The Resin Cast: Recent Episodes
By Zac Higgins and Casey Martin
This is a podcast by Zac Higgins and Casey Martin centered around resin casting. We love resin casting, do it all the time, and we want to share that passion with everyone! In our episodes we will be talking about topics that are relevant to resin casting, and answering listener questions.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about building a dust wall in Casey's new shop, the best supplies for a beginner, and much more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their favorite cups and other casting supplies, what they've been up to, and much more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about scale woes that Zac is dealing with, casting questionable projects, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their best profitability items they sell, making color swirls with embedded items, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on sales, upcoming Black Friday, how to deal with pesky Alumilite Part B lids, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about Zac's new website and brand redesign, Wine Country Mica's being carried on TurnTex soon, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the different type of materials used for honeycomb casting, 3D printers, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how best to prepare in the shop for the holidays, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about a member of the community passing away, resin casting dice, and more.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about timing products for the holidays, their process for new castings, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about shop ergonomics, designing a new shop, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the new cactus juice formula, cutting colored pencils safely, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their tips for taking product photos, tools they don't use that much, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their various ways of holding items down from floating when resin casting, and Zac resolving his website troubles.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about wholesaling products, dogs in the shop, and much more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about whether they think it is best to come up with unique or similar products when turning this hobby into a business.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how Casey sometimes ends with less Alumilite Part B than A, shop furniture, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about some of the coolest and weirdest things they have stabilized over the years.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about tips and tricks for casting or stabilizing in warmer weather.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about resins to use for outdoor uses, resin yellowing, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the different types of molds out there for resin casting and the pros/cons of each one.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how they come up with video ideas for YouTube, tips/advice for Casey starting with a new shop space, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about work life balance, what they watch/listen to while in the shop and if it distracts them, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how UV affects resin, molds for production resin casting, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their ideal shop sizes that they would like if they had to choose, tough castings they've dealt with, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about recreating colors in resin, how they would make something look matte, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the alumilite shortages, how to deal with tough customers, and much more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about many different materials and whether or not they would stabilize them in order to resin cast or turn them.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about Zac's new dust collection system, how they price their products they sale, how they calculate their product costs, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how to price custom stabilization if you're going to do it, fun resin cast product ideas that would help everyone, and more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their experiences mixing cactus juice colors and our learning curves when we started resin casting, plus more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on resin casting popularity, what to do when feeling burnt out, and much more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about casting different sized blanks and what sizes are their favorites, as well as doing larger pours.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their tips/tricks for shipping orders or gifts and what has helped them become much more efficient. We also answer some listener questions too!
In this episode Zac and Casey answer listener questions & more!
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In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their plans for 2021, how they make their plans/goals, tool purchases they plan on, & more.
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In this episode Zac and Casey talk about ways to save space and organize a shop for resin casting, as well as ordering resin in bulk, and more!
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In this episode Zac and Casey talk about ways to turn rings, how best to clean chambers of cactus juice, and UV resin!
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In this episode Zac and Casey discusses their thoughts on doing sales or discounts on their businesses, how to effectively use email newsletters, & tons more!
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In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how they manage their time for projects and business, as well as their newest sponsor, and their favorite turning kits, plus more!
Support our sponsors that support us! www.turntex.com www.turnerswarehouse.com www.easywoodtools.com
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about post curing resin; why to do it, why post curing may not be worth it in some situations, and how to keep wood turning entertaining if you get tired of a certain way of turning.
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In this episode Zac and Casey talk about what things aren't their favorite to resin cast, the e-commerce platforms they use, pros/cons & more!
Support our sponsors that support us! www.turntex.com www.turnerswarehouse.com
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about vacuum chamber safety and a scary story they heard recently, and also talk about the best way to get resin dust collection.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their experiences casting shredded money and other paper items. As well as talking about Casey's new shop layout, working with rock hard materials, & more!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the different mica powders out there and if they think there are any differences between manufacturers. They also talk about turning between centers versus a mandrel on a lathe, and harvesting burl.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on the new Alumilite products, sponsorships, and how to use heavy glitter in resin.
In this episode Zac and Casey ask each other questions that the other doesn't know ahead of time, and they share their thoughts on the topics asked.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on pressure vs vacuum for resin casting.
In this Episode Zac and Casey talk about how online platforms have impacted resin casting, and how to use them to your advantage for education, or business purposes.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how they've organized their shops and resin areas to be as organized and efficient as possible when it comes to resin casting. Hopefully there are some valuable tips!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how the virus is affecting them, how they're staying busy in the shop, and tips on how you can stay busy/entertained as well.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all their tips and tricks for having the best shop safety equipment and techniques.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about some tips and techniques they use to increase productivity in hopes that it can help some of you. Increasing productivity isn't always easy and we hope we could bring some new ideas to the table.
Please feel free to let us know any tips or tricks you use!
Let us know any feed back please!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about tips and tricks for preparing for the holiday season.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about feeling burnt out, how to get through it, and how not to get down about it.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how common it is in this day and age of social media to find yourself comparing your work to others. We talk about how to avoid it, and not beat yourself up over it.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about a bunch of cool different resin videos they've been watching, and highlight some great places to check out more resin information/entertainment.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the different resources for learning about resin casting or to be entertained by it.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about different techniques and tricks they use to make all kinds of different effects with resin. Tons of valuable tips in this one and many "secret" techniques most resin casters don't share.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their tips & tricks when it comes to selling handmade/handcrafted items online. Many valuable lessons and tips in this one!
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the different types of resins, the differences between them, different uses, and everything else in between.
In this Episode Zac and Casey talk about their highlights of 2018 in relation to resin casting, and their goals/plans for 2019.
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the different types of finishes that they are aware of for resin. Also finishes for resin and wood hybrids, as well as the pros and cons of each type.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the fails they've had in their resin casting career, and how they've learned from them. Some funny stories, but also some valuable ones as well!
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about how cold weather affects weather, what is important to know, and any tips or advice we could offer.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about how to stabilize wood properly and the reasoning behind doing it in the first place.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the pros and cons of carbide and high speed steel tools for turning resin.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode Zac and I talk about all the different types of mold material, and their different properties and advantages.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about where we find our inspiration, and what inspires us.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about coloring resin in every which way. We dive deep into the topic and share everything we know, what mistakes we've learned to avoid, and how to achieve certain desired results.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
In this episode we talk about all the amazing things you can do with resin, and how the possibilities are endless!
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: patreon.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com
Our first introductory episode! We go over what the podcast format is going to be like, as well as explain who we are and how we got into resin casting.
Casey's Site: winecountrywoodworks.com Zac's Site: nvwoodwerks.com Our Patreon: pattern.com/theresincast Podcast Email: theresincast@gmail.com