You’ve made some awesome resin charms. How do you turn them into something you can wear? One way to make your resin charms wearable is to add an eye pin. If you’re asking yourself, how to insert eye pin into resin, then keep reading! To use eye pins with resin charms, you will need: *A […]
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How to measure and mix epoxy resin and hardener in five easy steps
Epoxy resin comes as a two-part system: the Part A resin and the Part B hardener (also known as a catalyst). Knowing how to measure and mix epoxy resin and hardener is important to make sure your resin cures as expected! Here are the steps to make sure you have resin curing success every time. […]
Mistakes beginners make with resin – resin beginner advice
The five most common mistakes beginners make with resin Believe it or not, I was once a beginner with resin. So I’m sure you figured that out before now, but I tell you this because when I started with resin, boy did I make some mistakes. I only wish my teacher at the time had […]
Purchase resin – 10 questions you should ask before you buy resin
Before you purchase resin for your next project, here are the questions you should be asking Whether you are new to resin or have tons of experience, choosing the right resin for your project is essential to having resin casting success. Here are ten questions you should ask before you purchase resin for your next […]
10 reasons why your resin casting is a disaster and how to avoid them
How to avoid resin casting disasters Resin casting is a lot of fun. I love the versatility of embedding objects in resin along with making it any resin color I want. Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it looks and can cause frustration for even the most experienced resin crafter. A little bit of […]
Epoxy art – how to create resin art projects
Getting started with epoxy art can be overwhelming. What resin supplies do you need? What techniques do you need to use? What if I make a mistake? Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be complicated! Let me break down for you what you need to know to make beautiful epoxy art. Why make epoxy art? […]
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 […]
Basic resin casting – Learn resin casting basics
Getting started with resin can be fun and challenging, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin. I’ve been there and I feel your pain! Let me break it down for you with some of my basic resin casting instructions to help you get started making your resin jewelry and crafts. Step […]
How to use a heat gun with resin
If you hate bubbles in resin as I do (okay, let’s get real. Who likes bubbles in resin??), then you are going to love this article where I show you how to use a heat gun to remove bubbles in resin. There are three reasons why I like to use a heat gun to help […]
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 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 […]