Jewelry made from crystal epoxy resin needs no lengthy introduction. They are so popular that you have certainly seen many of them, and resin jewelry might be what led you to this material. Don't hesitate to create your own jewelry, rings, and bracelets from resin. The process is not complicated!
What you will need to make resin jewelry
Silicone mold for jewelry
Resin
Color or metallic powder for the resin
Decorative materials
Consumables
Scale
Production process
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Prepare a flat, covered surface and set up the mold, using adhesive tape to remove any dust and dirt. Level the surface ideally with a spirit level. If the surface is not perfectly level, the resin will flow to one side.
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Mix the required amount of resin and hardener. Depending on the size of the mold, but for a typical jewelry or bracelet mold, you usually need about 30-50 grams of mixed resin. For jewelry, we most often use resins Fluid, Start, iCrystal, or Glass.
In general, it is recommended to mix at least 50 grams of material at once. -
Always mix the resin according to the mixing ratio specified on its packaging, and weigh both components on a digital scale with gram accuracy. Remember to protect your skin, eyes, and respiratory system from contact with the resin or its fumes. Thoroughly mix both components from the bottom and scrape the sides of the cup (about 3-4 minutes), then pour the mixed resin into a new cup and repeat the mixing. This will help eliminate poorly mixed areas that might not cure properly.
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Divide the mixed resin into several cups as needed and add color or glitter. Do not delay processing – resin in the cup is higher than the recommended maximum pouring height, so it works faster and might cure quickly in the cup.
Use only a few drops of color, and for powdered colors, about two pea-sized amounts. Add and mix colors gradually until you achieve the desired shade. A large amount of color could negatively affect the properties of the resin; the maximum recommended amount of color in the mixed resin is about 2%. Colors and decorations should always be added to the mixed resin. -
Pour the mixed and colored resin into the mold. There are many possibilities for application, depending on your imagination. You can place decorations or dried flowers into the transparent parts of the products.
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After pouring into the mold, remove surface bubbles using a lighter. Never hold the flame over the resin too long; just pass it over the bubbles. Holding the flame too long on the mold's surface could cause the resin to burn onto the mold, damaging both the mold and the product. Surface bubbles can also be removed with alcohol spray, which avoids burning the resin onto the mold.
Bubbles at the bottom of the mold can be removed with a toothpick. Also, check the edges of the molds where bubbles can get trapped.
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Cover the product to prevent dust from settling on it and let it cure. You can cover the mold with a plastic box or place cups around the mold and lay a piece of cardboard on top.
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Finish the jewelry using a hand or electric drill and jewelry components. You can smooth sharp edges with a scraper.
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