Simple Moulds

pink and transparent glittery resin balloon dogs and ovals on marble surface — Let's start with the basics. Using simple moulds that often come with starter sets, you can begin making pretty jewellery items right away.

What You'll Need

For complete beginners, I recommend buying a starter kit that includes resin, moulds, colourants, and mixing cups. JDiction's kit currently costs £22.09 on Amazon.

2 part epoxy resin (resin and hardener) — 16oz set £13.59, Amazon
Silicone moulds of your choice — GoGou set £7.19, Amazon
3 mixing cups and stirring sticks — LEOBRO set £9.99, Amazon
Glitter — Fandamei pot set £4.99, Amazon
Mica powder colour pigment — RolioPigmentsUK 24 set £10.30, Etsy
Toothpick
Safety gear

Steps

Pour equal amounts of resin and hardener into separate mixing cups.
Pour both into your third mixing cup. Use a stirring stick to slowly mix the resin for 5 minutes. It is important to do this slowly to avoid too many bubbles forming. Squish any bubbles that form.
Add any extras, such as glitter or colour to your resin and continue stirring.
Pour carefully into the moulds until it reaches the rim. Do not overfill.
Wait about 10 minutes, then pop any bubbles that may have risen to the surface with a toothpick.
Cover and leave to cure for 24 hours.