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Resin Crafts: 40+ Free Ideas for Making Resin Arts and Crafts

Resin epoxy crafts are a popular and versatile category of DIY and art projects that use synthetic resin. This page will tell you a little bit about making resin epoxy crafts and give you fun and exciting resin arts and crafts projects to explore.

What is Resin?

Resin is a liquid compound that, when mixed with a hardener or catalyst, undergoes a chemical reaction and cures into a solid form.

Types of Resin

Before heading to the store to purchase resin for a project, decide what kinds of projects will be made. Artwork? Jewelry? Working with molds? Surprisingly, not all resin is alike! 

Choosing the right resin for crafts is important to get the best results.

  • Epoxy Resin- This is the most popular resin for arts and crafts. This resin allows a long working time of 20 to 60 minutes. It cures to a clear and glossy finish and is good for jewelry, coasters, and art. There are several brands of epoxy resin, so read the labels carefully to be sure this is the type of epoxy resin needed.
  • UV Resin - This cures quickly under a UV light and is ideal for small, quick projects. However, it is more limited in depth and volume than epoxy.
  • Polyester Resin - This resin is strong and inexpensive, but very smelly and more toxic. It is used more often in industrial or mold-based applications.

Using resin for crafts

There are many projects using resin that can be found on this page. Some popular categories of resin arts and crafts are below:

  • Jewelry: pendants, earrings, rings that can include flowers, glitter, charms, etc. (Check out our page of paper bead and jewelry for another medium to make jewelry.)
  • Coasters & Trays: functional home decor, often with embedded designs
  • Keychains: quick, customizable gifts or personal items
  • Art Panels: ocean waves, abstract pours, geode art, and layered scenes
  • Molded Objects: dice, figurines, ornaments, and paperweights

Scroll down to find resin projects that are for all skill levels. Resin can seem intimidating for some, but by following the detailed directions on the resin package, teens and adults will find it a new and exciting craft.


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'Crushed Velvet' Resin Tray

'Crushed Velvet' Resin Tray

Create a stunning textured tray out of resin using the unique "crushed velvet" technique! Artsy Fartsy Mama

Apple Resin Shaker Keychain

Apple Resin Shaker Keychain

This project is ideal for beginners and makes a wonderful gift for teachers during back-to-school night or Teacher Appreciation Week! Artsy Fartsy Mama

Bookmarks

An excellent beginner resin project is this DIY resin bookmark with dried flowers. Check out the tutorial. Living Letter Home

Bottle Cap Tray Upcycle

Bottle Cap Tray Upcycle

Collect bottle caps! Then upcycle an old tray with bottle caps and resin. A fun, exciting and eco-friendly, cost conscience craft. Sum of Their Stories

Cheese Board Resin Craft Idea

Learn how to make a cute, unique and useful resin DIY craft - Cheese Board project. For this project fluid resin painting is used; it's fun and there is no way to mess up a design. Something Turquoise

Chess Set

Chess Set

Make a resin chess set using molds and cast resin for your family or gift as an amazing gift to a chess lover. Artsy Fartsy Mama

Christmas Ornament

Here is a tutorial on how to make poured-resin Christmas ornaments for yourself or to gift them. Sustain My Craft Habit

Coffee Table

Step-by-step tutorial (with video and photos) on how to create an epoxy resin tabletop with objects in it. A Beautiful Mess

Conversation Heart Necklace

Conversation Heart Necklace

Making this Conversation Heart Necklace using resin is a fun and playful statement piece to wear or gift on Valentine's Day. Artsy Fartsy Mama

Conversation Heart Paperweights

Conversation Heart Paperweights

An easy resin craft for your Valentine! This simple resin tutorial idea uses a heart mold and beads to make conversation heart inspired paperweights. Lovely Indeed

DIY Daisy Earrings

DIY Daisy Earrings

Create some daisy wearable art perfect for summer using these free instructions. A Beautiful Mess

DIY Resin Coaster

DIY Resin Coaster

In a couple of hours and with only a few supplies, learn how to make resin coasters with this step-by-step tutorial. The Melrose Family

DIY Resin Key Chains

DIY Resin Key Chains

With this written and video tutorial, learn how to use epoxy resin to make keychains. Leap Of Faith Crafting

Drawer Pulls

If you're on a budget with home renovation projects, you can save money by making your own custom cabinet drawer pulls with colored resin and these free instructions. Mad In Crafts

Dried Flower Keepsakes

Dried Flower Keepsakes

Follow these step-by-step instructions and watch the video tutorial to learn how to preserve dried flowers in resin and make memorable keepsakes. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Dried Flower Resin Bookmark

Dried Flower Resin Bookmark

Learn how to make a unique and one-of-a-kind bookmark using real flowers suspended in resin. Artsy Fartsy Mama

Earrings

Earrings

This tutorial shows you how to make a pair of polymer clay earrings using resin. Craft Bits

Flower Pendant

Flower Pendant

Learn how to make a flower in resin pendants. Or, fill it with whatever you'd like! It's like a blank canvas. Moms and Crafters

Galaxy Resin Clock

Astronomy enthusiasts will love this clock and it would make the perfect gift. Use this free tutorial for supplies needed and complete instructions for making the clock. Doodle Craft

Glitter Resin Comb

This DIY glitter resin unicorn comb is a fun project and so useful. A Kailo Chic Life

Glittered Resin Bookmark

Glittered Resin Bookmark

Create your own stunning resin bookmarks filled with glitter using this tutorial for free. Artsy Fartsy Mama

Hair Clips

In this blog post, you will find an easy tutorial that explains how to make your own hair clips with resin. Happiness Is Homemade

Keychains

Keychains

Resin keychains are a perfect craft for teens and adults to make. Here is a step-by-step tutorial. Craftsy Hacks

Lego Picture Frame

Lego Picture Frame

Learn how to make an easy resin picture frame using epoxy and LEGO. Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Letter Keychain

Letter Keychain

Learn two fun different ways (Using a mold and Pouring on an Acrylic Surface) to make resin letter keychains. Moms and Crafters

Marbled Resin Coasters

Marbled Resin Coasters

Nerissa Hall shares her process for making and finishing marbled resin coasters using an acrylic pouring method. Homebody Hall

Mason Jar Lid Coasters

With some old photos, create memories and turn them into coasters with mason jar lids and resin. Create keepsakes worth treasuring in a few quick steps. Something Turquoise

Name Tag For Everyone

This tutorial shows how to make resin name tags everyone - dog tag, cat tag, diaper bag tag or for everyone or anything. Something Turquoise

Pencil Charm

Pencil Charm

After creating some DIY resin pencil charms with this tutorial, turn them into a back-to-school backpack charm, earrings or pins. Perfect teacher gift! Artsy Fartsy Mama

Pencil Holder

This pencil holder requires resin layers, which is a cool technique. Learn how to do it with this tutorial. Hazel and Gold Designs

Photo Holder

This detailed, free tutorial will explain how to create a beautiful photo holder using gold leaf and resin. Amber Oliver

Picture Frame

Make an impressive paper mosaic picture frame with this tutorial. Doodle Craft

Planters

This post shares how to make DIY epoxy resin planters using a silicone mold, including tips about how to use a heat gun to pop resin air bubbles. By Brittany Goldwyn

Resin Bookmarks

How to create beautiful DIY bookmarks using resin. These customizable resin homemade bookmarks are perfect for gifting! Amber Oliver

Resin Clay Ring

Inspirational Beading

Resin Coasters

Resin Coasters

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make resin coaster. It's the perfect project for adults and even teens. Craftsy Hacks

Resin Earrings

Resin Earrings

This blog post shares how to make resin earrings using molds and UV resin. Moms and Crafters

Resin Glitter Bookmark

Resin Glitter Bookmark

This tutorial shows you how to make a UV resin bookmark using a bookmark mold. Embellished with glitter. Craft Bits

Resin Jewelry

A tutorial on how to make resin jewelry. danielleantosz

Resin Jewelry Tutorial with John W. Golden Part 1

A YouTube video on making resin jewelry. You Tube

Resin Jewelry With Flowers

Do you like jewelry with dried flowers? If so, this tutorial shows how you can preserve a bit of summer with just a few simple supplies and make beautiful resin jewelry. Sustain My Craft Habit

Resin Jewelry with Press Flowers

Resin Jewelry with Press Flowers

Make the most beautiful jewelry gifts with this DIY tutorial. Think Mother's Day! Mod Podge Rocks Blog

Resin Watercolor Ink Coasters

Learn how to cast resin with this tutorial for making colorful coasters. Craft Bits

Sand Dollar Resin Claster

With these step-by-step instructions, make memorable coasters with sand dollars. The Soccer Mom Blog

Sea Glass Coasters

Sea Glass Coasters

Preserve a memory by making sea glass coasters with this easy, free tutorial. Other materials will also work, such as dried flowers, glitter, rhinestones, etc. Lovely Indeed

Spider Paperweight

With this free tutorial, create a spides paperweight for Halloween or as a unique gift. Lovely Indeed

Sprinkle Rings

Resin jewelry is easy to make. Here is a tutorial for making resin rings that sparkle. Tikkido





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