After using resin, you may be wondering how to clean resin tools. Here’s how you can clean hard surface resin tools: Clean tools while wet. Use paper towels to wipe up the extra resin. Wipe again with a paper towel soaked in acetone to clean out any remaining residue. Do a final wash with detergent… Read more »
So you’ve decided to give resin a try. Awesome! You are in for a fun way to make your own resin arts, crafts, and jewelry. If you are like many of the people I’ve helped, you are wondering how to get started with resin. It can be overwhelming knowing what you need, so let me… Read more »
Adding things to resin is an easy way to make your resin crafts and jewelry special. Your possibilities are endless! While there is so much you can add to resin, there are five things you should never set in resin: Fresh flowers Fresh flowers will turn colors in resin. They can do anything from go… Read more »
by Penny Reid Dying to have some fun this Halloween? Well, this tutorial should lift your spirits! I am going to show you how to make a boo-tiful bookmark with four simple things: resin, paper, string, and charms. Supplies needed: Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin Resin Bookmark Mold Embossing gun (or other heating… Read more »
If you are asking yourself what can I put in resin jewelry, you are going to love what you can make with resin! There are so many things that can get put in resin to give it your own creative spin. The possibilities are endless! Here are ten of my favorite things to include in… Read more »
What if I told you there are three ways to be better at epoxy resin that have nothing to do with your current skill level? In fact, artists at any part of their journey can implement these resin tips to help themselves be better with their next resin project. The good news is that none… Read more »
If you are asking yourself how long does it take resin to dry, I’m sorry to say there isn’t a one size fits all answer. How long it takes resin to dry is also known as the cure time. Cure times vary between resins. This information will be included with your resin kit instructions. You… Read more »
Originally published June 2012. Updated September 2019. Frequently asked questions by those new to resin jewelry making Plus my resin jewelry making and crafting tips for beginners 1. Is resin dangerous? You should always take the appropriate safety precautions when working with any resin. At a minimum, always wear gloves and work in well… Read more »
If you are asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. Mixing resin and hardener together When epoxy resin and hardener are first mixed together, seeing waves or swirls should expected. Sometimes they are different thicknesses or even slightly different colors. These show up as swirls when… Read more »
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… Read more »
