How to work with holographic stickers in resin

10.04.2025

Creating original resin decorations can be even more exciting with the use of holographic stickers. These add a captivating, shifting effect to each piece, instantly catching the eye. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step so your result is truly worth it.

Tips for working with stickers

If the stickers have a protective film, you can leave it on and pour the resin over it – the resin handles it just fine and the result will still look clean.
The holographic effect shows best on a smooth and clear surface.
Watch out for dust or fingerprints – they may remain visible under the resin.

What you’ll need

Epoxy resin – we chose Fluid for its medium viscosity
Holographic stickers suitable for resin
Silicone mold of your choice
Mixing cups and stir sticks
Lighter (to remove bubbles)

Instructions:

1. Mix the resin according to the ratio on the packaging.

Every resin has its own mixing ratio – make sure to follow it carefully.

2. Pour the first layer

Pour a thin base layer of resin into the silicone mold and press in the holographic sticker. Don’t remove the protective film – it helps the sticker stay flat and stable.

3. Add drops of colors or inks

We used rainbow ink for a shimmery effect, along with blue and white. Add just a few drops of each color. Important – don’t use Colorfun dyes here, they’re not alcohol-based and won’t absorb into the resin.

This is exactly why we picked Fluid resin – it has medium viscosity, so the colors don’t sink straight to the bottom.

Do not remove surface bubbles at this stage! The alcohol in the inks will make them disappear on their own, and using a flame might ignite the colors.

4. Create patterns

Now you can gently swirl the colors with a stick or toothpick.

5. Let it cure and pour the second layer

This depends on the type of resin. For Fluid, we waited 24 hours before pouring the second layer, which we tinted white. After pouring, wait 10 minutes and then briefly pass a lighter over the surface to remove bubbles.