Transforming Resin into Durable Stone-like Material: Methods & Resources

Question
Dr Roark,

i am seeking a process that would convert resin into a stone-like material, making it very hard.  could you advise what opportunities there are to create such a stone from a resin?

very much appreciate your time.

glenn


Answer
GLENN,
If you check the GANOKSIN.COM/ORCHID archives I believe you'll find some  threads on resin use and  processes there. I don't  use much resin and would hate to give you  my experimental  work trials so  ganoksin  is the place to ask and look for previous answers. Make.com also has some videos of  creating stone like subtances that can then be milled  to your specs. It is fairly easy- crushing or embedding whatever, or just colouring the resin and pouring into a mould but  again, I  do so little with the stuff that there is  far better info out ther than I can give you. When I do use  it I use a commonly available pour-n-cast brand that  uses a  resin and catalyst- a note on  buying though- check the date on the packaging, old product, particularly catalyst  will not  work well.and if you are just beginning to  work in it, you want the freshest available  product  so your efforts aren't foiled by a bad batch of goo!
best regards, Ari