So you’re ready to try crafting with resin. And you aren’t sure if you’re heart is skipping a beat because you’re excited or nervous. Well resin beginners, here are my best tips for you to fast track you through the newbie phase. 1. Never be afraid to try something new. Think of what you’re doing […]
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10 MUST Know Tips About How to Paint on Resin
Updated April 2026 Resin can be tricky to paint and very different from painting on canvas or wood, as you will find that paint doesn’t cling to resin very well. Here are some of my tips on painting on resin if you’d like to add some color to your resin crafts. Tip 1: The easiest way […]
7 Gift Ideas For Resin Artists And Jewelry Makers
If you’re lucky enough to have a creative person in your life, you might be wondering what makes an excellent gift to give. Here’s my list of gift ideas for resin artists that will give them hours of fun creating. Resin beginner kits This is a great way to do so for someone just getting […]
How To Dry Flowers In A Microwave
Updated April 2026 So you want to learn how to dry flowers in a microwave. That’s cool. Or that’s hot. Depending on who you ask. Why dry flowers in a microwave? Most importantly, because fresh flowers turn brown in resin and look like dog 💩. So you’ll definitely need to dry them before including them […]
15 Best Hacks for Working with Resin
I’ve been a resin artist for more than 16 years. A day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t learned more about working with resin. These are the tips I wish someone had told me when I was a resin beginner. It would have saved me so much time and aggravation. But not gray hairs. I […]
5 Most Common Mistakes Beginners Make With Resin
Updated April 2026 When I started with resin, whoa, I made some mistakes. Like goopy, sticky, what I did do wrong kinda messes. So while it was fun getting good at making trash-can three-pointers, it wasn’t fun wasting epoxy resin and, even worse — my time. And if you’re getting ready to try your first […]
3 Resin Problems No One Wants To Talk About
Updated April 2026 Hi. My name is Katherine, and I have a resin obsession. But that’s not why you’re here, is it? Like if you wanted to know how to use epoxy resin on wood or the best resin for jewelry, you wouldn’t have ended up on this specific page. Nope. I’m guessing you’re here because you’re having […]
How To Fix A Resin Edge In 3 Easy Steps
Let’s get real for a moment. Things don’t always go as planned when creating with resin. Like when making a resin bracelet. Sometimes, you’ll get a resin edge that needs finishing. Now I don’t know about you, but I dislike sanding. Like REALLY dislike sanding. And if you’re like me, you’ll like this trick of […]
10 Tips For Banishing Resin Bubbles
Updated April 2026 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 […]
Here’s How To Sand Resin Like A Professional
Updated April 2026 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 […]