You’re in a redecorating mood. And you need something extra zippy to go over your new sofa. And a DIY, one-of-a-kind project is what you’re looking for. Yes. You can do it. Get ready beginners–you’re going to learn how to make resin art. Step 1: Prepare your resin art workspace While creating resin art is fun, […]
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How To Shape Resin To Form A Bowl
What’s the easiest way to shape resin? By using resin molds. But if you’re looking for the coolest way to shape resin, then you’ll want to keep reading. Instead of pouring the resin into a mold, you’ll pour it onto a surface, then shape it once it partially cures. For this project, you’ll shape that […]
Here’s How To Sand Resin Like A Professional
Sometimes when you’re creating resin jewelry or epoxy art, you may find that after your resin cures, you have an uneven surface. This can be a resin edge, unevenness, or gaps in your resin surface (also known as ‘fish eyes’). The good news is that you can sand resin once it’s fully cured to get […]
How to Seal Paper for Resin So It Looks Its Best
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to seal paper to include it in resin. Why might you include paper in resin? So you can turn your favorite photo into a pendant. Pretty cool, eh? How do you seal paper for resin? Option 1: Apply glue Use a paintbrush and […]
Thinking About Using Resin Outdoors? Read This First
So you want to know if you can use resin outdoors. Splendid. Awesome. Dope. (Fun fact — dope doesn’t mean weed anymore.) But first, I need to know what you mean by use. Do you want to mix resin outdoors instead of mixing it indoors? Yes, you can mix and pour resin outside. I do […]
The 5 Steps To Have You Mixing Resin Like An Expert
Not to be overly dramatic here, but mixing resin is pretty important to making beautiful epoxy art and resin crafts. Wait. I changed my mind. I WANT to be over the top, Real Housewives, dramatic here. Mixing resin is beyond pretty important. In fact, it’s EVERYTHING to your resin success. You won’t make anything worth […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Epoxy Resin for Crafts
WHOOP WHOOP! You’re ready to try creating with resin. Like making resin charms or epoxy art. You’ve got the inspiration, and now you need the steps for using epoxy resin to make crafts. But I’m guessing you’re here because you aren’t sure what those steps are. And I’m so glad you’re here because I want you […]
Why is My Resin Wavy? Is This Normal or Not?
If you’re asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. But then again, it might not be. Normal: Mixing resin and hardener together. When you first mix two-part resins together, you should expect to see wavy resin. Because the two parts of a resin kit are different […]
How to Polish Resin – Pro Secrets Revealed
After completing your resin projects, you might decide you want a shinier finish. Good news! You can polish resin, and I’m going to teach you how. Do you have a hard-curing resin or a soft-curing resin? This is important because soft-curing resins will make crumbs and can melt. So how do you know how hard […]
10 Resin Tactics, Tips And Tricks The Pros Artists Use
Believe me when I tell you that how well your resin project turns out starts WAY before you ever open a bottle. You can avoid problems like bubbles and sticky resin. Here are 10 resin tips and tricks the pros use when creating resin art. Tip 1: Prepare your resin crafting area. Always go into […]