A bottle cap resin coaster set is the perfect man cave gift. Get a few bottle caps off your guy’s favorite adult beverage, add some resin and you have an easy DIY gift for dads! Supplies needed: Resin Obsession super clear epoxy resin 6-ounce kit Resin coaster mold Castin’ Craft mold release and conditioner Resin […]
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Bracelet making ideas – make a resin bracelet in a day
By Myléne Hillam If you are looking for some new bracelet making ideas, this project can be done in an afternoon! Supply list: Quick-curing polyurethane resin Castin’Craft Opaque Pigments: Yellow Castin’Craft Translucent Dyes: Green Piñata Alcohol Ink: Señorita Magenta Silicone Trivet with square cavities (found in dollar and kitchenware stores) 19 silver crazy wire […]
DIY resin Christmas ornaments – Christmas decorations
It wouldn't be Christmas without a crafting project. How about a DIY resin Christmas ornaments project? (and this is going to be easier than it looks -- promise!) First, start with something to serve as your ornament base. In this case, I purchased unglazed ceramic ornaments. Wooden cutouts or hollow cardboard boxes could work too. [...]
DIY coasters – How to make resin coasters
DIY coasters as taught by Resinista Penny Reid Like all of you, I am always on the lookout for things I can use for crafting projects. You never know where you’ll find your next idea! In this ongoing search, I recently found glass candle holders at Ikea that I thought would make a great DIY […]
DIY resin ornaments – Make Christmas ornaments with resin
What happens when you have ornaments to upcycle and some leftover resin? You get creative with coloring! Last week, I created mustache adornments to decorate the outside of glass ornaments. I thought to myself then that there must be more we can do to DIY resin ornaments for my Christmas tree. Step 1: Prep a […]
How to make geode resin art coasters
If you’ve been wondering how to make geode resin art coasters, then you are going to love this! I’m going to show you, not one, BUT TWO ways to make the coasters everyone is talking about! And the best part, they make great gifts! Whether you need something for a man cave or a fancy […]
Resin gift tags – How to Make your own Holiday Gift Tags
Let’s Make Some Resin Gift Tags! by Karen Bearse Hello Resin Fans, Karen Bearse here today with some great Christmas tag ideas. The fun thing about this project is you can use a lot of items after the Christmas crazy and make tags throughout the year. By Christmas time, you are ready to go! (Plus [...]
Make your own place card holders – DIY resin place card holders
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I totally get into making a traditional feast and love that the food is the star of the day. I also want my family and guests to feel special when we enjoy our meal. In putting finishing touches on the place settings, I thought creating my own [...]
Recycled art project ideas with resin – Upcycled art
by Cat Kerr Resin Supplies List: • Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin • Measure Cups • Old Book Text • Mod Podge • Scissors • disposable brush • popsicle sticks • wax paper • Flea Market Finds • rub ons • metal frame • Jax Brown Patina • Ultra Fine Steel wool • Images • [...]
Casting resin in candle molds – Resin experiments
by Penny Reid This is a resin experiment that worked …mostly! I found this mold in the bargain bin of my local art store. It had 6 rectangles, approximately 1-inch x 1.2 inches, and is meant for candles. I’m not sure how they are used, not being a candle hobbyist, but the price was right […]