So you want to learn how to dry flowers in a microwave. That’s cool. Or that’s hot. Depending on who you ask. Why dry flowers in a microwave? Most importantly, because fresh flowers turn brown in resin and look like dog 💩. So you’ll definitely need to dry them before including them in your next […]
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15 Best Hacks for Working with Resin
I’ve been a resin artist for more than 16 years. A day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t learned more about working with resin. These are the tips I wish someone had told me when I was a resin beginner. It would have saved me so much time and aggravation. But not gray hairs. I […]
How To Make Resin Jewelry that Looks Amazing
Not only is resin jewelry fun to make, but it’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon with creative time for yourself. And when you’re making resin jewelry, you can keep your epoxy resin clear, or you add colors and found objects to your resin. Plus, you can mold it into unique shapes. The possibilities […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
WHOOP WHOOP! You’re ready to try creating with resin. Like making resin charms or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, and now you need the steps for using epoxy resin to make crafts. But I’m guessing you’re here because you aren’t sure what those steps are. And I’m so glad you’re here because I want you […]
Here’s How To Sand Resin Like A Professional
Sometimes when you’re creating resin jewelry or epoxy art, you may find that after your resin cures, you have an uneven surface. This can be a resin edge, unevenness, or gaps in your resin surface (also known as ‘fish eyes’). The good news is that you can sand resin once it’s fully cured to get […]
Five Things You Should Never Set In Resin
Adding trinkets to resin is an easy way to make your resin crafts special. One of my favorites is adding a child’s drawing to jewelry. And then there was the time I added watch gears to resin dominoes. And who doesn’t love adding stickers to resin to make Kawaii resin charms. Your possibilities are endless. […]
Master Using A Heat Gun For Resin With These Tips
If you HATE bubbles in resin (Let’s get real–who likes bubbles in resin??), then you’re going to love this. I’m showing you how to use a heat gun with resin, so it cures crystal-clear. And if you LOVE bubbles in resin, then you’ll want to keep reading. Because there are ways a heat gun can […]
Drill Resin Like A Champ With The Help Of These Tips
After making your resin charms and epoxy art, you might be wondering if you can drill epoxy resin. The answer is a definite YES. But… You’re will need some equipment. Yes, this article is the perfect excuse to buy new jewelry tools. Here’s how to drill holes in resin. Before you start Your resin must […]
How To Fix Bubbles in Cured Resin
Even when you’re very careful and very experienced, you may find yourself asking yourself how to fix bubbles in cured resin. Unfortunately, when making resin coasters, I had one end up with bubbles underneath the leaves. What happened to trap bubbles in the resin? Because the leaves of resin had an edge, it made it […]
The Only Epoxy Resin Troubleshooting Tips You Need
If you’re a resin artist and you’re on this page–my apologies. No one comes to look for information about epoxy problems until they happen. You’re probably here because you’ve got a mess on your hands. I’m sorry for your frustration. I know how soul-crushing it can be to spend time making something that turns out […]