Hello, Resin Obsession fans! Karen Bearse here with a new experiment/playtime using stamp pads as resin molds. I have had this idea for a while, speculating in my brain. Today, I decided to act on it. Resin Supplies: -Amazing Casting Resin -Casting Supplies- measure cup, gloves, stir stick, timer. -Various stamps- I used rubber, clear, […]
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Five Things You Should Never Set In Resin
Adding trinkets to resin is an easy way to make your resin crafts special. One of my favorites is adding a child’s drawing to jewelry. And then there was the time I added watch gears to resin dominoes. And who doesn’t love adding stickers to resin to make Kawaii resin charms. Your possibilities are endless. […]
20 Resin Ideas To Sell (For ALL Skill Levels)
So you’ve taken up epoxy resin as a hobby. And you’re loving it. So now you’re looking for ideas for resin projects you can sell to pay for your obsession. *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 […]
Drill Resin Like A Champ With The Help Of These Tips
After making your resin charms and epoxy art, you might be wondering if you can drill epoxy resin. The answer is a definite YES. But… You’re will need some equipment. Yes, this article is the perfect excuse to buy new jewelry tools. Here’s how to drill holes in resin. Before you start Your resin must […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Things NOT To Do When Casting With Resin
One of the best ways to get good at casting with resin is to push it to its limit. Said another way, push it to fail. You’ll learn more from your resin mistakes than your successes. Or even better — you can learn more from MY resin mistakes. Like the day I used polyester resin […]
How To Use Epoxy: 10 Dumb Mistakes To Avoid
If there’s a reference about how to use epoxy on the internet, it must be true, right? Spoiler. There’s a lot of crap advice out there that gets composted and recycled. And over. And over. It’s like a game of telephone. Except at the end, you’re left with something gross and sticky. Which is way […]
How To Fix Bubbles in Cured Resin
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 […]
12 Epoxy Projects When You’re Stuck For Fresh Ideas
Making projects with epoxy resin is a fun and creative way to spend an afternoon. Plus, you can get started relatively inexpensively. If you’re ready to craft with resin, you can jump to the list of 12 epoxy projects here. But, if you’re a resin beginner, here are the resin basics to get you familiar […]
