Do you want to surprise everyone with a piece of jewelry that no one else will have? You will definitely be the only owner of this if you make it yourself!
If you make earrings or a pendant yourself, they will definitely arouse interest with their originality. The most popular material for manufacturing is epoxy resin, which we will try to “make friends” with in this article.
What you need for work
In order to make exclusive earrings or a pendant, you will need a minimum of components.
- Epoxy resin.
- Dried flowers. Instead, you can use shells or other decor.
- Silicone molds.
- Small fittings.
There are no general recommendations regarding resins, as they differ depending on the company. Main advice - Once it is mixed, leave it for a few minutes. This is necessary so that unnecessary bubbles come out of it.
In addition, thanks to this, the product will turn out more beautiful and transparent.
Advice! It is best to purchase ready-made resin, which you need to pour from the packaging directly into the mold.
It is recommended to look for this ingredient, as well as silicone molds, in craft stores.
How to make a pendant
If you managed to purchase silicone molds, then things will be much easier. Otherwise you can simply get a flat pendant, the shape of which must first be drawn on paper. The disadvantage of this method is its uneven shape. But still, such decoration will look decent.
Preparing the decor
First of all, you should prepare the dried flowers. You can add glitter to them. Some even prefer to use butterflies or small pictures.
Making a pendant
If you have a form, proceed as follows.
- Pour a thin layer of resin onto the bottom.
- Place the decor.
- Fill again with a thin layer.
Important! If you do not have a mold, you will need to draw the product on paper in full size. Pour resin onto the drawing.
- The next step is heating in the oven. It must first be heated to 90 degrees, turned off and immediately place the base for the future pendant there. Leave the mixture in the oven for 15 minutes, put it out and leave it in a cool place for 12 hours. It is important that in this place there were no drafts.
- If there were no molds, then after the material has hardened, get rid of possible defects with a nail file. It will easily smooth out all the unevenness.
- Now you need to put the decor on, pour it over with resin again and put it in the oven.
Accessories
The last steps are to attach to the fittings. It is advisable to drill the hole. If a drill is missing, you can use a skewer and place it in the product before baking in the oven.
At this point, making the pendant is ready.
How to make resin earrings
In this case You should definitely choose quality fittings.
Advice! Choose the most expensive materials, as cheap fasteners often break.
Resin preparation
It is best to use Crystal resin. 4 ml must be mixed with 1.2 ml of diluent. They can be collected using different syringes, which should be without needles. It is recommended to run the hardener down the walls of the plastic cup. Otherwise it will splash.
Mix the composition. You can do this even with your finger for several minutes. There will be a lot of bubbles, but don't be afraid of this, as they will disappear over time. The finished mixture should have a consistency similar to honey.
Manufacturing
Then follow the simple instructions.
- Place the decor on a flat surface. Take a small stick (that has resin on it) and apply it to the flower or leaf. You can simply smear the resin with your finger, but then you must use latex gloves.
- You don't have to use the oven. Cover the almost finished product with a lid and leave for a day. Then apply another layer.
- As soon as another day has passed, turn the petal over and apply the final layer.
- Now the molds require careful processing. You can use a nail file. But for faster results, you will need a small drill with an attachment attached. Be careful while doing this.
- Varnish the finished product or fill it with a new layer of resin.
- Now you need to make holes in the earrings for attaching the fittings. This can be done with a drill with a drill whose diameter is no more than 0.5 mm. Thread the ring and attach the earring.
The product is ready!
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