How to make resin pendants?

Resin pendants are a fun and creative way to make your own unique jewelry. Resin is a chemical compound that starts as a liquid and hardens to create a shiny, waterproof, hard substance.


Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make resin pendants:

Materials Needed

  • Resin (either UV resin or 2-part epoxy resin)
  • Pendant blanks
  • Decorative items (such as flowers, glitter, or beads)
  • Gloves
  • Cups
  • Craft sticks
  • Large jump ring
  • Necklace chain
  • Torch or lighter
  • Jewelry pliers

Steps

  1. Prep your bezels/molds and decorative items: Before starting to work with the resin, make sure you have your jewelry items ready. Choose your bezels, molds, or casings, and have the flowers or other items you’ll be casting on hand. Different types of casings will require different kinds of preparation to make them ready to receive the liquid resin. Check out an introductory tutorial on making resin jewelry to get a more thorough overview of the type of prep you’ll need to do for the items you’re working with.
  2. Mix the resin: Mix your clear casting resin according to package instructions. Typically it’s a 1:1 ratio of resin to hardener. Use crafting sticks to be sure and scrape the sides and mix thoroughly.
  3. Add decorative items: Once the resin is mixed, you can add in your decorative items. Be sure to arrange them how you want them to appear in the finished pendant.
  4. Cure the resin: Once you have added all of your decorative items, let the resin cure according to package instructions. This can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day depending on the type of resin you are using.
  5. Finish the pendant: Once the resin has cured, remove it from the mold or bezel and add a jump ring to the top. Use jewelry pliers to attach a necklace chain to the jump ring.
There are many variations to making resin pendants, and you can get creative with the decorative items you use. For example, you can use dried flowers or pressed flowers to create a beautiful and unique pendant
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. You can also use glitter or beads to add some sparkle to your pendant.

In conclusion, making resin pendants is a fun and easy way to create your own unique jewelry. With a few materials and some creativity, you can make beautiful pendants that are sure to impress.