There’s something kinda cool that happens when you have worked with resin for a while. You learn how to make it work for you. For this resin pendant, you will use stamps as alternative resin molds. Resin supplies and equipment needed: Alumilite Amazing Casting resin 2-inch wide masking tape Stamps without the wooden/plastic backing […]
Category: Molds and Mold Making
Your Burning Questions About Molds For Resin ANSWERED
You’ve decided you want to make resin crafts. But now, you find yourself with questions about molds for resin. Can you use anything as a resin mold? Are resin molds expensive? Will you need to do anything special once your resin comes out of the mold? I had those same questions when I started creating […]
How To Make A Silicone Mold For Resin Or Clay
If you’ve wondered how to make a silicone mold, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. Say what? All you need to use is two-part silicone mold putty. Here’s why it’s THE BOMB to make a silicone mold: ✅ You don’t need any fancy equipment. ✅ Molds are food safe. ✅ […]
Why Casting Resin In A Soap Mold Is a BAD Idea
When it comes to using molds with resin, you might be wondering if you can use any mold with resin. Sometimes non-traditional molds work. Sometimes they don’t. So what about casting resin in a soap mold? I’m one of those resin nerds who’s always happy to try something new. Even if it means I can […]
The Simple Steps To Casting Resin In Silicone Molds
Ready to try casting resin in silicone molds? Cool. It’s how you make beautiful resin art like a polaroid necklace or a bottle cap coaster. Here’s the easy guide to get you started and help you make something fantastic. Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They’re flexible and […]
5 Resin Casting Tips To Make Your Projects Beautiful
Using resin for jewelry and crafts can be intimidating, especially if you are a resin beginner. Recently, I asked Tania of House of Molds to share some of her best resin casting tips to help crafters and jewelry makers get excellent results with silicone molds. 1. Wear gloves when handling molds and pouring resin. Not […]
Learn Resin Mold Making Without Driving Yourself Crazy
So you’ve played around with resin long enough that you want to try making your own molds. Cool. When it comes to making a resin mold, here’s where you have to start: You need a model. Let me repeat it. You need a model. I get many email requests for help with a custom mold […]
7 Reasons Why Resin Is Sticking to Your Mold
Using resin molds is fun to make resin crafts and jewelry. Like you can make everything from man cave coasters to mermaid jewelry. I can’t think of a better day than that. Until it isn’t that amazing day. Because sometimes resin sticks to your mold and won’t release. Which then makes you google, ‘Why is […]
The 7 Biggest Silicone Mold Care Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
Using silicone molds to make resin crafts? Awesome. You can use them to make an artsy chess set or terrazzo earrings. Now that you’ve invested in resin silicone molds, you want to make sure they last. Caring for your molds isn’t tricky, but I do see artists making mistakes when it comes to silicone mold […]
10 Uncomfortable Truths About Resin Jewelry Molds
If you’ve spent time on Instagram scrolling for jewelry inspo, you’ve seen trends like alcohol ink pendants and boho chic earrings. If you want to make them too, you can. All it takes using resin jewelry molds. But before jumping into making resin jewelry with molds, there are a few things you should know first. […]
