“So (awkward pause as questioner tries to formulate his/her actual question)...what is the (more awkward pausing)...shiny stuff?” I get this question A LOT when I’m showing my work. The “shiny stuff” is epoxy resin: a plastic polymer used to encase surfaces in a protect, clear, high gloss finish. Although resin is becoming more well known in contemporary art circles, it is still rather mysterious. I hope this post removes some of the mystery of its application. I could do