joetheplumber Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Came across this product the other day and it seems like an alternative to Etex. According to their website it is much more UV stable than the other epoxy type clear coats that a lot of us use. Not sure if someone has already mentioned this before but I figured I would share it with the group. Maybe some of you technical gurus can look at the data sheet and see if it looks like it may work okay. Tight lines y'all... http://www.artresin.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Wow....thats expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 i dont think thats to expensive, being 32 ounces or 2 pints for 49$ its about what one would pay for 2 pints of anything else. to me it just looks like another epoxy or resin clear coat. But it might be worth at try for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) It's lower in price then the UV clear I'm looking to buy. Two pints or a quart of this is $90. Ugh....... Edited October 7, 2015 by DaleSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 $49 for 32 oz and free shipping? That's $1.53 per ounce. I'm paying around $13 for 9 oz of Devcon Two Ton, plus shipping, something like $1.66 per ounce assuming a cheap $2 delivery cost. The real interest is the Art Resin contains UV filters and an anti-yellowing agent. That's available in some other epoxies like Flexcoat and a couple of other brands, but at higher cost than their standard formulation. The FAQ says it cures to a "touchable" state in 8 hours, which to me suggests that it is similar in cure time to Devcon, Bob Smith, and other "30 minute" epoxies. So I think the stuff is pretty interesting. Thanks for the heads up, Joe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheplumber Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 No problem, Bobp. The UV filters are definitely what caught my attention with this product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goolies Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 It looks like the cure time on this is closer to Etex than Devcon. From the Art Resin website: WAITArtResin needs to sit for several hours in a dust-free space while it cures. In about 8 hours it will be tacky but you will be able to pour a second coat if necessary. In about 12 hours it will be dry to the touch, and within 24 hours it will be 95% cured. It will be fully cured within 72 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) Hi folks, Dave here from ArtResin.com. Any of you into making YouTube videos? We'd love for someone from this market to try our product out and review it on YouTube. I'll send you a free sample in exchange for a video review. We think you'll love it because it is completely clear and formulated to stay that way (we sell to artists covering their artwork—it HAS to stay clear!). You can email me at info@artresin.com for more info, or if anyone is willing to... take the bait.. haha - Dave Edited October 16, 2015 by DJoseph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Dave - with lure resin, it is all about the density, as most lure designers pour solid bodies. The SG (Specific Gravity) of regular resin is around 1.2 so except for very fast sinking lures, it is not of much use. Regular resin can be lightened by the addition of silica micro-balloons, but this would not work with your new product, as the main point is that it is clear. Can you tell us the SG of the product. If it is below 0.8 I would be interested in testing the resin. If it is denser than 1.0 it may still have an application for pouring lips, but resin is brittle and this is not a good quality. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Dave - with lure resin, it is all about the density, as most lure designers pour solid bodies. The SG (Specific Gravity) of regular resin is around 1.2 so except for very fast sinking lures, it is not of much use. Regular resin can be lightened by the addition of silica micro-balloons, but this would not work with your new product, as the main point is that it is clear. Can you tell us the SG of the product. If it is below 0.8 I would be interested in testing the resin. If it is denser than 1.0 it may still have an application for pouring lips, but resin is brittle and this is not a good quality. Dave This is for top coat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Travis - I guess the clue was in the title Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnart Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm gonna have to try this, a lot of my baits are turning pink...pisses me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hey everyone, We've just introduced a smaller, less expensive kit if you're looking to try ArtResin out. 8oz = $25 with free shipping. Again, totally clear epoxy resin that stays clear, and it's safe to use (no fumes, no VOCs, no respirator required... unlike all other options which are toxic!). The offer still stands if anyone wants to try it out for free in exchange for a review video on YouTube, we'll be glad to pay for that! Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc cranker Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Dave from ArtResin, what is the working time? Can denatured alcohol be added in the appropiate amount to increase working time without effecting the hardness (this is usely just a few drops with Devcon 2 ton)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm gonna have to try this, a lot of my baits are turning pink...pisses me off Imagine how you'd feel if your huge piece of fine art turned pink / yellow / brown... ! It happened to me and definitely pissed me off too! That is how ArtResin came to be!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Dave from ArtResin, what is the working time? Can denatured alcohol be added in the appropiate amount to increase working time without effecting the hardness (this is usely just a few drops with Devcon 2 ton)? Geeze I am so sorry for my slow reply! Business has been crazy (in a good way). The working time is 45 mins. What is ideal for your needs? To be honest, I'm not 100% sure if the denatured alcohol will extend the working time... we use denatured alcohol to clean our tools, etc. By the way, we put up a smaller kit on the site - $25 with free shipping. 8 oz of product. Trying to make it easier for people who use resin in small projects (like fishing lures and jewelry) to try our product! My offer still stands though! If anyone wants to try ArtResin for free and then film their thoughts on it using their iPhone, I will send them free product with free shipping! Thanks! Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 My offer still stands! If anyone wants to try ArtResin for FREE and then film their thoughts on it using their iPhone, I will send them free product with free shipping! I'm not looking for some fancy video! Just tell us what you think from your perspective as a fishing guy! Thanks! Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnart Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hey Dave, I'd be willing to try it and send you a video for sure, what do I do next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJoseph Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hey Dave, I'd be willing to try it and send you a video for sure, what do I do next? send me your address and I'll send you our 8oz Mini Kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipz Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 DJoseph Check your messages. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packman Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 send me your address and I'll send you our 8oz Mini Kit! I just ordered some off your website, im looking forward to using it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I did a short review on it. Here is the link: I think it should post the video. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnart Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm trying out right now also, doing a little more testing before I make a video. Preliminarily I like it. There is a long working time, I haven't tested it yet but its very slow curing compared to Devcon which is what I'm used too. You'd be able to do a lot of baits. If you don't have a turner for your baits, like me, you will have to plan on being available to turn your baits often. It seems thin so multiple coats would be ok and maybe for some baits, a must. The jury is still out on bubbles, there weren't many when I mixed it and they SEEMED to burst with heat much like Devcon. I used it on some small baits so I plan to try it on some bigger baits. Again kind of a pain for me because I have to be around to keep turning them as I hang my baits. I did try it on a rattle trap bait and it didn't cure evenly, had ripples on the sides, I'm sure from not being turned. It did cure very clear. So on to more testing and I'll be back. I do think its worth you guys at least getting the small kit to try it out. Only time will tell about it remaining clear...fingers crossed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnart Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 One thing I'm going to try is to mix a batch and let it sit for a while to see if this helps with not having to turn it so often 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnart Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Jonister, did you have any issues with bubbles and did you use a turner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
