You’re in a redecorating mood. And you need something extra zippy to go over your new sofa. And a DIY, one-of-a-kind project is what you’re looking for. Yes. You can do it. Get ready, beginners–you’re going to learn how to make resin art. Step 1: Prepare your resin art workspace While creating resin art is […]
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Resin Jewelry Making: What Beginners MUST Know
Resin jewelry making beginner tips. Steps to help you learn and ensure success when working with resins for your crafts and jewelry.
Best Resin For Jewelry Secrets Revealed
Making jewelry with resin is awesome for many reasons. But two big ones come to mind: you don’t need to spend a lot to get started, and you can learn resin jewelry making easily from home. You can use resin to make earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and more. Now that you’ve decided to make […]
5 Oddball Ways How to Make Resin Dry Faster
If you’re asking yourself how to make resin dry faster, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share those tips with you. But… It’s not without risk. But with great risk comes great reward. (This guy said that in case you’re wondering.) First, we need to have a beginner resin chemistry lesson. WAIT! Don’t […]
How To Use Cookie Cutters As Resin Molds
Have you ever picked up cookie cutters and thought they would make excellent resin mold shapes? Let me assure you that you can. I’m going to teach you how to use cookie cutters as resin molds. Step 1: Gather cookie cutters As odd as it may seem, metal is the best cookie-cutter base for this […]
THE Essential Tips For Working With Epoxy Resin
So you’re crushing over all the creative things you can do with epoxy resin. Like making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. Or creating candy conversation heart jewelry. Or man cave coasters for a Father’s Day gift. So you buy resin and then it hits. You feel nervous about starting. Like you […]
Thinking About Using Resin Outdoors? Read This First
So you want to know if you can use resin outdoors. Splendid. Awesome. Dope. (Fun fact — dope doesn’t mean weed anymore.) But first, I need to know what you mean by use. Do you want to mix resin outdoors instead of mixing it indoors? Yes, you can mix and pour resin outside. I do […]
How To Shape Resin To Form A Bowl
What’s the easiest way to shape resin? By using resin molds. But if you’re looking for the coolest way to shape resin, then you’ll want to keep reading. Instead of pouring the resin into a mold, you’ll pour it onto a surface, then shape it once it partially cures. For this project, you’ll shape that […]
10 MUST Know Tips About How to Paint on Resin
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 to paint resin […]
The 5 Steps To Have You Mixing Resin Like An Expert
Not to be overly dramatic here, but mixing resin is pretty important to making beautiful epoxy art and resin crafts. Wait. I changed my mind. I WANT to be over the top, Real Housewives, dramatic here. Mixing resin is beyond pretty important. In fact, it’s EVERYTHING to your resin success. You won’t make anything worth […]