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 […]
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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: 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 […]
10 Things To Put In Resin That Look Dazzling
One of the great things about resin is that it is so versatile. You can add colors, pour it into molds, or use resin to coat tabletops. Even better, you can include things in epoxy to personalize it to your style. Here are ten things to put in your next resin project. 1. Flowers Adding […]
10 Resin Tactics, Tips And Tricks The Pros Artists Use
Believe me when I tell you that how well your resin project turns out starts WAY before you ever open a bottle. You can avoid problems like bubbles and sticky resin. Here are 10 resin tips and tricks the pros use when creating resin art. Tip 1: Prepare your resin crafting area. Always go into […]
How to Make Resin Jewelry without Molds
I LOVE making jewelry with epoxy resin. It’s so versatile that you can form it with resin molds to take on any shape. Plus, you can leave it clear or add resin colors. Its ability to take on colors and shapes makes it appealing for crafting. But you might be asking yourself how to make […]
The Pro Artist Secrets To Epoxy Resin Casting
You’ve seen cool pictures where someone shows what they’ve made by casting epoxy resin. And you want to do it too. Because you’re creative and want to make trendy things like epoxy coasters and resin dice. But there’s sooooo much information to feed on. So much that you’re feeling uncomfortably full. Full like you shouldn’t […]
How Much Epoxy Do I Need to Cover Art, Photos and Counters?
You’re ready to give a glossy finish to photographs, art, tiles, countertops, and tables. But as you’re gathering your resin supplies and find yourself asking, how much epoxy do I need? WAY TO GO for thinking about that now. So that you don’t mix too little or too much. You want to be the Goldilocks of […]