One of the most common questions with eco resin, acrylic casting compound, Jesmonite, concrete and similar materials is: Do I need to seal it? Usually, yes. Most stone-like casting compounds are porous to some degree. They might feel smooth, solid and finished when they come out of the mould, but the surface can still absorb moisture, oils, wax, fragrance, colour, dust, fingerprints and general life. So sealing matters. But the annoying bit is this: there isn’t one perfect se

There’s a question that comes up a lot in the casting community: Is there an Australian alternative to Jesmonite? Yes. But for me, the more interesting question is this: What becomes possible when the product is actually manufactured here? Because Ecrylimer wasn’t created just to be a cheaper version of something else. It was created because Australian makers needed a reliable acrylic casting compound that wasn’t constantly tied to overseas freight, import costs, stock delays

What is acrylic resin and how is it different from epoxy? A plain-language guide to acrylic resin casting — what it is, how to use it, and where to buy it in Australia. From the makers of Ecrylimer.