Need to know how to glue resin together for your next project? We’ve got you covered. Read on to discover what glue to use in various circumstances.
If you’re into crafts, model making, or 3D printing, you’ve probably worked with resin. It is an amazingly versatile and resilient material with a wide array of uses.
So, what is the best adhesive to glue resin together? The most commonly used adhesives for gluing resin together are super glue and epoxy. Let’s look at the advantages of each and also the detailed instructions on using these powerful adhesives.
If you are wondering what glue to use on resin models, super glue may be your answer. For detailed work and tiny parts, super glue is hard to beat. Most varieties of super glue will bond to resin, but you will have to decide whether to use a liquid or a gel.
Liquids may be preferable in some instances, but generally, you may want a super glue gel for modelling and 3D-printed parts. Gels won’t drip or run like a liquid sometimes will. An excellent product for that category is Loctite Super Glue Power Gel. Its rubber-infused formula bonds firmly, even to flexible materials, and it is weather resistant.
Super glue is readily available, easy to use, and dries quickly. It is known for the super-strong bond that is formed from just a drop or two of product. Most super glue formulas begin to hold in less than a minute. This minimizes the need to brace the item or use another means to hold the parts in place.
Also of note is the ease of precise application. Many types of super glue are now available in long-nozzle applicators that can deliver one drop at a time, making drips and spills much less likely.
If your project involves hard-to-reach places or joining tiny parts, you will appreciate Loctite Super Glue Precision. This is a powerful adhesive in a specially designed long nozzle dispenser. This formula is water-resistant, shock-resistant, and dries transparent.
- Make sure surfaces to be bonded are clean and fit together tightly.
- Apply a drop or two of adhesive to one surface.
- Position the parts together immediately.
- Keep the parts in position firmly for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until an initial bond forms.
- Leave the item undisturbed overnight for full strength.
Epoxy is another adhesive that is perfect for gluing resin together and has its own distinct advantages.
First, if you are unfamiliar with epoxy, it is a two-part adhesive. When the two components are mixed, a reaction begins and the epoxy will cure within a set time. The resulting product is an extremely durable material that bonds firmly to most materials and is able to span large gaps without cracking or breaking.
For larger projects or items that don’t fit together perfectly, you may want to opt for epoxy. The gap-filling properties make epoxy the superior choice.
Further, epoxy dries hard enough that you can drill into it, machine it and shape it, or even run screws into it once it is cured. So if you need to modify your item after gluing together, epoxy will be the best adhesive.
- Test fit your parts and make sure all surfaces are clean.
- Dispense equal parts of epoxy resin and hardener onto a disposable surface.
- Mix the epoxy thoroughly.
- Immediately apply epoxy to one surface to be bonded.
- Position the adjoining piece and hold firmly until a bond begins to form.
- Leave the item undisturbed for 24 hours.
Want an even easier way to use epoxy? Try Loctite Universal Instant Epoxy Liquid 5 Minute. This super adhesive is also super easy to use thanks to the Instant Mix dispenser. The materials are mixed as they are dispensed from the dual-syringe applicator. That means you can dispense directly onto the surface to be bonded. No additional mixing required.
The five-minute working time means bonds form fast, minimizing the need for clamping. Epoxy Liquid 5 Minute creates a durable, weather-resistant bond that dries clear and adheres to most common materials.