If you’re asking yourself, ‘What kind of resin should I use?’, let out a big sigh of relief. Because you’re in the right place to get that question answered. And I get why you’re confused about what to buy. There are so many out there promising the life of pi in the sky. All the […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
How to Seal Your Art Before Adding Resin
You’ve created a beautiful piece of art. And now, you want to add shine and depth with a layer of epoxy resin for art. But do you need to seal the artwork first? And if you do, how do you seal artwork before adding resin? Here’s the best way to know if you need to […]
The 5 Steps To Have You Mixing Resin Like An Expert
Not to be overly dramatic here, but mixing resin is pretty important to making beautiful epoxy art and resin crafts. Wait. I changed my mind. I WANT to be over the top, Real Housewives, dramatic here. Mixing resin is beyond pretty important. In fact, it’s EVERYTHING to your resin success. You won’t make anything worth […]
Git Rid of Resin Edge Problems Once and For All
You decided to give casting in resin molds a try. You mixed your resin thoroughly and were beyond excited to find it cured solid. Then you pushed it out of the mold and immediately felt a twinge of disappointment because your resin has an edge. And you’re finding your resin has an edge Whether you […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
WHOOP WHOOP! You’re ready to try creating with resin. Like making resin charms or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, and now you need the steps for using epoxy resin to make crafts. But I’m guessing you’re here because you aren’t sure what those steps are. And I’m so glad you’re here because I want you […]
What Happens When You Put Cookies In Resin?
Slowing down to look at the results of putting cookies in resin is my version of watching a trainwreck. And I get why you want to watch it too. Why waste your epoxy when you can benefit from someone else’s misfortune? Let me show you what I did. Then, you can decide if cookies in […]
Top 12 Beginner Questions about Making Resin Jewelry
Well, hi there resin novice! You’re in the right place. Starting with epoxy projects can be a little overwhelming. Don’t worry, I’ve got 16 years of resin experience, and I want to help you too. Here are the top 12 questions I get from those new to making resin jewelry. 1. Is resin dangerous? In […]
Can You Put Fresh Flowers In Resin? SEE The Results
If you’ve ever had beautiful flowers, you might have thought about ways to preserve them. You might even be asking yourself if you can put fresh flowers in resin. Here’s the short answer: NO. Within seconds of hitting the resin, they will shrivel and turn brown. How do I know? Because I tried. The good […]
10 Tips For Banishing Resin Bubbles
Hand up if you hate bubbles in resin. Me too. Nothing ruins your resin crafts faster than finding a bubble in your cured epoxy. How about you show those bubbles who’s boss? Here are ten tips for banishing bubbles in resin. 1. Choose the right resin for your project. This tip is #1 for a […]
Here’s How To Sand Resin Like A Professional
Sometimes when you’re creating resin jewelry or epoxy art, you may find that after your resin cures, you have an uneven surface. This can be a resin edge, unevenness, or gaps in your resin surface (also known as ‘fish eyes’). The good news is that you can sand resin once it’s fully cured to get […]