What is Resin?
If you’ve seen any product from our home décor brand, you’ve seen the high-quality epoxy resin we use. Hands down, the number one question we get is: “What is resin?” We’re officially answering that question here, in our first-ever blog post. We’ll cover what resin is, the types we use, and why we choose it for our art
How it Works
Resin is a liquid, thermosetting material that hardens into a glass-like finish. This liquid has a thick, syrup-like viscosity, and it hardens (cures) over a set period of time. The amount of time it takes to cure ranges from 24 to 72 hours, depending on the type of resin. Unlike traditional glass or plastic, resin starts as a liquid. This means we can pour it, swirl it, and even encase objects inside of it. Once it cures, resin becomes strong, glossy, and built to last.
Fundamentally, the concept of resin sculpting is comparable to making ice or pottery. It’s a versatile art medium that provides flexibility in design and durability in its final form. We use resin as a medium because it can be molded into infinite possibilities. This flexibility is what makes resin art so unique and timeless in our home décor designs.
"A as in Art by Nisey" (2025) Epoxy Resin Pyramid
Types of Resin
Not all resin is the same. In fact, there are several types, each made for a different purpose. For our home décor brand, Art x Nisey, we use three types of resin to create our sculptures:
1. “Tabletop” Resin
Epoxy resin, also known as tabletop resin, is perfect for thin layers and smooth finishes. We use this resin to create our limited edition dinner table designs, such as Midnight Marble. Tabletop resin is used in several other Art x Nisey product lines, too. This resin can be found as a structural element in our Resin Pyramid sculptures and Fruit Bear magnets. We also use it for the high gloss topcoats and colorful backgrounds seen in our Resin Gumballs and Resin Bubble collections
"Midnight Marble" (2024) Epoxy Resin Table
2. Deep Casting Resin
Ideal for thick layers, also known as “deep pours”, deep casting resin is thinner in consistency compared to Tabletop. This difference in viscosity is what allows it to cure in thicker layers that are 2 to 4 inches deep. We use deep cast resin as a structural element in our resin Gumballs, Pyramids, and Bubbles. The main use of this resin type is to encase the centerpieces of the sculptures in these collections, such as flowers, jewelry, and seashells. Our flower freezing sculptures preserve roses forever, whether it’s your wedding bouquet or a locally sourced bloom.
"Kairo's Kandy Rose" (2025) Resin Bubble
3. UV Resin
A fast-curing option that hardens under UV light. It is ideal for small-scale resin projects, and we use it for tasks such as adhering magnets, anchoring keychain hardware, and assembling soap dispensers (discontinued). UV resin can be seen on the resin-to-metal connections of our magnets and keychains.
"Strawberry Smoothie - Fruit Bears" (2025) Resin Magnets
"Mystery Magnet Mix" (2026) Resin Magnets
Recap
In conclusion, resin isn’t just a medium for us; it’s the heartbeat of our brand. No two pieces are ever the same, and each sculpture displays different details. If you’re ready to bring resin art into your home, explore our home décor collections and elevate your everyday moments.
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