A professional artist’s thoughts on what resin to use for a specific project Lots of you have asked me what resin to use for your projects. Part of the fun of learning this medium is experimenting! It’s fun to learn what works for your specific situation. I do understand, though, that it can be confusing […]
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How to cast resin into a silicone mold
Wondering how to cast resin into a silicone mold? It isn’t difficult. Here are the easy steps to follow to have you casting resin into silicone molds with awesome success! Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They are very flexible and come in all shapes and sizes. We […]
How to apply mold release to a detailed mold
If you are working with silicone molds, you may have wondered how to apply mold release to a detailed mold. I’m going to walk you through those steps so you can be sure your resin charms demold for you as you expect! And if you’re wondering why this is important, then you will want to […]
Cold weather resin tips – casting resin in cold temperatures
One of the things I love about living in Florida is that our winters tend to be quite reasonable. That doesn’t mean we don’t have any cold days, but I know that when the cold ones are here, warm ones are only a couple of days away. It also means that I generally don’t have […]
Resin buying guide – your guide to selecting a resin
When it comes to buying resin, there are so many choices! How do you know which resin is right for you? There is no one size fits all resin! What may work for one project may be unsuitable for the next. If you are new to resin and want someone to guide you buying the [...]
What is resin? – History and uses of resin
History Resin is a unique compound that has actually been around for centuries. If you have ever seen a piece of amber, you have seen nature’s version of resin! In addition to the naturally occurring versions, they can be made synthetically as is the case with resins available for jewelry, art, crafts and commercial use. […]