#epoxy

[catinthedicebag]

I finally made a new batch of these dice! For everyone on the preorder list, once they are finished, I will message you.

Just to be clear this is not the ONE Ring.... its just a random gold ring, which is falling into lava with some flakes of ashes flying around. So no reason to think anything else. These were also absolutly not inspired from some books/films....

These dice are still raw and need some sanding and inking.

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[reality-detective]

✨ A very assiduous Chinese decided to make a table, touch-sensitive table of stars 🤔

[389]

Gaetano Pesce Dalila chair - 1980 molded rigid polyurethane, epoxy resin finish

[diceyclipse]

Nacre - Inspired by mother of pearl inside the seashells I find on my daily beach walks.

[psychic-waffles]

Recently seen another wave of people getting into resin casting hobbies and it stresses me the hell out so this is going to be a PSA

IF YOU ARE USING RESIN YOU NEED PROPER PPE

Resin is nasty stuff and just because it's sold in hobby kits now doesn't mean it's safe. Unfortunately a lot of resins marketed to casting craft hobbies will be marked as "non-toxic/low VOC/safe to use at home" however this can mean anything from 'fairly harmless' to 'slightly less toxic than some other resins'. Don't let anyone tell you you don't need PPE while using resin.

So lets talk about resin allergies

The components in resin and it's hardeners and dilutants are all powerful irritants and sensitisers. This means obviously they can irritate your skin and airways if you come into contact with them or breathe in the fumes, but this also means that you can build up a sensitivity over time. Because of this you can develop a severe reaction over time, you might have your first reaction to resin on the first day you use it, or you might develop an allergy after several years of using it. The more you use resin the more likely you are to develop an allergy.

The reaction is most often a form of dermatitis which could present as redness, ichiness, irritation, swelling, or even skin blisters. Fumes can also cause breathing difficulties and other complications, and with some resins these may be present in significant quantities up to a week after the resin has cured.

In the absolute worst case if you develop a severe epoxy allergy (or allergy to other related compounds) you may be restricted from using a significant percentage of glues and paints, you will need to tell your dentist before you have any work done, you may even be unable to use things like vinyl or plastic handbags. And that's not even the half of it.

So what can you do about it?

The best way to protect yourself from a resin allergy is the proper PPE. Always read any safety materials that come with the resin (these should be inclued with the resin, but you may have to check the manufactureres or sellers website).

Only use resin in a well ventilated space, preferably outdoors, DO NOT DO THIS IN YOUR BEDROOM or any other room you are spending a lot of time in, just because you cannot smell fumes doesn't mean they're not there. If you don't have a suitable space you will need to build a fumes tent: instructions here.

Use NITRILE gloves (latex gloves won't cut it)

USE A RESPIRATOR! You will need either a half face respirator and safety glasses or a full face respirator, and it will need to be able to filter organic gasses and vapors. Make sure your mask fits correctly and air isn't getting in through the sides, and check how often you need to change your filters. (note - you should also have one of these for things like spray painting)

Make sure you're wearing long sleeves/as much skin is covered as possible. If you get resin on your clothing it will ruin them so having dedicated old clothing for working with resin is a good idea.

keep your workspace clean and have materials to mop us spillages on hand so you can minimise the risk of cross contamination.

If you do get resin on your skin wash it off with soap and water immedaitely (you can also get special soaps that are more effective for washing it off of skin)

Finally just do your own research, this sounds silly but it's your own health (and possibly the health of anyone else or any pets living with you) that's at risk here, so make sure you understand the safety implication of the materials you're using.

Please don't take this post as the be all and end all, I've almost definitely forgotten something and this is just intended to be a starting point

[ari-cuno]

[Good boy and bad boy]

Missed drawing them so much <3

Epoxy by @shinechermont

Corran by me

[hd-resin-creations]

Ghoster set 👻 that I recently did!🤍

[dicecoven]

https://dicecoven.etsy.com

10% off all dice on my Etsy ALL NOVEMBER!!

[sinnamonrolldice]

[y-avann-a]

[piecesofme-pouringinthedarkness]

some dice i made a while ago.. i have more i just made but i still have to finish up the numbers on them so i will post the new dice set when its finished.

[catinthedicebag]

This dicetray is inspired by the lesbian pride flag and some of them just flew in and are available again!

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[kyr-kun-chan]

Resin coasters, earrings, keychains and other decorations for in your home!

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Solar-driven green synthesis of epoxides

Research published in the journal Science China Chemistry is expected to serve as comprehensive background knowledge and to provide researchers with insight into the recent developments of solar-driven green synthesis of epoxides. The review was led by Prof. Yuchao Zhang (Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences) "Epoxides play a pivotal role in industrial production, serving as essential building blocks or intermediates for synthesizing various high-value chemicals. Traditional preparation methods often rely on hazardous oxidants (such as peroxy acids) or extensive fossil fuel-powered thermal catalytic systems, resulting in significant CO2 emissions and waste production," Zhang says.

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[sentientglue]

‘past tense’

oil, acrylic and epoxy resin on wood. 2022

[bentartistry]

🖤✨— During the past few weeks, I’ve been teaching myself how to solder, among other things such as fabricating bezels for necklaces from sterling silver sheet metal and wire. In the photo above, you’re actually looking at a memento I made for a good friend of mine - this is her dog (Biminis) blood casted with epoxy and set into the bezel! Biminis is still with us today, but this memento will be something to hold onto forever! I’ve also been experimenting with doing the same thing with ashes as memorial pieces for animals that have passed away. For those who might have questions, please feel free to DM me! This process is completely safe, and no animals were harmed in the making of this!—— .

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