Even when you’re very careful and very experienced, you may find yourself asking yourself how to fix bubbles in cured resin. Unfortunately, when making resin coasters, I had one end up with bubbles underneath the leaves. What happened to trap bubbles in the resin? Because the leaves of resin had an edge, it made it […]
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9 Things You Can Do With Your Epoxy Mistakes
I’m a hoarder. I’ve held onto my epoxy resin mistakes for the past sixteen years. I just can’t bear throwing them in the trash. And I’ve heard from others that I’m not the only one who keeps their resin screwups. Guess what? Keeping your epoxy mistakes can be pretty useful from time to time. Here […]
5 How To Color Resin Secrets You Never Knew
Let’s talk for a moment about how to color resin. This is one of those topics that involves art and science. Like there are rules. That’s the science. But sometimes, you can break those rules. That’s the art. And I like to do both. So, I’m sharing my secrets on how to color resin. Secret […]
How To Fix A Resin Edge In 3 Easy Steps
Let’s get real for a moment. Things don’t always go as planned when creating with resin. Like when making a resin bracelet. Sometimes, you’ll get a resin edge that needs finishing. Now I don’t know about you, but I dislike sanding. Like REALLY dislike sanding. And if you’re like me, you’ll like this trick of […]
The Secret To Making An Amazing Epoxy Table
When it comes to using epoxy to make a resin table, there is a cardinal rule you have to follow. Whether you like it or not. The resin always wins. It kinda cool to think you might have a chance in the resin fight club. But… Resin will do what it’s supposed to do. IF… […]
What You Must Know Before Using Nail Polish with Resin
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 […]
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 […]