How long to wait before pouring second layer of epoxy casting resin (making jewe

Question: How long to wait before pouring second layer of epoxy casting resin (making jewelry)!?

I just poured my first layer, about 1/8 ounce of epoxy casting resin!. how long should I wait before adding the cloth Im using for the "background" and pouring the final layer!? and I have enough mixed resin left, so can I just use that for the final layer!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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It takes 24 hours to fully cure!. Unless you bought a quick set, then it'll take 18!. You want it to fully cure between layers, not just be hard to the touch, otherwise it will cure cloudy!.

It's a chemical reaction, and you can't rush those!. (I've tried, trust me, it doesn't work!. ) let it sit overnight or longer!. It should be ready for you to add more layers late tomorrow!.

the way people who embed stuff in resin do it is they pour a layer, let it cure, place the object on top and start pouring more layers!. None of your layers should be over 1/4 in think or it will cloud!.

it's a slow process, but worth the result!.

PS, one mixing gives one layer, you can't get any more out of that!. You'll need to mix a fresh batch for each layer, preferably in a separate cup with a separate stirring stick to avoid contamination!. (Although I have reused stirring sticks with some success!.)
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If, after 24 hours, it has not hardened, you may have mixed improper proportions and your epoxy will remain "tacky"!.

If this is the case, you may be able to salvage it by encapsulating the first layer by a carefully measured and mixed second layer (which you can expect to harden)Www@QuestionHome@Com