To pack resin art for shipping, protect the cured resin surface first, cushion every side, add rigid support, then double-box the piece so it cannot bend, shift, or take a direct hit. The safest method is: non-abrasive surface layer, bubble wrap or foam, rigid board, snug inner box, cushioning gap, sturdy outer box, and strong […]
Combining resin and metal works best when the metal is clean, stable, and sealed against moisture or tarnish before you pour. The basic process is simple: choose a compatible resin, clean and prepare the metal, secure it in place, mix resin accurately, pour in controlled layers, remove bubbles, then cure and finish the piece. Metal […]
To make resin flowers, choose a silicone flower mold, mix a beginner-friendly epoxy resin exactly according to the label, tint small portions with resin-safe color, then pour in thin layers. Add dried flowers, glitter, or petal details after the first layer begins to settle, remove bubbles, and let the piece cure fully before demolding. The […]
Resin petri dish art is made by pouring clear epoxy resin into a shallow mold, adding alcohol ink colors, then dropping white alcohol ink over them so the pigment sinks and creates cells, tendrils, and flower-like blooms. For this petri dish tutorial, you need a silicone mold, epoxy resin, alcohol inks, white sinker ink, gloves, […]
The easiest way to print and display your Instagram pics with art resin is to print the photo on quality photo paper, seal it completely, mount it to a rigid base, then pour a thin, clear coat of two-part art resin over the top. The sealing step matters most: unsealed paper can darken, stain, wrinkle, […]
To create a soap spray paint and resin painting, prepare a sealed, level surface, mix your resin carefully, pour a thin base coat, then apply light bursts of spray paint over the wet resin. While the paint is still fresh, mist or drip a diluted dish soap solution onto the surface. The soap pushes through […]
Epoxy is beginner-friendly when you treat it like a timed process, not a casual craft supply. The biggest things to know before starting an epoxy project are: choose the right resin for the job, prepare your workspace before opening bottles, protect yourself from fumes and skin contact, measure and mix exactly, control temperature and dust, […]
If your epoxy resin is hot and smoking, it is likely overheating from an excessive exothermic reaction. Epoxy naturally creates heat as it cures, but smoke, strong fumes, bubbling, rapid thickening, cracking, or a melting mixing cup mean the heat is building faster than it can escape. That heat buildup starts with the curing reaction […]
The easiest way to measure epoxy by volume is to use clear graduated mixing cups, place them on a level surface, and pour Part A resin and Part B hardener to the exact volume ratio printed on your kit. For a 1:1 epoxy, that means equal volumes of resin and hardener. For a 2:1 epoxy, […]
This resin domino tutorial with Annie Morcos walks you through making a playable domino set from a silicone mold, epoxy resin, pigment, and paint for the dots. The process is simple, but accuracy matters: measure resin correctly, avoid over-coloring, pour evenly, and let the pieces cure fully before demolding. Plan for a short working session […]