Ways to Work with Resin for Beginners
07/26/2021
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You can see resin popping up everywhere as it’s one of the most trending DIY project materials nowadays. Resin may seem a bit complicated to work with but with the right tactics, you can make items with it like a pro.
Since hand-made pieces for personal use and household always look attractive, make your personalized jewelry, arts and crafts in a fun way.
If you’re going to experiment with resin for the first time, here are some fun ideas to try.
Safety Comes First
As resin kits consist of chemicals, you should handle them with care. When sanding the partially-cured resin, its particles are suspended in the air. Resin dust can be damaging to your health so its advisable to wear a respirator.
Use protective gear, such as gloves and a long apron to avoid direct contact. Touching the chemical with bare hands can lead to an allergic reaction. If you accidentally ingest resin, seek immediate medical assistance.
Moreover, if it gets in your eyes or contact with your skin, rinse thoroughly and visit a doctor.
Purchase the Useful Supplies
Once you begin your venture with resin, all molds you have seem insufficient to fulfill your needs. You always want more supplies to create new designs and shapes. There are endless possibilities to use resin supplies.
The need for resin-making supplies depends on the kind of project you are working on. For example, a clear resin project typically doesn’t require a diverse variety of equipment. For a basic resin project, you generally need the following:
- Heat gun
- Silicone molds of different shapes
- Baking pan
- Measuring cup
- Mixing spatula
- Popsicle sticks
- Toothpicks
- Plastic spoons
- Dye
- Confetti
- Glitter
- Flower petals and flakes
Mix and Pour
There are time constraints with resin as it begins to harden after a while. You must give time to planning your project because once you start working with resin, you only have around 30 minutes to complete it.
Now’s the chance to illustrate your skills. Carefully measure the amount of resin required for your project and thoroughly mix it to use immediately. Before it starts to gel, pour it into the mold or the surface you intend to coat. Sprinkle it with glitter or add beads to decorate it.
