totalCAST Clear Art Casting Resin

totalCAST Clear Art Resin is a revolutionary hybrid polymer that produces an optically clear, high gloss finish for coating artwork and for creating jewellery.

totalCAST Art Resin has been ASTM certified. UV Resistance: totalCAST utilises hybrid technology to inhibit yellowing.

This epoxy resin system is ideal for coating and sealing artwork on canvas, wood, MDF, glass, perspex, concrete, metals etc. The product can be applied by pouring, brush or roller. The excellent clarity and optical transparency makes the resin not only ideal for the protection and decoration of paintings, sculptures & collages, photos & prints, wood & timber artefacts (clocks and puzzles etc), but also for creating pendants, bangles & other jewellery items, flower setting and paperweights.

This formulation represents cutting edge polymeric technology and was developed to offer unrivalled user friendliness and a crystal clear result every time. Please be advised although our resins are U.V stabilised this does not mean they are U.V proof. Ultimately all our clear epoxy resins will show signs of U.V degradation over time. We work constantly to improve the U.V protection however resins are plastics and over time the sun will always win that battle.

The totalCAST range contains a quick and easy mix pack for single use application. The one use 200g TwinPack sachets are designed for the resin art novice who wants a quick & easy solution for their first resin adventure, or for the experienced user who has a small requirement.

Key advantages:

• 1:1 mixing ratio by volume or weight
• Non toxic and VOC free
• Can be partnered with Aqua Cast Eco resin when casting in a mould, see pouring guidelines below
• Odour free and solvent free
• Built in air release agents and moisture scavengers
• UV Stable, no need for HALS or UV blockers

Pack Sizes

totalCAST comes in 7 pack sizes so you can buy exactly the right amount for your project. To help you choose the correct kit please see the coverage guide below, then make your selection from the drop down list above. The exact coverage will depend on how thick you want your resin coating and the type of media you are covering.

The bangle image above is courtesy of Tali Iserles at Tallulah Does the Hula

Please note this resin has a heat distortion temperature of 45-50°C which makes it unsuitable for the placement of very hot objects on its surface such as cups, mugs, plates etc. We recommend UltraCast ^xt  for excellent temperature resistance.

Differences between totalCAST and MasterCast 1-2-1:

• Mixed viscosity: totalCAST has a lower mixed viscosity and a thinner consistency than MasterCast 
• Curing time:  totalCAST cures in half the time (3-4hrs), MasterCast offers a longer working time

Both can be used for clear coating over existing artwork made with oil paints, acrylics, enamels, watercolours etc, but Mastercast 1-2-1 is better suited to pigmenting in resin art applications. totalCAST is ideal for pouring in moulds for embedding, potting, encapsulating and jewellery production.