Epoxy resin crafts - instructions on working with the material for beginners

Epoxy resin is a versatile material, suitable for a variety of techniques for making things of your own making. Things made of epoxy resin are famous for their elegance and originality. A person of any age will be able to master the technique of working with this unusual material.

Peculiarities of work

Working with resin has its own peculiarities:

Work with resin should be carried out at a temperature of 22 to 60 degrees of heat;
In order to get the right consistency of the material, it is necessary to adhere to the correct proportions when making it;
Use disposable plastic cups and sticks to stir the resin;
Do not allow water in the resin. It interferes with the full curing of the material;
The process of making crafts is recommended in a protective mask and rubber gloves;
To work with resin it is necessary to organize an ideal horizontal workplace;
Full hardening of the resin takes at least 24 hours.

Do not forget that the finished cured product may have a cloudy, dull appearance. But do not throw it away. Sand the work with sandpaper or milling machine.

Resin decorations

The easiest epoxy resin crafts with their own hands are the decorations. Decorative jewelry is made with special casting molds. During the hardening of the resin in the form in it you can add a variety of beads, glitter.

The use of special molds guarantees a perfect shape during curing. In addition, silicone molds are excellent for decorating jewelry with volumetric elements, such as seashells, dried flowers or insects.

Let's look at the work with resin on the example of making a pendant:

In a drop-shaped form, pre-lubricated with oil, we place a small seashell treated with alcohol;
Pour the form with resin;
Sprinkle the resin with holographic glitter;
We wait for complete drying and take out of the form;
If the product is cloudy, we sand the surface and only after that we cover it with transparent varnish.

Since special molds require a ready-made hole for the chain, the only thing left to do is to thread the pendant with the chain.

Learn examples of making such elementary jewelry on our website master.bigbadmole.com/en/. After all, not only rings, but earrings or original bracelets can be made in just a few steps.

Epoxy kitchen board

With certain tools, you can perform more complex crafts from epoxy resin and wood. You can begin to master decorating items with resin with simple products, such as a cutting board. Such kitchen utensils will become a stylish and bright element in the design of the apartment.

To perform a stylish board is necessary:

Prepare a sanded wooden board, not covered with varnish or paint;
Dissolve the resin of the desired consistency, add a dye to it;
Carefully pour a thin stream of resin over a part of the cutting board;
Leave it to dry for about 2-3 days.

Pour the cutting board in many original ways, for example to create an imitation of waves of the sea using a hair dryer and acrylic paints. Due to the tandem of the resin color palette and the idea of the craftsman the product will be exclusive, because the design of the product is thought out individually.

Furniture decor with resin

When curing, epoxy resin resembles pieces of ice. You can use this feature in the manufacture of wooden table tops, chairs, bar counters. Decorating, if all the rules are followed, can transform old furniture beyond recognition.

On the Web, you can find many photos of epoxy crafts, in which from an old snag or stump masters make stylish interior objects. An old country table or chair, a frame for a mirror or even a casket can be decorated with resin. After all, the material has not only a great visual data, but also good durability.

Resin Christmas tree decorations

New Year's toys made of resin, created by your own hands, are very popular. The toy can be flat or in the form of the usual ball. The technique is similar to that of creating resin decorations, you can put a Christmas attribute in the toy in the form of a small Christmas tree or a photo with the family.

To create flat toys you will need:

A stencil image;
Transparent tape;
Glass contour;
Resin in different colors;
Decor: sequins, rhinestones and more.

The process of performance is quite simple:

On the finished stencil we impose a transparent film and outline the stencil with the contour on the glass;
After the contour dries completely, you can start laying out the resin, on some areas you can lay out the decor;
After the coating is completely dry, you can separate the product from the film;
In order for the toy to be stronger and glow in the dark, it is necessary to fill the back side of the craft with transparent resin with the addition of phosphorus powder.

Self-made interesting crafts from epoxy resin requires no special room and equipment. For many, the hobby of epoxy can grow into a job that is fun.