Resin Crafting: the problems nobody has solved yet

We ran epoxy resin crafting through 5 public sources and read what buyers are complaining about. Below are the 5 clearest openings, each scored for demand, competition and profit, with the quotes behind every score.

October 2026 · 37 data points analysed

1

Bubble Formation in Epoxy Resin Projects

Opportunity 72/100Pain 8/10moderate competition→ Stable$1.8B TAM

Who has it: DIY crafters, jewelry makers, artists aged 25-55

The gap: Multiple YouTube videos address bubbles but no integrated solution combining hardware + education

What buyers actually wrote

  • “Why does my epoxy resin always come out cloudy and full of bubbles no matter what?”

    Quora ↗
  • “How to mix resin with ZERO BUBBLES at home! Two pa”

    YouTube ↗

What could solve it

  • Automated vacuum chamber for bubble removal
  • Pre-measured epoxy mixing cups with bubble-guide markings
  • Bubble-eliminating additives/degassing agents

Price range: $29-$199

2

Incorrect Epoxy Resin Mixing Ratios

Opportunity 68/100Pain 7/10moderate competition→ Stable$1.8B TAM

Who has it: Beginners, DIY crafters, small business owners

The gap: No standardized measuring solution exists; brand instructions vary widely

What buyers actually wrote

What could solve it

  • Pre-measured epoxy resin cartridges/pods (A & B separated)
  • Digital scale + mobile app for precise ratio calculation
  • Color-coded measuring cups specific to brand ratios

Price range: $15-$89

3

Epoxy Resin Yellowing Over Time

Opportunity 62/100Pain 8/10low-to-moderate competition→ Stable$1.2B TAM

Who has it: Jewelry makers, artists, high-end craft businesses

The gap: Yellowing complaints high but few resin brands market UV-resistance as core feature

What buyers actually wrote

What could solve it

  • UV-resistant epoxy resin formulation
  • Protective storage containers with UV-blocking materials
  • Yellowing reversal/restoration service or product

Price range: $35-$150 per resin bottle

4

Slow/Unpredictable Epoxy Resin Cure Times

Opportunity 58/100Pain 7/10moderate competition→ Stable$1.8B TAM

Who has it: Production-focused makers, small businesses, impatient hobbyists

The gap: Cure time complaints exist but few premium fast-cure products marketed to global audience

What could solve it

  • Fast-cure epoxy resin formulations (under 24hrs)
  • Curing accelerator additives
  • Temperature-controlled curing boxes/ovens

Price range: $45-$199

5

Cloudiness in Clear Epoxy Resin Casts

Opportunity 55/100Pain 7/10moderate competition→ Stable$900M TAM

Who has it: Jewelry makers, resin artists, aesthetic-focused creators

The gap: Cloudiness mentioned but rarely isolated as standalone problem; overlaps with bubble issue

What buyers actually wrote

  • “Why does my epoxy resin always come out cloudy and full of bubbles no matter what?”

    Quora ↗

What could solve it

  • Crystal-clear epoxy resin formulations
  • Degassing/clarifying additives
  • Troubleshooting guide/workshop specific to clarity issues

Price range: $25-$120

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