A Beautiful Mess. Hey, friends, got a fun little jewelry DIY for you today. I’m no stranger to working with epoxy resin, you can see a coffee table project I created with this supply some time ago. But, every time I work with epoxy resin, I feel like I learn at least one new tip or trick. These jewelry sets were no exception. So, I’m excited to share not only how to make these, but also some tips for working with epoxy resin for any small project you might have planned in the future. But first, here’s a few more looks at the jewelry I made. I think my favorites were the ones that contain jimmy style sprinkles—too fun.
Supplies: –silicone mold –epoxy resin set (usually sold in craft store jewelry making sections) -jewelry hardware -sprinkles, glitter, confetti, etc. I tried using googly eyes in some of my pieces, but I didn’t feel they turned out very well. Step One: Plan and prepare your molds. Step Two: Mix your epoxy resin. Step Three: Add your items to the epoxy filled molds. A Creative Princess. Well, it's only been a year, but I finally got around to making Domino Necklaces. I actually saw a lot of them at the craft show I did last December and knew I wanted to try it. I had kind of forgotten about them until I was looking through my Christmas scrapbook paper for another project floating around in my head. I had several different sizes of dominoes that I had been hoarding collecting. The sheets of paper I found had several different sizes of images on them.
Add a bail to the back and you're finished! I'm starting to think I'm loving these more than the Scrabble tiles. This has nothing to do with crafting, but is anyone besides me excited about the new little royal baby coming? Alyssa Beths Vintage. Chic Steals. Back when I worked on the May campaign with Martha Stewart Jewelry, I actually made a couple of pieces while playing around with the treasure trove of supplies I was sent. (Only my DIY Enamel Spring Flower Bib Necklace made it to the blog for the campaign post.) But I also made a few other pieces with the extra supplies (like the DIY Ombre Filigree Earrings I shared here.) Now here is another fun project using Epoxy Clay (and it doesn’t have to be Martha Stewart brand – any brand will do) and gold leafing, that produces a very chic and polished result.
String these lightweight pendants on graduated chains for a pretty, layered piece. Here’s how: You Need: 2-part epoxy clay in white / Martha Stewart Crafts silicone push mold of owl and leaves / gold screw eyes / olive oil / silicone-tipped tool (optional, not pictured) / pin (not pictured) How To: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (Add some more epoxy clay on the back if it protrudes, smoothing with olive oil.) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. You’re done! Xo Carly. Craft Bits. In this tutorial, you will learn about basic resin casting - the types of resins, how to measure them and how to work with them. You will also learn about different types of molds and how to mix them. We even cover how you should cleanup! Resin is used in lots of craft work. You don't normally make it at home so search results for how to make resin are misleading. So remember to handle store bought resins with care as per manufacturers directions and only use reputable suppliers.
Resin can be a fun project, whether you are working with it for professional or hobby crafts, and you should always take basic precautions. What you need Casting Resin Measuring ToolsDisposable Mixing bowl or cup Disposable toolsSuitable mold Cooking Spray Straw Items for Embedding Instructions Let’s start with the basic types of resins, shall we? Types of Resins Polyester Resin : is a liquid plastic that hardens when a few drops of the catalyst are added to create a chemical reaction. How to mix Embedding items. Crafterella. I have been wanting to try resin for a while now, it seems like one of those things "everyone" is doing. Unfortunately that means that almost all the resin jewelry I've been seeing is made with the same six molds.
After reading The art of resin jewelry by Sherri Haab I was inspired to use polymer clay to make my own bezels. I shaped, baked, and finished the clay and then began the process of arranging the watch gears(salvaged from old watches I bought at yard sales). What worked best for me was putting a layer of black glitter in the bottom of the bezel and using that to hold the gears and other bits in place. I did not glue anything down. Here they are with the resin all cured just waiting to be drilled and made into pendants.
Crafterella. Crafty Fun Time. Finger Print Pendant Tutorial Supply list: Mold Resin or diamond glaze foil tape black ink pad velum bead eye post This mold is made for resin jewelry. So I started by having my hubby stamp his finger with the black ink pad on to velum. My DH insists that rolling his finger was better then putting it straight on the paper and lifting it straight off. To get the heart look I stamped my finger slightly over lapping his. You can see this creates a heartish like shape. I used a pencil to lightly draw a heart shape. Then I cut it out. For this necklace I used our initials - C & S - with the word forever, smaller in a different font. You can get really creative with this part. Notice I printed this on printer paper.
I then cut everything down to the size I wanted and arranged it in my mold. The resin I use is from Roberts craft store, but I know it is also available at Hobby Lobby. Diamond glaze could also be used for this step. Then I fill the mold half full with some resin. Now they need to harden. Creations by Kara. Darice. Be your own jewelry designer with this DIY pastel glass tile necklace project, which was originally created by Adrianne Surian for the Core’dinations Core Blog. This step-by-step project is the perfect way to learn how to design your own custom jewelry.
Make unique necklaces, bracelets, or earrings for yourself or for a lucky friend! Core’dinations Essentials Pastel CardstockCore’dinations Kraft Core Metallic CardstockSizzix Big ShotSizzix Sizzlits – Butterfly Frenzy and Typeset Alphabet diesMod Podge and PaintbrushCraft Squeegee1 inch Glass Tiles (1 per necklace)Darice Glue-On Jewelry Bails (1 per necklace)Gutermann GlueDarice 2 mm Cable Chain (18 inches per necklace)Darice Jump RingsDarice Jewelry ClaspDarice Jewelry Pliers Step 1.
Step 2. Step 3. Add a finishing coat of Mod Podge to the backside of the paper to seal it well. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. If you enjoyed making this DIY glass tile necklace, you might also enjoy our beaded chain tassel necklace project! About Darice. Darice. I love the look of resin, but not so much the process – there’s a lot of dry time involved, and the requirement of exact measurements.
That’s not to say I wouldn’t do it ever – I like making resin pieces, but there are times when all you want to do is just one easy craft. This cameo necklace DIY is an easy way to mimic the look of resin, but without the complexity of the process! Step 1. Paint your cameo base white using acrylic paint. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. I used my die-cutting machine to cut mine easily, but you can also do this by hand – it will just take a bit of patience.
Step 5. Now look at that shine! Step 6. I just love how this necklace DIY project turned out! I hope you had a fun time with this necklace DIY – be sure to stop by my blog for tutorials like this, happy crafting friends! Other Projects You May Like: About Aki Aki is an avid DIYer at heart. DIYs. Resin is quite the popular craft material when it comes to jewelry-making. Unfortunately, it can be a little intimidating to work with after seeing all the beautiful designs we see lining the boutique cases. But have no fear, we’ve compiled a list of 21 resin jewelry DIYs to explore this weekend and test your creativity and accessory-crafting skills. 1. Glitter Brit + Co shows us how to make a glitter-inspired sparkling ring. Learn how to work with resin and create something extra special. 2. Check out this funky sprinkles pendant made from LBB. 3. We love the organic inspiration from Beading Gem. 4.
You could even use some seashells you’ve saved for your next jewelry-making project. 5. Quinn Z Shen shows us how to make some glowing wood resin jewelry. 6. DIY Photography took photos and turned them into special little pieces of jewelry. 7. Make something a bit seasonal with the help of Little Windows, Learn how to whip up this pumpkin beauty after the jump!
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Doodle Craft. Resin Rose Earrings! I had a bunch of these 20mm resin roses...like these: I used earring studs and E-6000 glue. I used this styrofoam disc for easy work space. Then just glued the posts onto the backs of the flowers. Just a little daub is all it needs. Let dry completely, like overnight. Then they are ready to add a back to and wear! Adorable! Great gift idea too! Dream a Little Bigger. Once I get into something I totally get into it. I’ve been whipping up bangles with resin left and right. I figure soon enough I’ll start to play around with other ways of using resin but right now I’m quite content with a bazillion unique bangles! Just think about it. The possibilities are endless with anything and everything you could embed in the resin. But a resin piece is only as good as it can be if your raw side is finished well.
For this project you will need: Bowl of water your item will fit inside ofWet or dry surface sandpaper – I prefer 200 gritDremel tool (optional but very, very fast) – I have this cordless micro Dremel. When taken from the mold the edges can be funky. It doesn’t look fabulous and it can scratch the dickens out of you too. You’ll need to get a bowl of water. The wet or dry sandpaper is pretty dang important. In a circular motion rub your resin piece with the “bad” side around in circles. A Dremel will really speed things up. Dream a Little Bigger. Dream a Little Bigger. Dream a Little Bigger. Grey Luster Girl. I am by no means a master in the art of resin making. In fact I have only done it a handful of times. Even so, I have gotten better at it each time I have done it and thought I would share some helpful things I have encountered throughout my learning process.
If anyone reading this is a master of resin, please feel free to correct or add to anything I share. I use this resin which I purchased at Hobby Lobby. They work really well and really fast. When I first tried my hand at making these, my flowers never turned out perfect. It seems like I have had the most success fixing this problem using two tips. The last tip I have is that if you are making earrings or anything that will be in a pair, to try and fill the mold up to the exact same level (as level with the top as you can). If you don’t you will end up with one earring that has a larger base than the other. Aren’t those marigold yellow earrings purdy? Related. Happy Hour Projects.
Instructables. What you need to make a bezel/ pendant from wood and resin? Keep in mind if you do not have everything there is almost something else you can use. For example, I used a fretsaw but the blades were very old and after one bezel there were no more blades left. I wanted to make two pendants, so the second bezel I made with a chisel, cut the wood in half, hollowed it out and glued together. That is why one of the bezels is in a clamp. FretsawFretsaw bladesHand drillWoodSandpaper 60, 100, 180 and 400Alcohol for cleaning DremelDrill bits 1/32Resin, I used ice resinSyringe to mix the resin exactly Small plastic cup for resinSomething to stir withWax paper Round nose pliersHead pinsJump ringsFold over cord ends for leatherSuède leather cordRound claspsPaper towel for cleaning tools with alcohol Lint free cloth, I used a old piece of silk for cleaning the bezel/pendant after sandingSafety glasses, when working use safety equipment!
Joy in the Jumble. I made necklaces this year for Mother's Day. It was nice to have all of the supplies on hand from former Etsy purchases. They were simple to make, but they add a nice touch to any ensemble. Plus, I can now make one to match any outfit from the vast array of digital files you can purchase. On most of the necklaces I used pearls and Swarovski Crystals to add the bling part. You could also use charms, hammered silver, beads, or anything else you want. This one is mine because I am a mom and I am all about color Sorry about the nasty, blurry pictures again.
Lark Crafts. While it’s still a tad early for thoughts of Christmas (you wouldn’t know it from the Christmas tree displays in retail stores though), chances are that once you see how easy it is to make this pendant, you’ll want to whip out a few extras for holiday gifts—maybe even make some nice matching earrings, too. I tell you this now so that you can gather up a nice supply of leaves (or press some petite flowers) while the getting is still good.
Time it right and you can opt for fall foliage in yellows, reds, or oranges. For you crafters in the warmer climes, you can even cash in on the last of the late blooms. This pretty little pendant is one of the 40+ super-duper easy projects featured in Mod Podge Rocks! By Amy Anderson. Click here for project instructions. Recent Articles Categories. Life as a Thrifter. Loose Ends. Mod Podge Rocks. Oh the Lovely Things. One Artsy Mama. Pitter & Glink. Sara vs Sarah. Sara vs Sarah. Sara vs Sarah. Sarah Hearts. Sarah Hearts. Saved by Love Creations. Sherri Haab. The Creative Crate. The Creative Crate. 52 Mantels.