Resin jewelry making beginner tips. Steps to help you learn and ensure success when working with resins for your crafts and jewelry.
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my epoxy have dimples? 5 Reasons
The last time you left your resin, you were stoked. You spent hours creating a masterpiece, then waited for what seemed like an eternity. Now, you uncover your art only to find that the surface is uneven. You see pits and voids and ask yourself, why does my epoxy have dimples? Yeah, that’s pretty aggravating. […]
HELP! My Epoxy Resin Overheated and Is Smoking
Resin can be a fussy beast. Like on a scale of changing a light bulb to growing orchids, resin is in the changing a tire range. It’s pretty straightforward, but leave something out. Or cut a corner. Or, as in this case, fail to follow good procedures, and your resin time suddenly turns into a […]
Best Resin For Jewelry Secrets Revealed
Making jewelry with resin is awesome for many reasons. But two big ones come to mind: you don’t need to spend a lot to get started, and you can learn resin jewelry making easily from home. You can use resin to make earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and more. Now that you’ve decided to make […]
You, Me And The Truth About The Best Resin For Dice
Have you seen all the crafty dice sets all over social media? Who knew that making dice for game night would be more fun than the game itself? But, once you’ve decided to take on a dice-making project, how do you know what resin is the best to use for dice? Like, won’t any resin […]
7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking To Your Mold
Using resin molds is fun to make resin crafts and jewelry. You can make everything from man cave coasters to boho earrings. I can’t think of a better day than that. Until it isn’t that amazing day. Because sometimes epoxy sticks to your mold and won’t release. Which then makes you google, ‘Why is resin sticking to my […]
5 Oddball Ways How to Make Resin Dry Faster
If you’re asking yourself how to make resin dry faster, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share those tips with you. But… It’s not without risk. But with great risk comes great reward. (This guy said that in case you’re wondering.) First, we need to have a beginner resin chemistry lesson. WAIT! Don’t […]
The Simple Steps To Casting Resin In Silicone Molds
Ready to try casting resin in silicone molds? Cool. It’s how you make beautiful resin art like a polaroid necklace or a bottle cap coaster. Here’s the easy guide to get you started and help you make something fantastic. Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting epoxy resin. They’re flexible […]
How to fix cloudy resin? Learn 3 cloudy resin fixes
You’re excited to demold your project. Like excited on a scale of Christmas morning unwrapping. You gently peel your resin from your silicone mold only to find it’s got a frosty finish or white streaks within the resin. Ugh. Why does cloudy resin happen? And even more important, how can you fix cloudy resin? Step […]
Thinking About Using Resin Outdoors? Read This First
So you want to know if you can use resin outdoors. Splendid. Awesome. Dope. (Fun fact — dope doesn’t mean weed anymore.) But first, I need to know what you mean by use. Do you want to mix resin outdoors instead of mixing it indoors? Yes, you can mix and pour resin outside. I do […]