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Create a thumbprint Resin Pendant Tutorial Create a special gift from you for your loved one using ResinObsession’s SuperClear Resin! Material List: ResinObsession SuperClear Resin StirStix Mixing Cups Polymer Clay (any color) Amazing Mold Putty Exacto Knife Drill and 1/16” Drill Bit Bail Chain Necklace Wax paper, freezer paper, or plastic bag to cover work surface The first step of this project is to flatten some polymer clay into a circle that is about 1 1/2 ...

Why didn't my resin cure properly? This is a problem that resin newbies and seasoned professionals alike run into from time to time. Here are a few trouble areas where you should evaluate in case you're asking yourself, "Why is my resin sticky?" 1. How old is your resin? We recommend only purchasing enough resin that you can comfortably use within 6 months of purchase. Eventually, moisture may collect in your bottles, which will affect how it cures. 2. Are you keeping your resin in a ...

Which resin is right for my jewelry making project? When it comes to resin, there are so many options! I'm going to go through the possibilities here with a list of their pros and cons.All resins are a two part system, consisting of the base resin and the hardener (or catalyst). By themselves, they are inert compounds, but when mixed, a chemical reaction occurs where they cure. A few terms you need to be familiar with when it comes to working with resin:Pot time: amount of time you have to ...

How to Mix Colors this article is reprinted with permission from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Have you ever mixed red and blue paint only to find you have "mud" instead of purple? Want to know how to create any color you may need for an art project? Now it's time to learn how. Lack of good information has made mixing colors unnecessarily difficult in the past. Before the invention of color photography, color mixing was not very well understood, and it was believed that red, ...

How to make imitation sea glass with Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin Materials: • ResinObsession Super Clear Resin • 738 Cabochon Mold • Castin’ Craft Mold Release Spray • Reusable measuring cup or a Plastic cup • Stir Stix • Disposable Spoon (optional) • White glitter • Castin’ Craft transparent green dye • Rolling pin • Non-stick mat (like one used for cooking) 1) Spray the mold 738 with the Castin' Craft mold ...

How to prevent mishaps with your papers and findings in resin One of the most frequently asked questions I get at Resin Obsession is how to properly seal papers and other assorted items before including them in resin. Here's a few of my tips based on what has worked well for me: 1. I don't know that the sealer itself is as important as how many times you seal. I seal everything a minimum of twice and I will do it more if I'm still concerned the item isn't coated well enough. We carry the ...

Making Resin Jewelry Not only is resin jewelry fun to make, it can be an inexpensive way to be creative! You can incorporate colors and findings along with molding your resin into exciting shapes. The possibilities are endless!! This article gives basic information on how you can make your own resin jewelry. Before you get started: When it comes to working and pouring resin, you need to know two things before you get started. Pot time and cure time. Pot time refers to the amount of time ...

Whether you're new to epoxy resin or a seaoned professional, I hope you can find a few helpful hints working with epoxy resin: Epoxy resins come in two parts: the resin and the hardener. When the two parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction occurs that changes the epoxy from a liquid to a solid. Small amounts are mixed together, usually in a specific proportion (a specific amount of resin with a specific amount of hardener). There is a pot time to the resin (period of time that the resin ...

One day, a long time ago, Resin Obsession founder Cindy Carter's mom saw a contest advertised on TV where you made up a business plan, flew to California to present it, and if it was good enough--you could sell your product/service on TV. Needing something to fill Cindy's time and she was already obsessed with resin, she made up a kit to present. Although she did not win the contest, she found great value in the experience. The resin company she used for the kits was so impressed ...

Plastic molding most often refers to using various plastic molds to create resin items. With molds you can create your own resin jewelry, wall plaques or clocks, drawer handles, sun catchers, souvenirs, soaps, and even chocolates or cheese. PLEASE NOTE: it is imperative to use prominently marked FDA approved “food-safe” plastic molds when making food items. Using different combinations of resins, dyes, and artifacts to embed, you’ll be able to create beautiful resin ...

Plastic Casting with Alumilite’s Water Clear Resin Plastic casting is a term often used for casting replicas in plastic epoxy, polyester, polymer or urethane resin. As dry as that may sound the creativity and usefulness of plastic resin is mind-boggling. From chic and unique jewelry pieces to fishing lures, pens, plaques, perfectly matched drawer pulls, sleek and glossy furniture finishes, sparkling clear blue water in a model railroad scene to tires and wheels, and even robot ...

Clear Casting Resin Clear Casting Resin is one of the resins often used for resin jewelry making. Resin is a liquid plastic which solidifies after a chemical exothermic reaction. That means that heat is generated when the hardener (sometimes erroneously called a catalyst) is mixed with the base resin. The heat causes the polymers to link (polymerization) which forms the plastic. These are usually divided into several categories: epoxy resin, polyurethane casting resin and polyester ...

A Brief History of Resin First, the dictionary defines resin as a sticky, flammable, organic substance insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants (notably fir and pine). Now, anyone who knows anything about trees can very easily imagine getting the sticky stuff all over their clothes, hands and arms whenever near a pine tree. This sticky stuff is the plant’s natural glue. Over time, it “cures” and becomes very hard. You wonder why I speak of trees? ...