Creator Resources
Welcome to the Creator Resource Library
Everything I know about working with epoxy resin, organized in one place. Whether you are a customer curious about how your piece was made, a fellow maker looking to level up your craft, or someone just starting out with resin art, this library is for you. Browse by category below.
Color and Pigments
Understanding color is the foundation of great resin work. These guides cover every colorant and additive I use and how each one behaves in resin.
Color Choices Guide — An overview of all the colorants and additives used in Trayz N Beyond pieces and how they work together.
Mica Powder Guide — The primary colorant behind every piece. Learn how mica works, how to mix it, and what finishes it produces.
Glitter Guide — Fine, chunky, holographic, and iridescent. Learn the difference and how to use each type effectively.
Alcohol Ink Guide — Fluid, translucent, and unpredictable in the best way. Learn how alcohol ink moves in resin and how to work with it.
Foil Flakes Guide — Gold leaf, silver, rose gold. Learn how foil flakes create a luxury metallic effect that glitter cannot replicate.
Glow in the Dark Pigment Guide — How photoluminescent pigment works, how to charge it, and which pieces it works best in.
Studio Tools
The right tools make the difference between a frustrating pour and a flawless one. These guides cover every tool in the studio.
Studio Tools Overview — The full tool library in one place.
Resin Mixing Cups and Sticks Guide — Why measuring and mixing tools matter and how to use them correctly.
Silicone Molds Guide — Types, quality, care, and demolding technique.
Heat Gun vs Torch Guide — When to use each, proper technique, and safety.
UV Lamp Guide — How UV lamps are used with epoxy resin and glow pigments.
Resin Measuring Tools Guide — Scales vs graduated cups, accuracy tips, and common measuring mistakes.
Sanding and Finishing Tools Guide — Grit progression, wet sanding, polishing compounds, and final topcoat.
PPE and Safety Gear Guide — Gloves, respirators, eye protection, and workspace safety. Non-negotiable reading.
Techniques
Technique is what separates a good pour from a great one. Learn the methods behind every Trayz N Beyond piece.
Resin Techniques Guide — Solid pour, layered pour, swirl, dirty pour, alcohol ink bloom, foil placement, glow layer, and geode pour — all explained technique by technique.
Materials
What actually goes into a Trayz N Beyond piece, explained component by component.
Materials Guide — Epoxy resin, hardener, UV stabilizers, mica pigments, glitter, additives, and topcoat. The full material system explained.
Troubleshooting
Something went wrong with your pour? Start here.
Resin Troubleshooting Guide — Problem-by-problem solutions for cloudy resin, sticky surfaces, bubbles, fish eyes, yellowing, uneven surfaces, and more.
Ask the Creator
Real questions, real answers from the maker behind Trayz N Beyond.
Ask the Creator Q&A — Questions about the process, the materials, the studio, and the brand. Have a question not covered here? Submit it through the contact page.
Still Have a Question?
Contact me directly — I read every message and respond personally. Whether you have a question about a piece you ordered, a custom color request, or a resin question you cannot find the answer to, I am here.
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