What happens when you use resin and nail polish together? Confession time. I have this weird quirk about needing to buy stuff from the bargain bin of stores and try to use them in resin. It’s like I’m imagining myself on one of those cooking shows and have to use a specific ingredient in a […]
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Why Everything You Know About Resin For Beginners Is A Lie
So you’ve decided to give epoxy a try. Awesome. You’re in for a fun way to make resin art, crafts, and jewelry–even if you’re one of the many beginners that come here. But you know what makes me sick? Besides gas station sushi 🤢 When amazing creatives like you get dragged down with resin details. […]
11 Useful Resin Casting Tricks To Make Things Easier
One of the snappy things about resin (besides using it to make a candy necklace) is that it works for people in different ways. So over time, many of us have learned resin casting tricks to make things easier. Here’s what a few of my favorite resin artists shared are their favorite resin casting tricks. […]
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Resin Safety
Making resin crafts is so fun. The adventures that are waiting for you when you open resin kit bottles are endless. But before getting into the fun stuff, there are resin safety steps you need to take. And these are practical tips. No dumb warning labels here. 😉 #1: Have good ventilation Make sure there […]
10 Questions You SHOULD Ask Before You Buy Resin
When you’re ready to buy resin, you’ve probably got a few questions. Things like How do I mix resin? What can I make with resin? Do you have a coupon code? And if you’re asking these, that’s awesome. Because they’re ALL good questions. And you might think that’s enough. But here’s the thing. Ignorance is […]
10 Resin Tips for Beginners That are Better Than a Cinnabon
So you’re ready to try crafting with resin. And you aren’t sure if you’re heart is skipping a beat because you’re excited or nervous. Well resin beginners, here are my best tips for you to fast track you through the newbie phase. 1. Never be afraid to try something new. Think of what you’re doing […]
5 Things You Need To Know Before Crafting With Epoxy
I started crafting with epoxy resin in 2006. And ignorance was not bliss. In fact, there were a few things I wish I had known upfront. It definitely would have saved me from calling the resin foul things like unibrow puff grizzle or squirmy skirt dollop. So if crafting with epoxy resin is something you […]
20 BEST Jewelry Resin Molds [UPDATED for 2023]
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I’ve had the fun of creating jewelry with resin and molds for a little more than sixteen years. And I still LOVE making jewelry with silicone molds. I continue to be amazed that you can pour a liquid into a mold and it forms into something wearable. And while I love all my molds, I […]
THE 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 candy conversation heart jewelry. Or man cave coasters for a Father’s Day gift. So you buy resin and then it hits. You feel nervous about starting. Like you […]
5 Most Common Mistakes Beginners Make With Resin
When I started with resin, whoa, I made some mistakes. Like goopy, sticky, what I did do wrong kinda messes. So while it was fun getting good at making trash-can three-pointers, it wasn’t fun wasting epoxy resin and, even worse — my time. And if you’re getting ready to try your first resin project, I’ve […]
