I am pretty new to it myself. Started about 3 months ago. I started with epoxy making regular blanks, and ancillary other items like coasters, and only very recently moved on to clear label casting with Alumilite clear and slow. I am sure that I will do a lot more clear label casting. Whilst you can make blanks which are unique there are a bewildering number for purchase. Clear label casting offers the opportunity to personalize your products, which for me is very appealing. I am often stumped about what to give some people as a gift, but now I have a new string to my bow. I soon learned that to be consistently successful a pressure pot is essential, especially with Alumilite.