Resin Casting Basics Infographic | macrame placemats round diy

Craft / DIY infographic titled "Resin Casting Basics". Archetype: SEWING TECHNIQUE STEP-BY-STEP adapted as a technical craft process sequence for pottery studio resin casting. Advanced-level craft-magazine instructional illustration in technical schematic style with a vintage pattern book palette, clean panel layout, precise linework, muted cream, faded teal, rust red, ink blue, and warm gray accents. Show anatomically correct hand positions, no tool brand logos, no watermarks. 7 numbered visual steps, each with a clear technique diagram, short heading IN English, one-line caption IN English, and small tool icons. Step 1: "Prepare Mold" — diagram of a clean silicone mold on a pottery workbench, hands inspecting cavity, icons for mold, brush, release agent, gloves; caption explains checking dust, sealing workspace, and applying release if needed. Step 2: "Measure Components" — schematic of graduated mixing cups with resin and hardener at exact ratio, hands at eye level reading marks, icons for scale, cups, stir sticks; caption explains accurate measurement by weight or volume for advanced casting. Step 3: "Add Pigment" — diagram of transparent resin receiving small measured drops of pigment or mica, with swatch circles showing controlled color load, icons for pigment bottle, spatula, mask; caption explains adding color sparingly to preserve cure quality. Step 4: "Mix Slowly" — cutaway of cup with stir path arrows and hand holding stick correctly, avoiding whipping air, icons for timer, stir stick, gloves; caption explains scraping sides and bottom for uniform blend with minimal bubbles. Step 5: "Degas And Pour" — technical diagram of bubble release, optional warm bath or vacuum chamber schematic, then thin stream poured into mold from one corner, icons for heat gun, chamber, mold; caption explains removing bubbles and pouring in a steady narrow stream. Include a small safety callout in English about heat tools and sharp trimming blades: use ventilation, heat sparingly, cut away from fingers. Step 6: "Cure Level" — diagram of filled mold resting on a dust cover and leveled surface in pottery studio conditions, icons for cover box, spirit level, clock, thermometer; caption explains stable temperature, flat support, and undisturbed curing time. Step 7: "Demold And Finish" — hands flexing mold to release cured resin piece, followed by edge-finishing schematic with fine abrasive paper and polishing cloth, icons for sanding sheet, apron, eye protection; caption explains careful demolding and finishing edges for a clean professional result. Add subtle pottery-studio context such as clay tools and ceramic shelves in background, but keep resin casting as the main subject. Layout should include legends, arrows, sectional views, measured ratio callouts, curing icons, and safety symbols, all in English. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Anatomically correct hand positions. No tool brand logos. Safety tip for power tools / sharp implements where relevant.