Using casting molds with resin is a fun and easy way to get crafty. There are so many options out there, including plastic and silicone casting molds for resin. Let’s get into the basics of what you need to know to create something you can’t wait to show off! What are casting molds? Molds are […]
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How to Cool Down Resin – Cooling off epoxy
There are times when you may find yourself asking how to cool down resin. Before we get into that, let’s talk about resin and why resin gets hot to begin with. In the case of two-part epoxy resin kits, there is a Part A bottle, the resin, and the Part B bottle, the hardener. The […]
How to add findings to resin jewelry
You make a great resin casting and now you want to be able to wear it. Did you know you have several options? This video shows several examples of how to add findings to resin jewelry. Learn more about finding options for resin jewelry. Unpublished Blog Posts of Resin Obsession, LLC © 2021 […]
How to measure and mix epoxy resin and hardener in five easy steps
Epoxy resin comes as a two-part system: the Part A resin and the Part B hardener (also known as a catalyst). Knowing how to measure and mix epoxy resin and hardener is important to make sure your resin cures as expected! Here are the steps to make sure you have resin curing success every time. […]
10 reasons why your resin casting is a disaster and how to avoid them
How to avoid resin casting disasters Resin casting is a lot of fun. I love the versatility of embedding objects in resin along with making it any resin color I want. Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it looks and can cause frustration for even the most experienced resin crafter. A little bit of […]
Resin Troubleshooting Tips – Epoxy resin troubleshooting
General resin troubleshooting tips When working with resin, the technique is very important to ensure outstanding results. Here are a few of the commonly encountered problems with using resin and suggestions for how to fix them. Resin not cured or has not fully cured Most likely cause: Resin and hardener not mixed thoroughly. While mixing, […]
How to seal papers or findings for including in resin
How to seal papers for including in resin One of the most frequently asked questions I get is how to seal papers before including them in resin. Here are a few of my tips: Does the item you are working with need to be sealed? The easiest way to know the answer to this is […]
Basic resin casting – Learn resin casting basics
Getting started with resin can be fun and challenging, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin. I’ve been there and I feel your pain! Let me break it down for you with some of my basic resin casting instructions to help you get started making your resin jewelry and crafts. Step […]
7 easy tricks to color resin with powder – resin coloring hacks
Techniques and tricks for using Pearl Ex powder to color resin by Kate Rijacki Ledum Using Pearl Ex powder is an easy way to add sparkle and color to your resin projects. Here are seven easy tricks to color resin with Pearl Ex powder. By the way, find all the Pearl Ex powders used […]
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 […]