Resin Mastery: Exploring iCoat Epoxy

This episode of the iCoat podcast takes a fresh look at the enormous opportunity wedding season creates for flower preservation artists. The latest 2026 data from The Knot shows that around 2 million U.S. couples married in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in wedding-related spending. Fall has now become the most popular wedding season, with 35% of couples marrying between September and November, compared with 33% from June ...

In this special Independence Day episode of the Resin Mastery podcast, hosts Ian and Rachel come together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Centered around the theme "Freedom to Create," the discussion highlights the rich history of American creativity, craftsmanship, and independence. They explore various applications of epoxy resin preservation, such as river tables, custom jewelry, and wedding flower preservation, as ...

In this special Mother’s Day-themed episode of Resin Mastery, Rachel and Ian explored the idea of “Pouring Love” through handmade resin gifts that carry personal meaning and intention. Moving beyond simple technique tutorials, the episode focused on why handcrafted pieces matter, especially for mothers and loved ones. They discussed how resin artists can create deeply personalized gifts such as jewelry dishes, rin...

The hosts of the Resin Mastery podcast welcome listeners back and catch up on personal updates, including Rachel's pregnancy and reflections on motherhood ahead of Mother's Day on May 11th. They emphasize creating meaningful, memory-preserving resin gifts for various mothers in one's life, like wives, stepmoms, or out-of-state relatives, rather than generic items like flowers. The episode introduces a new segment, the "Misinformati...

The core of the podcast focuses on the seasonal niche of Easter flower preservation. Ian and Rachel detail the process of preparing and drying spring blooms, such as lilies, tulips, and azaleas, to prevent common issues like browning and yellowing. They highlight creative product ideas, including crucifixes, flower paperweights, and ring holders, stressing the importance of high-quality ingredients and a stable environment for succ...

This episode of the Resin Mastery Podcast explores the inspiring journey of Ebony Whitson, founder of WWP Design & Decor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ebony shares how her business evolved from small resin crafts, like tumblers and coasters, into a thriving floral preservation company. Her work focuses on preserving meaningful flowers from weddings, memorials, and special events inside epoxy resin so families can keep those memories...

In this Resin Mastery episode, Ian and Rachel focus squarely on maximizing epoxy profits by thinking ahead instead of reacting. They discuss the importance of planning for upcoming demand cycles, especially weddings, graduations, and memorial work, and how artists who prepare early can capture more revenue with less stress. The conversation emphasizes treating resin art as a business, not just a craft, and making decisions based on...

This episode of the Resin Mastery Podcast explores why ICO Epoxy stands apart, praised for its crystal clarity, ease of mixing, low bubble release, and professional-grade results. Hosts highlight the unmatched quality of iCoat products and the deep expertise behind them, particularly Tim’s role as a trusted resource for resin artists. The conversation opens with seasonal context, reminding listeners that winter doesn’t ...

The episode is a year-end wrap-up of the Resin Mastery podcast hosted by Rachel and Ian, reflecting on its growth, global reach, and impact over its first year. They celebrate how the podcast has helped people learn resin techniques, start new income streams, and grow existing businesses, with some episodes reaching tens of thousands of views worldwide. A major highlight of the year was the launch of iCoat Epoxy’s AI agent, t...

The episode centers on Christmas resin crafting, with Ian sharing a wide range of festive project ideas, from fast-curing resin techniques to embedding natural elements like pine sprigs and dried oranges in ornaments. He and Rachel emphasize creativity and personalization, suggesting interactive content such as polls, viewer submissions, and even mystery box challenges to keep the audience engaged. They highlight the appeal of mean...

Valerie Dado, a dedicated resin artist and recent third-place winner in the iCoat Epoxy competition, shared her creative journey on the Resin Mastery Podcast after winning five gallons of premium epoxy. Starting out in Michigan with simple decorative trays and knick-knacks, she transitioned into floral preservation, making custom pieces such as blocks, jewelry dishes, and crosses that captured sentimental value for her clients. Her...

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In this special episode of Resin Mastery, hosts Ian and Rachel celebrate the culmination of the iCoat HV Ultra Epoxy Giveaway Competition, which drew hundreds of participants from across the artisan community. The contest offered generous prizes, gallons of free epoxy to multiple winners, and was open to both customers and newcomers who registered through social m...

The Resin Mastery Podcast opens with hosts reflecting on recent iCoat events, including their big company competition, the release of their Ultra resin product, and recovery from a recent building fire. They extend condolences to a family affected by the incident, showing compassion before introducing the episode’s main topic: eco-friendly epoxy. The hosts express how sustainability is becoming increasingly important to both ...

The Resin Mastery podcast is buzzing with excitement as it celebrates multiple milestones, including a significant iCoat competition, years of operation, the release of “HV Ultra,” the Phoenix rising from the ashes, and Rachel’s upcoming wedding, which is just eight days away. The episode focuses on the ongoing competition, offering participants a chance to win substantial prizes while promoting their own business...

Resin Mastery returns with a unique episode diving into the heart of wedding season, not just through artisans but by interviewing a bride herself—Rachel, who also happens to be a co-host of the show. With her wedding only days away, Rachel shares the whirlwind of excitement, stress, and planning that comes with “bridal brain.” The conversation highlights not only the practical side of registries and gifts but als...

The Resin Mastery Podcast opened with breaking news: a tragic crash in Phoenix where a pickup truck slammed into the iCoat building, caught fire, and killed the driver. This was the third such accident at the same intersection, underscoring its dangers. The fire destroyed thousands of gallons of epoxy and much of the warehouse’s equipment. Despite widespread news coverage and initial devastation, the iCoat team immediately as...

The Resin Mastery Podcast welcomes listeners to the hectic but rewarding wedding season, highlighting the unique pressures faced by preservation artists working with brides’ floral arrangements. Hosts Ian and Rachel discuss the intense demand this time of year, with a surge in weddings resulting in overlapping projects, tight deadlines, and significant emotional stakes for every piece produced. Artists are encouraged to set c...

Labor Day marks a significant transitional period both in work and in life, as many reflect on the past eight months and prepare for the coming busy season. It's a time for rest and renewal—a welcome break to spend with family, appreciate the year's achievements, and plan for what lies ahead. The podcast hosts emphasize the importance of pausing during this long weekend not only to relax but also to gather momentum for the bu...

This episode of Resin Mastery opens with Rachel and Ian welcoming listeners and introducing the topic of getting started with epoxy resin using a beginner’s kit. They highlight the biggest hurdle for most people: overcoming the confusion and hesitation that comes with trying something new. Rachel stresses that starting small makes the process approachable, while Ian points out how resin work offers a refreshing, hands-on brea...