Silicone casting can produce crisp shapes, smooth surfaces and repeatable resin pieces, but the mould alone does not guarantee a good result. Accurate measuring, careful mixing, controlled pouring and enough curing time all affect the finished casting. This guide focuses specifically on casting resin into ready-made silicone moulds. It does not cover making a silicone […]
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Resin Guides is a growing collection of clear, beginner friendly articles designed to help you get started with resin crafting and build confidence as you go. If you are new to resin, or still finding your rhythm, these guides focus on simple explanations, practical steps, and realistic expectations.
You will find step by step tutorials, beginner tips, and project based guides covering common resin techniques such as mixing, colouring, pouring, curing, and finishing. The aim is to remove guesswork and make resin feel approachable, not overwhelming.
Each guide is written to work alongside Resin Studio products, showing how and why they are used in real projects, without rushing or assuming prior experience. Whether you are making jewellery, small decorative pieces, or learning the basics before moving on to more advanced projects, this is where to start.
Take your time, read through the guides, and come back to them as often as you need. Resin is a skill that improves with practice, and a calm, well informed first step makes all the difference.
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Epoxy Resin Kits For Beginners: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
Many people discover epoxy resin after seeing beautiful handmade coasters, jewellery, decorative trays or creative castings online. It looks straightforward, but getting started can feel overwhelming when you’re faced with different resins, pigments, moulds and accessories. This guide focuses specifically on epoxy resin kits for beginners. Rather than comparing individual resin products, it explains what […]
Why does resin yellow? Learn what causes yellowing, how to slow it down, and what resin makers can do for clearer, longer-lasting results.
Learn how to colour resin safely with the right pigments, mixing methods and safety steps for cleaner pours, better curing and stronger results.
Learn how to remove bubbles from resin with simple fixes for mixing, pouring and curing, so your casts, jewellery and art stay clear.
Why is resin sticky after curing? Learn the most common causes, how to fix tacky resin, and how to prevent it on your next project.
A beginner guide to UV resin for UK makers – learn what it is, what to buy, how to cure it, avoid mistakes and create neat, glossy projects.
Find the best pigments for epoxy, from mica powders to liquid dyes, and choose the right finish, depth and coverage for every resin project.
Epoxy resin vs UV resin – learn the real differences in curing, finish, strength and project fit so you can choose the right resin first time.
Use an epoxy resin calculator to estimate the right amount for moulds, trays, tables and art projects, with less waste, fewer mix-ups and smoother pours.