Custom Barrettes using Art Resin!

Hi!
I'm back, with another project I created using Art Resin! In my last post, I created some jewelry. This time around, I wanted to use some molds.

So, I mixed equal parts and stirred for 3 minutes until I got this:

Then, I put it into a medicine dropper and filled up some of the molds.  I've had these molds for a bit now.  They are by Martha Stewart.

There were some bubbles, but before I could even blow them out, they disappeared on their own! So awesome!

OK, and since I was experimenting, I decided to add different types of color directly to the mixtures in the molds and stir with toothpicks.  I know this isn't recommended, but I was curious to see how it would dry without being mixed really well.

My first color attempt was with some Memento Fireworks sprays.  I dropped in some color and stirred.  It was actually more vibrant than I expected!

Next, I added some Ken Oliver Color Burst.  This powder is SUPER concentrated color, so I knew it would end up making the resin a really deep color.

With hardly any powder at all, my resin was full of color.

Then came the hardest part! I had to set them aside to dry.  They cure within 24 hours, that you can touch them, but I waited 72 hours to make sure they were hard enough to work with.

I added some gold acrylic paint and then gently wiped it off with a paper towel so it left a hint of shimmer behind.

Finally, I used some E6000 to adhere the shapes to barrettes!

I am so happy with how they came out.,  The spray mist is so and pretty and the color bursts are really vibrant and pop!

And my daughter loves them, too! She stole them immediately and has been wearing them almost every day!

I can't recommend using Art Resin enough! I was always afraid to try resin in the past (this is why I had those molds on hand, unused for quite some time) and I should have tried it sooner.  It doesn't smell at all, is easy to clean up with warm water and it just so simple to use!

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

Resin: Art Resin

Coloring: Memento Fireworks Sprays, Ken Oliver Color Bursts

Molds: Martha Stewart

Glue: E6000

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Art Resin Necklaces

Hi!
I am so excited to share this post today! I was lucky enough to be able to work with an awesome product, called Art Resin! For quite a long time, I've wanted to give resin a try, but there were a few things that always held me back.  I was concerned about how it would react with my skin if I touched it (I have super duper sensitive skin), I didn't want that smell anywhere near my house or kids, and I was just plain nervous to try something new.

Guess what? Art Resin met and exceeded all of my expectations! First off, I did wear gloves when I mixed it, BUT some did get on my skin and I had zero issues (I washed it off within a few minutes with soap and water).  Secondly, there are no VOCs.  It is completely safe; so I didn't even need to think about a mask or a respirator and I didn't have to shoo my family out of the house! Lastly, I am so glad I took the plunge; Art Resin was incredibly easy to use and I got results so much better than I dreamed of!

To start off, I mixed equal parts Resin and Hardener.  I used an extra measuring cup I had from some old cough syrup.

Then, I mixed it all with a popsicle stick for three minutes.  If popsicle sticks aren't up your alley, you can get an Accessory Kit from Art Resin!

I purchased a pendant from a local craft/ art supply store.  Then I printed out a picture of the image I wanted to use and I trimmed it down.  I also covered it with Mod Podge and let it dry, just so the colors wouldn't bleed or react with the Resin.

In case you're wondering the image is from one of my favorite shows (Doctor Who).  It involves time travel (yep, big sci-fi fan over here), so I also added some mini gears to reflect that idea.  I adhered the image into the pendant and then placed the gears over it.  You can glue everything down if you want; I chose not to glue the gears since it didn't really matter to me if they moved while I added the resin!

Now, I was working with a very small area, so instead of just pouring the resin into the pendant, I used an old (unused) medicine dropper to add the resin.  Warning: this COULD cause some bubbles, but honestly, I had none!

I then set it aside to let it dry.

But... I wasn't done yet! I wanted to make a second pendant, also inspired by The Doctor.

I printed out one of the symbols from the show and punched it out with a small punch.  I could have cut it out, but punching was so much cleaner!

I decided that I wanted to tint the resin this time around, so I added some Salty Ocean ink from my Distress Ink re-inker.

I added 3 drops and mixed it up, then added it to the pendant, using the same technique as I did previously!

I placed both aside to dry.  I did cover them (but I didn't take a picture of that!) so no dust or hairs would land and contaminate the resin.

They were hardened within 24 hours, but I waited 72 to attach them to chains.  I didn't want to risk scratching or getting fingerprints on them.

So, 72 hours later, I had two amazing necklaces!

I just might be the envy of all Doctor Who fans everywhere! :)

I never, in a million years, would have thought that it could be so easy to make my own jewelry with resin! I've been a papercrafter for quite a long time now, but I am quickly being converted into a jewelry maker, too!

Everything washed up perfectly with warm water and a little soap.  I even spilled a little bit on my non-stick craft mat that I didn't see until a few days later and it peeled up, no problem.  So, if you are planning on working with Art Resin (you should!), a non-stick craft mat is a great way to protect your surface.

And... this wasn't the only thing I made!!! I experimented even more with Art Resin.  Pop back next week to see what else I created! 

Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

Resin: Art Resin

Reinker: Ranger Distress Inks

Pendants: Plaid

Adhesive: Collal glue, Mod Podge

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