So you’ve taken up epoxy resin as a hobby. And you’re loving it. So now you’re looking for projects you can craft with resin. *Because you love making crafts that you can use yourself. *Or maybe because you love making handmade gifts. *Or perhaps you’re looking at selling some of your epoxy crafts to recoup […]
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How To Clean Resin Off Tools So You Can Reuse Them
After using resin, you may be wondering how to clean it off your tools. And if you aren’t, you should. Not only does it help you protect Mother Earth, but it will save you money too. Here’s how you can clean hard surface resin tools: Clean your tools while wet. Use paper towels to wipe […]
5 Biggest Resin Casting Problems And How To Avoid Them
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. No, I’m not talking about this famous novel. I’m talking about my first six months as a resin artist. It was back before the days of googling terms like best epoxy resin and having the answer in a couple of seconds. When […]
3 Resin Problems No One Wants To Talk About
Hi. My name is Katherine and I have a resin obsession. But that’s not why you’re here, is it? Like if you wanted to know how to use epoxy as glue or the best resin jewelry molds, you wouldn’t have ended up on this specific page. Nope. I’m guessing you’re here because you’re having resin […]
7 Experts Share Their Advice For Crafting With Resin
I asked some of the best resin crafters I know for their advice on crafting with resin. Here’s what they had to say: —————– My best advice for people crafting with resin for the first time is not to be scared. First-timers have repeatedly told me that they bought a kit and were afraid to […]
Essential Tips For Working With Epoxy Resin
So you’re crushing over all the creative things you can do with epoxy resin. Like making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. Or creating butterfly wing earrings. Or man cave coasters for a Father’s Day gift. So you buy resin and then it hits. You feel nervous about starting. And then you […]
Basic Tips To Learn Resin Casting Quickly And Easily
So you want to try casting with resin. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got goals. And you want to do this all while avoiding a big mess and expensive mistake. Now you’re trying to figure out where to start. Let me start off by saying what you’re feeling right now is a good thing. Why? Because […]
How Can I Get a Matte Finish On Resin Jewelry And Art?
Resin naturally cures with a glossy finish. It’s why it looks so good when you pour clear epoxy over a photograph. But sometimes clear and shiny isn’t always the look you want. You might want a matte or satin finish on your resin. You’ve got two options to get a matte finish on resin: Option […]
20 BEST Jewelry Resin Molds [UPDATED for 2022]
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I’ve had the fun of creating jewelry with resin and molds for a little more than fifteen years now. In that time, I’ve accumulated more than my fair share of resin molds. Don’t tell the others, but I do have a few favorites. Why use molds to make resin jewelry? Oh my gosh, if you […]
Can You Use Yellowing Epoxy? And What Happens If You Do?
I’ve heard mixed experiences with using yellowing epoxy. I have heard it won’t cure or will only get deeper yellow when cured. But, I also read the opposite — that it gets less yellow when cured. So, having some 1:1 epoxy resin with yellowed hardener on hand, I thought I would test it out. This […]
