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Learn to create with resin

Resinis one of the most popularcreative hobbies. Original, aesthetic and easy to work with, it can be used for manyDIY projects such ascustomizing jewelry primers,creating uniquecostume jewelry ordecorative objects. Transparent and colourless, the resin can be personalised as desired with dyes, glitter, dried flowers or objects to be resinated. Glazing resin to lacquer a part, resin for inclusion, fixing, moulding or creating a 3D effect or varnish... The possibilities of using resin are numerous.

Which resin to choose? Among the best known, there is theepoxy resin. Epoxy resin is a two-component liquid polymer, composed of a resin and a hardener. It has the characteristic of curing in the open air.There is alsoUV resin andUV Led resin, ready to use, which cure under specific lamps.

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How to use epoxy resin?
Tiffanie Perles Co
26/03/2026
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Epoxy resin and UV LED: 5 easy DIY jewelry ideas
Epoxy resin and UV LED: 5 easy DIY jewelry ideas
Pauline Perles Co
05/02/2026
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Epoxy resin beginner: everything you need to know to make jewelry
Epoxy resin beginner: everything you need to know to make jewelry
Pauline Perles Co
28/01/2026
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5 mistakes to avoid when starting with epoxy resin
Pauline Perles Co
10/12/2025
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How to color resin?
How to color resin?
Perles & Co
04/11/2025
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How to sand resin?
Oh la coquette !
01/06/2025
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What is UV resin and UV LED resin?
Tiffanie Perles Co
25/05/2022
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UV or epoxy resin, what are their characteristics?
Tiffanie Perles Co
31/01/2022
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How to choose your resin molds?
How to choose your resin molds?
Perles & Co
17/08/2021
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How to resinate paper, photos and fabric?
How to resinate paper, photos and fabric?
Perles & Co
29/01/2021
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How to Resin Dried Flowers
How to Resin Dried Flowers
Perles & Co
17/08/2020
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Inclusion casting technique using moulds
Inclusion casting technique using moulds
Perles & Co
07/10/2015
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When you start working with resin, you have to deal with a lot of questions. To guide you in your first steps, we have designed some technical sheets! Find out how tochoose the rightmould, the differences between epoxy resin and UV resin, how touse the inclusion resin with a mould or a support, how to colour the resin.How to useinclusion resin with a mould or a support, how tocolour the resin, how toresin dry flowers, paper, photos or fabric...
Find also all themateriallike moulds, supports, dyes, accessories to resin (glitter, microbeads, dried flowers...)

How to start the resin ? Mix your resin with a quantity of hardener and put it in your silicone mould. You can colour it or leave it transparent, by mixing shades with your base. Then pour it into the mould you have chosen and leave it to dry for several hours.
Looking for creative ideas in resin? Check out our resin jewellery tutorials for inspiration. Learn how to make a resin coaster, a rush bracelet with dried flower inclusions, a heart pendant in UV Led resin, a Love lamp in epoxy resin...

Be careful before starting your project, remember to protect your work surface and yourself as well. Use the resin safely in a well-ventilated area. Also be sure to wear respiratory protection, such as amask, andgloves.

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