Reslin Mica Powders

• Reslin® activator & Reslin ® oil
• A silicone mold
• A convection oven 
• A mixing bowl 
• A spatula or stirring stick 
• Any additives such as GlassRoxx, color pigment, or other creative additives or your choice 

Always use one quantity of Reslin® activator for two quantities of Reslin® oil. The ratio is therefore 1 to 2.

You should heat Reslin® in following steps: 

1. Heat the Reslin® oil and Reslin® activator for 20 minutes at 60°C (140°F).
2. Let the mixture rest for 20 minutes.
3. Heat for 20 minutes at 90°C (200°F).
4. Increase the temperature to 120°C (250°F) and heat again for 20 minutes.

Important: Do not use a  microwave to heat your Reslin®. For best results use a convection oven.

The hardness of Reslin® depends on the additives you use and the thickness of your object. Without additives and with a thin layer (5 mm), the object can remain flexible. If you use an additive, such as GlassRoxx®, your object will become harder. The finer the grain, the harder the object.

Yes, you can add different materials to the Reslin® blend, such as:

• Pigment powders, alcohol ink or natural mica for colour.
• GlassRoxx® for texture and extra colour (note the proportions of 2 to 3).
• Jesmonite flakes, coffee, herbs, dried flowers, spices and even Reslin® glass beads in 18 colours for unique effects.

Note: Pay attention to the specific gravity of the materials.

• Materials with a lower specific gravity will float to the top of your mold! Dried berries, star anise, leaves, etc. are light and will float to the top of your mold during firing. So they will be at the bottom of your object.

Substances with a high specific gravity sink into your mould! So if you add just a small amount of Reslin® glass beads or GlassRoxx®, everything will sink to the bottom and you will end up with an edge at the top of your object.

GlassRoxx® is available in 3 granule sizes: 

• XS: the smallest grain, similar to sand grains
• S: grains of a few millimetres, similar to salt
• L: grains up to 1cm, similar to small pebbles 

How to use GlassRoxx® with Reslin®? 
Use GlassRoxx® in a ratio of 2 to 3. This means that for every 750g of Reslin® you can add 1500g of GlassRoxx®. 

Weigh GlassRoxx® according to the total amount of Reslin® that you are using. Make sure that you respect the ratio to achieve the desired effect. It is important to mix GlassRoxx® equaly into the  Reslin® mixture. 

Tip: preheat your GlassRoxx® together with the Reslin® components in a convection oven to 60°c (140°F). This prevents the mixture from cooling down too quickly and helps to make the process smoother. 

If you put your mold filled with Reslin® on a vibrating plate, most air bubbles will disappear. Keep in mind that the added materials may sink when using a vibrating plate. Depending on the effect you want to achieve, you can choose whether or not to vibrate the mold.

It is important to mix the Reslin® properly and choose the right cooling down method. The object can be removed from the oven immediately after heating and placed in cold water for faster cooling.

Can you mix almost anything into Reslin®, but avoid materials that contain water, such as for example fresh fruit. These can rot and biodegrade the mixture. Mix substances with a low gravity carrefully, as they may float to the top of your object.