‘Tis the season to get busy with resin! We creatives know it’s almost always cheaper to DIY Christmas jewelry than buy it. The only catch is finding the time. I recommend you find the time! Making holiday resin pendants and magnets is a great way to give a handmade gift this season! For this project, […]
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DIY Dazzling Washi Tape Jewelry – Even If You’re A Beginner
Sure, you can use washi tape to make book journal covers or gift tags. But did you know you can use washi tape to make jewelry? And by coating it with a layer of clear epoxy, you’ll give it a glassy finish. It’s super easy to do too. Supply list: Wooden jewelry cutouts Washi tape […]
The EASIEST Open Bezel Resin Tutorial You’ll Find
Hold up — this is NOT an open bezel resin tutorial on using dried flowers. Being one that doesn’t like to fuss with drying flowers, combined with being a bit lazy, I wanted to try to get the look of a small delicate flower in a resin pendant using a different method. I found this […]
How To Make Leaf Earrings WITHOUT Any Special Tools
So the temperature is changing, and it’s time to pull out the boots and chunky sweaters. And what pairs with them better than a grande iced nonfat chai tea latte with two pumps of pumpkin spice? Leaf earrings that you make yourself. Supply List: Metal leaf earrings Masking tape Resin Obsession crystal doming resin Mixing […]
How To Make Resin Beads With Leftover Epoxy
So you hate wasting resin. Me too. And here’s a fun way to use that leftover epoxy to make resin beads. Step 1: Color the resin Add a resin color and blend well. Step 2: Pour onto a non-stick surface Then, pour the colored resin onto a piece of wax paper. Spread it out to […]
The Cute Halloween Earrings Anyone Can Make
Because it’s hot in Florida in the fall, there’s only one way I know Halloween is coming. It’s the familiar smell of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. And that’s my cue to make cute Halloween earrings that definitely make that PSL taste even better. Supply list: Clear shrink plastic 400 grit sandpaper Clip art drawings […]
Resin Pendant Ideas For The Advanced Jewelry Maker
Looking for ideas to make a unique resin pendant? Try these mixed media methods to give your next resin pendants a special flair. Resin supplies: Alumilite Amazing casting resin Rubber texture mat for clay Pearl Ex powders in magenta, sapphire blue, bright yellow, emerald Mixing cups Stirring sticks Nitrile gloves 1 inch round silver pendant […]
How To Make A Magnet With Leftover Resin And Paper
I hate wasting resin. Not using mixed resin is one of those highly uncomfortable moments for me. (Same for throwing away a perfectly good box.) If this hits home for you too, then you might want to see this. You can combine resin and paper to make a locker or refrigerator magnet. 💡 Pro tip: […]
How To Use Resin In Open Bezels For Jewelry Making
If you love the look of resin ‘floating’ in a pendant, then you are in the right place. Today, I will teach you how to use resin in open bezels. These pendants require a few extra steps than your average pendant. Still, these bezels are beautiful inside and out, and by doing several pours over […]
How To Make Dichroic Glass Lookalike Pendants With Epoxy
I love the look of dichroic glass. There’s something about seeing a sea of colors depending on the light. If you’re not a glass crafter (me neither), here’s how you can make dichroic glass lookalike pendants with epoxy resin. Step 1: Create the art Use a photo editor to […]
