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$20.00 start up kit
(4oz)
$23.00 Refil kit (8oz)
Instructions for use below
You tube video links
JUST RESIN:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81f07Mb1YPw
Faux Dichro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxTsapCbRfE
Free e-books link for ideas on making resin jewelry:
http://www.eti-usa.com/books/books.htm
I recommend the Shari Haab book on resin
A simple two part resin
use it to enhance your jewelry and to
make resin objects
Always wanted to try resin?
 
Each kit start up kit includes 4 oz of resin( two 2oz bottles-
1 x A 1 x B) in easy to use bottles with re-capable spout caps,
sir sticks, mixing cups, and for a limited time 5 metal picture
frame findings (will mix them up but here is a sample of what I will be
putting in the package.)
Instructions for use:
Prepare your work area:
I like to use a cookie sheet to support my work area. I cover it with
wax paper as the resin will not stick to it and will peel off when dry.
Or just toss after use. Stack a few pieces as it makes it easier
to just clean up the top piece and your ready with a clean piece of wax
paper underneath. I also plug in a small mug warmer to warm
my resins rather than using warm or hot water - I find it works better
and faster. Decide on your project before mixing. Prepare
pictures, charms bezels etc. and keep some other molds ready
just in case you mix extra rather than waste it.
Make sure you have your mixing cups ready (two per each mix), mixing
sticks and any colors you may be using handy.
Mixing the resin: I like to use the "Dram" measurement on the
mixing cups - possibly because if I squint I can see the little
measurement increments better than all the rest but you can determine
which you wish to use. I usually for small pieces like filling
frames for pictures mix up about 2 drams of epoxy - that is 1 dram of A
and 1 dram of B.
I like to warm up the Part A - Resin works best when warmed -
easier to mix - bubble disperse faster - I sit it on the mug warmer (WARNING -
do not leave on warmer it will melt the bottle - YES I DID
IT ! so be careful) Warming in the sun works too.
Assumptions are that your working in about 70 deg F room. The Part
A is like honey thick till it is warmed and thins out when heated.
Since I use the dram measurement I'll state what I measure in drams
Measure out 1 dram of A in a mixing cup. In same mixing cup
measure out 1 dram of Part B - you now have 2 drams of epoxy
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Mix the epoxy together, I used to say gently but I mix vigorously
- you will see lots of bubbles, and it start to cloud up - its
working.
Continue mixing until it clears - approx 2 minutes . Now take a
clean mixing cup and pour this mixture in - why ? in case your mixing
stick did not catch some of the part A in the corners of the mixing cup
- nothing worse than having tacky work pieces after all your hard work.
Continue mixing for about 1 min. set the mixing cup on the
mug warmer - note that heat helps to cure resin and brings
the bubbles to the top ( it also thins it). After 1 minute - now you can
stir slowly, and start to use your resin do not put back on heat.
If you want more doming just wait 5 minutes for it to cool down and
become thicker again.
Once you have filled cover your work with any thing that will keep out
pet hair, dust etc... and you can now move your baking sheet but
be careful as it stays flowing for a few hours - about 6 hours in
its setting up, 12 hours tacky , 24 hours it can be popped from mold,
feels hard but should still cure for up to 5 days.
Resin can be drilled and glued . Watch my you tube channel
for projects .
dread@deborahread.com
NO KILN DICHRO ! USING JUST RESIN AND POLYMER
CLAY
These images are NOT my
standard glass dichro they are polymer clay and resin (video link below)
my first attempts as I only had two colors of the alcohol inks.
 
 
Make your own dichro pieces/sheet - cut, stamp etc
and add resin
I made some that I cut before baking (in the oven)
and then I made a large sheet (baked) and cut into squares and long
shapes then applied the resin
I have a step by step video showing how to
create the above faux dichro using polymer clay and resin (link below)
This resin has little smell
(although always use in a well ventilated area)
Affordable to give you the ability to test/play to
see if resin is a direction you wish to take. Large packages will be
available soon
Coat and cover your polymer clay pieces
Old is new again - I took some old polymer pieces I made
at least 10 years ago that have been sitting around and coated them in
resin - they look great - like glass cabs- brass pieces I got from Metalliferous
Take your left over pieces of polymer clay -
cut them up and put into the resin
Tips and tricks page will be up before the show, MSDS
sheets will be posted and videos on how to work with resins.
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