When it comes to buying resin, there are so many choices! Choosing one seems like it should be the easiest part of your project, but it suddenly becomes the hardest, and you are worried about using the wrong product and getting less than perfect results. Or maybe you’ve already tried making things with resin only […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What resin to use – get the pro’s recommendations
A professional artist’s thoughts on what resin to use for a specific project Lots of you have asked me what 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 and […]
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. […]