What is Reddit's opinion of Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast Plus [8 oz A + 8 oz B (16 ounces) 2 Part Kit] UV Resistant Plastic Coating & Casting Epoxy Resin for Countertops, Cups, Tumblers & Crafts | High-Gloss Liquid Glass Finish?

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This is inexpensive. I’ve used it before for smaller projects and it works great.

Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast 10590, 8 Oz of Clear Coating and 8 Oz of Casting Resin https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BM18ECNQFK9R6X2Y1173?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DcJKFbG9ZS0V6

That brand isn't my favorite and is reported to be fiddlier to mix correctly and may take a really long time to cure.
If that brand doesn't work well for you, try EasyCast which is a tweaked epoxy resin (that should work fine for your use but can be a tad flexible if it's thin and freestanding after curing).
Or go with a regular epoxy resin like Envirotex Lite, Aristocrat's Liquid Glass, Ultra-Glo, or even Famowood's Glaze Coat from Home Depot,etc.

Not sure if this is the best way of doing it or not, but the mug I made I used an epoxy that was rated to be food and liquid safe. Found it on Amazon for pretty cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_8trGFbQCESYPA

Some of the reviews say that alcohol will dissolve the resin, I've used the mug with plenty of alcohol and have not had any problems. So as long as it cures completely it seems to work perfectly.

You could use this to clear coat the bowl, it is FDA compliant.

Print it in a food safe filament and coat it with this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've done measuring spoons, water vases and other measuring items using PETG and this epoxy. I don't sand the items as it leaves sanding grit behind almost always. Acetone smoothing is one option, but I usually print, clean up any imperfections with a blade and then coat in the product above.

For alternative resin I recommend Amazing Clear Cast for half the price; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Yf0.ybCXPKFN7

I've done this exact process with both clear resin and wood glue, they yield almost identical results but wood glue is one part, dries much faster, and is like 3 bucks for a huge bottle. When thickened with metal powder the wood glue fills cracks even better then one coat of resin.

"Wood glue dires rather than hardens" I'm not sure why you'd need the part hardened?

"you can't rely on it being perfectly clear." Wood glue is an opaque off-white color, it's obviously not clear. You mix enough metal powder in and then buff it with steel wool to a polished finish or use a patina.

Another FDA approved epoxy for brief food contact (used on counter tops) is Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast 10590 https://www.amazon.com/Alumilite-Amazing-Clear-Cast-16/dp/B00CVYNQ4U

I can vouch for the Ender 3. There's a bit more info and links to guides in the pinned comment in this thread. You can also find specs on the Creality website.

It's simple to assemble, easy to maintenance when you clog a nozzle or something, and has a huge community for advice / support. Also a decent print bed size; might be a bit on the small size for some masks/helmets, but it's often a good idea to split a print into smaller parts anyway (so if it fails, you don't waste as much time and filament).

I also recommend the Cura slicing software.

For plant pots, you will need to coat PLA prints in an epoxy resin, because PLA will decompose in dirt. I've had some luck with this resin

Thank you!! Here was my response to u/N3koChan:

> So if you look up "resin petri dish art" you can find more in-depth information and tutorials, but essentially I poured the clear resin into the mold, waited a few minutes for it to thicken slightly, then dropped alcohol ink onto the surface with drops of white on top of/in between each color. The white ink supposedly prevents the colored inks from blending together too much and also helps push the ink down into the mold to create these mushroom shapes.

> It's all trial and error with how much ink, how long to let the resin cure before adding ink, etc. and I've had a lot of error.

> Here are pics of a couple of other pieces I've done with this method.

The resin I currently use

Alcohol inks (though you probably can find cheaper/bigger packs on Amazon)

And a silicone mold I found in the cake/candy section at a craft store, lol

Thank you! It’s just glow in the dark power mixed in with clear resin. I cut a hole in the base that’s uneven and puddle shaped, then make a crater out of miliput. Once the crater is built, I make the rest of the ground look natural, then paint it all. Paint the puddle dark green in the middle and light green/brown on the sides to give the illusion of depth, mix the resin and glow powder, then pour it in. Probably not the most efficient or easy way to base your rank and file infantry, but it looks cool on characters, and is definitely worth the effort in my opinion.

These are the exact products I used:

Resin - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_XPS-Fb9GZV968

Glow in The Dark Pigment Powder - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K081MYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_2LS-FbMJ0RQ9V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast 10590, 8 Oz of Clear Coating and 8 Oz of Casting Resin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_.NBXFbG4QYNKE

You can get this at michaels too, it’s cheaper with a coupon!

I decided to get this resin stuff, it was cheap. I'll get it tomorrow. I'm not sure if I got the right kind, though. This is what I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DcJKFbG9ZS0V6

> Amazing clear cast FDA Resin

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Casting-Products-Various-Clear/dp/B00CVYNQ4U

https://www.amazon.com/Alumilite-Amazing-Clear-Cast-16/dp/B00CVYNQ4U

For next time

This has been recommended as a brush on application in the past. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. I've been googling all morning, and all epoxys seem to be ambiguous on the subject. The best I've found is this: https://smile.amazon.com/Alumilite-Amazing-Clear-Cast-16/dp/B00CVYNQ4U

~~But only in a forum post do they say it's FDA food safe once cured.~~ (EDIT: Complies with FDA CFR 177.2600) The Gorilla Glue epoxy says it's 'non-toxic' once cured, but also says it shouldn't be considered food safe. This is probably all overkill isn't it...

"Amazing Clear Cast" is cheaper than XTC

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Casting-Products-Various-Clear/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466331013&sr=8-1&keywords=amazing+clear

(Allegedly food safe too)

Here is a cheaper alternative...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazing-Casting-Products-Various-Clear/dp/B00CVYNQ4U/ref=sr_1_1?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1466962152&sr=8-1&keywords=Amazing+Clear+Cast+Kit

Polyurethane won't harm plastic. Someone posted this stuff last year and I gave it a shot, works great and I highly recommend it.

I haven't used that before, but are you looking for something that will keep it's shape over your items? Or simply coat them. Resin comes to mind, or even Dimensional Magic (though from what I've seen DM shrinks just a tad).