Resin Guides

Craft fair table display of resin coasters, trays, and keychains with warm lighting
10 Tips for Selling Resin Art at Craft Fairs
The craft fair advice guides skip: how much resin art to bring, how to price it without discounting, and how to pack it so nothing chips en route. Read more...
Epoxy resin two-part kit and mixing cup beside a frosted silicone mold being filled
What Is Epoxy Resin and How Does It Work?
Epoxy resin, explained for makers: what it is, the mixing ratios that actually matter, cure times, which molds to use, and how to fix sticky pours. Read more...
Glowing amber resin tealight holder beside the frosted silicone mold it was cast in
How to Make Resin Tealight Holders Safely
Resin tealight holders are stunning — but only heat-safe if built right. Here's the honest how-to, cup sizing, and the flame rule most guides skip. Read more...
Clear UV resin curing under a UV lamp in a frosted silicone mold
UV Resin Guide: Cure Times, Molds & Beginner Tips
UV resin cures in minutes, no mixing — here's how to use it, the cure times, safety, and which silicone molds actually let the light through. Read more...
A market display of resin coasters, keychains and jewellery beside a soft translucent white silicone mold
Best Resin Crafts to Make and Sell
The best resin crafts to make and sell, ranked by ease and profit — from coasters and keychains to jewellery — plus where to sell them and how to price. Read more...
Clear casting resin poured into a soft translucent white silicone mold on a craft table
Casting Resin Guide: Which Type Should You Use?
Which casting resin should you use? Compare slow-cure, fast-set, and deep-pour resin by pot life, cure time, and pour depth — plus troubleshooting tips. Read more...
Pricing resin art: finished pieces, notebook and calculator beside a soft translucent white silicone mold
How to Price Resin Art (With Free Calculator)
How to price resin art properly: the full formula, honest hourly-rate guidance, wholesale vs retail — plus a free live calculator that includes mold cost. Read more...
A flawless glossy resin cast beside a soft translucent white silicone mold
Why Resin Has Pinholes — and How to Prevent Them
Pinholes and bubbles on your resin surface? Learn what causes them, the prevention routine that works, and how to rescue a cured piece that has them. Read more...
A set of marbled resin coasters beside a soft translucent white silicone coaster mold
How to Make Resin Coasters That Look Boutique
How to make resin coasters that look boutique: the right mold and resin, how much to mix, color palettes that sell, heat-resistance truth, and finishing tips. Read more...
Silicone vs Rigid Molds: Which Wins for Resin?
Silicone vs Rigid Molds: Which Wins for Resin?
Silicone vs rigid molds for resin: which releases cleaner, lasts longer, and costs less per cast? A maker's comparison with real numbers and the honest verdict. Read more...
Measuring epoxy resin and hardener into graduated cups beside a frosted-white silicone mold
Resin Mix Ratios: How They Make or Break Your Cast
Your resin mix ratio decides whether a cast cures hard and clear or stays sticky. Learn weight vs volume, what goes wrong, and how to rescue a bad batch. Read more...
Clear resin paperweight with a preserved red rose suspended inside on a wooden desk
How to Preserve Flowers in Resin: A Beginner's Guide
Dry, anchor, and cast fresh blooms into a clear resin keepsake. A beginner's step-by-step guide to preserving flowers in resin without browning or bubbles. Read more...
How to Add Salt and Crystals to Resin Molds
How to Add Salt and Crystals to Resin Molds
Learn how to mix Epsom salt and crystals into resin for a textured, light-catching finish — using less resin while creating more striking pieces. Read more...
What Can You Put in Resin Molds? 20 Creative Ideas
What Can You Put in Resin Molds? 20 Creative Ideas
Resin molds let you preserve and showcase almost anything — dried flowers, shells, crystals, fabric, wood, ashes, and more. The key to great results is knowing how each material behaves... Read more...
How to Get Bubbles Out of Small Resin Molds (No Pressure Pot)
How to Get Bubbles Out of Small Resin Molds (No Pressure Pot)
How to Get Bubbles Out of Small Resin Molds Without a Pressure Pot If you’re casting small resin pieces—charms, mini figurines, keychains, earrings, trays—you’ve probably felt this frustration: you demold... Read more...
How to Use Epoxy Resin in Silicone Molds (No Bubbles, No Sticky Cures)
How to Use Epoxy Resin in Silicone Molds (No Bubbles, No Sticky Cures)
To use epoxy resin, measure resin and hardener exactly, mix slowly until streak-free, then pour in a thin stream into a clean silicone mold. Pop bubbles with gentle heat, cover... Read more...
Best Resin Coaster Molds for DIY Coasters | High-Quality Silicone Molds Guide
Best Resin Coaster Molds for DIY Coasters | High-Quality Silicone Molds Guide
Looking for the best resin coaster molds? High-quality silicone molds ensure smooth finishes, easy demolding, and durable DIY resin coasters. Learn how to choose the right mold. Read more...
What Resin Won’t Stick To: Best Non-Stick Surfaces
What Resin Won’t Stick To: Best Non-Stick Surfaces
Learn which surfaces resin won’t stick to and how to protect your workspace with silicone, plastic, tape, and more. Read more...
Beginner’s Guide to Casting Resin with Silicone Molds: Quick Start Tips
Beginner’s Guide to Casting Resin with Silicone Molds: Quick Start Tips
Learn the basics of resin casting with silicone molds in minutes! This quick start guide covers what resin is, how to choose the right type, essential tools, safety tips, and... Read more...
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Casting Resin Guide: How to Use Silicone Molds Perfectly
Learn how to cast resin using silicone molds. Step-by-step tips for mixing, pouring, curing, and demolding flawless resin projects. Read more...
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How to Color Epoxy Resin for Silicone Mold Projects
Learn how to color epoxy resin using pigments, mica, and inks. Get pro tips for perfect pours in silicone molds every time. Read more...