Adding things to resin is an easy way to make your resin crafts and jewelry special. Your possibilities are endless! While there is so much you can add to resin, there are five things you should never set in resin: Fresh flowers Fresh flowers will turn colors in resin. They can do anything from go… Read more »
If you are looking for something unique and fun to make, then resin crafts are for you! Not only are they enjoyable to create, but they can be done so inexpensively and in an afternoon! Don’t worry that you won’t be able to make these resin crafts yourself. Each article has complete instructions and links… Read more »
Learning how to clean epoxy resin tools and cups is not only a great way to save money, but it’s also a thoughtful way to reduce the amount of waste you produce when making resin art, jewelry and crafts. Here’s how I like to clean my resin tools and supplies to reuse them again: Step… Read more »
If you are asking yourself why is my resin wavy, know that this can be a completely normal occurrence. Mixing resin and hardener together When epoxy resin and hardener are first mixed together, seeing waves or swirls should expected. Sometimes they are different thicknesses or even slightly different colors. These show up as swirls when… Read more »
General resin troubleshooting tips One of our most popular articles originally published November 2013. Updated August 2019 to provide more detailed resin troubleshooting tips to our readers. When working with resin, technique is very important to ensure outstanding results. Here are a few of the commonly encountered problems with using resin and suggestions for how… Read more »
How can I cure epoxy resin faster? Sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you need to speed up the cure time for your epoxy resin. Cure times for epoxy resin vary. Here are some suggestions on the fastest way to cure epoxy. Before we get into that though, let me take a… Read more »
Wondering how to mix powder pigment into resin? Originally written June 2012. Updated July 2019. There are a couple of different methods you can try. Before you start, you need to mix your resin and hardener together. If you need help with that, this article shows how: How to mix resin and hardener You also want… Read more »
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… Read more »
You have an art print you want to give a clear, glossy finish or perhaps you created an awesome painting of your own you want to cover in resin. You might find yourself asking how much epoxy do I need to cover my artwork? It is important to know this number to make sure you… Read more »
After creating your resin charms, you may be wondering, can you drill holes in resin? The answer is an emphatic YES! Here’s how to drill resin charms to make them into wearable jewelry: Step 1 Make sure your resin is fully cured. You cannot drill uncured or partially cured resin. Besides being messy, soft or… Read more »
