Eclipse Alien - glow-in-the-dark resin pendant from a candy mold

In the clearance bin of the Micheals I found a candy mold with sci-fi motifs. I am a bit of a sci-fi buff so I got it with the intent of trying it with resin. For the upcoming eclipse (21 August 2017), I decided the alien would be the perfect necklace to wear to view the celestial event.

Read on to see how I made this from a candy mold.

Faux Stained Glass with Resin

Resin is an amazing medium. It's possible to do a lot of glass-like effects with resin including faux stained glass.

The article I wrote for Resin Obsession, split into 2 parts, details exactly how I was able to create a stained glass effect with Pebeo Outliner, Resin Obsession Super Clear resin, Pearl Ex pigment powders, and a digital stamp by Sheepski Designs.

Part 1 shows how to use Outliner to make a bezel for the resin: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/relief-outliner-paint

Part 2 shows how I used the outlined image as the bezel for pouring resin: https://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/faux-stained-glass-diy

This was a fun project to make! You should give it a try, too.



Note: The articles I write appearing on Resin Obsession are paid content. I am also on the design team for Sheepski Designs and had permission from the artist to use the image in this article.

Resin Casting in Cold Weather

Casting resin in cold (and wet) weather requires some additional thinking and planning ahead. For more details, including how to make an easy "hot box", read the article I wrote for Resin Obsession that was published today: Resin Casting in Cold Weather.

Mermaid Life

I started this card last Monday when I found out the Monday challenge for Simon Says Stamp blog was embossing. I had gotten this particular embossing folder with a mind to make a card with Nerissa. Then, while making this card I found out the May 2016 release for Krafting Kimmie Stamps is "Under the Sea" with the first preview stamps on Tuesday being mermaids! I have also been wanting to use more of my resin castings and this was a great opportunity for those, too.

Colouring Resin with Pearl Ex Two Ways

My first paid tutorial is now live!
http://www.resinobsession.com/resin-tutorials/using-pearl-ex-resin

 The tutorial is on using Pearl Ex with resin in two different ways to colour resin with completely different effects. For example, in the shells picture above (from the article) the two pink shells are using the same exact Pearl Ex powder. The gold ones are also usingthe same one. In each pair, one is colored by brushing Pearl Ex in the mold and the other by mixing Pearl Ex into the resin. But... read the article for all the details. #ResinObsession

In addition, for this weekend (until 17 April 2016) many of the silicone molds are on sale -and- a coupon for $5 off on orders over $50. The coupon code brings a grin to my face: RIJACKI.

This is the start of something wonderful :) I will be doing a string of tutorials for Resin Obsession showcasing resin and resin related products (such as epoxy clay, molds, and colourants). This is on my road to having writing and creating as a much more significant part of my life and livelihood!