Krafts Buddy Extra Hardener (2:1 Ratio) – 500g | Ultra-Clear Fast Cure Epoxy Art Hardener for Casting & Coating

Krafts Buddy Extra Hardener (2:1 Ratio) – 500g | Ultra-Clear Fast Cure Epoxy Art Hardener for Casting & Coating

Restore Balance & Brilliance to Your Resin Studio

Never let an unexpected shortage of hardener halt your creative flow again! Our Krafts Buddy Extra Hardener (2:1 Ratio) is a premium, standalone 500g bottle of Component-B hardener, specially formulated for ultra-clear 2:1 mixing ratio epoxy resin systems.

This high-performance art hardener is engineered for both shallow casting and protective surface coating. Formulated with fast-cure technology and advanced anti-yellowing UV stabilizers, it ensures your artwork cures to a crystal-clear, glass-like, heat-resistant finish. Whether you need a replacement bottle or extra hardener for custom topcoats and doming effects, Krafts Buddy delivers professional, reliable results every time.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Krafts Buddy
• Product Type: Epoxy Resin Extra Hardener (Component B).
• Mixing Ratio: 2:1 by Weight (2Parts Resin : 1Part Hardener).
• Net Weight: 500g (approx 0.5kg).
• Cure Profile: Fast Cure / Self-Leveling / High Gloss.
• Compatibility: Designed for standard 2:1 epoxy resins used in art casting, jewelry making, coaster pours, and protective wood/canvas coatings.
• Packaging: Heavy-duty, leak-proof wide-mouth bottle with secure screw cap.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Ultra-Clear High-Gloss Finish: Formulated to maintain optical transparency without hazing, cloudiness, or blush, providing a mirror-like sheen across coatings and castings.
2. Fast-Curing Technology: Accelerates tack-free cure times, allowing you to demould coasters, bookmarks, and jewelry pieces faster and proceed with multi-layer pours effortlessly.
3. Superior UV & Anti-Yellowing Resistance: Infused with specialized light stabilizers to protect your finished creations against discoloration from ambient sunlight and indoor lighting.
4. Self-Leveling & Micro-Bubble Release: Viscosity is optimized to help trapped air bubbles escape smoothly to the surface during mixing and pouring.
5. Convenient Standalone Refill: Solves the common studio problem of running out of hardener before resin, eliminating wasted material and ensuring exact ratio control.

Ideal Applications

• Art Topcoats & Doming: Ideal for applying a durable, glass-like top layer on MDF boards, coasters, geodes, and canvases.
• Silicone Mold Casting: Perfect for small-to-medium resin castings including keychains, alphabet charms, bookmarks, coasters, and tray handles.
• Preservation Crafts: Embed dried flowers, metallic foils, stickers, and glitter into clear bezels and frames.
• Furniture & Wood Sealing: Seal raw wood edges and porous surfaces prior to main resin river table pours.

Pro Mixing & Curing Guidelines

To achieve maximum hardness and zero stickiness, follow these essential artist steps:

• Accurate Weighing: Always measure your resin and hardener by weight using a digital scale, adhering strictly to the $2:1$ ratio ($200\text{g}$ Resin to $100\text{g}$ Hardener).
• Thorough Mixing: Stir the mixture slowly and continuously for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of your mixing container to prevent unmixed streaks.
• Bubble Management: Let the mixed batch rest for 1 to 2 minutes, or spritz light mists of our Bubble Buster Spray over the surface after pouring.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight with the cap tightly sealed to maintain shelf life.