Resin crafting is one of the most accessible and reasonably priced art projects to try. (You can start with an all in one resin kit for less than $50.) You’ll love the countless cool and crafty creations you can make by joining the epoxy resin scene. It’s the ultimate cool kids club. So let’s look […]
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5 Resin Troubleshooting Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
You’re excited about making a resin bowl or mandala pendants. Or maybe you’ve got aspirations of making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. What you didn’t count on was calling your resin obscenities like ‘YOU zit-popping puff poodle!’ because things didn’t turn out like the picture in your head. While creating with […]
SOLVED: 8 Reasons Why My Resin Is Sticky
You buy resin, mix the two parts together, then use it for your project. That’s the end of it, right? 🤞 It is, unless you find yourself asking ‘Why is my resin sticky?’ There are eight reasons this happens. And you might be able to fix your tacky resin too. Reason 1: Resin and hardener measured […]
10 Cool Resin Coaster Ideas To Make In 2024
So you want to make a resin coaster, but you need some ideas. And you need them to be easy. Especially if you’re a resin beginner. I can help with that. Here are ideas for ten resin coaster projects you can make. Even if you’re new to epoxy resin. Bottle cap This is the classic […]
SOLVED: Why Your Resin Has Wrinkles
So you poured resin into a mold. Or maybe you coated a surface. And you’ve already got plans for your amazing epoxy art. But when your resin a few hours later, you’re shrieking, ‘Why are there wrinkles?’ No, not the laugh lines and crow’s feet that show up without notice. These are fine lines and […]
How To Use Epoxy Resin On Wood: A Beginner’s Guide
How do you dress up a table? (Besides throwing your dresses from the dryer on it.) By giving it a glossy epoxy coating. If you’ve never done this before, don’t sweat it. Here’s how you add epoxy resin to a wood table to make it shine. Step 1: Clean and level the surface Epoxy resin […]
Why is My Resin Wavy? Is This Normal or Not?
If you’re asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. But then again, it might not be. Normal:Â Mixing resin and hardener liquids together. When you first mix two-part resins together, you should expect to see wavy resin. Because the two parts of a resin kit are […]
4 MUST-HAVE Supplies for Making Jewelry with Resin
Interested in making jewelry with resin? Amazeballs. You’re going to love making resin rings. And resin earrings. Plus resin pendants. And don’t forget resin bracelets. But you might be asking yourself, what do you need for making jewelry with resin? Here are the four things you MUST HAVE for making jewelry with resin. 1. Resin […]
No More Sticky Mistakes With Mixed Epoxy Resin
Do you want your mixed epoxy resin to cure? Of course, you do. If you want to make something sticky, there are tons of slime recipes out there. So how do you make sure your resin cures? You’ve got to make sure your epoxy resin is completely, thoroughly, entirely, conclusively, and outright mixed. Was I […]
15 Easy Crafts Beginners Can Make With Epoxy
You know that thing you keep telling yourself. Yeah. That voice that says you aren’t creative? Well, you need to tell that voice to ZIP IT. Here are 15 easy crafts you can make. At home. With resin. Now if creating with resin is new to you, don’t worry. You can still do this. Go […]