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Message: <blockquote data-quote="spookworm" data-source="post: 178692" data-attributes="member: 33376">So, I haven't yet preserved a molt in resin yet but I plan to in the future when I become a bit more comfortable working with resin as a whole. I will say, my first experience with resin was with epoxy resin and it turned out to be a complete disaster. There were bubbles everywhere, the mixture wasn't clear, I had to rush through the process to make sure it didn't harden... it was bad.  So because of this, I tried switching over to UV resin and the results were SO much better. I can't stand epoxy resin (personally). UV is much easier to work with and the quality is top notch. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPR3RNQ/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20" target="_blank">This is the UV resin I've used. </a>Again, haven't used it to preserve specimens but I've been practicing on random bits and bobs here and there and it's been working out so far. I've mainly just been looking at youtube channels to get their tips and suggestions. A lot of jewelry makers use resin so it's cool to see their processes and try to mimic them. The hardest thing is trying to eliminate bubbles in the mixture, but I just use a toothpick to swish around the mixture as best I can to pop any bits I see. Not the best advice, I know, but I'm still learning too! Hope your project(s) is a success!</blockquote>