/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6476073
It's not really scary if you know how to use it and you are careful. before you try, I would suggest you do a test and apply it to just a flat piece of cardboard to get the process down. My test ended up not drying all the way so I'm glad I didn't do that on the actual piece.
One very important piece of advice I have for fiberglass is DO NOT skimp on the liquid hardener. The resin comes with a dropper of the stuff but it likely won't be enough (they are sold separately also). The instructions will give you a recipe for, say, 14 drops per 10 ounces of resin. I recommend always going over the minimum to ensure the resin hardens all the way.

Like in the picture, you need the resin, liquid hardener, and fiberglass mat. You also need a measuring cup (that you don't mind eventually throwing away) and cheap paint brushes (which you will also end up throwing away, you can find cheap ones for like $2) for applying it.

The process:
Do it in a well ventilated place. Wear gloves and a mask of some sort (it's noxious and kills brain cells, that part is scary). Mix the resin and appropriate amount of hardener (mix it well). Apply one coat with the brush. Apply the fiberglass mat (the mat will prevent chipping and cracking later, do not skimp on it), and apply a second coat over the mat. Fiberglass usually dries in 2 hours.Lightly sand the 1st layer, and apply the 2nd coat. Sand the second coat very well and get rid of bumps. Sand it multiple times, each time will smaller grain sand paper to get it smooth. Finally, spray primer on it to prepare it for the final paint.

On a side note, if you want to conserve as many paint brushes and measuring cups, you can use acetone to clean them up immediately after use. Even still, eventually, they will become garbage.

Lastly, if you still need help, there are plenty of tutorials on the internet.