7 Ways to Eliminate Bubbles from Your Resin

Don't let bubbles be the undoing of your next resin project! Bubbles are the bane of every resin crafter's existence... no matter whether you're a resin beginner or you've been working with resin for a while. They can be really frustrating. But there are ways to minimise, or even eliminate bubbles from your projects. There are many different things that cause bubbles and there are just as many ways to deal with or get rid of them. Half the battle is working out WHY you got bubbles. Once you know why you're getting them, it's a whole lot easier to deal with them. Try some of these tips and tricks to beat those pesky bubbles. How to Deal with Bubbles in the Mixing Stage 1. Avoid Vigorous Mixing and Stir Slowly Resin needs to be mixed thoroughly for it to cure. If you stir fast or whip the resin, you'll incorporate a lot of bubbles into it.  Try stirring slowly. It will take longer, but when you're working with epoxy, you have plenty of ......

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DIY Pearl and Filigree Leather Earrings

When Joanna Gaines first sported her simple leather leaf earrings, you could never have imagined how popular DIY leather earrings would become.  There are a ton of tutorials out there using a Cricut and other die-cutting machines to cut leather earring shapes but you don't need to invest in a cutting machine to make them.  There's a MUCH CHEAPER way!  Head into your local Michaels store and pick up a pack of Realeather earring shapes and then get creative! If you don't have access to a Michaels store, look for 32x50mm veg tan teardrop shapes. Leather earring shapes are like blank canvases that are just screaming to be customised. In this tutorial, we're going to cut out a peep hole, re-colour the leather to the most gorgeous shade of Ultramarine and then add some details with imitation pearls and a filigree. So let's get started! Here's a list of what you'll need: 2 x Veg Tan Leather Teardrops (32x50mm) Realeather Dye Pens (Basic Set) ......

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Preparing Flowers for Resin - FAQs

Fresh cut flowers might be short-lived but we can't help but admire them for their fragrance, beauty, shape and colour. It's no wonder that we want to preserve them forever in resin! But how do you prepare flowers for resin? And can you put them straight into resin? These are questions I'm often asked about putting flowers, leaves and other botanicals into epoxy. Hopefully, this FAQ page will answer the questions you've been wondering about. I know you're itching to get your flowers in resin before they begin to fade, but before you dive in with those beautiful flowers from your bridal bouquet, your Mother's Day flowers or the memorial flowers from a loved one's passing, read through these FAQ's so that you know how to treat your flowers for best results. Keep Your Flowers Fresher for Longer First things first, keep the flowers in a cool place until you're ready to work with them. Have you noticed how florists keep their arrangements ......

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