Epoxy Paintings

Epoxy resin is an amazing material from which whole works of art can be created. Relatively recently, a new direction has become popular called Resin Art, which involves painting using such a resin. The pictures are very beautiful and effective. We will talk about them in today's article.

Art is constantly evolving and supplemented by all new and interesting directions, among which the above-mentioned type of drawing Resin Art can be attributed. The masters who have mastered this creative technology create real original masterpieces that look attractive and unusual. With such a decoration, almost any interior is able to sparkle with new colors.

Initially, epoxy resin was used in construction and immediately showed itself good stuff. Until now, in many cases it is used for all sorts of household repair work. However, not so long ago, the properties of epoxy resin made it possible to use it also in art, decoration and decoration of premises. On the market, this material appears to be a conventional liquid formulation, which is initially divided into 2 main components.

If we consider these components of "epoxy" separately, then you can see that apart, they can be stored for a long time without losing their physical and chemical properties... When mixed, the material will inevitably become hard. It is in the hardened form that epoxy resin turns out to be the most practical and convenient to work with.It can be grinded without any problems, subjected to various kinds of treatments, sawed and even drilled holes in it. The original shape of the workpiece will be retained.

High strength indices make it possible to use epoxy resin as a binder in the production of fiberglass. It is also often used in aircraft or automobile construction. In art, this material is used due to its distinctive features and characteristics.

• In a frozen state epoxy can maintain both shape and volume.
• In the course of filling the liquid solution forms a perfectly flat horizontal surface without flaws or defects.
• If necessary, the master can grind or process the workpiece made by him. If scratches do develop over time, they can be removed quickly and easily by applying a thin layer of resin over the top.
• The transparent array will not suffer from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays... After tinting, all colors will retain their richness and richness, and decorative details, filled with resin, do not change their appearance.
• High strength properties make it possible to fill with epoxy resin even floors in industrial environments.

There are many different artistic techniques, but Resin Art is different in that the canvas turns out to be movable... It is almost impossible to completely control the result. The paints will mix even after all work has been completed and the drying process is complete. The result is very vivid, realistic pictures, for example, cuts of stones, marble, landscapes depicting the sea, space, reefs and many other beautiful compositions.

It is important to choose the right base for the future image applied with epoxy resin. For such purposes, a surface consisting of wood, plywood, MDF, plexiglass, plastic, metal or concrete is ideal. Canvases on a stretcher are also suitable.

In order to create a spectacular painting in the direction of Resin art with his own hands, the master must definitely prepare a number of necessary materials and tools, without which the future workflow will not do. So, from among the necessary components, the following units will be needed:

• epoxy resin directly for painting;
• a suitable base - a tablet or a special artboard;
• pigments and dyes;
• acetone;
• plastic cups;
• wooden spatulas;
• burner;
• masking tape;
• building level (the most convenient will be a modern laser tool);
• special nitrile gloves;
• apron;
• respirator paint;
• electronic balance;
• gas burner (needed to remove bubbles);
• polyethylene film.

Many novice artists are interested in which dyes-concentrates are most suitable for painting with epoxy resin? Today on sale you can find a lot of different types of similar compounds, designed specifically for working in the Resin art technique or for creating compounds. You can use such coloring products.

It is not forbidden to use concentrate dyes in the form of powder, mother-of-pearl, metallics, alcohol inks, crystals, glitters and even decorative stones.

It is important to correctly calculate the required volume of epoxy. This figure will depend on the direct dimensions of the base.As a rule, for 1 sq. m. surface leaves 1.6 liters of resin. At the same time, the thickness of the coating reaches about 1.5 cm.A more accurate amount can be calculated using special online calculators.

If you have purchased all the necessary components to create a picture, you can proceed to the preparatory stage of work. First you need to prepare the canvas. Let's take a sheet of wood or plywood as an example. The base will need to be pre-treated with a special acrylic primer. Also, do not forget about the preliminary sketch of the future picture. For sketching, it is best to use glossy sheets, the base of which is not matte. If you want to depict a relief in the design of the picture, this area will need to be supplemented in advance with a woven base, which will then be moistened with epoxy resin.

If, in accordance with the idea of ​​the artist himself, the front drawing will be located from the "wrong side", then more attention will need to be paid to the first epoxy coating... Adjustments can only be made after removing the applied substrate. Moreover, in this situation, in the future, the master will have to give the surface a gloss. Before creating the painting itself, the base is necessarily freed from all contaminants. You will also need to properly prepare the epoxy paints. The composition preparation process includes 3 main stages.

1. First you need knead the composition strictly in accordance with the instructions... It will need to be carefully and meticulously prevented.
2. Next, the base is poured into a new and clean dish.... Component A will remain on the walls of the first container. If it got on the painting itself, it would slow down the drying process.
3. Then the solution will need to be poured into a small container. and touch up with the selected pigments.

Original and realistic paintings made with epoxy resin can be painted with your own hands. If a person has not come across such creative works before, it is recommended to rely on a step-by-step master class, which describes in detail each of the stages of creating a picture. An epoxy painting can convey a wide variety of images. Compositions depicting space, sea, wildlife and other harmonious painting turn out to be very bright and charming.

Let us consider in detail what steps the creation of paintings consists of using epoxy resin.

• The starting layer of the drawing will be a transparent epoxy resin. The role of the next layer will be performed by a snow-white composition. It will act as a kind of substrate for all subsequent paints, it will make it possible to obtain brighter and deeper colors.
• To make the filling as uniform and accurate as possible, you can use a hand wearing a protective glove or a plastic spatula. The second device must be used skillfully so as not to leave scratches on the canvas - they will negatively affect the appearance of the resulting picture.
• There are no set rules for how to apply different colors of resins... In this matter, the master must rely on his own intuition. It is almost impossible to create 2 identical products.
• After you apply all the necessary components to the selected and prepared canvas, the picture will need to be correctly processed using a gas burner... With the help of this device, it will be possible to get rid of the bubbles that have appeared, as well as to make the surface of the painting perfectly smooth.
• Such a creation will freeze for about 8 hours. It is important at this time to place the resulting work of art on a perfectly flat, stable and safe surface. In this case, the liquid composition will be able to properly and accurately distribute.
• When the picture is completely solidified, the edges of the plywood base can be finish with suitable acrylic paint, which will match the tone of the resulting canvas itself.

When working with epoxy resin, the master must necessarily follow a number of safety rules. Epoxy is a sticky, viscous consistency that can fully cure at room temperature within a specified period of time. The master must take care to protect both his clothes and furniture from possible dirt and stains left by paint.

Do not forget about protecting your own health by working with epoxy... Even if you use high-quality and certified products / formulations, this does not mean that they will not be able to cause allergies if they get on the surface of the skin.

In order not to face such problems, to carry out work you need to wear high quality protective gloves, armbands, special apron (you can pick up a bathrobe instead). It is strongly discouraged to eat or any liquids while in close proximity to the resin that has not yet fully hardened. It is necessary to store special protective glasses.

Having completed the creative work on creating a picture from epoxy, it is imperative to thoroughly ventilate the room where all the stages took place. The containers in which the necessary mixtures were mixed and prepared should be discarded immediately. Clothes and protective equipment will need to be rinsed abundantly under running water.

If you first decided to work with epoxy to create a beautiful painting with your own hands, you should consider some useful tips and tricks.

• If you are planning on sanding epoxy, this should be done only in a special respirator mask. Make sure that the emitted dust does not enter your respiratory tract.
• If you notice ugly dents on the finished epoxy painting, you will need sand the surface of the product, and then apply a new layer of resin.
• For a dramatic and durable painting do not use water-based dyes... If you use such solutions, the epoxy will necessarily become cloudy, lose its properties and may not even harden.
• When you process the resulting epoxy painting using a gas burner, it is important to remove the flame quickly. Otherwise, the image runs the risk of blackening.
• They look very nice and interesting in the pictures examined. blurry effects. To achieve them, the artist can use the whiff of a regular hair dryer, which will be directed to the freshly applied layer of epoxy.
• In the process of creating a painting, an epoxy drawing possible to subject to various kinds of adjustmentsif necessary. To do this, you need to add a special tinted polymer to the required places on the surface of the product.
• So that no dust particles settle on the picture until it is completely solidified, you can cover art with a basin or canopy.
• It is important to choose the right room, in which you will make a picture with your own hands. It shouldn't be soggy.After the completion of all work, it should be possible to fully ventilate the room.
• It is recommended to make paintings from epoxy resin at a temperature of + 20-22 degrees Celsius.
• It should be noted that to create real images, a master must have a certain artistic talent. Some paintings made by professional artists are in no way inferior to works that are painted in oil on standard canvas.
• Selecting all the necessary materials for making a high-quality picture, it is recommended to give preference to exclusively branded, safe and certified products, the composition of which is not toxic. Of course, even if all the components meet these requirements, this does not mean that you can not use protective devices - they will be needed in any case.

By using epoxy correctly, imaginative artists have the ability to create a myriad of unusual and insanely beautiful paintings. Such products will easily become a bright accent in most interiors. Households and guests will surely be captivated by such a decor, and it will definitely not become inconspicuous or impersonal. Let's look at some interesting examples of such pictures.

• A real work of art will be a glossy epoxy painting depicting beautiful summer sunset with a predominance of dark blue, purple and pastel shades. Such a pacifying composition will fit into many settings.

• Image of raging ocean or sea waves, beating against a rocky shore, will look especially charming and mysterious if it is dominated by dark blue, purple and, in contrast to them, turquoise, blue shades. It is from epoxy resin that such a composition will turn out to be especially solid and attractive.

• If you are a fan of colorful and rich abstractions, you will definitely like the original painting made of epoxy resin, depicting a real explosion of multi-colored paints in juicy shades. Such an image will look interesting not only on a regular square or rectangular, but also on a rounded base. If you want to add a bright accent to the interior, this picture will perfectly cope with this role.

• Image of azure sea waves with snow-white foam, nailed to the sandy shore, will bring pleasant notes of relaxation and tranquility to the interior. Such decor will refresh the atmosphere and make the interior more relaxed and stylish.

• They look very beautiful and mysterious on suitable canvases epoxy resin paintings depicting space landscapes... It can be a dark starry sky, nebulae or entire planets with all their color tints. Today, in many interiors, you can find spectacular images of space made with epoxy.

• Popular and very beautiful are cutaway pictures of natural stones. Such images are especially high-quality and realistic if epoxy is used to make them. In this case, you can use a variety of colors - from neutral grays to variegated purples, pinks and turquoise. It's almost impossible to just walk past such a picture without paying your attention to it.

For information on how to paint a picture with epoxy, see the next video.