Resin Jewelry
Learn how to make a resin necklace using this simple tutorial. This pendant is beautiful to make for selling or gifting!
Yield: 1 pendant
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Pendant molds
- Respirator
- Gloves
- Torch
- Jewelry pliers
Materials
- Epoxy resin
- Dried flowers
- Cups
- Craft sticks
- Large jump ring
- Necklace chain
Instructions
- Mix the clear resin according to package instructions. Typically it's a 1:1 ratio of resin to hardener. You'll use crafting sticks to be sure and scrape the sides and mix thoroughly.
- Fill the pendant mold(s) of your choice with the resin, approximately halfway up the side. Let it sit for one hour and use your torch or lighter to remove any bubbles. Tip: you can also exhale lightly on surface to remove bubbles as well.
- Press the flowers of your choice into the resin. It might help to use tweezers, as the flowers are delicate and you want to place them carefully. Pour the remaining resin over the flower and fill up the mold. Remove any bubbles. Wait five minutes and check for bubbles again (and remove!). Let your piece dry for 24 hours and then remove from the mold.
- Use your jewelry pliers to add the jump ring and necklace chain to your necklace pendant. Your project is complete.