how to use Epoxy resin crafts for beginners
eBook Epoxy Resin — Arts and Crafts for Beginners
Epoxy resin has become a very popular craft over the past few years, and we can see why. Resin is an exciting and unique craft that you can use to produce useful and beautiful items. Resin has qualities similar to plastic and glass, making it ideal for a range of crafts. Yet, unlike plastic and glass, you can make resin items at home without complex machines or fire!
If you love to make gifts for friends and family, resin is a useful craft to know. With resin, it’s possible to make some truly beautiful and unique objects. Make everything from jewellery to cake stands and buttons to tabletops! The joy of resin is that each piece is so unique. With the addition of glitter, pigments and dried flowers the creative possibilities are endless!
What is epoxy resin?
Epoxy resin is a two-part liquid that when mixed together causes a chemical reaction and cures to form a hard object. The resin is mixed with a hardener, and as they are combined they react and produce heat. The epoxy resin comes as a liquid which, when mixed with hardener, creates a solid material. The ratio of resin to hardener varies between brands but is often.
What’s inside:
eBook Epoxy Resin — Arts and Crafts for Beginners
Chapter 01 — Epoxy Resin Basics
- Resin Epoxy Beginners Guide
- Recommended Epoxy Resins
- Properties of Epoxy Resin
- Application Areas
Chapter 02 — Mixing and Processing
- Mixing Epoxy Resin
- Resin Color and Dye
- Sanding Resin
- How to polish Resin
Chapter 03 — Resin Projects for Beginners
- Resin Art Paintings
- Resin Petri Dishes
- Embedding Flowers in Resin
- Resin Jewelry
- Resin Coasters
- Resin Rings
- Epoxy Resin and Wood Projects
Chapter 04 — Tips and Tricks
- Epoxy Resin dry time
