You don’t want to hurt yourself or anyone else while you’re enjoying creative time. (A big HIGH FIVE to you. ๐ Resin safety is something I WISH more people thought about.) And I’m doing a happy dance here because you’re investigating all your options. So it seems like a good idea to buy resin that […]
Category: Resin Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Your Best Chance to Fix Resin Cracking?
You just made something gorgeous with resin. Like you’re already dreaming about showing it off. Or selling it in your Etsy store. Or maybe, this one is good enough to keep for yourself.ย Then, you check on it later and immediately start screaming. Your resin now looks like a windshield your ex hit with a baseball […]
The ESSENTIAL Item You Need For Resin Mold Making
So you’ve played around with resin long enough that you want to try mold making. High five. ๐ 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. For you to make a mold of something, you must have […]
The Resin Supply List To Save You Time AND Money
Using resin in molds to make crafts and jewelry is fun. Even more fun than a barrel of monkey bread. But how are you supposed to know what items should be on your resin supply list? Especially without spending a lot of money. Here’s your resin supply list, broken down into essential and optional things […]
How To Layer Resin: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s what I’ve learned in the eleven years I’ve helped creatives with their epoxy projects.ย The question you’ve been asking about how to layer resin is not the question I’ve been answering. You know how sometimes you hear a question, and you immediately know how to answer it? Like… How do you hide a column in […]
The EASY Way to Calculate How Much Resin Do I Need?
So I’m guessing you googled, ‘How much resin do I need?’ and ended up here. Kudos for thinking about that now instead of when you’re halfway through your project. Mixing way too much or not nearly enough epoxy resin is frustrating. But so is math. I’ve got three options for you, from easiest to hardest, […]
How To Make A Resin Dam With Tape
When you think about a dam, you’re probably thinking about corraling water into one place. Like what this master of function and beauty does. And the cool thing is that we can apply this concept to create a resin dam. Why would you create a resin dam? To keep your resin on a horizontal surface […]
How to Pour Multiple Epoxy Resin Layers
Resin doesnโt have to be a โone and doneโ kinda project. Well, it can be, but sometimes, you might want to add layers to the resin youโve already poured. Why would you pour multiple resin layers? *You need your resin to be thicker than the maximum pouring depth for the resin youโre using. For example, […]
How to Clean Resin Cups To Use Again
Learning how to clean epoxy resin tools and cups is not only a great way to save money, but itโs also a thoughtful way to reduce the amount of waste you produce. Plus, being thrifty like that is a true sign that you’re a resin artist. ย Ideally, you can use reusable silicone mixing cups, but […]
6 Hacks For How To Get Resin Out Of A Mold
You’ve created the perfect resin casting. Or at least you thought you did. You try demolding your resin only to find you can’t get it out of the mold. Now what? How are you going to get resin out of the mold? Here are six of my favorite resin tricks to help you get your […]