Students will expand on their epoxy resin knowledge in this course and make 2 more complex pieces. First,
they will work with silicone molds to create a pyramid shaped lamp with a hollow core to store the light pack.
Since resin must cure for 24 hours per application, students will add 1 layer during the first 2 classes and de-
mold on the last day of class. They will have the opportunity to cast found objects or scrap material and add
color to resin to create the layered effect in the mold. The second concept will be adding multiple layers of
resin, with color and white pigment, on an oblong shaped cutting board and using a heat gun to create a wave
design. Students will leave class with a functional serving board, as Clear Cast 7050 resin is food safe once it
has completed a full 10-day cure cycle.
1. Refresher on prepping resin
a. Mixing the 2:1 resin and hardener
b. How to loosen up the resin if it is cold/thick to a more workable consistency
2. Adding a silicone square to the second layer of the pyramid piece which will stay until demolding.
3. Adding color and/or found objects.
a. Emphasis adding color/objects that still allow for the light to shine through on the final product.
4. Demolding, polishing blunt edges and affixing the felt to the bottom with Velcro dots so that the light
pack can be switched on and off, as well as replaced.
5. Pouring multiple layers for ocean boards on an oblong shape
6. Using heat gun to create wave designs.
Day 1: Quick resin refresher, pour layer 1 of the lamp, pour layer 1 of the ocean board.
Day 2: Insert silicone square and pour layer 2 of the lamp. Pour a second layer for the ocean board.
Day 3: Demold, polish blunt edges. Stick Velcro dots on the bottom of the piece in the corners. Affix felt. Peel
back a corner or two of the felt, insert light pack. The course is complete and students have 2 beautiful pieces to
take home!
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