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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Drill Resin Like A Champ With The Help Of These Tips
After making your resin charms and epoxy art, you might be wondering if you can drill epoxy resin. The answer is a definite YES. But… You’re will need some equipment. Yes, this article is the perfect excuse to buy new jewelry tools. Here’s how to drill holes in resin. Before you start Your resin must […]
How To Fix Bubbles in Cured Resin
Even when you’re very careful and very experienced, you may find yourself asking yourself how to fix bubbles in cured resin. Unfortunately, when making resin coasters, I had one end up with bubbles underneath the leaves. What happened to trap bubbles in the resin? Because the leaves of resin had an edge, it made it […]
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 out […]
How to Polish Resin – Pro Secrets Revealed
After completing your resin projects, you might decide you want a shinier finish. Good news! You can polish resin, and I’m going to teach you how. Do you have a hard-curing resin or a soft-curing resin? This is important because soft-curing resins will make crumbs and can melt. So how do you know how hard […]
What is Resin Gel Time and When Does it Happen?
If you have ever wondered what is resin gel time, I can tell you that it’s not about making jelly. The gel time of resin is only one step during the curing process, but it’s a crucial one. Why is resin gel time important? Let’s say you are creating resin projects in layers and want […]
How To Make Resin Jewelry With Your Epoxy Charms
Now that you’ve made some incredible epoxy charms, you might want to use them to make resin jewelry. You can make resin jewelry easily with jewelry findings. Option 1: Drill a hole You can use a pin vise and a small drill bit to make a hole in your piece. Or you can […]
