Ready to try casting resin in silicone molds? Cool. It’s how you make beautiful resin art like a polaroid necklace or a bottle cap coaster. Here’s the easy guide to get you started and help you make something fantastic. Step 1: Select your silicone mold Silicone molds are great for casting resin. They’re flexible and […]
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3 Reasons Why I Always Use Resin Mold Release
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: Reason 1: In case something goes wrong. The plastics and silicones used for resin mold-making are designed not to stick to resin. So if the resin isn’t supposed to […]
7 Silicone Mold Care Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
Using silicone molds to make resin crafts? Awesome. You can use them to make an artsy chess set or terrazzo earrings. Now that you’ve invested in resin silicone molds, you want to make sure they last. Silicone mold care isn’t tricky, but there are a few things you can do to keep your molds like […]
Molds For Resin: Your Burning Questions ANSWERED
You’ve decided to make resin crafts using molds for resin. And you’ve got questions… *Are resin molds expensive? *Can you use anything as a resin mold? *Will you need to do anything special once your resin comes out of the mold? Here’s the good news — you’re on the right track to be thinking about […]
How to DIY Resin Molds Like A True Champ
If you’re asking yourself how to DIY resin molds, it’s pretty easy. Even if you’re a resin beginner. Let me introduce you to two-part silicone mold-making putty *You don’t need a mold box *It cures in under 30 minutes *You can use it for more than resin One of the good things about having […]
10 Uncomfortable Truths About Resin Jewelry Molds
If you’ve spent time on social scrolling for jewelry inspo, you’ve seen trends like bangle bracelets and boho chic earrings. If you want to make them too, you can. All it takes using resin jewelry molds. But before jumping into making resin jewelry with molds, there are ten things you need to know first. Truth […]
3 Steps to Get Uncured Resin off Silicone
First, let me share the bad news. At some point, things are going to go sideways when creating with epoxy resin. You are going to make a big goopy mess, then ask yourself how to clean up uncured resin from silicone. Now the good news is that you might be able to do it and […]
How To Make Pet Hair Memorial Beads With Resin
Cats are some of my best friends. And I’m guessing you’ve got some animal BFFs too. That’s why you want to learn how to make pet hair beads. And you’ll craft these faster than turning their hair into yarn. Step 1: Get hair for the bead. This is the hardest part of the entire project–find […]
How To Make A Silicone Mold For Resin Or Clay
If you’ve wondered how to make a silicone mold, the good news is that it’s easier than you might think. All you need to use is two-part silicone mold putty. Here’s why it’s THE BOMB to make a silicone mold: ✅ You don’t need any fancy equipment. ✅ Molds are food safe. ✅ You can […]
How To Make A Resin Bookmark Like A Champ
Are you dying to have some fun this Halloween? (Dying and Halloween — get it??) Well, this tutorial will lift your Halloween spirit! I’m showing you how to make a boo-tiful bookmark with four simple things: resin, paper, string, and charms. Resin supplies needed: Resin Obsession Super Clear Resin Resin Bookmark Mold […]
