So you’ve made something gorgeous with resin. In fact, you’re grinning like a possum eating a sweet potato. (That’s pretty happy in case you’re not from the south.) Now you’re ready to share or wear or even sell what you’ve made. Can you do that right away? Is there more to do first? Here’s your […]
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How to Measure Resin So It Cures COMPLETELY
So you’ve heard me talk a lot about mixing resin so it cures without sticky spots. (The #1 resin beginner mistake.) But it’s important you accurately measure resin liquids too. Why is it important that you measure resin accurately? If you don’t have enough of each of the liquids, you’re resin won’t get hot enough […]
7 Best Epoxy Resin Safety Tips You’ll Read This Year
Using epoxy resin is a creative way to make art, jewelry, and crafts. You can use it to make candy heart jewelry or a resin ring. (and bunches of things in between) And I LOVE that you’re here because that means you take epoxy resin safety seriously. I’ve been a resin artist for more than […]
Why Is My Resin Thick? 3 Reasons for Syrupy Epoxy
At some point, as you are mixing epoxy, you may find yourself asking, ‘Why is my resin thick?’ It can be alarming to work with resin and worry you’ve done something wrong. Here’s the good news. It isn’t that unusual and may not even be a problem. So here are a few reasons why your […]
A Fool-Proof Formula for Using Resin as a Coating
You want a flawless, glossy finish for your resin projects. How do you make that happen? One way is by using epoxy resin as a coating. It will cure with that ‘wet to the touch’ look that gives a splendid shine. It’s also helpful when you need to even out a resin surface to hide […]
The Resin Supply List To Save You Time AND Money
Using resin in molds to make crafts and jewelry is fun. Even more fun than a barrel of monkey bread. But how are you supposed to know what items should be on your resin supply list? Especially without spending a lot of money. Here’s your resin supply list, broken down into essential and optional things […]
How To Layer Resin: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s what I’ve learned in the eleven years I’ve helped creatives with their epoxy projects. The question you’ve been asking about how to layer resin is not the question I’ve been answering. You know how sometimes you hear a question, and you immediately know how to answer it? Like… How do you hide a column in […]
The EASY Way to Calculate How Much Resin Do I Need?
So I’m guessing you googled, ‘How much resin do I need?’ and ended up here. Kudos for thinking about that now instead of when you’re halfway through your project. Mixing way too much or not nearly enough epoxy resin is frustrating. But so is math. I’ve got three options for you, from easiest to hardest, […]
Basic Tips To Learn Resin Casting Quickly And Easily
So you want to try casting with resin. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got goals. And you want to do this all while avoiding a big mess and expensive mistake. Now you’re trying to figure out where to start. Let me start by saying what you’re feeling right now is a good thing. Why? Because it […]
How to Pour Multiple Epoxy Resin Layers
Resin doesn’t have to be a ‘one and done’ kinda project. Well, it can be, but sometimes, you might want to add layers to the resin you’ve already poured. Why would you pour multiple resin layers? *You need your resin to be thicker than the maximum pouring depth for the resin you’re using. For example, […]