Crystal-Clear Bubble Ball
A calming DIY project to create a beautiful crystal-clear bubble ball using epoxy resin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 1 bubble ball
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Clear epoxy resin and slow hardener
- Silicone sphere mold
- Mixing cups and sticks
- Nitrile gloves and respirator
- Thermometer (optional)
- Isopropyl alcohol, 91% or higher
- Mini torch or heat gun
- Toothpicks and silicone-tipped tools
- Clear polish compound or fine sandpaper (600 to 2000)
- Small drill with diamond bit (optional)
- Soft cloths and cotton swabs
- Clean, dust-free workspace
Instructions
- Prepare your space and tools.
- Put on gloves and respirator.
- Cover your surface and arrange everything within reach.
- Measure and mix the resin slowly.
- Warm the mixed resin a little if allowed.
- Pour a thin base layer into the sphere mold.
- Add a controlled inner inclusion or let a single bubble form.
- Allow the first layer to reach a tacky stage.
- Pour the remaining resin in gentle layers.
- Use isopropyl alcohol to clear small surface bubbles.
- Let the piece fully cure in a dust-free spot.
- Demold gently once cured.
- Sand and polish for crystal clarity.
- Add a hanging eye or mount if desired.
Notes
Use slow cure resin for the clearest results and work in a well-ventilated area.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/crystal-clear-bubble-ball/