News flash: Resin sticks to a lot of things. In fact, there aren’t many surfaces resin won’t stick to. Ask anyone who’s made resin crafts. Drips of cured resin adhere easily to: > hair > carpet > countertops > favorite shoes (yes, I’ve got personal experience with all of these scenarios) And while it makes […]
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How To Clean Resin Off Tools So You Can Reuse Them
After using resin, you may be wondering how to clean it off your tools. Not only does reusing supplies help you protect Mother Earth, but it will save you money too. Here’s how you can clean hard surface resin tools: Clean your tools while wet. Wear safety gloves and use paper towels to wipe off […]
Resin Art for Beginners Made Simple: What To Know
You’re in a redecorating mood. And you need something extra zippy to go over your new sofa. And a DIY, one-of-a-kind project is what you’re looking for. Yes. You can do it. Get ready, beginners–you’re going to learn how to make resin art. Step 1: Prepare your resin art workspace While creating resin art is […]
What You Should Know About the Types of Epoxy
It makes total sense when creating with resin that your first step is choosing a resin. Like you can’t make a resin project without the resin. But maybe you’ve never worked with resin, and you don’t know where to start. With so many types of epoxy resin, how are you supposed to know which one […]
How Long Until Epoxy Sets?
How long until epoxy sets? How long does epoxy take to cure? How long does epoxy take to dry? If you’re searching for the answer to any of those situations, they’re all the same question. Essentially, you want to know how long it takes for epoxy resin to go from a liquid to a solid. […]
Resin Jewelry Making: What Beginners MUST Know
Resin jewelry making beginner tips. Steps to help you learn and ensure success when working with resins for your crafts and jewelry.
How To Make a Resin Keychain Better than Anyone
Who’s ready to make a resin keychain? Cool. I won’t guarantee it will keep you from losing your keys, but it can’t hurt. Step 1: Choose a mold You want to put a little thought into the mold for this project. Like this paw print mold is that it fits nicely in your hand and […]
The Simple Guide to Making Epoxy Art The RIGHT Way
Spend any time scrolling social, and you see big, beautiful resin paintings. Now you’ve got the urge to make them, but getting started with epoxy art can be confusing. * What resin supplies do I need? * Which techniques should I use? * What if I make a mistake? And how can I paint with […]
Best Resin For Jewelry Secrets Revealed
Making jewelry with resin is awesome for many reasons. But two big ones come to mind: you don’t need to spend a lot to get started, and you can learn resin jewelry making easily from home. You can use resin to make earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and more. Now that you’ve decided to make […]
9 Things You Can Do With Your Epoxy Mistakes
I’m a hoarder. Besides never throwing away unused bread twist ties and spices from two moves ago, I hold onto my epoxy resin mistakes. Seventeen years and counting because I can’t bear throwing them in the trash. And I’ve heard from others that I’m not the only one who keeps their resin blunders. Guess what? […]
