For these projects I'm using epoxy art resin, which has a 2A:1B mix ratio by weight
Mix thoroughly but carefully to avoid bubbles
Project 1: Bottle Cap Coaster
Cover the base of the mould in a thin layer of resin, then arrange the bottle caps
Cover the bottle caps in more resin, then leave to cure
The flame is to pop the surface bubbles
When fully cured you can add some rubber bumpers and remove from the mould
That was so easy I bet I could do it blindfolded ;)
Project 2: Circuit Board Keychain
This silicone mould was part of a set from Amazon
When cutting electronic circuit boards, be careful to not breathe the dust
Sand the edge with coarse sandpaper
Ensure a gap all around the circuit board in the mould
Apply a little resin into the mould to begin, then place the circuit board on top
Try to avoid trapping bubbles under it
Fill the mould to the top with more resin, and allow it to dome a little
When fully cured, remove from the mould and drill a hole in the corner
Project 3: Mosquito in Amber Cuff links
Add a few drops of Castin' Craft Amber pigment to your resin
Make a support to hold your cuff link blanks upright
Apply a little resin into each one, and allow it to firm up before continuing
Print an image of a mosquito onto transparency film and cut it out
If you want to use a real mosquito, allow it to dry out before you put it in the resin
Add a little resin to each cuff link, and place the mosquito image on top
Gently press down to squeeze out any air bubbles from underneath
Now completely fill the cuff links with more resin, and allow them to dome to a depth of 2mm
Project 4: Miniature Bottle Salt & Pepper Shakers
Ensure your resin is specifically advertised as food safe for projects like this
Fill the bottles about a third of the way up with resin
Use a drinking straw to gently blow inside the bottles to pop any air bubbles on the surface of the resin
Drill holes in the caps
Project 5: Beads in Resin Pendant
I'm threading beads onto a 70mm ball head pin
The silicone moulds are widely available on Amazon and eBay
Add a little resin into the mould to begin, then insert the beads
Top up the mould with more resin, and allow it to dome a little
When the resin has fully cured, you can remove from the mould
Trim the wire to 10mm then bend it forwards
Form the wire into a loop with rounded pliers
Alternatively use as a keychain
Project 6: Pebble Planter
I'm using two silicone cube moulds to create a mould. The smaller of the two is pre-filled with cured resin to give it some weight.
Add resin and pebbles a little at a time, until the mould is full
When fully cured you can remove the resin from the mould
Project 7: Beach Bottle Cap Fridge Magnets
Place a neodymium magnet into the centre of each bottle cap
Keep the magnets away from each other, and don't go near them with metal tweezers or a metal lighter
Mix a little resin into about 1.5 teaspoons of sand
Spoon enough of the sand into each bottle cap to cover the magnets
These tiny shells are sold on eBay as fingernail decorations
Arrange a few shells into each bottle cap
Is the starfish upside down?
These fake pearl stickers are a nice touch
Fill the bottle caps with more resin, and allow it to dome to a depth of 2mm
Project 8: Dome Paperweight
Before anyone asks, no, I don't think the earth is flat
This is a home made silicone mould, but you could use half a sphere mould, available cheaply on eBay
FIMO soft modelling clay
Bake according to instructions supplied with the clay
Paint with acrylic paint and allow to dry
When the first pour of resin has firmed up, add a little more resin then place the sun and moon into position
Now fill the mould to the top, and allow to cure completely
Print an earth image onto glossy paper and cut it out
Apply a little UV resin to the centre of the dome base
Press the image onto the base from the centre outwards
Cure under a UV lamp for a couple of minutes
Thanks for watching!