Posts

Learning Resin the Easy Way!

Image
  Learning Resin the Easy Way!                Resin art/ work is something a lot of people have been getting into lately. I've been working on it for a couple years now. I love creating awesome pieces for loved ones or for my small business. Resin is a tricky medium to use, it is very picky! Somethings I learned the hard way, let's just say that. I'm here to tell you there's an easy way! Just keep reading!  Step 1: Choosing the right resin for what you want - If you're going for a resin that's for bigger picture art; or wood pieces such as tables, you'll probably want any big batch of 2-part resin. Amazon has some good deals! -But if you're going for small detailed art, like jewelry, earrings, trays, etc, you'll want to go for the 2-part resin that has minimal bubbles and no yellow tint. I've found some resin brands know how to keep bubbles at bay, but others do not. And weirdly enough some low-quality resin is yellowish- best to st...
Post a Comment
Read more

3 Top Sensory Crafts for Kiddos

                                    Easy Fun Sensory Craft Ideas! 1. Cloud Dough You've probably already heard of this, but if not don't worry! It's super easy to make! You really only need two ingredients.  Food coloring isn't necessary but it's fun for your kids to mix and play with different colors! Recipe:  2 cups cornstarch (overflowing is best) 1 cup scented conditioner   5 drops of food dye (more or less) -First, pour cornstarch into a large mixing bowl -Then add all the conditioner -Mix with a silicone spatula until its too difficult -Lastly, knead the dough with your hands until you're confident it's mixed together! (food coloring: mix into the dough when it's almost ready for kneading)  Now you're ready for fun! **Store in a tightly sealed container or zip-lock bag 2. Kinesthetic Sand Some of you might remember this craze from a few years bac...
Post a Comment
Location: Washington, USA
Read more