When it comes to resin, there are so many reasons to use it. You can preserve flowers or make man-cave coasters. Plus, you can make resin jewelry or give a glossy coating to a photograph. Ultimately, what do all these projects have in common? They’re ways for you to make something beautiful. And preserve a […]
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7 Experts Share Their Advice For Crafting With Resin
I asked some of the best resin crafters I know for their advice on crafting with resin. Here’s what they had to say: —————– My best advice for people crafting with resin for the first time is not to be scared. First-timers have repeatedly told me that they bought a kit and were afraid to […]
Essential Tips For Working With Epoxy Resin
So you’re crushing over all the creative things you can do with epoxy resin. Like making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. Or creating butterfly wing earrings. Or man cave coasters for a Father’s Day gift. So you buy resin and then it hits. You feel nervous about starting. And then you […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
Whoa. You just spent hours scrolling Instagram and are now want to make geode resin coasters or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, but as you look for more craft with resin information, it gets confusing. Do you need this? Do you need that? Why are they doing this? And the most important question — […]
10 Resin Tips for Beginners That are Better Than a Cinnabon
When I asked my resin friends, experts, and resinistas for their advice for crafting with resin, resinista Kate Ledum didn’t stop with one tip. Kate was kind enough to share her ten best tips for resin beginners. 1. Never be afraid to try something new. Think of what you’re doing as an experiment. Then, if […]
How to Clean Resin Cups To Use Again
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. Plus, being thrifty like that is a true sign that you’re a resin artist. Here’s how […]
What You Should Know About the Types of Epoxy
It seems logical that creating with resin means that your first step is choosing a resin for your project. But it can get overwhelming quickly. With so many types of epoxy resin, how are you supposed to know which one to use? Or maybe you didn’t even realize there are different types of epoxy resin. Like […]
What kind of resin should I use? – Choosing a resin
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. Sadly to say though, there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer, and there are several things to consider. I will walk you through how […]
The Foolproof Resin Buying Guide
When it comes to buying resin, there are so many choices! Choosing one seems like it should be the easiest part of your project, but it suddenly becomes the hardest, and you are worried about using the wrong product and getting less than perfect results. Or maybe you’ve already tried making things with resin only […]
How to Choose the Best Epoxy Resin for the Job
So you’re ready to try your first resin project, but you’re confused about which epoxy is the best resin. There are so many choices out there. How are you supposed to sort through them all to decide which specific formula you should use? Or maybe you’ve already used resin only to have a sticky, gooey […]
