Sculpture Depot, New Distributor in Loveland, Colorado

Aqua-Resin is pleased to announce our new distributor, Sculpture Depot, in Loveland, Colorado.

Sculpture Depot has been serving the Northern Colorado sculpting community since 2003. Our goal is to provide quality sculpting products for the hobbyist to the professional sculptor to ensure everyone’s project is a success.

Sculpture Depot
418 8th St SE, unit B5
Loveland, CO 80537
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm / Fri 9am-4pm MTZ(-7 GMT)
800-260-4690 / 970-663-5190 / 2shop@sculpturedepot.net
www.sculpturedepot.net

Aqua-Resin Workshop With Rand Hardy May 3rd and 4th, 2025 at the Art Students League

Rand Hardy’s next intensive Aqua-Resin workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th, 2025. The hours are 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. The cost is $345. As usual, Mr. Hardy will be demonstrating Aqua-Resin casting and building techniques. More information describing the course and Mr. Hardy’s work is on the poster below and on the Art Students League website.

The Art Students League is located at 215 West 57th Street in New York City. Those interested can enroll online or by calling the Art Students League at 212-247-4510 (ext. 6).

Aqua-Resin Class at The Compleat Sculptor March 19 →

We are pleased to announce that Aqua-Resin distributor The Compleat Sculptor will be hosting a class on casting and hand-building with Aqua-Resin on March 19 from 5-8pm.

The 3-hour class costs $155, includes all necessary materials, and will guide you through casting Aqua-Resin in a silicone mold and building onto a foam armature, as well as painting and finishing your piece. The class will take place at The Compleat Sculptor’s store at 110 W 19th St in New York. Registration is now open on their website.

The Compleat Sculptor offers Aqua-Resin’s full product line as well as a variety of sculpture classes.

Aqua-Color Mixing / Saturation Guide

Following our Aqua-Color tutorial video, we've created a Color Mixing and Saturation Guide to help you determine the right proportions of each Aqua-Color for your projects. These guides can now be found on our FAQS page for easy reference (FAQS>How to use Aqua-Resin>Can Aqua-Resin be colored?)

Aqua-Color is available in five colors—red, yellow, blue, black, and white—and is compatible with both Aqua-Resin and Putty W.
If you're looking to incorporate Aqua-Color into your projects, we recommend starting with our Aqua-Color Tester Kit, which includes 0.5oz samples of all five colors, allowing you to experiment and find the perfect mix.
Each individual color is also available in 3.5 oz and 15.5 oz jars*

*Please contact arcustomerservice@aquaresin.com to purchase 15.5 oz jars.

To learn more, watch our YouTube tutorial, where we walk you through how to use Aqua-Color in your projects.

New Tutorial Video: Aqua-Color

We’re excited to share our new tutorial, Aqua-Color, with you on our YouTube channel.

In this video, we introduce Aqua-Color and demonstrate how to add color to your projects. To learn more about Aqua-Resin and the many different ways to use it, be sure to check out our Aqua-Resin 101 and Aqua-Resin 201 videos as well.

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Aqua-Resin in Action: EverGreene Architectural Arts' Restoration of the Palace Theatre

In the restoration of New York City's iconic Palace Theatre, EverGreene Architectural Arts, a highly acclaimed company specializing in decorative arts, employed Aqua-Resin to restore and preserve the theater's historic elements. Aqua-Resin was used to replicate and restore intricate ornamental details throughout the theater's grand interior. The restoration process began in 2018 and was completed in 2024, with the theater reopening to the public on May 28, 2024.

The Palace Theatre, originally opened in 1913, is known for its elaborate Beaux-Arts design, featuring intricate plasterwork, gilded accents, and ornate moldings. Over time, the theater's decorative elements had deteriorated due to age, exposure, and wear. EverGreene's team of artisans utilized Aqua-Resin in the restoration process for its ability to mimic the appearance and texture of traditional plaster while offering water resistance, superior strength and flexibility.

Aqua-Resin's durability also ensures that the restored elements will stand the test of time, preserving the authenticity of the Palace Theatre's design for future generations. Through this restoration, EverGreene not only revitalized the beauty of a cultural landmark but also showcased how Aqua-Resin can play a pivotal role in preserving historic architecture.

New Aqua-Resin Class at The Compleat Sculptor February 13

We are pleased to announce that Aqua-Resin distributor The Compleat Sculptor will be hosting a class on casting and hand-building with Aqua-Resin on February 13 from 5-8pm.

The 3-hour class costs $155, includes all necessary materials, and will guide you through casting Aqua-Resin in a silicone mold and building onto a foam armature, as well as painting and finishing your piece. The class will take place at The Compleat Sculptor’s store at 110 W 19th St in New York. Registration is now open on their website.

The Compleat Sculptor offers Aqua-Resin’s full product line as well as a variety of sculpture classes. We look forward to sharing more updates from them in 2025!

New Tutorial Video: Aqua-Resin 201

We’re excited to share our new tutorial, Aqua-Resin 201, with you on our YouTube channel.

In this video, we discuss the benefits of adding fiberglass to your projects and demonstrate how to reinforce your Aqua-Resin casts with fiberglass. To learn more about Aqua-Resin, how to make solid castings, and our fiberglass products, check out our Aqua-Resin 101 and Aqua-Resin Fiberglass videos as well.

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Thank you for being a part of our community.

February Workshop with Rand Hardy at the Art Students League

Sign up for Rand Hardy’s next Aqua-Resin intensive two day workshop at the Art Students League. The dates are Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Mr. Hardy will be teaching basic Aqua-Resin techniques: pattern making, mold making, mixing ratios, foam coating, joining of disparate parts, the use of color, and the painting/patina of finished work.

The fee for the two day workshop is $345.05 with all supplies included, and registration is now open on the Art Students League website.

Rand Hardy has exhibited his work widely in solo exhibits and group shows since 1970. He has been making sculptures using Aqua-Resin for 20 years and has had five one-person exhibitions of works made exclusively of Aqua-Resin. He will be showing a recent body of work opening January 18, 2025, to March 1, 2025, at the Catskill Art Space located in Livingston Manor, NY.  

New York Times: Government Says 2 Common Materials Pose Risk of Cancer

The New York Times recently published an insightful article on the risks associated with carcinogenic materials. At Aqua-Resin, we take pride in manufacturing fume-free, non-hazardous art supplies that support safer and more sustainable creative practices. We're proud to say that all of our products are free from formaldehyde and styrene.

“Government scientists listed formaldehyde as a carcinogen, and said it is found in worrisome quantities in plywood, particle board, mortuaries and hair salons. They also said that styrene, which is used in boats, bathtubs and in disposable foam plastic cups and plates, may cause cancer but is generally found in such low levels in consumer products that risks are low.

Frequent and intense exposures in manufacturing plants are far more worrisome than the intermittent contact that most consumers have, but government scientists said that consumers should still avoid contact with formaldehyde and styrene along with six other chemicals that were added Friday to the government's official Report on Carcinogens. Its release was delayed for years because of intense lobbying from the chemical industry, which disputed its findings.” (Harris, Government Says 2 Common Materials Pose Risk of Cancer)

> Government Says 2 Common Materials Pose Risk of Cancer

The Painter’s Journal Articles Offer Step-by-Step Aqua-Resin Instructions

Aqua-Resin was featured in the Fall 2008 and Winter 2008 issues of The Painter’s Journal, both of which include step-by-step guides on using Aqua-Resin for set building.

> Creating Three Dimensional, Cast and Thin-walled Fiberglass Laminated Props And Scenic Elements with Aqua-Resin®, The Painter's Journal, Fall, 2008

> Aqua-Resin® For Coating Carved Rigid Foam and Hardware Cloth Structures, The Painter's Journal, Winter, 2008