In my goal of experimenting more with resin this year, I realized that I have never painted on resin. I’ve been told it can be done, and I’m aware that a lot of you readers have done it, but I never have. *shocking* I decided to take my clear Star Wars resin castings from […]
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How to dry flower petals with contact paper
Have you ever had a beautiful flower bouquet that you wondered how you could include in your next resin project? The good news is that you can! I’m going to show you how to dry flower petals with contact paper so you can use them in a future jewelry or crafting project Here is one […]
Problems when casting resin – resin troubleshooting
If you have worked with resin long enough, you will find it can be challenging (and sometimes not in a good way!). Here are a few of some problems when casting resin along with ways to fix them: 1. “Water stains” on embedded items. This is when you embed papers and paper items into your […]
Resin challenges even the experts have
The struggle is real, even for experienced resin artists and crafters. We have our challenges when it comes to casting resin. I recently asked a few of my resin friends what some of their biggest resin challenges are, despite their years of experience. Here’s what they had to say: Like all of us, air […]
How to paint on resin – paint on cured resin
by Lynette Olnhausen Resin can definitely be a bit tricky to paint and very different from painting on canvas or wood, as you will find that paint doesn’t cling to resin very well. Here are some of my tips on how to paint on resin if you’d like to add some color to a resin […]
How to dry flowers in a microwave
This article is the fourth in a series on drying flowers. You can read the other articles here: Learn How to dry flowers using silica gel beads Read How to dry flower petals with contact paper Try How to dry flowers with parchment paper The last technique I tried was to dry flowers in the […]
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 […]
Clear resin turning yellow – reasons for yellow resin
Unfortunately, resin kits don’t always stay clear. If you are asking yourself, why is my clear resin turning yellow, here’s what is happening: In a resin kit, the hardener is most likely to yellow first. While the resin part will eventually yellow, the hardener yellows more quickly. Resin kit components will turn yellow for two […]
Epoxy resin safety precautions – How to use epoxy resin safely
Safety precautions to take when working with epoxy resin Using epoxy resin is a creative way to make art, jewelry, and crafts. Before you get started though, you want to be sure you are aware of the epoxy resin safety precautions you should be taking to make sure you can work with resin and stay […]
Resin beginner advice – 10 tips for resin beginners
Top 10 tips for the resin beginner, shared by Kate Ledum When I asked my resin friends, experts and resinistas for their advice for resin success, (which I shared last week in the post Seven experts share their advice for crafting with resin) resinista Kate Ledum didn’t stop with one tip. Kate was kind enough to share her top ten list […]