Original Fast Set Epoxy Resin - Quick Cure, High Gloss

Original Fast Set Epoxy Resin for Tumblers and Quick Coatings

Original Fast Set Epoxy is Counter Culture DIY's 1:1 quick-cure coating resin for makers who need faster production without giving up a clear, high-gloss finish. Introduced in 2019, it is made for tumbler layers, pens, coasters, trays, and other thin coatings that need a short turnaround.

Choose Original Fast Set when you want to recoat in as little as 1.5-2 hours. It gives you approximately 5-10 minutes of working time and reaches full cure in about 24 hours under normal room conditions.

Why Makers Choose Original Fast Set

• Fast recoat time: apply another layer in as little as 1.5-2 hours under normal conditions
• Short working time: approximately 5-10 minutes
• 1:1 mix ratio: equal parts Part A and Part B by volume
• Full cure: approximately 24 hours at room temperature
• High-gloss coating: designed for smooth, clear finishing layers
• Heat resistance: up to 500°F (about 260°C)

Best Uses for Fast Set Epoxy Resin

• Tumblers, drip cups, and production runs
• Pens and small coated accessories
• Coasters, trays, and thin decorative surfaces
• Small art pieces and last-minute orders
• Projects that need multiple coating layers completed quickly

Original Fast Set vs. Artist Resin vs. Turbo

Choose Original Fast Set when you want a proven fast-setting epoxy with a 5-10 minute work window and a 1.5-2 hour recoat time.

Choose Artist Resin when you want approximately 25-40 minutes to place, spread, and refine a standard art or coating layer.

Choose Fast Set Turbo for a specialized polyaspartic final coating with 5 minutes or less working time and a dry-to-touch time of about 55 minutes. Turbo is not epoxy and follows different application rules.

Fast Set is not a casting resin. For deep molds, flower preservation, or encapsulation, shop the casting resin collection.

How to Mix and Apply Fast Set Epoxy

1. Prepare the surface and all tools before mixing because the work window is short.
2. Measure equal volumes of Part A and Part B. Mix at least 2 fl oz total (about 59 mL).
3. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the cup.
4. Apply promptly in a thin, even coating and allow it to cure undisturbed.
5. Follow the product label before handling, recoating, or placing the finished project into service.

Use the resin coverage calculator to estimate coating volume. Seal porous or decorated surfaces with a thin layer of Quick Coat when appropriate, and allow it to dry according to its directions before applying Fast Set. For technique help, review the step-by-step tumbler epoxy guide.

Important Application Limits

• Use Fast Set for thin coating work, not deep pours or thick molds.
• Because the reaction develops heat quickly, do not mix large batches or apply excessive thickness.
• Fast-curing epoxy can show more amber color than slower formulas, so test first on white, very pale, or color-sensitive designs.

Available Kit Sizes

• 8 fl oz kit (about 237 mL): 4 fl oz Part A + 4 fl oz Part B
• 32 fl oz kit (about 946 mL): 16 fl oz Part A + 16 fl oz Part B
• 1/2 gal kit (about 1.9 L): 32 fl oz Part A + 32 fl oz Part B
• 1 gal kit (about 3.8 L): 1/2 gal Part A + 1/2 gal Part B
• 2 gal kit (about 7.6 L): 1 gal Part A + 1 gal Part B

Original Fast Set FAQs

How soon can I recoat Fast Set?
Under normal room conditions, another layer can be applied in as little as 1.5-2 hours.

Is Fast Set a 1:1 epoxy?
Yes. Measure equal parts Part A and Part B by volume.

Is Original Fast Set good for tumblers?
Yes. The short recoat time is designed to help tumbler makers and production artists complete multiple thin layers faster.

How heat resistant is Fast Set?
Original Fast Set is heat resistant up to 500°F (about 260°C).

Can I use Fast Set in molds?
Do not use it for deep casting. Its fast reaction can generate excess heat in thick applications.

Is Fast Set Turbo the same product?
No. Original Fast Set is epoxy. Fast Set Turbo is a faster-working polyaspartic coating with different preparation and application requirements.

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