How to Make a Donut Pendant

Creating donut pendants out of resin is easy because it starts out as a liquid and can be molded to almost any shape.

A donut pendant is simply a circular shaped piece with a hole in the center. Resin casting is a popular technique to use for this design because of the durability and versatility of resin. With the right molds, ingredients and a bit of finesse, create beautiful jewelry pendants that can be adorned and admired for years to come.

Things You'll Need

• Mold resistant to heat
• Pyrex or polyethylene cup resistant to heat
• Clear epoxy resin kit
• Craft sticks
• Mold release and conditioner spray
• Tweezers
• Embellishments like beads, flowers and glitter
• Sewing needle or Pin
• Utility knife

Instructions

1. Select your mold. Donut shaped molds of all sizes can be found at local craft stores or hobby shops.

2. Read the instructions on the resin kit. Resins are usually mixed together in two-parts: resin and catalyst.

3. Measure then pour half the amount of resin and catalyst needed in a heat resistant cup according to mold size. Stir and mix resin and catalyst with craft stick.

4. Spray the inside mold cavity using mold release and conditioner spray and let dry. Repeat this process a second time. This will help the resin pop out of the mold more easily.

5. Pour the resin mixture needed to fill half the mold. Tap the mold on a hard surface to minimize bubbles. Let cure for about 5 minutes or until resin has a gelatinous texture.

6. Pop any unwanted bubbles in the resin with a pin or needle.

7. Place embellishments using tweezers like flowers, beads and glitter on top of the resin as desired.

8. Measure and stir the rest of the amount of resin and catalyst with a craft stick. Pour mixture slowly and evenly over the top until the mold is completely covered in resin.

9. Use the needle or pin to pop any unwanted bubbles in the resin.

10. Set aside the mold in a safe place to cure overnight. The resin should feel solid and not sticky to the touch when ready.

11. Remove donut pendant from the mold cavity. If you are having difficulty, slide the utility knife in between the mold and the resin to break the suction that's holding the pendant inside.

12. Wrap cord or wire around the donut pendant and wear as a necklace.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring color to your donut pendants by adding dyes called "colorants" found at your local craft store. Create duplicate donut pendants for earrings.

• Resin is toxic so make sure there is proper ventilation. The use of safety gear like gloves, ventilation masks and eye wear is highly recommended. Protect your tabletop by covering with newspaper.

References

• How-to-Make-Jewelry.com: Resin Jewelry Making
• Resin Crafts: The Resin People Experiment

Resources

• Craft Gossip: Resin