How to Use Resin to Make Photo/Art Rings and Pendants

Rings after first layer of resin.

Watch this video :) There are many steps, and the video goes way in-depth into the process.

Prep your artwork for use by sealing it with Mod Podge. Resin will darken raw paper. Glue artwork into your ring or pendant using a hefty amount of Mod Podge, and then coat top and edges of artwork with more Mod Podge. Let dry for about 12 hours or overnight.

Curing pendants.

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Prepare area for Resin mixing and pouring. Place rings and pendants in jigs (as shown in video), and place in flat bottom plastic trays. Cover with bottom of under-bed storage tray.

Mix resin and catalyst according to package directions. Once properly mixed, transfer mixture to condiment bottle. Set aside mixing cup(s) and sticks. Do not toss these in the trash until the next day.

Finished rings.

Remove plastic cover. Pour resin into rings to a depth of about 1/8" or less (make sure it covers the artwork) and into pendant trays (use enough to fill tray and dome up slightly) using condiment bottle. Cover pendants and rings as quickly as possible to prevent little dust particles and the like from landing on the surface of the curing resin.

Check rings and pendants (without lifting plastic cover) for bubbles occasionally. If bubbles occur, use one of the methods described in the video to remove them. For stubborn bubbles, try popping them with a toothpick.

Pendants will require only one layer of resin. For rings, wait at least 8 hours and mix a new batch of resin. Using condiment bottle, apply second layer of resin to rings. Use enough in each ring for the resin to dome slightly.

Cover pendants and rings and allow to cure 24 hours before handling, and 72 hours for a hard cure.