I know I have a lot of resin jewelry making enthusiasts who follow my blog, so I'm always on the look out for useful jewelry making articles and videos to share. My google alerts let me know this video got added a couple of days ago and looked like a neat thing to share with blog readers. (Video is below.)
As I started watching it though, I found this video showed some techniques that, in my experience, may not result in success. So if you're going to watch, here are my comments, precautions and recommendations before you get started:
1. I have not personally used ICE resin (as the video shows), but I have heard mixed reviews about it. Research before you try it.
2. Use separate mixing cups when measuring the resin and hardener. That way if you overpour one of the components, you won't have to waste any. Pouring both into the same cup and not being exact means your resin won't harden correctly and you will be left with a gooey mess.
3. I like to pour the hardener (from its own cup) into the resin (in its own cup) in a slow stream while I'm mixing. I think you get a better mix and fewer bubbles that way.
4. I like to use my resin right away, even if there are bubbles. There is only a limited time you can use the resin before it hardens. I can always go back and get bubbles out.
5. I think there are safer ways of getting bubbles out of resin than using a torch. One of my methods involves using a hot air gun.
6. I would caution against drilling holes for findings BEFORE placing the resin the bottle cap. What happens if you change your mind and decide you want it to be a magnet? What happens if you place your art in there wrong and realize later that the hole isn't in the right place?
7. If I did decide to place a hole, I certainly wouldn't put the ring in the hole until after the resin has cured. If you spill some resin on your ring and you don't know it, your resin will cure and your ring may be in an unusable position. At least if you spill resin onto the hole, you can go back and drill it out later.
8. Use extreme care when pouring the resin directly from the cup onto your project. It tends to come out in big globs and will overfill quickly. (at least that's what happens to me)
All this being said, I think this video is a great inspiration for a future project!
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