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Vista Lake

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2 to 1 Epoxy Art Resin supplied in 3kg, 7.5kg  kits with 2 parts A and 1 part B
Perfect for making small size furniture pieces and casting of decorative objects in pours from 25-50mm depth
Crystal Clear, UV Stable, Heat Resistant up to 90oC and Manufactured in the UK
Low Odour, No VOC's, Solvent Free and Non-Flammable 
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Product Information

Vista Lake is a 2 to 1 low viscosity (thickness) epoxy, formulated for applications between 25mm and 50mm depth. It benefits from degassing excellently and gives a bubble free finish even when applied up to 50mm.

This product is very popular for use when working with wood such as wood turning with bowls and the making of pen blanks however large mass projects like River Tables, regardless if the pour is done between 25mm-50mm this product wouldn’t be suitable and most definitely over-heat. Something to consider is the width of the pour and if this exceeds 75mm then Lake would not be the product for you. It is important with any product for you to trial the resin before application on to the project. Not all art resins behave the same. After trialling, you might realise that a different product within the range is more suitable, or that the techniques implemented with alternative resins may have to be adjusted for this particular product.

Epoxies cure from a heat reaction. The thinner the application the slower the reaction because the epoxy is unable to generate as much heat in a lower mass. So for thin applications like coasters it is important to use a fast-curing resin like Turbo or Cascade that generates heat even at a low depth. Going under the recommended depth of 25mm can often result in the product being susceptible to Amine Blush and Amine Bloom (surface defects). This is due to the prolonged curing time. For more information on this and what else can cause these unwanted surface defects, check out our blog post.

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Mixing Ratio
Lake is a 2:1 mixing ratio by volume, which means for every 100ml of Part A, you need 50ml of Part B. For example:

200ml Part A : 100ml Part B

When measuring on the scales by grams the ratio to follow is slightly different. For every 100g of Part A, you need 45g of Part B. For example

200g Part A: 90g Part B

Go over to our Vista Resin Calculator which will do all the working out for you.

Mixing Technique
After measuring out the Resin and Hardener it’s now time to mix the two together. At least 3 minutes is required for mixing and it is good practice to transfer into a second cup for some further mixing. This way you can ensure there is no residual hardener unmixed which might be poured into your piece and cause a defect.

When all lines and imperfections have been removed you can be assured the epoxy is completely mixed. You can over mix and also mix too quickly causing excessive amounts of air to be introduced during this process. This can cause unwanted bubbles to form so be cautious of this.

The second the two components are mixed together a chemical reaction will begin. Often users decide that they will leave the mixed Resin into the cup for some time afterwards which creates a thicker Resin. When making a piece with several colours this can help to stabilise the colours and stop them from separating into each other. Again be careful and consider how much Resin is within the cup because this is within a small surface area meaning heat can not escape and the reaction will begin to increase rapidly. If left too long, you can lose workability with the Resin mixture all together often experiencing bubbling, excessive heat, distortion and even a flash cure! 

For more information check out our blog post about how epoxy resins cure!

Curing Time
The curing time is dependent upon Total Heat. Total Heat = Heat of Reaction + Ambient Temperature. The Heat of Reaction is dependent upon the overall depth or mass of epoxy + curing properties of the Part B component.

Although Lake is designed to be poured up to 50mm when a large mass is used the Resin mix will overheat rapidly. We recommend mixing small quantities to reduce the chances of this and trailing this product before your main pour. 

The temperature of the room you are working/leaving your pieces to cure in does have a surprisingly big impact on the curing time. It isn’t a straight line between heat and cure time, so as the temperature rises the pot life and cure time increases exponentially. And similarly, for a drop in temperatures the cure time will lengthen exponentially.

Adding heat in the form of a propagator, heat mat or other source of heat, you can expect curing times to reduce by up to 75% if you are concerned about cold temperatures. Typically Lake is used with the guideline parameters of 25-50mm, you can expect to de-mould in less than 48 hour.

Working in Layers
To achieve greater depths Vista Lake is suitable for layering. Throughout the curing process of your first layer the epoxy mixture passes into an initial cure phase when it begins to gel off. The epoxy is no longer workable and will progress from a tacky, gel consistency to the firmness of hard rubber, which you will dent with your thumbnail.

Because the epoxy mixture is only partially cured, a new application of epoxy will still chemically link with it. It is at this stage you can successfully apply a second layer / pour / coating to an existing resin and create a monolithic bond. The next layer will be able to join without visible lines. Should the casting resin be allowed to reach full cure, we would recommend to mechanically prepare the surface of the bottom layer by sanding and then chemically clean using isopropyl alcohol.

Using with Pigments
When using our Vista Epoxy Pigments you can easily introduce some fantastic colours. And because the colour is already diluted into resin, the mixing process is quick and easy.

To create a translucent colour, simply add a small amount of colour and look by eye to ensure that the mixture is not going to turn opaque. For a full colour, it will depend on the depth of your application. A full colour at a significant depth is capable of being achieved with a small amount of pigment. For a very thin coating, you will need much more colour to ensure a fully opaque Resin mixture.

We would recommend to trial and sample to get the right amount of colour saturation for your project. Each pigment is coloured naturally, and so you will find that a lot more pigment is needed for colours like orange than it is for black for example. For each colour you can trial and error until you know what to add by eye.

We know from experience it doesn’t take long to get used to the colours and they’re very easy to use.

As well as standard solid colours, we also have metallic colours – Metallic White, Metallic Bronze, Metallic Silver and Metallic Gold. In addition, we have a Metallic Boost which you can add to the solid colours to give them an injection of metallic. For a small change and hint of metallic, add around 25% to solid colour, for a strong metallic finish, we’d recommend to add up to 70%.

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  1. I've been impressed with it
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    Gave Vuba Resin Vista Lake a go after seeing it mentioned on groups and I've been impressed with it. Given me no problems with clearness or mixing with other inks/powders.
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  2. So easy to work
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    Bought the vista lake and I have to say this is so easy to work with, curing time is longer than I would like and I think next time I will go for cascade but that being said I am very happy with how my beads turned out, so clear and no bubbles at all.
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  3. Amazing quality epoxy
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    Amazing quality epoxy. Used for a deep pour table set and was very happy with the results.
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  4. Excellent product
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    Excellent product! Would not use anything else now
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  5. Very impressed
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    First time using this resin and must admit very impressed
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  6. I love it ok takes a little longer
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    First time using this resin was very apprehensive, but to my surprise I love it ok takes a little longer to cure than my other stuff but it goes a long way less bubbles and a lovely crystal clear finish and the price is great too will be ordering another
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  7. Amazing resin
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    Amazing resin, really easy to use. Super clear and the work time is great for intricate details. I used to buy the cheapest resin on ebay and no matter how carefully I mixed or measured it was always tacky. When I found Vuba I was suspicious of the cheap
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  8. Good quality
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    I've been spending a fortune on resin so I was looking for a good quality cheaper option. The prices are fab so I thought I'd give it a go. I ordered the vista lake resin (wasn't really sure which one to go for) and it arrived swiftly. Mixed some up this
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  9. Heard really good reviews
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    Heard really good reviews of this resin so thought I’d give it a go for my resin jewellery and small ornaments. Super fast delivery.Found it really easy to mix, hardly any bubbles- most caused by my error and rushing. Hardly any smell Sets
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  10. Recommendation
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    I got this resin on the recommendation of a friend and so pleased with the outcome, its easy to use, easy to mix, dries beautifully and I've finally had the confidence to make larger pieces. The fact that they are local is an added bonus along with their
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