I started making things with resin in 2006. Looking back on my experiences working with epoxy, there were a few things I wish I had known upfront about making things with resin. I have no doubt it would have saved me some time and aggravation! Here is what I wish my fairy godmother would […]
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Mistakes beginners make with resin – resin beginner advice
The five most common mistakes beginners make with resin Believe it or not, I was once a beginner with resin. So I’m sure you figured that out before now, but I tell you this because when I started with resin, boy did I make some mistakes. I only wish my teacher at the time had […]
Purchase resin – 10 questions you should ask before you buy resin
Before you purchase resin for your next project, here are the questions you should be asking Whether you are new to resin or have tons of experience, choosing the right resin for your project is essential to having resin casting success. Here are ten questions you should ask before you purchase resin for your next […]
10 reasons why your resin casting is a disaster and how to avoid them
How to avoid resin casting disasters Resin casting is a lot of fun. I love the versatility of embedding objects in resin along with making it any resin color I want. Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it looks and can cause frustration for even the most experienced resin crafter. A little bit of […]
Five things not to do when casting resin
One of the best ways to learn about resin is to push it to its limit. Put another way, you want to push it to fail. Why? I can easily say I’ve learned more from my resin mistakes than any of my successes. Being afraid of not making mistakes is where that comes from. Of […]
How to dry flower petals with parchment paper
If you have wondered how to dry flower petals with parchment paper, then you are going to love this article! I love using flowers and flower petals from the bouquets I’m lucky enough to get for a birthday or other special occasion. You don’t always have to use the entire bloom or bud. Flowers petals […]
Putting candy in resin – adding candy to resin
I love this time of year. Valentine’s Day conversation candy hearts are just begging to be made into resin pendants! I made a video about it a couple of years ago if you want to try making your own: DIY Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Pendants This post today is a bit of a follow […]
10 tips for getting rid of resin bubbles
Hand up if you hate bubbles in resin! (I have both of mine up in case you are wondering.) Nothing can ruin the look of resin quicker than finding a bubble in your finished project. Here are my 10 tips for avoiding and getting rid of resin bubbles. 1. Choose the right resin for your […]
Basic resin casting – Learn resin casting basics
Getting started with resin can be fun and challenging, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin. I’ve been there and I feel your pain! Let me break it down for you with some of my basic resin casting instructions to help you get started making your resin jewelry and crafts. Step […]
7 easy tricks to color resin with powder – resin coloring hacks
Techniques and tricks for using Pearl Ex powder to color resin by Kate Rijacki Ledum Using Pearl Ex powder is an easy way to add sparkle and color to your resin projects. Here are seven easy tricks to color resin with Pearl Ex powder. By the way, find all the Pearl Ex powders used […]