Using a heat gun for resin bubbles the right way

If you've ever pulled a cured piece out of a mold only to find it riddled with tiny craters, you know why picking up a heat gun for resin bubbles is basically a rite of passage for any maker. It's one of those tools that seems simple on the surface, but once you see it in action, you realize it's the difference between a project that looks amateur and one that looks like professional glass. Bubbles are the absolute nemesis of epoxy resin, and while there are a few ways to deal with them, a heat gun is arguably the most versatile and beginner-friendly option in the kit. ...

February 23, 2026 · 7 min · Minnick Eligio