How to Make Resin Jewelry
Resin jewelry gives the effect of little bits of ephemera suspended in water or ice. Resin is a durable plastic that is especially suited to jewelry making because of its ease of use. It begins in liquid form, but after it has been cast is quite durable. There are special resin molds with smooth surfaces that enable them to release the resin and give it a glossy finish.
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Things You'll Need
- Two-part epoxy resin
- Disposable plastic cups
- Craft sticks
- Resin mold
- Small beads, glitter, plastic stickers
- Earring hooks or necklace bail
Instructions
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Mix one part resin to one part hardener in a plastic cup. Stir with a craft stick for 2 minutes. Pour the resin into a second cup and stir with a fresh craft stick for an additional 2 minutes.
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Fill your resin mold halfway. Allow the resin to sit in the mold for 3 to 5 minutes for the bubbles to settle.
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Place any inclusions you would like in your finished jewelry into the molds. Small beads, glitter and plastic-coated stickers work well. Any nonporous item can be placed in resin.
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Finish filling the molds with resin. Cover the mold and allow to dry for 24 hours.
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Pop the jewelry pieces from the mold when the resin is dry by lightly pressing on the back. Glue your earring hooks or necklace bails to the jewelry.
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Tips & Warnings
You can wet-sand resin to remove rough edges or imperfections. Use a toothpick to move around your inclusions in the pieces before they harden.
Wear a respirator or mask when working with resin and choose a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves when working with hard-to-remove resin.
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