However it is not durable enough to withstand a strongly built project.
Non stick tape for epoxy.
Duck tape tends to be too sticky for me anyways.
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Sheathing or painters tape.
Still there are many instances when you don t want the epoxy to stick to one surface or another.
Because epoxy resin does not stick to the tape sheathing is the ideal material to use.
For doing this just take a sander and run over it with some 220 grit paper then clean it off well this will allow for a chemical bond to be made and create a seamless epoxy project.
That information is not only helpful in knowing what makes a good resin art and crafting surface but knowing a little bit about what resin doesn t stick to is useful in getting resin to do some neat things.
It can still stick to other epoxy but it will definitely not be strong enough for a well created project that will last.
Table tops and work surfaces.
The prerequisite for creating a chemical bond between epoxy and cured epoxy is to sand it down first.
The most simple fix is to cover your work bench with 3 mil or heavier plastic sheeting.
Resin makes a great glue but sometimes you need surfaces resin won t stick to.
The wax paper may also not stay in place properly.
The resin will take up the surface of the tape so there will be a bit of a frostiness to it.
To create a good epoxy project all you need to do is take a sander and run over it with 180 grit paper.
I would suggest a good quality wide masking tape instead.
This special high quality tape is designed specifically for use as a barrier or release tape for industrial resins like epoxy.
Sometimes it seems you follow all the rules and it still comes out sticky.
It s inexpensive and tear resistant can be taped to the work surface and cured epoxy will peel off it.
It is smooth very strong non stretch and totally non stick for epoxy resin making it incredibly useful for a wide range of epoxy resin applications.
Cheap masking tape won t stick and duck tape has too much stickiness that it ends up making a mess.
There is still a probability that it might stick to other epoxies.
The moving around of the wax paper may cause problems while the epoxy is busy curing.