Reslin® is a 100% biodegradable, plant-based resin – ideal for creating decorative, artistic, or functional pieces. But to achieve professional-quality results, it's essential to follow the correct preparation, mixing, and curing steps. Here's the full Reslin® guide, step by step:

⚖️ 1. Correct Reslin® Ratios: Activator vs. Oil

Basic rule:
➡️ 1 part activator : 2 parts Reslin® oil

🔹 Without additives (or just pigment):

1. Fill your mold with water and weigh it in grams.

2. Divide the weight by 3:

   • 1/3 Reslin® activator

   • 2/3 Reslin® oil

📌 Example: If your mold holds 300g of water → use 100g activator + 200g oil

🔹 With GlassRoxx®:

1. Weigh the water as above.

2. Double the water weight to get the total mixture weight.

3. Use:

   • 2/3 of the total weight = GlassRoxx®

   • 1/3 = Reslin® (1:2 activator/oil)

📌 Example: Mold holds 300g water → total 600g
→ 400g GlassRoxx®, 133g oil, 67g activator

🌡️ 2. Preheating the Components

For optimal results:

• Preheat both oil and activator in a convection oven at 60°C (140°F) for 20 minutes.

• ❗ Do not use a microwave!

• If you're using GlassRoxx® or Reslin® glass beads, gently warm them too, to prevent rapid cooling of the mixture.

🌀 3. Mixing the Components

• Pour the oil into the activator for easier mixing.

• Stir for a few minutes until there are no visible dark areas from the activator.

• Use a thermometer to check the temperature is correct.

💡 Now you can add:
GlassRoxx®, mica powders, pigments, dried plants, coffee, etc.
⚠️ Do not use water-based (acrylic) additives.

You have about 15 minutes to pour the mixture into the mold.

🧊 4. Pouring into the Mold

• Without additives: pour the mixture directly into the mold.

• With additives: gently press the materials in using a stick or spatula.

• Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes before curing.

♨️ 5. Two-Phase Curing Process

Use a convection oven for even curing:

• Phase 1: 20 minutes at 90°C (200°F)

• Phase 2: raise the temperature to 120°C (250°F) and cure for another 20 minutes
  ⚠️ Do not open the oven between phases!

❄️ 6. Cooling & Demolding

You have two options:

🔹 Natural Cooling

Let the object cool at room temperature.
⚠️ Be careful: the surface may feel cold, but the inside might still be hot!

🔹 Fast Cooling

Dip the mold into cold water after curing (only if the object has cooled internally).

🕒 The Reslin® object is fully hardened in 12 hours and ready to use!