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Monday, April 25, 2011

Resin Tips from a Novice


I am by no means a master in the art of resin making. In fact I have only done it a handful of times.   Even so, I have gotten better at it each time I have done it and thought I would share some helpful things I have encountered throughout my learning process. If anyone reading this is a master of resin, please feel free to correct or add to anything I share.


I use this resin which I purchased at Hobby Lobby.  It works well. It includes two little cups for measuring out the 2 sides.  I found this to be kind of messy and I hated scrapping the sides.  Instead I use these little guys.


They work really well and really fast.


When I first tried my hand at making these, my flowers never turned out perfect.  They would have circular holes in the outside of the petals or whole petals missing altogether.


It seems like I have had the most success fixing this problem using two tips.  First, get your mold really warm.  I try to time it so that the mold is just coming out of the microwave when I am ready to pour my resin (I put 2 molds in the microwave for about 2 min) .  Second, pour a little at a time and try and work the resin into all the groves of the mold.  I try and bend my mold slightly after I pour a little resin in to make sure it it gets into all the tight spaces.

The last tip I have is that if you are making earrings or anything that will be in a pair, to try and fill the mold up to the exact same level (as level with the top as you can).


If you don't you will end up with one earring that has a larger base than the other. 

Aren't those marigold yellow earrings purdy? If you want to win them, go enter my current giveaway!



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21 comments:

  1. TinaApril 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    thanks for the info here. I just bought my first mold and am waiting to try it out - do you have any ideas on tinting your resin???

    TFS

    great blog and I will be back soon

    tina
    embellishments by tina

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  2. Life In The Thrifty LaneApril 26, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing, I always wanted to kow how to make those cuties! Visiting from Funky Polkadot Giraffe. I'm your newest follower,
    Veronica

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  3. amber @ barbwiredApril 26, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks for the tips! When I tried this my resin remained sticky on the back... any ideas?

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  4. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsApril 27, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    good tips!! those flowers are so cute. Hope you'll be linking up to Your Whims Wednesday this week! :)

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  5. JessicaApril 27, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Wow! These are so amazing! I've always wanted to learn how to make my own flowers. Thanks for the tips.

    justenoughstyle.blogspot.com

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  6. Brandy J.April 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Darling earrings. Thanks for the tips and the fab inspiration.

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  7. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 28, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Great tips! I've always wanted to work in resin...just am a bit intimidated by it...

    If you have a moment today, please share this with my readers @Creative Juice Thursday. Hope to see yours among all the amazing projects!

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  8. MaryApril 29, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    So fun! I had wondered how people were making all the cute little flowers I've been seeing lately!

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  9. chrisApril 29, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I had no idea how those flowers were made. What fun!

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  10. Plume PrettyApril 29, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I may want to try this. ThNks.

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  11. Sandy AngApril 29, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Wow they are perfect in my book !

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  12. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I have always wonder how to make these! Thanks for the tip!

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  13. Mindie HiltonApril 29, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I would wear them proudly. Visiting from Tater Tots and Jello link up.

    you can find me if you like at

    http://www.bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

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  14. Jayna RaeApril 30, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Great tips. I have considered trying my hand at resin.

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  15. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}May 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice Thursday. Hope to see you back this week.

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  16. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    This is so cool - I really want to try to do this myself because I just love these and I can think of a million ways to use them... thanks for the tips! I also love your blog - I'm about to be your newest follower! : )

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  17. Lolly JaneMay 7, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Featured you today! Stop by to snag a featured button :) xo

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  18. Handy Man, Crafty WomanMay 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    these look amazing. You did a great job! Came over from Homemaker on a Dime.

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  19. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 22, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wow! These really look purdy :) Thanks for linking up this awesome post at the CBPH.

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  20. DionneJuly 25, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    thanks for sharing. :)
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  21. MichelleAugust 16, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Hi.. I'm curious as to what you used to color your resin?
    Thanks!

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