After completing your resin projects, you might decide you want a shinier finish. Good news! You can polish resin, and I’m going to teach you how. Do you have a hard-curing resin or a soft-curing resin? This is important because soft-curing resins will make crumbs and can melt. So how do you know how hard […]
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What is Resin Gel Time and When Does it Happen?
If you have ever wondered what is resin gel time, I can tell you that it’s not about making jelly. The gel time of resin is only one step during the curing process, but it’s a crucial one. Why is resin gel time important? Let’s say you are creating resin projects in layers and want […]
How To Make Resin Jewelry With Your Epoxy Charms
Now that you’ve made some incredible epoxy charms, you might want to use them to make resin jewelry. You can make resin jewelry easily with jewelry findings. Option 1: Drill a hole You can use a pin vise and a small drill bit to make a hole in your piece. Or you can […]
How to Fast-Track Your Success with Casting Molds
Using casting molds with resin is a fun and easy way to get crafty. There are so many options for resin molds out there. Let’s get into the basics of what you need to know to create something you can’t wait to show off! What are casting molds? Molds are hollow forms that you pour […]