Podcasts by The Resin Cast
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.
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Building a Dust Wall, Best Beginner Supplies, & More! - Episode 72 from 2022-01-11T17:00:52
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!
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Favorite Supplies, What We've Been Up To, & More! - Episode 71 from 2022-01-10T17:00:22
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their favorite cups and other casting supplies, what they've been up to, and much more!
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Scale Problems, Casting Questionable Projects, & More! - Episode 70 from 2022-01-09T16:35:41
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about scale woes that Zac is dealing with, casting questionable projects, and more!
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Best Profitability Item, Swirls with Embeds, & More! - Episode 69 from 2021-11-29T21:43:21
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their best profitability items they sell, making color swirls with embedded items, and more!
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Sales, Black Friday, Alumilite Part B Lids, & More! - Episode 68 from 2021-11-23T01:29:36
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!
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Zac's New Site, Mica Powder Update, & More - Episode 67 from 2021-11-15T15:00:11
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!
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Types of Honeycomb, 3D Printers, & More - Episode 66 from 2021-11-14T15:00:01
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the different type of materials used for honeycomb casting, 3D printers, and more!
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Preparing for Holidays - Episode 65 from 2021-11-13T19:48:15
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how best to prepare in the shop for the holidays, and more!
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Casting Dice, A Community Loss, & More - Episode 64 from 2021-10-12T13:35:05
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about a member of the community passing away, resin casting dice, and more.
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Holiday Timing, Process for New Castings, & More! - Episode 63 from 2021-10-09T14:59:12
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about timing products for the holidays, their process for new castings, & more!
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Shop Ergonomics, Designing New Shop, & More! - Episode 62 from 2021-10-04T23:59:03
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about shop ergonomics, designing a new shop, and more!
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New Cactus Juice, Cutting Colored Pencils & More! - Episode 61 from 2021-09-06T15:00:26
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the new cactus juice formula, cutting colored pencils safely, & more!
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Taking Product Photos, Tools, & More! - Episode 60 from 2021-09-06T01:15:54
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their tips for taking product photos, tools they don't use that much, & more!
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Keeping Items From Floating, Website Troubles - Episode 59 from 2021-08-22T20:42:55
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.
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Wholesaling products, Dogs in the Shop, & More! - Episode 58 from 2021-08-14T23:57:53
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about wholesaling products, dogs in the shop, and much more!
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Coming Up with Unique or Similar Products - Episode 57 from 2021-08-02T12:51:42
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.
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Alumilite Part B Less Than A, Shop Furniture, & More! - Episode 56 from 2021-07-17T23:53:55
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how Casey sometimes ends with less Alumilite Part B than A, shop furniture, and more!
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Stabilizing Weird Things - Episode 55 from 2021-06-27T14:48:47
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about some of the coolest and weirdest things they have stabilized over the years.
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Our Favorite Casting & Mixing Supplies - Episode 54 from 2021-06-27T14:29:25
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their favorite casting and mixing supplies.
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Resin Casting In Warm Weather - Episode 53 from 2021-06-03T15:00:11
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about tips and tricks for casting or stabilizing in warmer weather.
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Using Resin Outdoors, Resin Yellowing, & More! - Episode 52 from 2021-06-02T00:14:26
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about resins to use for outdoor uses, resin yellowing, and more!
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Difference in Mold Materials - Episode 51 from 2021-05-29T00:45:52
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.
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Video Ideas, Setting Up A Fresh Shop, & More! - Episode 50 from 2021-05-11T15:55:52
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!
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Work Life Balance, Listening/Watching Things In The Shop, & More - Episode 49 from 2021-05-06T23:41:12
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!
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Molds for Production, UV Light Affecting Resin, & More! - Episode 48 from 2021-05-03T22:02:24
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about how UV affects resin, molds for production resin casting, & more!
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Ideal Shop Size, Tough Castings, & More! - Episode 47 from 2021-04-22T23:52:10
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!
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Recreating Colors, Making Matte Resin, & More! - Episode 46 from 2021-04-19T23:36:32
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about recreating colors in resin, how they would make something look matte, & more!
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Alumilite Shortages, Tough Customers, & More! - Episode 45 from 2021-04-13T00:54:10
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about the alumilite shortages, how to deal with tough customers, and much more!
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Materials We Would Stabilize & Wouldn't Stabilize - Episode 44 from 2021-04-04T14:00:30
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.
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Resin Dust Collection, Pricing & Product Costs - Episode 43 from 2021-04-03T13:33:30
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!
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Pricing Custom Stabilization, Resin Product Ideas, & More! - Episode 42 from 2021-03-10T13:48:03
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!
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Mixing Cactus Juice Colors, Our Learning Curves, & More! - Episode 41 from 2021-02-23T13:48:39
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!
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Resin Casting Popularity, Burnt Out Advice, & More! - Episode 40 from 2021-02-21T23:55:48
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on resin casting popularity, what to do when feeling burnt out, and much more!
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Casting Different Sized Blanks, Deep Pour Resin - Episode 39 from 2021-02-07T15:30:58
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about casting different sized blanks and what sizes are their favorites, as well as doing larger pours.
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Thoughts On Shipping Orders/Gifts & More - Episode 38 from 2021-02-06T15:15:47
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!
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Answering Listener Questions & More! - Episode 37 from 2021-01-14T13:46:24
In this episode Zac and Casey answer listener questions & more!
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Plans for 2021, Tool Purchases, & More - Episode 36 from 2021-01-07T04:55:21
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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Saving Space In The Shop, Bulk Resin, & More! - Episode 35 from 2020-12-24T19:32:59
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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Turning Rings, Cleaning Vacuum Chambers, UV Resin - Episode 34 from 2020-12-14T15:00:20
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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Our Thoughts on Sales, Newsletters, & More - Episode 33 from 2020-11-26T15:42:54
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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Time Management, Easy Wood Tools, Favorite Turning Kits - Episode 32 from 2020-11-19T01:50:22
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!
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Post Curing Resin, Spicing Up Turning, & More - Episode 31 from 2020-11-13T15:00:41
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 cer...
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What We Don't Like To Resin Cast & eCommerce Platforms - Episode 30 from 2020-11-06T03:50:03
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!
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Vacuum Chamber Safety, Resin Dust Collection - Episode 29 from 2020-11-01T01:22:56
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.
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Casting Shredded Money, New Shop Layout, Rock Hard Materials - Episode 28 from 2020-10-22T18:17:44
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!
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Mica Powders, Turning Between Centers, Harvesting Burl - Episode 27 from 2020-10-15T18:34:16
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 ...
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New Alumilite Products, Sponsorships, Using Heavy Glitter - Episode 26 from 2020-10-11T15:18:28
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on the new Alumilite products, sponsorships, and how to use heavy glitter in resin.
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What're Your Thoughts - Pressure Stabilizing, Shop Efficiency, Stabilization Timing - Episode 25 from 2020-09-29T15:04:49
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.
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What're Your Thoughts? - Pressure VS Vacuum for Resin Casting - Episode 24 from 2020-09-11T16:00:53
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about their thoughts on pressure vs vacuum for resin casting.
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Utilizing Online Platforms for Resin Casting Education & Business Purposes - Episode 23 from 2020-09-01T15:00:17
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.
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Organization & Efficiency - Episode 22 from 2020-07-08T15:09:36
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 valu...
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How The Virus is Affecting Us, Tips to Stay Busy from 2020-03-29T20:54:49
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.
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Shop Safety - Episode 21 from 2020-01-29T19:19:42
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all their tips and tricks for having the best shop safety equipment and techniques.
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Increasing Productivity - Episode 20 from 2019-12-28T16:25:51
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 c...
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Preparing for the Holiday Season - Episode 19 from 2019-10-11T18:28:24
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about tips and tricks for preparing for the holiday season.
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Feeling Burnt Out? It's Normal! - Episode 18 from 2019-08-17T18:12:38
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about feeling burnt out, how to get through it, and how not to get down about it.
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Comparing Your Work To Others - Episode 17 from 2019-07-25T18:20:52
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...
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Resin Videos We're Watching - Episode 16 from 2019-06-11T15:52:18
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.
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Resources for Resin Casting - Episode 15 from 2019-05-09T16:08:39
In this episode Zac and Casey talk about all the different resources for learning about resin casting or to be entertained by it.
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Making Different Effects With Resin - Episode 14 from 2019-04-13T07:28:49
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 m...
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Selling Handcrafted Items Online - Episode 13 from 2019-03-19T18:08:20
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!
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Different Types Of Casting Resin - Episode 12 from 2019-03-02T17:30:03
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.
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2018 In Review & Goals/Plans for 2019 - Episode 11 from 2019-02-23T19:53:53
In this Episode Zac and Casey talk about their highlights of 2018 in relation to resin casting, and their goals/plans for 2019.
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Applying Different Finishes on Resin - Episode 10 from 2019-02-06T19:41:41
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.
Fails & How We've Learned From Them - Episode 9 from 2019-01-23T06:47:55
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!
Resin Casting In Cold Weather - Ep. 8 from 2018-12-13T16:30:36
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: nvw...
Stabilizing Wood & Why To Do It - Ep. 7 from 2018-11-21T23:16:56
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
Carbide and HSS Tools for Turning Resin - Ep. 6 from 2018-11-03T18:13:55
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
Molds for Resin Casting - Ep. 5 from 2018-10-12T16:14:29
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: nvwoodw...
Our Inspiration - Ep. 4 from 2018-10-02T03:48:24
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/there...
Coloring Resin - Ep. 3 from 2018-08-31T17:12:04
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 r...
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The Unlimited Possibilities With Resin - Ep. 2 from 2018-08-06T07:26:15
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
Introduction - Ep. 1 from 2018-08-06T07:19:51
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....