Here’s what I’ve learned in the eleven years I’ve helped creatives with their epoxy projects. The question you’ve been asking about how to layer resin is not the question I’ve been answering. You know how sometimes you hear a question, and you immediately know how to answer it? Like… How do you hide a column in […]
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The Resin Supply List To Save You Time AND Money
Using resin in molds to make crafts and jewelry is fun. Wait. It isn’t just any kind of fun. It’s more fun than a barrel of monkey bread. And I’m so excited you want to give it a try. But I know what you’re thinking — creating a resin supply list is making your brain melt. […]
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. Like you can’t make a resin project without the resin. But here you are. You’ve never worked with resin. You really want to try it but don’t know where to start. With so many types of […]
How To Fix A Resin Edge In 3 Easy Steps
Let’s get real for a moment. Things don’t always go as planned when creating with resin. Like when making a resin bracelet. Sometimes, you’ll get a resin edge that needs finishing. Now I don’t know about you, but I dislike sanding. Like REALLY dislike sanding. And if you’re like me, you’ll like this trick of […]
Master Using A Heat Gun For Resin With These Tips
If you HATE bubbles in resin (Let’s get real–who likes bubbles in resin??), then you’re going to love this. I’m showing you how to use a heat gun with resin, so it cures crystal-clear. And if you LOVE bubbles in resin, then you’ll want to keep reading. Because there are ways a heat gun can […]
Use Stickers In Resin 100% Better With These Strategies
Who’s ready for a beginner resin project? Then you’re in the right place. I’m going to show you how to use stickers in resin. And you’ll totally rock this project, even if you’re new to resin crafts. Let’s start with why using stickers in resin is pretty cool. 1. You can buy or make tons […]
Why Everything You Know About Resin For Beginners Is A Lie
So you’ve decided to give epoxy a try. Awesome. You’re in for a fun way to make resin art, crafts, and jewelry–even if you’re one of the many beginners that come here. But you know what makes me sick? Besides gas station sushi 🤢 When amazing creatives like you get dragged down with resin details. […]
11 Useful Resin Casting Tricks To Make Things Easier
One of the snappy things about resin (besides using it to make a candy necklace) is that it works for people in different ways. So over time, many of us have learned resin casting tricks to make things easier. Here’s what a few of my favorite resin artists shared are their favorite resin casting tricks. […]
Quick Guide to the Best Epoxy Resin
You’re ready to take on an epoxy resin project. (Like these super easy alcohol ink crafts.) So you dive deep into the resin rabbit hole to learn how to make something exquisite. Except when your head surfaces hours later, you’re confused about which epoxy resin is the best one. Like read enough descriptions, and they […]
How Long Does It Take Resin to Dry?
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. I also hope you’re reading this article before you mix resin. How long resin takes to dry is also known as the cure time. Cure times vary between resins. This […]