Keep in mind most resins have a “working time” before they start to set up and you can’t really work with them anymore. You will have bubbles! Let the resin cup sit for 5 minutes and most of the bubbles will disappear. Scrape the sides and bottom well as you mix, until all the white streaks are gone and the resin is completely clear. Now pour both of these cups into the big cup, and mix slowly with your popsicle stick for 3-4 minutes. Get down to eye level if your cups don’t have measurement marks to make sure they’re level. Pour your resin and hardener into the two small cups in equal amounts. The mixing directions I’m sharing now are for my particular brand, and most 50/50 epoxy casting resins. Now, read the directions on your resin!! Some resins have different instructions, so the instructions on your particular brand of resin are the ones to follow. Use a piece of tape to clean the molds you want to use of any dust or if your house is like mine, floating cat hair. Get your supplies all laid out so they’re in easy reach. Start by protecting your work space! I laid down a small trash bag, but you can use a silicone mat or even parchment paper. P.S: these make amazing birthday or teacher gifts too! Whew! I know that’s a lot of supplies, but you can make a whole bunch of keychains with these.
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A screened in porch or a garage with the door open is ideal.
When you’re making your keychains and when they’re curing, they need to be in a well ventilated space. Always wear gloves and eye protection when working with resin. I use a zero VOC (volatile organic compound) resin, and I highly recommend using a resin that is low odor and zero VOC. This is a project for older teens and for adults to make for younger kids. Epoxy resin is not a kid friendly material.
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Check out my cool safety pin bracelet craft, too! How to Make Resin Keychains for Beginners READ THIS FIRST – SAFETY STATEMENT!īefore we get into the supplies you need, I have to point out some SAFETY POINTS. I’ll be sharing a few more resin tutorials over the next couple months as I come up with new techniques and designs. Today I’m going to be sharing how to make resin keychains for beginners today, using the easiest method and design! Anytime you hear about a new thing that you can craft or diy, you just have to try it! That’s how I ended up on Amazon at 11 pm ordering a whole bunch of things to play with resin. There’s a problem that happens when you’ve been into crafting as long as I have.
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