DIY & Art Guide · Bondone ClearLam CC · Updated September 2026

Epoxy Photo Lamination — crystal-clear finish, no bubbles, no plastic film.

Seal photos, prints, and decoupage under a glass-like layer of epoxy — coasters, wall art, trays, and keepsakes. As of September 2026, the Bondone ClearLam CC 1.5 kg kit is ₹796 incl GST, covering roughly 70 square feet at 1 mm.

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Epoxy photo lamination guide by Si Epoxy Adhesives — Bondone ClearLam CC
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Guide · Bondone ClearLam CC
Bondone ClearLam CC
2:1 by weight
45–60 min
4–6 hours
~70 sq ft @ 1 mm
₹796
incl. GST · dispatched today Order on WhatsApp →
01Key Facts

Epoxy Photo Lamination Key Facts

Which epoxy resin is best for photo lamination in India?

Bondone ClearLam CC by DCM Shriram is the resin for photo lamination — a 2:1 mix by weight, 45–60 minute pot life, tack-free in 4–6 hours, with 2H scratch hardness. Deep-pour resins like Bondone Clear Cast generate too much heat for a thin coat and will wrinkle your print.

How much does it cost to laminate a photo with epoxy?

1.5 kg of ClearLam CC covers roughly 70 square feet at 1 mm — about 150 coasters or 30 A4 prints — and the kit costs ₹796 incl GST, as of September 2026. That works out to under ₹27 per A4 print or ₹8 per coaster in resin.

Can I use deep-pour casting resin for photo lamination?

No, deep-pour resin generates too much heat in a thin coat and will wrinkle or scorch the paper. Use a thin-coat, self-levelling laminating resin only — that's what ClearLam CC is designed for.

02Why Epoxy

Why Epoxy Beats Plastic Lamination Film

Epoxy creates a glass-like surface with depth — almost like the image is floating in liquid. Plastic film stays flat, plasticky, and peels in Indian humidity.

Unlike lamination pouches that leave a cheap plasticky feel and often bubble, a thin epoxy coat bonds permanently to wood, ceramic, or sealed paper. It resists scratches at 2H pencil hardness, handles hot cups up to 80°C after full cure, and lasts decades when kept away from direct sunlight.

As covered in our complete guide to epoxy resin in India, the trick is choosing a self-levelling, thin-coat epoxy — not the deep-pour resin you'd use for a river table. That's where most people go wrong, and it's why we built this guide around one resin: Bondone ClearLam CC.

Honestly? I started laminating photos five years ago after a customer asked me to preserve her late father's handwritten letter under resin. The first attempt was ruined — the paper turned dark and the resin didn't level. The failure was mine, and the fix was a sealed paper and the right thin-coat resin. Since then I've helped 200+ people laminate wedding photos, art prints, and dried flowers.

03Which Resin

Which Epoxy Resin to Use for Photo Lamination?

Not all epoxy is the same. Industrial and deep-pour resins are too reactive for a 1-2 mm coat over paper — you need a low-viscosity, self-levelling laminating resin.

Bondone ClearLam CC

₹796
DCM Shriram · Photo Lamination

The photo lamination workhorse — 2:1 mix by weight, 45–60 min pot life, self-levelling thin coats, 2H scratch hardness, tack-free in 4–6 hours.

Pack1.5 kgRatio2:1Hardness2H
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Clear Cast UV Stable

₹755
DCM Shriram · Window-Facing Pieces

Choose this for photo pieces that sit in direct sunlight — it blocks yellowing from UV. 3:1 mix, 280–340 min pot life, great for topcoats.

Pack1.2 kgRatio3:1UVBlocked
Bondone Clear Cast UV Stable full details →

Bondone Clear Cast

₹731
DCM Shriram · Deep-Pour Casting

Not for thin lamination — it generates too much heat and will wrinkle paper. Keep it for river tables and thick castings where its 300–370 min pot life shines.

Pack1.2 kgRatio3:1Pot Life300–370 min
Bondone Clear Cast full details →
04Materials

What You Need — Materials List

Everything below is available on Amazon India or from us directly. Total starter cost: roughly ₹1,800–2,200 including resin.

  • Bondone ClearLam CC kit — 1.5 kg or 7.5 kg, available from our product page
  • Digital scale — accurate to 1 g; never measure by volume
  • Heat gun or hairdryer — for bubble removal (a ₹800 heat gun from Amazon works perfectly)
  • Level surface — a plywood board checked with a spirit level
  • Release film or silicone mat — to protect your work surface
  • Mixing cups and stir sticks — wooden sticks work fine
  • Nitrile gloves and nose mask — uncured epoxy is a skin irritant
  • Sealant spray — acrylic clear coat (₹150 a can) or a little resin to seal the paper first
  • Lint-free paper towels — for wiping and dust control

India buying tip: search "heat gun India" on Amazon for the bubble remover, and "spirit level 1m" for the level surface. The resin you buy from us — every kit is batch-tested and shipped with the mix instructions printed on the label.

05Step by Step

How to Laminate a Photo or Print with Epoxy

Five steps between you and a crystal-clear keepsake. Take your time on step one — every failed piece I've seen traces back to an unsealed paper.

1

Seal the Photo or Print First

The most critical step. Inkjet prints absorb resin like a sponge — you MUST seal the paper. Lightly spray with acrylic clear coat (₹150 a can) and let dry for 20 minutes, or brush a very thin layer of mixed resin and let it cure for 2 hours. Skip this and the photo turns dark and translucent. I ruined a customer's wedding photo in 2022 by skipping this. Never again.

2

Mix the Resin Precisely

Place a mixing cup on your digital scale and zero it. Add 100 g of Part A (resin), then 50 g of Part B (hardener) — 2:1 by weight. Stir slowly for 3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom. Don't whip — that adds bubbles.

3

Apply Epoxy to the Surface

Place the sealed photo on your level surface. Pour resin directly onto the centre — for a coaster, 10–15 g is enough; for an A4 print, 40–50 g. Spread gently with a stir stick or silicone brush; the resin self-levels within a minute.

4

Remove Bubbles

Pass a heat gun slowly over the surface, 6–8 inches away. Bubbles pop instantly. Keep the gun moving — don't overheat. In humid Indian summers bubbles appear more; work in an air-conditioned room if possible.

5

Cure

Cover with a dust cover (an upside-down cardboard box) and leave for 24 hours. For maximum hardness, once tack-free (4–6 hours), oven-cure at 60–70°C for 30 minutes — this makes the surface glass-hard. I do this for every commercial coaster order.

Safety warning: always wear nitrile gloves when handling uncured epoxy. Repeated skin contact can cause allergic reactions over time. Work in a ventilated room. Once fully cured, epoxy is completely inert — safe for coasters, trays, and incidental food contact.

06Mistakes

Common Mistakes (and How I Made Every Single One)

  • Skipping the paper seal: The photo turns dark. I lost ₹1,500 worth of prints in 2021.
  • Pouring too thick: ClearLam is for 1–2 mm coats. Anything thicker overheats, cracks, or doesn't cure.
  • Wrong mix ratio: 2:1 by weight, not volume. Using a measuring cup instead of a scale left me with sticky coasters after 2 days.
  • Working in high humidity: Cloudy finish from amine blush. Now I only laminate on dry days — below 65% humidity.
  • Not leveling the table: Resin flows to one side. My first ever coaster set looked like a ski slope.

The truth? You'll probably make one of these mistakes. That's fine. Epoxy is forgiving — you can sand and pour another thin coat over a failed attempt.

07Cost & Coverage

What Photo Lamination Actually Costs

One 1.5 kg ClearLam CC kit does a whole batch of coasters or prints. Per-piece cost, worked out honestly, as of September 2026:

Piece Resin Used Resin Cost Per 1.5 kg Kit
Coaster10–15 g₹5–8100–150 coasters
A4 print40–50 g₹22–2730–37 prints
1.5 kg ClearLam CC kit2:1 mix by weight₹796 incl GST~70 sq ft at 1 mm

Prices valid until 31 March 2027. For bulk pricing on 7.5 kg kits, WhatsApp Jobin directly.

08Oven Curing

Oven Curing for Maximum Hardness — When and Why

Room temperature gives you a hard, scratch-resistant finish in 72 hours. Oven curing doubles the surface hardness for pieces that see daily handling.

ClearLam CC cures at room temperature to a hard finish in 72 hours. But for coasters bound for a cafe, jewellery trays for a shop, or anything with daily handling, oven curing at 60–70°C for 30 minutes — after the resin is tack-free (4–6 hours) — doubles the surface hardness.

How to oven cure safely: place your piece on a baking tray lined with a silicone mat. Set the oven to 65°C. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn the oven off and let it cool inside. Warning: never put wood with epoxy in a hot oven — the wood can crack. Oven cure only for ceramic, glass, or metal bases.

I oven-cured a batch of 100 coasters for a client in Jaipur last month. After 3 weeks of chai cups and samosa plates, not a single scratch.

09FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Epoxy Photo Lamination

Can I use any epoxy resin for photo lamination?

No. You need a thin-coat, self-levelling laminating resin like Bondone ClearLam CC. Deep pour resins will overheat and ruin your print.

How do I prevent bubbles in epoxy over photos?

Seal the paper first with a thin resin coat or spray adhesive. Work at 25-30°C, warm resin bottles in water, and use a heat gun slowly after pouring.

What happens if the paper isn't sealed before epoxy?

The paper will absorb resin and turn translucent or dark. Always seal with a thin brush coat first.

Can I laminate multiple photos in one epoxy pour?

Yes, arrange them on a flat board with 1cm gaps. Pour resin over all at once – the self-levelling property will fill gaps evenly.

How long does epoxy photo lamination last?

Properly cured and sealed, it will last decades without yellowing if kept away from direct sunlight. For UV protection, use an UV-stable topcoat.

Is epoxy photo lamination food safe for coasters?

Fully cured epoxy is inert and safe for incidental contact (coasters, trays). Not for direct food contact like cutting boards.

10Next Steps

Ready to Start? Order Your Lamination Kit

Si Epoxy Adhesives supplies Bondone ClearLam CC pan-India from our Ghaziabad warehouse. WhatsApp us your quantity and we'll confirm dispatch.

Order your lamination kit

WhatsApp Jobin directly. He will confirm stock, share the batch details, and arrange PAN India dispatch — usually within 1–2 business days. Makers in Delhi and Ghaziabad can collect kits the same day — see the Delhi resin delivery guide and the Ghaziabad resin delivery guide for pickup and delivery details.

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