Had a guy show me rolling the wet resin after applying to the cloth with a roll of toilet paper. It sucked up the access resin and reduced the weight significantly, so I do it with all my applications then fill and sand the weave with feather coat. I have had items turn out almost as light as with cloth and paint. Did it with a friends kayak and there is a 3.5 lb difference between the new and old one. Same design same construction.