounds like how I would do it. It's just what to use for the cast. PVC pipe? Small mixing bowl? Glass tumbler? Hmmmm.... That could be a fun afternoon project.

I used a honey container for mixing, the taper on it makes prying the resin out easier. Or maybe like 3/4 of a tennis ball or similar, give a nice globe shape.

**caspernz** · 22nd August 2012, 20:55

Originally Posted by Hitcher

FFS. Get a life.

Maybe use the rose-coloured epoxy from Mega Mitre 10??

**skippa1** · 22nd August 2012, 20:55

i think you need a polyester resin as it sets clear. If you get epoxy, it sets cloudy or yellow depending on the mix.

**Swoop** · 22nd August 2012, 21:00

I used some a long time ago.

Epiglass ENCAPSULATING resin is what you require. You can probably purchase in one-litre quantity but another manufacturer might do 500mls.