Should I use plastic resin casting molds or silicone molds for epoxy resin jewelry and crafts? Knowing the difference between plastic and silicone molds is important to getting the results you want. Both types of molds can work with a variety of resins, but knowing the limitations of each is essential to making sure your […]
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How to make a silicone mold for resin or polymer clay
If you’ve been wondering how to make a silicone mold, you will love this project. Here are the easy steps to creating a silicone mold with two-part silicone mold putty. Two-part silicone mold putty is easy to use because you don’t need fancy equipment to measure it to make a mold. You can also have […]
Neon ombre resin cuff bracelet – make a resin bracelet
Learn how to make your own neon ombre resin cuff bracelet with resin. Includes instructions, pictures and links to products used.
How to make resin crystals – lookalike gemstone crystals
by Cat Kerr When asking myself how to make resin crystals, the hard part was choosing what color of transparent pigment I liked best!! Resin Materials List: • Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin • Resin Obsession Transparent Pigment • Crystal Mold • Square Bead Mold • Wax Paper • Brass Filigree • Metal sheers • […]
How to make pet hair beads – pet memorial beads with resin
Being a crazy cat lady means I have to immortalize it for all of eternity. What better way to do that than to make pet hair beads with resin! This is the hardest part of the entire project. Find a willing participant. I snuck up on studio kitty while she was relaxing and cut a […]
DIY scarf pin – make a scarf pin with resin
How to make a scarf pin by Jasmine Moore –Large button reusable silicone mold –Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin –White opaque pigment -Glitter (optional) -Alcohol markers -Rubbing Alcohol –Mold Release –Mixing Utensils With Spring fast approaching, or at least that’s what I’m being told, I feel we need something that reminds us of Spring! To […]
Resin mold release – Why I always use it
If you cast resin into resin molds, you might be wondering if you need a resin mold release. I use one every time — and here’s why: In case something goes wrong The plastics and silicones used for resin mold-making are inherently designed not to stick to resin. So if the resin isn’t supposed to […]
Silicone mold resin casting tips – using resin in silicone molds
Five silicone mold casting tips Casting resin for jewelry and crafts can be a little intimidating, especially if you are a resin beginner. Recently, I asked Tania of House of Molds to share some of her best silicone mold resin casting tips to help crafters and jewelry makers get amazing results with silicone molds. 1. […]
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 […]
Resin ring tutorial – make a blue sparkle resin ring
Make your own cocktail bling ring in an afternoon. Resin Supplies needed: Resin Obsession super clear resin 1 ounce measuring cups Silicone flower mold (I used mold F0147 single flower) Alumidust intermediate blue color powder Stir stix Nitrile gloves Blue Adirondack alcohol ink Soft paintbrush Glue on ring finding E-6000 Step 1 Use the […]