So you’re making resin crafts. And now you’re addicted. I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but it sounds like you have a resin obsession. Here are some awesome resin crafts hacks to make your life even better with resin. Hack 1: Bend resin when it’s soft If you wait until resin […]
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3 Reasons Why I Always Use Resin Mold Release
If you cast resin into resin molds, you might be wondering if you need a resin mold release. I use one every time — and here’s why: Reason 1: In case something goes wrong. The plastics and silicones used for resin mold-making are designed not to stick to resin. So if the resin isn’t supposed to […]
How To Avoid The 5 Biggest Resin Casting Problems
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. No, I’m not talking about this famous novel. I’m talking about my first six months as a resin artist. It was back before the days of googling terms like best epoxy resin and having the answer in a couple of seconds. When I started with epoxy seventeen […]
3 Things To Know Before Buying Cheap Epoxy Resin
Let’s get to it. You’re here because you’re looking for cheap epoxy resin. And why wouldn’t you? I’ve yet to meet an artist that wasn’t thrifty in some way. But I’m guessing you’ve also heard the phrase, ‘You get what you pay for.’ And that’s what happens when you buy cheap epoxy resin. Not to […]
How to Fast-Track Your Success with Casting Molds
Using casting molds with resin is a fun and easy way to get crafty. There are so many options for resin molds out there. Let’s get into the basics of what you need to know to create something you can’t wait to show off! What are casting molds? Molds are hollow forms that you pour […]
{Ten} EASY resin epoxy projects for beginners
Hey there, epoxy resin creators, if you are looking for simple things to make with resin, then you are going to love this list of ten easy epoxy projects for beginners. For this list, I included projects that needed minimal equipment, skills and supplies. That means, all you need to focus on is mixing the […]