UV cure resin kit

[jdcar32]

I bought this kit on Amazon for $10 ( w/Prime ). It works great for gluing clear parts as it dries clear in less than a minute under the UV light without hazing. I've also used it for gauge lenses, parking lights, etc. This clear resin is not too thin so it wont run. There are many variations of this type of product and their use is almost endless. Highly recommended.

Edited July 5 by jdcar32

[Swamp Dog]

you got the link? i would like to ck it out.🙂 

[jdcar32]

1 hour ago, Swamp Dog said:

you got the link? i would like to ck it out.🙂 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL37KRRD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[1930fordpickup]

Looks like it came with the uv light? Thay is a big help. 

A little side note if you split a fingernail you can glue it back together so it does not catch your pocket all the time. 

[SpeedAndViolence]

WOW... Already sold out? 

[stitchdup]

1 hour ago, SpeedAndViolence said:

WOW... Already sold out? 

its also available as bondic brand. slightly different but basicly the same thing

[mcs1056]

So, how long does it really take to cure under the light. The kit I have never really did. The pieces I tried were clear, not thick, and not bigger than a dime. Sitting overnight it was OK, but the demos I've seen make it seem like 30-second magic.

Everything was from China, so my getting junk would not be a surprise.  

[peteski]

You need a source of strong UV light to cure this type of resins.  If you don't have a curing LED lamp which the resin manufacturers usually sell along with the resin, Sun on a clear day will set the resin hard in about 10-20 minutes (probably depending on your latitude which determines how strong the Sunlight is).

Craft stores often  sell UV resins (Michaels has it in the jewelry section) along with the curing lamps.  Dentists have used this type of resin (non-transparent) for years for tooth fillings.  Bondic (notaglue.com) was one of the earliest consumer-grade transparent resin of this type.

I have tried multiple brands and many of them never fully cure (they harden but the surface remains sticky). My research showed that this is due to oxygen inhibition effect ( https://www.google.com/search?q=uv+cured+resin+oxygen+inhibition  ). I have found that the Blue Moon Studios UV Resin Craft Hard Type Resin from Michaels does not suffer from that effect and cures without the sticky surface.  That is what I use now.

[rattle can man]

I haven't used this type of product, but what are the safety Precautions? I would pay attention to the safety recommendations. UV can damage the eyes and cause skin cancer (yet is beneficial for some skin problems)

[oldcarfan]

I need to look into this kit and one of the curing lights. I tagged the link you gave so I can check when they get more stock. 

I've used UV resin glues a few times but they always seem to develop air bubbles during curing and it only works for shallow layers. I've tried sunlight and a UV flashlight. I wonder if the curing light makes a difference? 

[rattle can man]

The type of UV light may make a difference. UVA and UVB have different wavelengths and thus react differently with materials. 

[jdcar32]

On 7/5/2025 at 2:42 PM, 1930fordpickup said:

Looks like it came with the uv light? Thay is a big help. 

A little side note if you split a fingernail you can glue it back together so it does not catch your pocket all the time. 

I use super glue for fingernails and X-acto cuts !

 

[jdcar32]

On 7/5/2025 at 8:17 PM, mcs1056 said:

So, how long does it really take to cure under the light. The kit I have never really did. The pieces I tried were clear, not thick, and not bigger than a dime. Sitting overnight it was OK, but the demos I've seen make it seem like 30-second magic.

Everything was from China, so my getting junk would not be a surprise.  

mine takes less than a minute, totally cured.

[peteski]

15 hours ago, rattle can man said:

I haven't used this type of product, but what are the safety Precautions? I would pay attention to the safety recommendations. UV can damage the eyes and cause skin cancer (yet is beneficial for some skin problems)

The liquid UV resin does not appear to be hazardous (other than the usual precautions like don't drink it or immerse your hands in it).  The UV light used to cure is very low power LED lamp. Flashlight curing lamps use 3 AAA batteries, so that itself indicates that it has a low power and is not hazardous (of course I would not shine it directly into my eyes, but should be safe otherwise).  Light emitted by UV LEDs is long-wave (350nm or longer), so it is UV-B.  At the wavelength and relatively low power it should not cause skin damage (especially with the exposure usually limited to few minutes).  Kind of like trying to boil a pot of coffee using a cigarette lighter.

 

[rattle can man]

I would think you need to apply multiple thin layers as opposed to one thick one to ensure it cures properly.  Both UVA and UVB can damage the skin and eyes. But I assume commercial grade UV lights are safer than pro grade, but I still would check the precautions.

[peteski]

Since the resin is transparent, the thickness (up to a point) should not matter much.  The chances of skin damage by long-wave UV light (in the high 300nm range) from a low-power light source should be minimal. Still, nothing wrong with being ultra-cautious.  And I agree that looking at the light source is not a smart thing to do. Using common sense is highly recommended.

Is someone is interested, here are the FAQs for the resin I use, covering some of the questions asked here. https://bluemoon-studio.com/products/uv-resincraft-resin  (select FAQs on the right side of the page).

[sidcharles]

it comes with 3 packages of rhinestones?  whoa!