I've got a pretty solid background now of playing with various resins.
It's alot of fun and you can create so many different pendants, rings and hair clips. Anything from candy, sand, pictures, bugs and dried flowers/plants.
If you have any questions I'll do my best to answer them if you message me about anything I haven't covered in the tutorial.
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Do as I say not as I do.
Make sure you're wearing clothes you can wreck just in case you wipe or spill resin on you.
I've not used gloves. You REALLY should. -
Prepare yourself.
***Open your windows*** or even better do this outside. These fumes in the resin I used for this project isn't super bad but you NEED ventilation.
More industrial resins should be used outside and with gas masks. -
These are a few of the resins I've played with over the years.
You can purchase some at most craft stores OR sometimes at DIY shops sell resins so you can create your own cupboard handles. -
First you get your metal pendant.
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Find your picture
(I've got mine upside down)
I line up where I want the photo and press it into the pendant.
This gives us an idea where to cut. -
I cut JUST a smidge on the inside of the lines so it fits into the pendant.
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Using white glue paint a layer onto the pendant.
This will keep it from floating when we put the resin in. -
Put your picture on and do another layer of the white glue.
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At this point you can add your embellishments. I've got tiny watch parts and words printed off the computer.
You can buy all kinds of things from anywhere they sell scrap book items. -
Always use two containers. One for measuring and one for mixing.
I don't recommend reusing these so expect to chuck em. They are cheap. -
Here I am measuring out ONE of the solutions in the kit...the hardner.
Resins are created through a chemical reaction of two solutions. One will be the catalyst.
***Always read the instructions as each resin varies on how to use.***
I'm using Envirotex Lite. In this case it's a 1:1 ration.
So if you use one ounce of one, you use one ounce of the other. -
I find it difficult sometimes to see the lines on the measurements and marking your line also will ensure you measure the same amount of the second solution.
NOTE: I'm doing about 5-6 pendants and used an once and abit of each solution. -
Pour into mixing container and scrap with wooden stick.
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Measure them same amount of the second chemical/solution.
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Aaaand mix for at least two minutes.
It's SUPER important not to rush this step as if it's not mixed right, it aint gonna set right.
Now three things will probably happen when you do this.
1) It might feel if you hold the container that it's getting warm. This is normal since it's a chemical reaction taking place.
2) Air bubbles will appear. We'll talk about this later. Don't worry about them keep mixing.
3) It'll get milky in colour. Keep stirring this will go away. -
Once it's mixed you can pour into your pendants.
I've not taped around the edges which you can do to stop it from over flowing. I'm a moron and forgot. See what happens when you get too excited and rush?? sheeesh -
Bubbles tiiiiny bubbles may appear.
With envirotex lite breath LIGHTLY onto the pendant after it's poured.
It's the CO2 in your breath that create them to pop NOT the force and NOT the warmth.
If you're not using envirotex and using a more industrial resin check out my other mold resin pendant tutorial for more tips. -
And wash your hands.
And have a well deserved snack!!
Resins cure faster if it's warmer.
Most will set in about 3-8 hours. But you should leave them as they CURE in about 24-48 which means they are hardened as hard as they go.
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beryl
07 Apr 20:14
Fantastic tute! I've tried resin and have had trouble, what you wrote really helps!
beryl
07 Apr 20:17
I would like to know if you can tell me a good source for the pendant bezels, they're hard to find.
Flail of the flair
08 Apr 06:00
Yeah you can search around.. Here's one place to get them.
http://www.photojewelrymaking.com/vintagesilverlooklargesquaredeepframephotopendant-26x26mm.aspx
or here
http://shop.jackierusso.com/category.sc?categoryId=4
frankencat
08 Apr 12:27
In your pictures you have cute metal backings for the faces of your pendants, and I was just wondering where you get those?
Lili F.
14 Apr 20:32
This is really cool:) I love your style and the way you describe how to do all this. Thanks for sharing this tutorial!
Lili:)
kiddo
18 Apr 19:37
I'm gonna attempt resin, but with a mold! A little nervous!
Rhibi
19 Apr 10:41
Nice, I've been wanting to try a bit of resin work. Will give it a go once I get some spare moneys to buy some :P
artsy2
22 Apr 19:11
Great how-to I love this project!
Flail of the flair
22 Apr 23:01
Thanks for all the compliments!
Dalia C.
24 Apr 14:33
Great tutorial!!!!!!! Thanks soooo muchhh!!
Denim Venture
26 Apr 01:28
Fab tutorial! I've never used resin before but after reading yours and other tutorials on here I'm going to give it a try! I will post my attempts when I get round to trying! ^_^ x
Maisiee (:
26 Apr 14:37
Where can you buy the resin?
Thanks (:
x
Solar Jazz
27 Apr 13:43
The only problem I am having is finding the metal pendants! I cannot find them at the craft stores in my area (michaels and ac more) where can I find them?
Flail of the flair
27 Apr 18:11
I replied on your profiles :)
Debbie the Vegan
03 May 15:39
Here are some stores that sell the pendants
http://www.paperstudio.com/catalog2.php?category=%20Pendant%20Trays
scroll down on this page
http://polymerclayexpress.com/findings.html
great price great quality
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155243
hope this helps
debbie
Ali Mac
06 May 06:25
Wow great tutorial! Now im going to try this...iv'e been wanting too for the longest...soooo have you ever tried it with glitter? and if you have let me know how you do that? ive seen it b4 and i love it!
Coreeoreeo
06 May 13:57
I'm a first timer with this and youve explained it wonderfully. I can't wait to give it a shot!
Sharon P.
08 May 02:41
Great tutorial. I did not know about putting white glue on the back of the picture. Thanks for the tip. I will try that next time I take a stab at resins !
Dalia O.
15 Jun 16:53
cute
Skylar
27 Jun 01:09
u rule!!!!!!!!!
Mrs T
05 Sep 06:37
Thanks for the how-to. i bought a huge box of resin when i went to NYC (some people go and buy statue of libery statues...some buy resin... ahem! also cos i can't get it where i live)
Lauren S.
06 Nov 18:23
Thank you for posting this, I've been wanting to know how to do this for a while!