UV resin 30ml - Water effect from Greenstuff World

UV resin and water effect 30ml
GSW offers a brand new alternative for artists and model makers who want to create water effects with this ultraviolet resin.

One-step gel with crystal-clear transparency. Apply this product directly from the bottle to your diorama or miniature base to create beautiful replicas of the sea, rivers, lakes, ponds, or puddles. It has a variety of advantages over other traditional methods for creating water effects:

Ultra-fast drying gel. This product can be used with a UV flashlight to dry in 2-4 minutes. On a sunny day, the gel takes 5-10 minutes to dry. On a cloudy day, it takes approximately 20-40 minutes.
It can be tinted. The UV resin can be mixed with any of our intensity or color inks to tint the gel with just a few drops. This way, you can create different types of water. IMPORTANT! If you want to tint with our color inks, you must apply them once the resin is fully cured for proper application.
It does not shrink. The UV resin does not shrink like other water-replicating materials. The amount of resin you use will be the same amount when completely dry.
Multi-layered. If you want to create the effect of something being submerged in water, several layers can be arranged on top of each other without leaving any layer lines.
UV resin is easy to cut, polish, and work with. It is easy to handle and can be shaped and carved as desired!
Low odor and toxicity compared to conventional methods.
Contains: 30ml

Using this UV resin offers many advantages over traditional methods for creating water effects. Firstly, it dries ultra-fast, requiring only 2 to 4 minutes of drying time when used with a UV flashlight, or 5 to 10 minutes on a sunny day. On a cloudy day, the drying time is approximately 20-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the applied product.

One of the most unique properties of this resin is that it can be tinted with any intensity ink or dye for resins, allowing you to create various water types such as swampy marshes or radioactive lakes. If you wish to tint the UV resin with one of GSW's CANDY colors, you should do so once the resin is fully cured.

Another advantage of this resin is that it doesn't shrink like other water effect materials. The amount of resin used corresponds to the amount obtained when the resin is completely dry, which greatly simplifies processing and achieving the desired result. Furthermore, this resin is buildable, allowing you to create the immersion effect by applying multiple layers without leaving visible marks on the different application levels.

This resin is also easy to work with, shape, and carve, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of projects. Compared to traditional methods, it is low-odor and non-toxic, making the work safer and more enjoyable.

If the resin isn't yet solid, you can warm it with a heat gun or a kitchen lighter to push out any trapped air bubbles. Keep in mind that the resin will remain in its gel state until exposed to natural or ultraviolet light. It's important to keep the inside of the bottle out of direct sunlight, as this could cause the gel to crystallize.

There are a few things to keep in mind when working with UV resin. Ambient conditions can affect the material's properties. Therefore, it's best to use it in a dry, well-ventilated area at a temperature between 18°C ​​and 25°C. Extreme cold or heat can damage the material. Additionally, the surface may feel sticky after curing if the resin isn't exposed to enough UV light or if the UV light intensity is insufficient. In this case, it's recommended to apply more UV light or a gloss varnish.

GSW recommends consuming the product within 10 months of purchase, although the shelf life after opening may decrease depending on the state of preservation, UV light exposure and low temperatures.