{"id":11209,"date":"2017-06-07T19:12:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T16:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revistadinlemn.ro\/?p=11209"},"modified":"2024-03-01T13:11:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T11:11:13","slug":"combining-wood-with-epoxy-resin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/revistadinlemn.ro\/en\/2017\/06\/07\/combinarea-lemnului-cu-rasina-epoxidica\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood and epoxy resins - protection, design, art"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lately we have seen more and more attempts, some of them very successful, to combine epoxy resins with wood to make the most diverse pieces of furniture. Epoxy resin is not being used now for the first time. Many of you surely remember the flowers or the four-leaf clover immortalized in a piece of resin. Lately, however, designers around the world have been rediscovering resin, using it to create spectacular objects. As interest in these materials is very high, I thought I'd share some of my own, without claiming to be an expert in the field.<\/p>\n

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There is no single epoxy resin. They are practically one big family, with the most qualities compared to other synthetic resin families: high resistance to very low or very high temperatures, electrical resistance, very good mechanical resistance, durability, very good moisture resistance, very long lasting. All these qualities make them useful in a wide variety of fields: aeronautics, naval, electrical, electronics, lacquers and paints, adhesives, flooring, etc.<\/p>\n

But let's come back to their use to protect wood or in combination with it. One area where they have long been used is boat building. Unlike other resins, epoxy resins have a very high resistance to moisture, which makes coated objects very resistant to degradation in water. The high resistance is due to a different chemical structure from other varnishes. That is why epoxy resins are the preferred material for coating yachts, boats, or other wooden boats.<\/p>\n

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Epoxy resin is an A+B hardener product. Not all resins have the same mixing ratio. To obtain the qualities described by the manufacturer, the mixing ratio must be strictly observed. If the measurement of the 2 components is not done exactly, the properties of the final product will change. That is why manufacturers always make the packaging according to the mixing ratio (identical for mixing 1:1, or different but proportional for another mixing ratio).<\/p>\n

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Epoxy resins are simple to use. They are easy to pour and do not bubble during the polymerization (curing) reaction. Both components have low viscosity so no dilution is necessary. They react over a very wide temperature range, from 5 to 150 degrees Celsius (but different catalysts are used). During the reaction there is no shrinkage or shrinkage so the surface is not at risk of cracking or other such defects.<\/p>\n

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The color of the resin is usually a light yellow-brown to brownish-brown, similar to amber. But there are also transparent, totally colorless resins, which are used to make very clear furniture parts. They can be colored with dyes or pigments, depending on the end result - transparent or opaque.<\/p>\n

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Mix the two components before application. Pour measured quantities of each component into a container and mix gently. Initially the mixture becomes opalescent, but as it is mixed it becomes transparent. Before pouring it is best left for 5 minutes to allow air bubbles to escape.<\/p>\n

Resin is most commonly used to protect table tops or to make them stand out. As it can be poured, a flat surface is easiest to finish. Before pouring the mixture make sure that the surface is very clean, free of dust, oil, paint or other materials that can spoil the appearance or react with the resin. Remember that you will get a clear, transparent surface. Pour the mixture and spread it gently with a spatula (or wide knife) over the entire surface. The excess will drip around the edges so protect the area from getting dirty. On the edges, spread the material with a brush to avoid drips.<\/p>\n

If you want a thicker surface, make a template beforehand and fill it with resin. You can put all kinds of objects, they will remain embedded in the resin, creating unique objects.<\/p>\n

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To get a perfectly clear, bubble-free surface, remove bubbles by blowing hot air or using a torch of the kind you use to light the stove. The heat will bring the air to the surface. You can also apply successive coats. Leave for 24 hours to cure, then lightly sand the surface and pour another coat.<\/p>\n

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If dust or other particles have become trapped and spoil the surface, it can be sanded. After sanding, it becomes smooth. To restore transparency, wipe it lightly with a cloth soaked in resin.<\/p>\n

I was telling you at the beginning about designers who are creating special objects using epoxy resin. Perhaps the most successful of these are those where the resin is combined with reclaimed wood. The effects of the passage of time or the after-effects of insect attack are highlighted by the resin. The result, in my view, is wonderful.<\/p>\n

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Another fashion I noticed was the embedding of a simple piece of furniture, usually a chair, in a cube of resin. The piece obtained by encasing a Thonet chair<\/a> is quite spectacular.<\/p>\n

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Here too, there are furniture factories that emphasize design and give young people free rein to create objects that are out of the ordinary<\/a> and classic Romanian furniture.<\/p>\n

We can talk endlessly about epoxy resins and the objects that can be made with them. But I think it is time to stop. But I would like you to consider this article as a start. Your additions, suggestions and questions are welcome in the comments area.<\/p>\n

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