Crafting with Alistina Studio

Hi everyone! It seems that everybody and their tanty is looking to get into resin crafting these days so of course there's a great deal of interest in finding epoxy resin in Trinidad. I've compiled a list of the local resin suppliers that I've come across so far including the prices advertised at the time of posting. In the interest of being fair to the retailers, I will not be including wholesale suppliers of brands that are sold at retail outlets locally. If you are an epoxy resin seller or if you know of one that should be added to the list, please leave a comment below or contact me via my Facebook or Instagram page. You can find me by searching for Alistina Studio.  Epoxy Resin Suppliers in Trinidad and Tobago (last updated October 2020 by Alistina Studio) Art & More Facebook:  Art & More Location: St. Augustine Brand: EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy Betty's Tru Kreations  Facebook:  Betty's Tru Kreation Phone Number: 780-3302 Brand: Whitaker Kl...

Hi everyone! I hope the series has been helpful so far in showing you what areas you need to read up on before you start. There are a few more bits of information that I'd like to share so consider this a bonus post. Lucky you! Removal of resin from skin Nothing is foolproof and, despite your best efforts, you may accidentally get resin on your skin once in a while (but you should try very hard to avoid it).  D o NOT use alcohol or acetone to remove resin from your skin.  These solvents make it easier for resin to be absorbed into your body. Sanitising wipes and hand sanitiser may also contain alcohol and should not be used either.  If you get resin on your skin, immediately use the method listed in the MSDS to remove as much as you can and seek medical attention if necessary. It's a good practice to reread the MSDS from time to time so you can remind yourself of the information it contains, in particular the section on first aid measures. You don't want to wait until you...

Hi everyone! I hope you've given some thought to the topics discussed in the previous posts. Today I'm going to discuss the safety equipment you'll need. This is just an overview and is not meant to be a complete account of all the information that is required. You must still do your own research of the subject. Before you start your journey into the colourful world of resin, you will need: 1. A Respirator A respirator with organic vapour filters must always be used from the minute you open your bottles to measure the components, up until you're ready to leave the room. A regular cloth mask or even an N95 mask will not filter the toxins out.  Don't do this. You can find respirators locally at many hardware stores, or online on stores such as Amazon. They come in different sizes and are available as full face respirators or half face respirators. I personally prefer the 3M brand as it tends to be reliable and replacement filters are fairly easy to find.  Ha...