How to Prevent Bubbles Around Fish in Resin Art

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How Do I Avoid Bubbles Around the Fish in Resin Art?

Avoiding stubborn bubbles is key to achieving a lifelike, crystal-clear finish when embedding a fish in resin. Careful preparation and the right technique make all the difference for professional-looking results.

Preparation and Slow Pouring

Before starting, ensure your fish is thoroughly dried and sealed to reduce trapped air. When pouring resin, work slowly and pour in layers rather than all at once—this helps bubbles escape before being trapped around the specimen. Using a resin such as Epoxytable 10-Ten Deep Pour Epoxy offers excellent clarity and a long working time, giving you more control during the process.

Bubble Removal Techniques

After each layer is poured, gently pass a heat gun over the resin surface. The low viscosity of deep pour epoxies assists trapped air in rising, while the heat encourages remaining bubbles to burst before the resin sets. Avoid holding the heat gun too close or in one spot, as excessive heat can affect the embedding or distort the resin finish.

When This Matters Most

Bubble control is especially critical when clarity is needed to fully showcase your fish and surrounding details. Fine work—or preserving delicate features—relies on slow, careful pouring and using tools that minimise disturbance to the embedded item.

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