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 […]
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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 […]
10 MUST Know Tips About How to Paint on Resin
Resin can be tricky to paint and very different from painting on canvas or wood, as you will find that paint doesn’t cling to resin very well. Here are some of my tips on painting on resin if you’d like to add some color to your resin crafts. Tip 1: The easiest way to paint resin […]
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 […]
How To Dry Flowers In A Microwave
So you want to learn how to dry flowers in a microwave. That’s cool. Or that’s hot. Depending on who you ask. Why dry flowers in a microwave? Most importantly, because fresh flowers turn brown in resin and look like dog 💩. So you’ll definitely need to dry them before including them in your next […]
15 Best Hacks for Working with Resin
I’ve been a resin artist for more than 16 years. A day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t learned more about working with resin. These are the tips I wish someone had told me when I was a resin beginner. It would have saved me so much time and aggravation. But not gray hairs. I […]
How To Make Resin Jewelry that Looks Amazing
Not only is resin jewelry fun to make, but it’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon with creative time for yourself. And when you’re making resin jewelry, you can keep your epoxy resin clear, or you add colors and found objects to your resin. Plus, you can mold it into unique shapes. The possibilities […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]