Let’s talk for a moment about how to color resin. This is one of those topics that involves art and science. Like there are rules. That’s the science. But sometimes, you can break those rules. That’s the art. And I like to do both. So, I’m sharing my secrets on how to color resin. Secret […]
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Best Resin For Jewelry Secrets Revealed
Making jewelry with resin is awesome for many reasons. But two big ones come to mind: you don’t need to spend a lot to get started, and you can learn resin jewelry making easily from home. You can use resin to make earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and more. Now that you’ve decided to make […]
5 Oddball Ways How to Make Resin Dry Faster
If you’re asking yourself how to make resin dry faster, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share those tips with you. But… It’s not without risk. But with great risk comes great reward. (Thomas Jefferson said that in case you’re wondering.) First, we need to have a beginner resin chemistry lesson. WAIT! Don’t […]
How To Use Cookie Cutters As Resin Molds
Have you ever picked up cookie cutters and thought they would make excellent resin mold shapes? Let me assure you that you can. I’m going to teach you how to use cookie cutters as resin molds. Step 1: Gather cookie cutters As odd as it may seem, metal is the best cookie-cutter base for this […]
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 […]
11 Useful Resin Casting Tricks To Make Things Easier
One of the snappy things about resin (besides using it to make a candy necklace) is that it works for people in different ways. So over time, many of us have learned resin casting tricks to make things easier. Here’s what a few of my favorite resin artists shared are their favorite resin casting tricks. […]
Quick Guide to the Best Epoxy Resin
You’re ready to take on an epoxy resin project. (Like these super easy alcohol ink crafts.) So you dive deep into the resin rabbit hole to learn how to make something exquisite. Except when your head surfaces hours later, you’re confused about which epoxy resin is the best one. Like read enough descriptions, and they […]
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 […]
Can epoxy resin be used on glass? What To Know First
If you’ve spent time creating with resin, you may have wondered, can epoxy resin be used on glass? In a short answer, yes. But if you’ve learned anything around here already (besides how to make a candy necklace or conversation heart jewelry), you know there’s always more to the story. Epoxy resin is a strong […]
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 […]