If you are asking yourself ‘What kind of resin should I use?’, you have come to the right place. This is one of the most common questions I get asked about art, jewelry and crafts. There is no ‘one size fits all’ resin, and there are MANY things to consider. I will walk you through […]
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Best epoxy resin for all your projects [UPDATED 2021]
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Choosing the best epoxy resin is a little more complicated than it might seem. Like one resin should be able to do everything, right? Here’s a little secret that no one else wants to share. There is no one size fits all resin. What do I mean by that? One resin formula isn’t going to […]
Doming resin casting resin – resin formulas explained
What’s the difference between casting resin and doming resin? This difference is important to know for your resin success! Depending on what you want to make, choosing the right resin for your project is important so that you can get the results you want. Let’s start with a couple of basic concepts A doming resin […]
Resin buying guide – your guide to selecting a resin
When it comes to buying resin, there are so many choices! How do you know which resin is right for you? There is no one size fits all resin! What may work for one project may be unsuitable for the next. If you are new to resin and want someone to guide you in buying […]
Tips for working with epoxy resin
Whether you’re new to epoxy resin or a seasoned professional, these hints will be helpful to you working with epoxy resin: How does epoxy resin work? Epoxy resins come in two parts: the resin and the hardener. When the two parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction occurs that causes heat production. This heat changes […]
Crafting with resin – seven resin experts share their advice
I asked 6 of the best resin crafters I know, plus threw in a tip of my own, for their advice for crafting with resin. While the question was directed as help for beginners, perhaps even experienced resin crafters can see some ‘room for improvement’ when it comes to resin casting and crafting. —————– My […]
What are the different types of resin?
When it comes to resin, there are so many options! You might be wondering which resin is right for my project? In order to answer that question, you need to know what are the different types of resin. Here are the possibilities you might run into along with a list of their pros and cons. […]
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 […]
How to clean epoxy resin tools and cups – clean resin from tools
Learning how to clean epoxy resin tools and cups is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a thoughtful way to reduce the amount of waste you produce when making resin art, jewelry and crafts. Here’s how I like to clean my resin tools and supplies to reuse them again: Step […]