Encapsulating Items in Epoxy is one of my favorite projects to make. Spring is coming and we are here for all of the bunnies, eggs, grass, and pastel colors! Have you ever tried encapsulating items in Epoxy? If you’re new to trying this technique, here’s how to make some cutie Easter Coasters by encapsulating some […]
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Resin Leap Frogs
Resin Leap Frogs don’t just have to be for leap day! While it’s the cutest activity to play every four years you can also play it anytime you want a fun indoor hide and seek activity. If you didn’t see our step by step on how to make our Leap Frog Molds, check it our […]
Create your own Molds with Mold Maker for Resin
Mold Maker allows you to create custom molds for a variety of applications, from craft projects to prototyping. These molds can be used repeatedly and are the perfect solution when you can’t find the mold you need.The process involves creating a master object (the item you want to replicate), mixing a silicone molding compound, and […]
Resin Finishing: Your 8 Point Checklist
So you’ve made something gorgeous with resin. In fact, you’re grinning like a possum eating a sweet potato. (That’s pretty happy in case you’re not from the south.) Now you’re ready to share or wear or even sell what you’ve made. Can you do that right away? Is there more to do first? Here’s your […]
What are the types of resin? And Why It Matters.
I’m guessing you’re here because you’re overwhelmed by all the resin types out there. You’re not alone. I get messages like this all the time. * You’re ready to take on a project. * Then buy resin for that project. * But overwhelmed because you don’t want to use the wrong one and mess up that project. Here’s […]
How to Measure Resin So It Cures COMPLETELY
So you’ve heard me talk a lot about mixing resin so it cures without sticky spots. (The #1 resin beginner mistake.) But it’s important you accurately measure resin liquids too. Why is it important that you measure resin accurately? If you don’t have enough of each of the liquids, you’re resin won’t get hot enough […]
7 Best Epoxy Resin Safety Tips You’ll Read This Year
Using epoxy resin is a creative way to make art, jewelry, and crafts. You can use it to make candy heart jewelry or a resin ring. (and bunches of things in between) And I LOVE that you’re here because that means you take epoxy resin safety seriously. I’ve been a resin artist for more than […]
Molds For Resin: Your Burning Questions ANSWERED
You’ve decided to make resin crafts using molds for resin. And you’ve got questions… *Are resin molds expensive? *Can you use anything as a resin mold? *Will you need to do anything special once your resin comes out of the mold? Here’s the good news — you’re on the right track to be thinking about […]
Why Is My Resin Thick? 3 Reasons for Syrupy Epoxy
At some point, as you are mixing epoxy, you may find yourself asking, ‘Why is my resin thick?’ It can be alarming to work with resin and worry you’ve done something wrong. Here’s the good news. It isn’t that unusual and may not even be a problem. So here are a few reasons why your […]
A Fool-Proof Formula for Using Resin as a Coating
You want a flawless, glossy finish for your resin projects. How do you make that happen? One way is by using epoxy resin as a coating. It will cure with that ‘wet to the touch’ look that gives a splendid shine. It’s also helpful when you need to even out a resin surface to hide […]