ArtResin

What ArtResin does

ArtResin Inc. is a privately held, bootstrapped e-commerce company that formulates and sells proprietary epoxy resin products for artists, crafters, and functional-surface users. The company's core offering is a non-toxic, UV- and HALS-stabilized crystal-clear epoxy resin with a 1:1 mix ratio, certified to ASTM D-4236 for home use and FDA 21 CFR 175.300 for food contact when cured. The product line is anchored by the ArtResin branded kit (available from 8 oz starter sizes through a 10-gallon pro bulk kit at $28-$759) and extended through sub-brands Industrial Clear (a 2:1 mix-ratio, higher-hardness formulation for countertops, bar tops, commercial surfaces, and marine applications at $59-$949) and ThickCast (deep-pour casting resin up to 3 inches), plus a complementary accessory ecosystem covering ResinTint pigment colorants, Alcohol Ink, Ink Sinker, platinum-cure silicone Mold Making Material, torches, spreaders, and silicone molds. Manufactured in the USA at its Carrollton, Texas headquarters, the company serves a horizontal customer base of hobbyist and professional artists, wholesale retailers, workshop instructors, and increasingly industrial/functional-surface buyers.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce as the primary revenue engine, with owned regional storefronts in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and broader Europe, supplemented by Amazon Marketplace distribution in Europe and the UAE and a wholesale program for retailers and instructors. All revenue streams are transactional one-time purchases of consumable resin and accessory SKUs with a tiered unit-pricing model anchored by kit size and free US shipping over $25. The company is founder-led by Canadian artists David and Rebecca Zak (with manufacturing partners Ali Mutlu and Whitney Wheaton), has grown organically over roughly ten years without disclosed institutional capital, and invests heavily in content marketing (blog, YouTube, project tutorials, Featured Artists community, glossary, resin calculator) to drive organic acquisition and SEO-led demand.

The competitive position rests on three pillars: a proprietary chemical formulation distinct from generic industrial epoxies, a regulatory and safety moat from FDA food-safe and ASTM non-toxic certifications that competitors find costly to replicate, and an unusually deep content and brand moat (6,300+ on-site reviews, "The Original" positioning, global DTC footprint). Customer concentration is low, spread across a long-tail of individual artists and crafters with no named enterprise anchors, though international expansion into 12+ country markets introduces channel diversification risk alongside opportunity.

Name

ArtResin

Legal name

ArtResin Inc.

Website

https://artresin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ArtResin is a privately held, USA-manufactured e-commerce brand selling proprietary non-toxic, UV-stabilized epoxy resin and complementary colorants, molds, and accessories to hobbyist and professional artists, crafters, wholesale retailers, and industrial surface users across 12+ countries via owned regional websites, Amazon, and wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Epoxy Resin Products

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoset Resins (Epoxy, Phenolic, Unsaturated Polyester, PU resins) (IMAEANAE), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Coating & Adhesive Raw Materials (Resins, Additives, Solvents) (IMAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Epoxy resin products
• Art and craft supplies
• Casting resin materials
• Resin colorants and inks
• Mold making materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ArtResin Epoxy Resin Products: Direct sales of proprietary epoxy resin products in various sizes (8 oz to 10 gallon kits) for art, craft, and industrial applications. Primary revenue stream through owned e-commerce and Amazon marketplace.
2. ResinTint Colorants and Accessories: Sales of complementary products including ResinTint colorants (Originals, Metallics, Neons), Alcohol Ink, and accessories (torches, spreaders, molds).
3. Mold Making Material: Sales of platinum silicone mold making material for creating custom molds for resin casting and food applications.
4. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: Wholesale pricing for retailers, professional artists, and workshop instructors purchasing in volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ArtResin designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary, non-toxic, UV- and HALS-stabilized clear epoxy resin formulated specifically for artists, crafters, and makers, available in kit sizes from 8 oz to 10 gallons. The company extends the line with Industrial Clear (heavy-duty 2:1 system for countertops, tables, and commercial surfaces), ThickCast (deep-pour casting resin for 3D applications), Mold Making Material (platinum silicone), ResinTint colorants and alcohol inks, and accessories such as torches, spreaders, and silicone molds, sold primarily through its owned regional e-commerce sites with a wholesale channel for resellers.

Product overview

ArtResin offers a suite of epoxy resin products designed for artistic, craft, and industrial applications. The core product is ArtResin Epoxy Resin, a UV-stabilized clear coating resin with 1:1 mix ratio, available in sizes from 8 oz to 10 gallons. Complementing the core resin are sub-brands including Industrial Clear (heavy-duty formulation for table tops, countertops, and commercial surfaces with 2:1 mix ratio), and ThickCast (deep-pour casting resin for 3D applications up to 3 inches). The accessory ecosystem includes Mold Making Material (platinum silicone for custom molds), ResinTint Colorants (pigment-based liquid colorants in 16 colors including Originals, Metallics, and Neons), Alcohol Ink and Ink Sinker (for special effects), and essential tools (torches, spreaders, gloves). All products share a safety focus with non-toxic, zero-VOC formulations certified to ASTM D-4236 and FDA food-safe standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Industrial Clear: High-performance epoxy resin for projects requiring strength and clarity. Ideal for countertops, table tops, commercial surfaces, and boat applications. Uses a 2 to 1 mix ratio and cures to a significantly harder surface compared to ArtResin, taking about seven days to reach full hardness.
• ThickCast
• ResinTint
• ResinBloom

Products and services

• ArtResin Epoxy Resin High-gloss clear epoxy resin coating formulated specifically for art, craft, and decorative applications, sold in kit sizes from 8 oz to 10 gallons. Uses a 1:1 mix ratio by volume, self-levels to approximately 1/8 inch (3mm), is non-toxic with zero VOCs (ASTM D-4236 certified), and is food safe when fully cured (FDA 21 CFR 175.300). Targeted at hobbyist and professional artists covering artwork, photos, wood crafts, canvas, jewelry, coasters, and similar resin art projects.
• Industrial Clear Epoxy Resin Heavy-duty 100 percent solids epoxy system with no solvents, low odor, and zero VOCs, formulated for functional surfaces requiring strength and durability. Features higher heat tolerance, moisture resistance, and resistance to oils and household cleaners than ArtResin; uses a 2:1 mix ratio, achieves 78 Shore D hardness, and reaches full hardness in approximately 7 days. Sold in 48 oz through 15 gal sizes. Targeted at woodworkers, fabricators, and contractors finishing high-use surfaces.
• ThickCast Deep-Pour Casting Resin Clear epoxy casting resin specifically designed for 3D cast applications where thick, deep pours are required. Allows single pours up to 3 inches thick while maintaining crystal clarity and a hard, durable cure. Available in 48 oz and 1.5 gallon sizes for artists making deep-pour resin objects.
• Mold Making Material 2-part platinum silicone system for creating custom reusable molds used in resin casting and food applications such as chocolate, candy, fondant, ice, butter, and gelatin. Uses a 1:1 mix ratio, cures in 3 hours, captures fine surface details, and is FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 food-safe once cured. Sold in a 32 oz (473 ml) silicone kit. Targeted at resin artists, crafters, and food molders.
• ResinTint Colorants Highly concentrated, pigment-based liquid colorants for tinting epoxy resin, sold as Originals (8 colors), Metallics (4 colors), Neons (4 colors), and a Complete Set Bundle (16 colors). Non-toxic and conforming to ASTM D-4236. Designed to mix cleanly with ArtResin epoxy resin for colored resin art. Targeted at artists and crafters wanting colored resin finishes.
• ArtResin Alcohol Ink Alcohol-based ink colorant designed for creating vibrant, fluid effects in resin art such as petri art and cellular effects. FDA compliant and non-toxic, intended to be used with ArtResin epoxy resin. Targeted at artists creating flowing, cell-like, or marbled resin pieces.
• Ink Sinker White alcohol ink specifically designed to be denser than typical alcohol inks so that it pushes colors down through resin to create 'petrified' squiggles and tendrils for petri dish art effects. Sold as a single bottle. Targeted at resin artists making petri art and similar cellular/flowing effects.
• ArtResin Accessories Standalone resin art tools and supplies, including the Artist's Torch Pro, Propane Torch Head, Accessory Kit (stir stick, spreader, stands, gloves), and Silicone Molds. Provides the equipment required to mix, pour, spread, de-bubble, and demold ArtResin projects. Targeted at resin artists purchasing tools to support their use of ArtResin products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shelf life of 12 months unopened from date of manufacture
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• EcoPoxy: EcoPoxy offers bio-based and eco-friendly epoxy resins for woodworking, art, and industrial applications, competing with ArtResin on the sustainability and safety positioning increasingly important to art consumers.
• Stone Coat Countertops: Stone Coat Countertops sells epoxy kits specifically for countertops and DIY surface applications, directly competing with ArtResin's Industrial Clear sub-brand in the functional-surface use case.

Direct peers

• ProMarine Supplies: ProMarine Supplies is one of the most direct competitors to ArtResin in the art-grade epoxy resin market, selling crystal-clear, non-toxic table-top and art epoxy with similar 1:1 mix ratios and yellowing resistance through D2C and Amazon channels.
• Let's Resin: Let's Resin is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer brand offering artist-focused epoxy resin kits, colorants, and accessories through Amazon and its own website, competing head-to-head with ArtResin in the hobbyist art resin category.
• Counter Culture DIY: Counter Culture DIY sells artist-grade epoxy resin, color pigments, and accessories primarily through Amazon, targeting the same hobbyist and professional resin artist segment as ArtResin with comparable product positioning.
• MAS Epoxies: MAS Epoxies manufactures deep-pour and tabletop epoxies used by both artists and woodworkers, offering a similar product portfolio including casting resins and surface coatings at a comparable price point to ArtResin's lineup.
• East Coast Resin: East Coast Resin is a smaller D2C epoxy brand targeting the same resin-art hobbyist market as ArtResin, selling clear coating resin with UV resistance and similar accessories through its own website.

Broad incumbents

• TotalBoat: TotalBoat is a larger, established specialty chemicals brand offering marine epoxies, table-top epoxies, and casting resins with broader distribution across boat, woodworking, and art segments — overlapping with ArtResin's Industrial Clear sub-brand.
• System Three Resins: System Three manufactures a wide portfolio of epoxy systems for marine, woodworking, and art applications, including Clear Coat and MirrorCoat formulations that overlap with ArtResin's coating and industrial offerings.
• West System: West System (Gougeon Brothers) is an established epoxy manufacturer primarily for marine and composite construction; its product range and chemistry expertise make it a broad incumbent competing with ArtResin in functional coating use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@artresin
• Facebookfacebook.com/artresin
• Instagraminstagram.com/art_resin
• Pinterestpinterest.com/artresininc
• TikToktiktok.com/@artresin?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/art-resin

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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