Monday, February 14, 2022

Resin Mistakes that Beginners Make

When you first start out with resin, you're bound to make rookie mistakes .  Resin is more TECHNICAL than most crafts you've tried and there's a lot to learn, so don't be too hard on yourself... everyone was a beginner once - even the experts! There's a whole lot more to working with resin successfully than just mixing the resin and hardener together and pouring it. And it's often the basic things that trip beginners up.  Here are 5 common mistakes I see beginners make all the time. The good news is that if you pay attention to these, you're much more likely to be successful with resin. 1. Not Reading the Instructions Now that you've discovered resin and the incredible things you can make with it, you're keen to create your first resin project. The prospect of making really cool things is exciting and you're anxious to get started! So, you've got your resin, some moulds (or a surface to pour the resin on), you have colours, glitters, and p...