I have some questions regarding the basic coverage and techniques of resin jewelry, I’m very much a newbie with resin. I’m planning to make some transparent/colored pendants and beads with it.
1) What are the basic and most essential supplies for making resin jewelry? (coloring dyes, driller, etc.) Where to buy them and what brands?
2) How do you make a mold to cast resin into?
3) How do I make the resin beads/pendants have a metallic faux surface?
4) Is it possible the resin beads/pendants have a crystallized/multi faceted gem-like texture? How is it done?
5) Can you paint on the surface of the resin beads/pendants? What paint should I use? (I’ve had an experience with painting polymer clay with acrylic but it came out having a dull rough texture.. Is it the same with resin?)
That’s all. You don’t have to answer all of those, if you have some knowledge to share specifically for one question, the contribution is still greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance. 
I use Ice Resin which is a non-toxic jewelers doming resin. It can be mixed in small quantities. I’ve only used commercial molds at this point. I’ve added color with acrylic paints and mica powders mixed into the resin. You can paint the surface or add papers then coat with resin for additional gloss. I’ve also used colored resin as a sort of poor man’s enamel for PMC projects. I buy Ice Resin at Abeille in Brookline. The product is a bit more expensive than other resins but it’s easy to use, non-toxic and doesn’t bubble. Hope this helps.
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I’d like to try making resin jewellery. The type where you can use silicone ice cube moulds and put something like glitter or small objects inside the resin. Where can I buy the resin? Online is fine
Thanks
You can buy resin jewelry making supplies on eBay at
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574634183&toolid=10001&campid=5335994191&customid=&icep_uq=resin&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=31723&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
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I’m looking into making my own resin jewelry but am concerned about it yellowing. Is there anything that can be done to prevent this? I am very new to this…haven’t even tried it yet. Still in research mode.
Seal it in a vacuum and put in a room with no light , that is about the only way you will keep it from yellowing. it will deteriorate. sorry.
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I decided I was going to try to make resin jewelry but idk where to buy all the stuff for it. I DON’T want to buy online, and I looked at michaels.com and it said it didn’t have any. Where can I get it?
McCalla AL
It would help to know your location in order to know which of the big crafts places are near you that have it.
But you can maybe take a peek at your local yellow pages and find out what craft stores are near you and then call them.
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In my local hobby stores they have actual molds right next to the resin. The cavities are kind of "jewel" shaped, square, rectangle, round and ovals in various sizes. There’s also a 2 part molding compound that allows you to make your own molds from found objects- buttons, coins, door knobs, etc.
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There are pre-made molds sold for using with resin and there are also things you can find around the house to use as molds, as well as other materials to buy to make your own molds.
The most common material to use is HDPE plastic (like Tupperware and many ice cube trays, etc), and silicone can be used too.
Check out this previous answer I wrote to a similar question for more details:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100206091500AA7eXFv
( http://www.google.com/search?q=YahooAnswers+"Diane+B."+resin+epoxy+polyester )
And you might also want to check out this page at my site that deals with resins:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm
…select the type of resin you want to use (though there’s maybe more info in the Epoxy Resin category)
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I have bought epoxy resin and the quality isn’t that great from Spotlight and I have no idea where else I can buy it from in Melbourne? Please help.
Firemountain Gems has a product on their website, and they are very affordable. I am sure they ship virtually anywhere.
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I need to know what is the best hand drill for resin beads. If i wanted to glue the resin gems to a ring blank or whatever, what is the best glue to use? If it helps I plan on using Easy Cast epoxy brand
I appreciate any help, thank you!
Most any drill will work… don’t need a special drill bit. And Easy Cast is probably a little softer than regular epoxy resins (and than polyester resins too), so it might be even a little easier to drill.
The best glue is probably a 2-part epoxy *glue* (Devcon 2 Ton 30-min set is a very clear one), but other kinds of glue could work if the join won’t be stressed too much (E6000, a strong white glue like Weldbond, etc.).
Check out this page for more info on using resins, if you’re interested:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm
HTH,
Diane B.
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I want to make 14 mm resin cabochons, but all I can find are molds for CLAY 14 mm cabochons. Can I still make resin jewelry from that kind of mold?
Probably, but you will definitely need a separator for the resin while the clay doesn’t need one with many mold materials. Check the material of the mold and e-mail the resin maker if you have questions.
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I just poured my first layer, about 1/8 ounce of epoxy casting resin. how long should I wait before adding the cloth Im using for the "background" and pouring the final layer? and I have enough mixed resin left, so can I just use that for the final layer?
its been 45 mins and its still pretty liquid y..?
over an hour, and its still liquidy!! argh
It takes 24 hours to fully cure. Unless you bought a quick set, then it’ll take 18. You want it to fully cure between layers, not just be hard to the touch, otherwise it will cure cloudy.
It’s a chemical reaction, and you can’t rush those. (I’ve tried, trust me, it doesn’t work. ) let it sit overnight or longer. It should be ready for you to add more layers late tomorrow.
the way people who embed stuff in resin do it is they pour a layer, let it cure, place the object on top and start pouring more layers. None of your layers should be over 1/4 in think or it will cloud.
it’s a slow process, but worth the result.
PS, one mixing gives one layer, you can’t get any more out of that. You’ll need to mix a fresh batch for each layer, preferably in a separate cup with a separate stirring stick to avoid contamination. (Although I have reused stirring sticks with some success.)
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