Best Finish for Aquacast Trays?

We tested four ways to seal Aquacast eco resin trays: beeswax, Hydroflow sealer, matte eggshell sealer, and Piñata high gloss varnish. Some gave a cleaner finish than others, one was clearly a compromise, and this video shows the honest result, the water test, and which options made the most sense in real studio use. 00:00 What we’re testing 00:40 Beeswax finish 02:20 Satin sealer 04:10 Matte eggshell sealer 06:20 Gloss varnish test 09:20 Second coats and drying 11:20 Water test 13:00 Real-world verdict ──────────────────────── STUFF WE USED Aquacast Eco Resin and Sealers: Eli-Chem Resins | 15% Off | Code: KIRNIX15 https://www.elichem.co.uk Beeswax: Rhoose Point Remedies https://amzn.to/4qTqkM0 Piñata varnish: https://amzn.to/3LHQ0wh OR Jacquard | 20% Off | Code KIRNIX https://store.jacquardproducts.com/co... Clay sponges / applicator sponges: https://amzn.to/3Za7vbE ──────────────────────── 💛 New to Kirnix? ──────────────────────── We test materials, try things properly, and show you what actually happens — not just the polished bits. If that sounds useful, subscribe. We upload every Tuesday and Saturday. ──────────────────────── 💬 Join the Community ──────────────────────── If you like seeing what other makers are doing (and occasionally debating glitter density), come and join us here:   / kirnix   ──────────────────────── 💜 Become Part of the Glitterati ──────────────────────── Early access, member updates, and the occasional extra behind-the-scenes:    / @kirnixcreations   ──────────────────────── 💛 Want to Support the Channel? ──────────────────────── Super Thanks is always appreciated — or you’ll find our wishlist here: https://amzn.eu/1cA9Fvr ──────────────────────── 🛠 Tools & Discounts We Actually Use ──────────────────────── Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you choose to use them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share products we use in our own studio. We are brand ambassadors for Craft Resin, Elichem, Jacquard, and Just Resin. Our regularly used supplies: https://kirnixcreations.co.uk/discoun... ──────────────────────── 🧪 CASTING MATERIALS ──────────────────────── Eli-Chem Resins | 15% Off | Code: KIRNIX15 https://www.elichem.co.uk Craft Resin | 10% Off | Link Applies Discount • US Store https://www.craft-resin.com/discount/... • EU Store https://www.craft-resin.eu/discount/K... • UK Store https://craft-resin.co.uk/discount/KI... ──────────────────────── 🛠 RESINERS GEAR ──────────────────────── Resiners® G3 2-in-1 Curing Machine | 15% Off | GFXLYU79 US: http://amzn.to/42QxlUj UK: http://amzn.to/4nzjx9i Resiners Purair Fume Extractor | 15% Off US: https://amzn.to/4jraPHn UK: https://amzn.to/3XXiFjZ Resiners Dual-Head Mixer | 15% Off | Code: QAI5XG68 US: https://amzn.to/4kCygOX UK: https://amzn.to/4jSvDrf Resiners Dual-Sided UV Lamp | 15% Off | Code: KYLIHXWK US: https://amzn.to/48vxoYW UK: https://amzn.to/47YmnPD Resiners Cordless Rotary Tool | 20% Off | Code: KIRNIX20 US: https://amzn.to/46N2lri UK: https://amzn.to/4m6esEE Resiners Dual-Zone Silicone Mat | 20% Off | Code: KIRNIX20 US: https://amzn.to/4oop9np UK: https://amzn.to/4fzdHl2 Resiners Website | 15% Off | Code: Kirnixco https://resiners.com/discount/kirnixc... ──────────────────────── 🎨 COLOURS ──────────────────────── Just Resin | 10% Off | Code: KIRNIX https://justresin.shop/KIRNIX Jacquard | 20% Off | Code: KIRNIX https://store.jacquardproducts.com/co... Octopus Fluids | 10% Off | Code: KIRNIX https://www.octopus-fluids.de/en/ ──────────────────────── 🧱 CLAY SUPPLIES ──────────────────────── Craft Cellar | Recommended Supplier https://craftcellar.co.uk ──────────────────────── 🧩 MOULDS ──────────────────────── IntoResin | 20% Off | Code: Kirnix20 https://www.intoresin.com/discount/ki... ──────────────────────── 🌐 Website Hosting ──────────────────────── Hostinger | 20% Off | Code: kirnix https://hostinger.co.uk?REFERRALCODE=... ──────────────────────── ⚠️ Safety ──────────────────────── Always read the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any material or tool you bring into your space. Every brand has its own chemistry and quirks; know your materials before you dive in. We share what works for us in our studio — your setup and environment will be different to ours. ──────────────────────── #kirnix #aquacast #ecoresin #resintesting #resintrays