Epoxy resin crafting can initially appear a little frightening, but using Color Pour Resin, it’s actually rather simple. You’ll discover the tricks and methods required in this tutorial to make your own personalized monogram resin acrylic keychain. This craft will make your plain keychain into a conversation piece and is highly trendy.
Let’s start by discussing the materials you’ll need to construct your own resin keychain.
Color Pour Resin & Hardener for Resin
Silicone Cup with Color Poured Resin and Dye
The remainder of this do-it-yourself project comes together quickly once you’ve got the materials. You may learn everything you need to know about this enjoyable activity from this brief video.
STEP 1: In the silicone cup, combine one part resin with one part hardener. To blend, vigorously stir each component.
Step 2: Pour glitter (or any other additives you’re using) into a different plastic cup that came with the supplies kit. then dispense the resin mixture. Add a few drops of dye last. To fully combine, vigorously stir.
STEP 3: Pour resin into the silicone mould gradually, and then give it 24 hours to cure.
STEP 4: Remove the mould from the cured resin.
STEP 5: Drill a hole through the resin letter using the little hand drill that came with the jewellery kit. Remove the drill from the resin letter by turning anticlockwise.
Step 6 is to screw the keychain into place using the pre-drilled hole as a guide.
Here are a few pointers to help you complete your resin project successfully.
ELIMINATE BUBBLES!
You can detect bubbles as you stir the resin mixture. Bubbles can be removed by heating the area. I like to put the heat gun to the cup before pouring after combining the resin, glitter, and colour. This aids in further liquifying the mixture, making it more simpler to pour.
AVOID BEING TEMPTED!
After the resin has been poured into the mould for a few hours, it will begin to firm and possibly feel ready to be removed. Stay away from it! You risk leaving fingerprints in the nearly-cured resin if you touch it.
VENTILATE!
Resin can emit fumes that are unhealthy to breathe in for a prolonged period of time. Make sure to finish your craft in a well-ventilated space, ideally outside, to lessen this worry. Additionally, when dealing with it, be sure to cover your face with a mask.
FIX IT UP!
It might get dirty while working with resin. Even the most meticulous maker could spill resin on your phone, skin, or other things. The undesired sticky resin residue can be removed with acetone nail polish or even lemon juice.
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