Remember, always wear protective gear. Let us have a look at a few problems that might occur when making your resin jewelry. We will also be looking at a few common questions people ask about resin jewelry making.
If flowers are not treated properly before embedding into the resin, they will slowly fade, turn brown or yellow over time.
To keep the flowers looking fresh, it is best to first dry them and then treat them with ultraviolet lacquer. You can also add a bit of same color paint to the flowers to keep them looking fresh. Following the correct procedures when embedding flowers in resin jewelry is the only way to keep their shape and color. During the mixing process of the resin with the hardener, you will produce bubbles in your mixture. To remove bubbles, you can use a pressure pot or degasser.
This might be best for somebody who is continually creating resin items, as the equipment is expensive. For the beginner or part-time hobbyist, it might be a better option to use a torch gun, or even a toothpick to get rid of bubbles.
When the resin is still in its fluid state and while mixing it, it can release harmful fumes. Once the resin is fully cured, it is non-toxic.
In all cases, when working with epoxy resin, it is advisable to wear protective gear like gloves and a mask. Your work area should also be well ventilated and preferably in a separate room. When it comes to food, have a look at our Food Safe Epoxy article for more details. Most resin will eventually turn yellow over time, especially if exposed to sunlight often.
The quality of your resin as well as adding a UV filter or stabilizer will lengthen the time it takes for this to happen. There is a wide range of resin jewelry you can craft, here is a shortlist to give you an impression:. First, you have to dry the flowers with silicate sand. The alternative: buy the already dried flowers or botanical pieces so you can start right away. Pour a little bit of epoxy resin into a jewelry mold and place the flower in it.
Then fill up the resin jewelry mold with resin and wait until the piece is dried. We have a step-by-step tutorial for making your resin jewelry with flowers. Epoxy Resin, developed for use with jewelry is nontoxic after the curing is done. You can always ask the manufacturer of your Resin to find out how safe his product is for wearing as jewelry. Resin jewelry that combines the materials epoxy resin and wood looks particularly luxurious and individual.
But the production of such epoxy resin jewelry is a bit more complex. First, one or more pieces of wood are placed in a usually rectangular silicone mold or a self-made mold. Then the mold is filled with the casting resin. The effect is especially beautiful if the resin is colored before casting. When the blank is completely hardened, it can be removed from the mold and then further processed. You can now cut it into the shape you want, then sand it down and polish it to the finish.
The making of jewelry from wood and resin is a bit more complex and requires a little more craftsmanship, but with a little practice it is easier than you think.
Yes, resin jewelry is waterproof. Since the metals used in making the jewelry can get damaged, it is preferable if you remove any jewelry when showering, swimming, or working with water in any way. Resin jewelry can last an exceptionally long time, it is best to avoid exposing the jewelry to high temperatures and you need to take care of it appropriately.
The final hardened or cured resin jewelry piece is non-toxic. The risk lies when the resin is still in liquid form where it can release harmful fumes.
If you are unsure, always choose an epoxy that is certified food grade for your resin jewelry. Once cured and the resin goes hard, it is safe for children as well as pregnant women to wear.
An epoxy coating, on the other hand, which overlays a concrete floor is also quite safe for children and everybody else including your pets, once hardened. Nonetheless, some might be allergic to the epoxy coating. To wrap up with resin jewelry making, it is one of the best ways to work with resin as a crafter.
The process is quite simple and easy to do, as long as you follow the instructions properly. There are a few things you need to know before you choose a resin for jewelry making. These resins mix with an amber tint and may not cure as clear as a resin for jewelry.
These resins may also not contain UV additives to help keep them clear and will yellow quicker than jewelry resins. Epoxy resin is the best choice for beginners as it is the easiest to measure and mix and get great results.
While a polyurethane or polyester resin will cure hard, they require someone confident in their skills. You must be able to work quickly when working with these resins, not to mention the extra steps you need to take to measure and mix them successfully. Not all resins are the same! If you are working in bezels , you need to use a jewelry resin that will produce a domed finish.
By domed finish, I mean it will self-level to build a raised, but gently curved surface on your jewelry blanks. This is what magnifies everything in the bezel and gives it extra sparkle and shine. Because doming resins mix thick like honey , they are meant to be poured in an eighth-inch depth or less to allow bubbles to escape before the resin starts to cure.
Jewelry grade doming resins can also be used to coat artwork surfaces or give a beautiful finish to drink tumblers.
If you are working in molds , you want a casting resin since these resins mix thinner, like water, allowing bubbles to escape easily.
They are meant to be poured in molds in greater depths, allowing you to get crystal-clear bubble-free resin charms. Jewelry grade casting resins can also be used to make other projects like resin coasters and paperweights. So now that you know the best resin for jewelry either needs to be a doming resin or casting resin , how do you know which specific one to buy? For molds , you need to use one specially designed to release bubbles like the Resin Obsession super clear resin.
For bezels , you need to use a doming resin formula to get an even, glossy finish. The Resin Obsession crystal doming resin is perfect for this. We highly recommend this option for beginners who need to familiarize themselves with resin pouring and the properties of resin. To activate the epoxy, you will need to mix the epoxy and the hardener in equal parts. Once the formula is well-mixed, you can pour this mixture into a mold or bezel, and the resin will cure in just five minutes!
This epoxy resin comes in a small quantity, so it is a great starter kit if you are just dipping your toes in resin art. You can test your skills in mixing and pouring resin in a small dose first and learn from there. This epoxy resin is great for jewelry-making because it cures into a strong and transparent resin that is waterproof, oil-proof, and even unaffected by gasoline. This small kit is great for making small pieces like earrings or pendants in small quantities, so it is a great starter kit for hobbyists who are just learning about resin art.
For professionals, this is also a good option if you need to repair resin jewelry. This resin can act as glue to help you fix small cracks or mistakes without having to mix a large quantity. This 8-ounce epoxy resin kit is also great for hobbyists who are making small, intricate jewelry in small quantities. It comes with an epoxy resin and a hardener, which you can mix in equal amounts to activate the resin.
This resin is quite unique because it has no strong chemical odor, meaning working with it is quite comfortable and even pleasant. Keep in mind that you still need to work in a well-ventilated area to protect your wellbeing. Once mixed and poured, the mixture will take up to 48 hours to cure.
This amount of time may seem long, especially compared to other types of resins, but this process will allow you plenty of time to pour the resin to get the perfect look. This time will also help the resin release all the bubbles and dry clear.
This resin has a thin, water-like texture, so it will not take much effort to pour. Once dry, the resin will have a flat surface and smooth texture, perfect for an elegant, long-lasting piece of jewelry. Since 8 ounces is quite a small quantity, you can only make a few pieces at a time, which is perfect if you are only experimenting.
You can also use it as glue to repair other pieces of resin jewelry, as this amount is quite convenient to mix and pour. This jewelry-grade epoxy resin is quite an amazing quality for jewelry.
The set comes in two 8-ounce tubs, including a hardener and a resin, which you can mix together before pouring. Once the mixture is ready, you can take up to 40 minutes to pour the resin, and it will cure in up to 14 hours. The resin will dry flat and release any bubbles while curing. Once dry, this resin will be highly durable but elegant, with a transparent and smooth finish.
It even has a UV inhibitor, which will prevent the resin from sun damage after some use, so the resin will never lose its colors and transparency even after some time. We recommend this resin because of how beginner-friendly it is to mix and pour. This resin is a great option if you love experimenting with your design, and it will produce long-lasting pieces that are quite beautiful.
The Gedeo Clear Glazing Resin is a beautifully glossy resin that can add a touch of elegance to every piece of jewelry. This resin dries transparent, but its stiffness produces a domed finish, which makes it perfect for vintage-looking pendants and earrings. This type of stiff resin would work perfectly with both bezels and molds.
This low-odor resin is quite comfortable to work with, and it cures in a shorter time compared to other types of resin, which means your piece of jewelry is ready to use in just a few steps!
Any bubbles that occur during mixing and pouring are released when the mixture cures, and the finish is quite glossy and beautiful.
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