Casting & layered finishes
Compare glitter in the resin, depth and cure method you plan to use. Develop the particle distribution and visual effect together, then retain the accepted casting as the purchasing reference.
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THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
WHERE THE FINISH WORKS
Compare colourful glitter in a small resin-and-wood trial before making a full river table. Follow the resin supplier’s pour-depth and cure guidance, and assess clarity, settling and particle distribution after the complete cure and finishing process.
Identify which layer contains glitter and how subsequent layers will be applied. Keep layer thickness, timing and the chosen base consistent when comparing material candidates.
Decide whether the design calls for an even distribution or deliberately positioned pieces. Approve the outline, cut and concentration in a casting rather than relying on the loose blend alone.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
Use these six points to prepare the sample brief. Set the test method and pass criteria for your finished product before approving a material.
| Requirement | What to specify | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Resin & cure system | Resin identity, mixing ratio or cure method, working time and the actual light source if light-cured. | Use the resin supplier’s process and compare a resin-only control. Record the complete cure rather than judging the fresh mixture. |
| Geometry & layers | Finished dimensions, layer depth, backing colour, layer order and timing. | Make the trial at the intended depth. Inspect the result from the same angles and against the same backing as the final piece. |
| Particle selection | Material code, colour, shape, cut dimensions and the intended visual density. | Compare cuts in finished castings. Check recognisable shapes and edge visibility against the design reference. |
| Loading & placement | Glitter loading with units, mixing sequence, and uniform or deliberately positioned particles. | Observe distribution during the working period and after cure; agree what settling or placement is acceptable for the design. |
| Clarity & surface | The required transparency, surface texture and any finishing or clear-coating steps. | Compare colour transfer, clouding, visible bubbles and final surface with the resin control and approved reference. |
| Repeatability & intended use | Batch size, process controls, destination market and the finished object’s use. | Retain the accepted casting and process record. Review changes of resin, thickness, loading or cure as new qualification decisions. |
CONNECT THE SAMPLE TO ITS RECORDS
Request the following for the selected grade and project. The available documents below show their own sample identity and scope.
Available documentation
Open the supplied originals and compare the tested sample with your specification. These records apply to the samples and methods identified in each document.
View originalChemical test report ·
A colour-series report for the submitted plastic-glitter sample.
Sample scope. Reference report for this colour series; confirm the current ordered grade, colour and particle size with XUCAI.
Recorded result. The listed cadmium, restricted-phthalate, lead and element-migration requirements are marked Pass. Bisphenol A and additional phthalates are reported as See Results.
Method. REACH Annex XVII: selected cadmium and phthalate requirements; EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021: migration of certain elements; CPSIA / 16 CFR: selected lead and phthalate requirements; ISO 8124-3:2020/Amd.1:2023: migration of certain elements; ASTM F963-23: selected surface-coating requirements
Applies to the submitted sample and listed tests. This is not a full REACH, toy-safety or cosmetic certification and does not cover every colour, batch or finished formulation.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
View originalChemical screening report ·
SVHC screening of the submitted PET glitter sample against the substance lists specified in the 2024 report.
Sample scope. Gold, silver, coloured and rainbow PET glitter in the submitted sample. Review the full report and request updated screening where the current market or product requires it.
Recorded result. The report records Pass, with screened SVHC at or below 0.1% by weight in the submitted sample.
Method. 240 ECHA Candidate List substances published on or before 23 January 2024; Additional consultation / intention substances expressly listed in the report
The substance list is dated and may have changed. This is not proof of compliance with the current entire REACH regulation or approval for cosmetic, food-contact or other finished-product uses.
Dated sample report; no expiry date is stated. Confirm the selected grade and the current requirements before ordering.
A test report records a result for a submitted sample. An SDS or MSDS provides safety information. Neither should be presented as a certification of every colour, series or finished product.
FROM PROCESS TO PARTICLE
Provide the resin identity, mixing or cure method, working time and intended thickness. If the process uses light curing, identify the actual lamp and exposure programme for the trial.
Keep resin quantity, glitter loading and mixing method consistent. Use a clear resin control and compare one material or particle variable at a time.
Record changes from mixing to final cure, including where the particles finish within the piece. Check the result at the actual depth and viewing orientation.
Keep the accepted casting, loose material and preparation record together. Recheck the relevant properties if resin, layer thickness, loading or cure conditions change.
PHYSICAL MATERIAL REFERENCES
Compare these material candidates after reviewing your process and document needs. The photographs below show glitter samples for product selection.
A rainbow-effect direction to compare in a clear casting. Confirm the colour and cut, then assess clarity and appearance after the complete cure.
A multicolour direction for layered or mixed decorative effects. Approve the selected blend in the finished depth rather than inferring colour-shift performance.
A starting point for recognisable decorative outlines. Trial the chosen dimensions, placement and loading within the intended resin construction.
ON YOUR SAMPLE BENCH
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
A loose sample and an embedded finish are different viewing conditions. Compare the candidate in your actual resin, backing and final thickness before approving the visual reference.
Treat a change of resin or cure conditions as a new trial decision. Carry forward the material reference, but review the checks affected by the new formulation and process.
Determine the loading through controlled trials of the selected cut. Record how you measured it and approve the appearance and distribution in the final object; do not assume one mixture will reproduce every effect.
YOUR APPLICATION. YOUR REFERENCE.
Tell us the resin, mixing or cure method, working time, finished thickness and backing colour. Add the intended effect, particle dimensions or shapes, trial loading, target distribution, order quantity and any reference casting or photograph you can share.
Enquire with this application brief