When it comes to resin, there are so many reasons to use it. You can preserve flowers or make man-cave coasters. Plus, you can make resin jewelry or give a glossy coating to a photograph. Ultimately, what do all these projects have in common? They’re ways for you to make something beautiful. And preserve a […]
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How To Clean Resin Off Tools So You Can Reuse Them
After using resin, you may be wondering how to clean it off your tools. And if you aren’t, you should. Not only does it help you protect Mother Earth, but it will save you money too. Here’s how you can clean hard surface resin tools: Clean your tools while wet. Use paper towels to wipe […]
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. And avoiding problems like sticky […]
Master Using A Heat Gun For Resin With These Tips
If you HATE bubbles in resin (Let’s get real–who likes bubbles in resin??), then you’re going to love this. I’m showing you how to use a heat gun with resin so it cures crystal-clear. And if you LOVE bubbles in resin, then you’ll want to keep reading. Because there are ways a heat gun can […]
Essential Tips For Working With Epoxy Resin
So you’re crushing over all the creative things you can do with epoxy resin. Like making a piece of epoxy art for your living room. Or creating butterfly wing earrings. Or man cave coasters for a Father’s Day gift. So you buy resin and then it hits. You feel nervous about starting. And then you […]
Basic Tips To Learn Resin Casting Quickly And Easily
So you want to try casting with resin. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got goals. And you want to do this all while avoiding a big mess and expensive mistake. Now you’re trying to figure out where to start. Let me start off by saying what you’re feeling right now is a good thing. Why? Because […]
The Only Epoxy Resin Troubleshooting Tips You Need
, If you’re a resin artist and you’re on this page–my apologies. No one comes to look for information about epoxy problems until they happen. You’re probably here because you’ve got a mess on your hands. I’m sorry for your frustration. I know how soul-crushing it can be to spend time making something that turns […]
How Can I Get a Matte Finish On Resin Jewelry And Art?
Resin naturally cures with a glossy finish. It’s why it looks so good when you pour clear epoxy over a photograph. But sometimes clear and shiny isn’t always the look you want. You might want a matte or satin finish on your resin. You’ve got two options to get a matte finish on resin: Option […]
Five Things You Should Never Set In Resin
Adding trinkets to resin is an easy way to make your resin crafts special. One of my favorites is adding a child’s drawing to jewelry. And then there was the time I added watch gears to resin dominoes. And who doesn’t love adding stickers to resin to make Kawaii resin charms. Your possibilities are endless. […]
5 Awesome Ways How To Work With Resin Better
I loooove crafting with clear epoxy resin! There are so many things you can do and experiment with, and most of the time, the results are fantastic! Still, things don’t always go as planned, but in life, they never do! So here are some of my favorite hacks for how to work with resin. 1. […]