How to make a ring from epoxy resin?

Epoxy resin in its pure form is quite widely used in industry. It is used as one of the important components in the manufacture of construction adhesives, varnishes and sealants. But our artisan people have learned to use it for furniture decoration and even in jewelry. We will tell you how to create a magnificent ring using it with your own hands in this article.

Materials and tools for making a ring

For the creative process we will need:

• wooden blank or silicone mold;
• epoxy resin;
• hardener;
• dyes, glitter, dried flower decor;
• gloves;
• medical mask;
• knife;
• disposable glasses;
• drill;
• core drill;
• file;
• sandpaper with grit from 600 to 2500 grid;
• polishing wheel;
• polishing paste;
• linseed oil;
• beeswax;
• construction hairdryer

Step by step instructions on how to do it

If you do not have special carpentry equipment to cut a piece of wood, you can make it from moldable silicone or buy a ready-made mold. Use colored ballpoint pen paste as dyes. True, you will have to knead a little longer. Add paint gradually drop by drop, since they have a rather rich color. So:

1. Stir and add glitter as desired.
2. Mix thoroughly in a proportion of 10 parts resin and one hardener. Pour into a glass and stir again. And we do this several times, as a result of which air bubbles form.
3. To remove them, heat the mixture in hot water at 60° for 10–15 minutes.
4. Pour into prepared form. You can first place any dried leaf or flower in it for decoration.. Leave to dry for a day.
5. Next, be sure to wear a mask and gloves. Drill a hole with a diameter of 12 mm in the middle of the prepared part. It is better to carry out work outdoors or in a room with an exhaust hood.. Use a round file to bring the hole to the desired size.
6. Then we clean the outer side of the product with moisture-resistant sandpaper, giving it the required shape. We start with 600 and end with 2500, periodically washing off the dust from it under running water. Don't forget to walk along the inside of the ring.
7. Using a polishing wheel, we use paste to make our decoration smooth. Lubricate with linseed oil and rub with beeswax, which we heat with a hairdryer. At this stage our work is finished. And the result is a beautiful unusual ring, one of a kind.

There are several techniques for creating stylish resin accessories. Using the described method you can make pendants, bracelets and other spectacular things.