Resin jewelry making beginner tips. Steps to help you learn and ensure success when working with resins for your crafts and jewelry.
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
You, Me And The Truth About The Best Resin For Dice
Have you seen all the crafty dice sets all over social media? Who knew that making dice for game night would be more fun than the game itself. But, once you’ve decided to take on a dice-making project, how do you know what resin is the best to use for dice? Like won’t any resin […]
Top 12 Beginner Questions about Making Resin Jewelry
Hey, resin novice. You’re in the right place. I get that starting with epoxy projects can be a little confusing. Don’t worry, I’ve got 15 years of resin experience with these hands and I want to help you too. Here are the top 12 questions I get from those new to making resin jewelry. […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
Whoa. You just spent hours scrolling Instagram and are now want to make geode resin coasters or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, but as you look for more craft with resin information, it gets confusing. Do you need this? Do you need that? Why are they doing this? And the most important question — […]
How Long Does It Take Resin to Dry?
If you are asking yourself how long does it take resin to dry, I’m sorry to say there isn’t a one size fits all answer. I also hope you’re reading this article before you mix resin. How long it takes resin to dry is also known as the cure time. Cure times vary between resins. […]
The Simplest Way of How to Dry Flowers for Resin
When it comes to things to embed in resin, flowers have got to be one of my all-time favorites. They add charm and personality to resin paperweights, jewelry, and more. But, before you add flowers to resin, there are a few things you need to know, including how to dry them. Why do flowers need […]
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 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 to […]
How to Polish Resin – Pro Secrets Revealed
After completing your resin projects, you may decide you want something a bit shinier. 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 to Fix Dimples in Epoxy Resin in Three Steps
You completed your epoxy art or resin tumbler. And you are SO EXCITED — until you see the surface isn’t even. On closer look, you see dimples in the service. Whatever you want to call these resin dimples — divots, holes, voids, fish eyes — they don’t have to wreck your creation. Here are three […]
Why does my epoxy have dimples? 5 Reasons Why
The last time you left your resin, you were stoked. You spent hours creating a masterpiece, then waited for what seemed like an eternity. Now, you uncover your art only to find that the surface is uneven. You see pits and voids and ask yourself, why does my epoxy have dimples? Hand up if you […]