Broken tail on your resin fish stick? Here’s how to fix it fast with UV bonding resin and keep the tradition swimming strong!
Remember our fun family tradition with the DIY fish sticks?
Well, it turns out even the most cherished crafts aren’t immune to a little wear and tear.
While Greg was adding the kids’ fish sticks to the flower beds up at the lake, one littly fish lost its tail.
But don’t worry — I found a quick and easy way to fix it using UV bonding resin!
How the Fish Stick Broke
These fish sticks are more than just decor — they are memories covered in resin. When Greg was placing them for the season, one slipped ad the tail snapped right off. It was heartbreaking but I knw we could bring it back to life.
What You’ll Need to Fix a Broken Resin Fish Tail
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Step by Step: Repairing the Fish Tail
Step 1: Clean the Broken Edges
Make sure both sides of the break are fee of dirt and debris. A clean surface allows for a better bond.
Step 2: Apply the UV Resin
Apply the UV resin. I just put the pieces together and put a bead of UV resin over the break.
Step 3: Cure with UV Light
I held it together, while Greg used the UV light to harden it. It’s quick to harden and give you a good strong bond. I repeated it on the back of the break too.
A Quick Tip for Strength
If the tail broke in a spot that might get bumped again, you can reinforce it with some additional UV resin.
In the case of my fish, there is a lump where I fixed it but I plan on doing a refresher resin coat over the fish and then you won’t see the repair.
Why I Love UV Resin for Repairs
Bonding UV resin is one of my favorite secret weapons for craft repairs and more! It bonds fast, cures hard, and works perfectly. No need to wait overnight — just a minute or so and it’s done!
Have you seen how I fixed Greg’s glasses? FYI: He has since dropped his glasses on concrete garage floor. He broke and even larger chunk out and the arm of the glasses.
Guess what? Yup. I fixed it!
Let me know if you have used UV bonding resin or if you need to, in the comments below!
Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™
Mona