Inkjet prints & Epoxy resin.

[cliffordclifford]

Hello all,

I've been making inkjet prints, then coating them with epoxy resin for about a year not, but have always encountered a few issues that effect the outcome of the projects. When I first began to experiment with this technique, I ruined quite a few pieces but applying the resin directly on the paper (when had been glued to a wood panel). The resin literally sinks through the paper, discoloring and bleeding the image. I've since then used Roscoe brand Crystal Gel as a projective coat on the paper, which there after receives the coat of epoxy resin. The only issue with this is that the Crystal Gel has the consistency of glue, so it doesn't brush on smoothly. This means MORE coats of resin on top just to even out the surface. Unfortunately, this leaves more room for error, more time needed for curing, and much higher cost per piece since resin isn't cheap, or easy to find in larger quantities.

I'm wondering anyone knows of something (possibly like an acrylic glaze) that is more water based witch I can use as the protective coat in place of the Crystal Gel. It needs to flow enough to even out on its own, dry COMPLETELY transparent, yet be protective enough to keep the resin from destroying the inkjet printed image sitting beneath.

Anyone ever done any of these mediums on inkjet before?

Thanks in Advance.

[Cyndi L]

I use Diamond Glaze for this purpose. I've only ever found it for sale online, although it may be carried by some scrapbooking places. It's water based and dries very clear. You can brush on a really thin coat, let dry, flip the piece and coat the back, and you're good to go. Like any other glue, let it dry completely so you don't get bubbles in your resin.

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[davezak]

sorry, i don't think you will find anything that works like epoxy resin.

3 things to try:

1) paint the mounting canvas white to avoid dicolouring - i did this on a wood canvas and the paper became SLIGHTLY translucent and picked up some brown from the wood... so white BG helps.

2) better printer and paper....

3) seal the paper first with a spray can varnish...

I have never had ink run... i love artresin.
lots of good videos and a big FAQ on artresin.com that can help. also maybe a new product that reacts differently? again, I have never had issues with ink running - and all of my pieces are mix media with prints!

acrylic mediums just wont give you the same results... i have tried them all! too bad.

[mattl1]

I realize this is an old thread, but i thought i'd throw in my two cents. I actually have had the same issue as the original poster. I also found a solution to my problem of the epoxy seeping into the photo paper. Go get a bottle of aerosol lacquer (I prefer the Deft brand). It sprays on evenly, dries quick, and provides a nice barrier for the paper. Give BOTH sides around 3 coats. Voila! Now the epoxy won't seep in. I hope this helps.