UV Resin

[_WW_]

I've never used this stuff. I see that it comes in thin, medium, and thick. Which do you guys prefer?

 

[Dr. Magill]

A bit of each as they have different uses

 

[mcswny]

I think it really depends on what you're using it for?

 

[_WW_]

Well...I ordered a sampler pack!

 

[mcswny]

Well...I ordered a sampler pack!

Smart.

 

[Stonedfish]

Flex is handy as well.
SF

 

[Dr. Magill]

What brand did you get?

 

[Tom Butler]

I received this the other day https://www.feather-craft.com/item/sv111/solarez-roadie-uv-cure-fly-tie-resin-kit/1.html
uses video
I'm new to it also.

 

[Dr. Magill]

I’m allergic to Solarez
Don’t like Loon

 

[_WW_]

What brand did you get?

Went cheap to experiment with.

https://www.amazon.com/Greatfishing-Bottles-Building-Bodies-Gluing/dp/B07H95FJDW/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2BBM8H54O6Z6V&keywords=UV+resin+for+fly+tying&qid=1645799054&sprefix=uv+resin+for+fly+tying%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-8

 

[_WW_]

I’m allergic to Solarez
Don’t like Loon

Maybe try aqua seal?

 

[Dr. Magill]

Does aqua seal harden up?

 

[Stonedfish]

Went cheap to experiment with.

https://www.amazon.com/Greatfishing-Bottles-Building-Bodies-Gluing/dp/B07H95FJDW/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2BBM8H54O6Z6V&keywords=UV+resin+for+fly+tying&qid=1645799054&sprefix=uv+resin+for+fly+tying%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-8

If that stuff ends up drying tacky, you can either hit it with an alcohol wipe or coat it with Sally Hansen’s.
SF

 

[jaredoconnor]

Watch this video, before you start using it. It's not as innocuous as many think it is.



I've moved away from using UV resin, except where it is essential. Using it, with the proper safety measures, is too much of a hassle.

 

[_WW_]

Does aqua seal harden up?

It does, but also remains a little flexible. It's for repairing wet suits and waders and does the UV cure. After you open the tube and are done using it for the day, put it in the freezer until you need it again.

 

[Stonedfish]

If you have aqua seal, you likely don’t need flex then. Very similar when dry. Kind of rubbery feeling when dry.
SF

 

[mcswny]

Watch this video, before you start using it. It's not as innocuous as many think it is.



I've moved away from using UV resin, except where it is essential. Using it, with the proper safety measures, is too much of a hassle.

Really interesting, I didn't now this was a thing. So far, I'm having no adverse reactions when I use it.

 

[clarkman]

If that stuff ends up drying tacky, you can either hit it with an alcohol wipe or coat it with Sally Hansen’s.
SF

I just make a habit of this....nothing I've ever used is 100% tack free and I've used a lot of different ones. Unless I can take them outside to soak in the sun, I'll throw on a coat of clear coat like Sally Hansen's.

 

[Dr. Magill]

Watch this video, before you start using it. It's not as innocuous as many think it is.



I've moved away from using UV resin, except where it is essential. Using it, with the proper safety measures, is too much of a hassle.

That’s exactly what happens to me
Think I’ll try the aqua seal
Thank you

 

[Northern]

I have that allergic reaction to it, too - but only to Solarez. Which is unfortunate, because that one seems to have the least-tacky cure!
Like SF and Clarkman, I give it a quick coat of nail polish. I use SH Insta Dry, though. Dries very fast - under a minute - and there's a clear version with iridescent glitter if you want a little bling.