DIY Resin Crafting Projects: A Beginner's Guide to Making Clear Resin Jewelry, Paperweights, Coasters, and Other Keepsakes (Fox Chapel Publishing) Preserve Flowers, Feathers, Shells, Bugs, and More

Keep memories made by nature! 18 fun projects to make a variety of resin crafts and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes Preserve flowers, feathers, four-leaf clovers, insects, shells, and other objects, in clear resin Beginner-friendly techniques, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions, tools and materials lists, must-know do's and don'ts, and expert tips Make resin jewelry, wood coasters, paperweights, photo frames, cutting boards, and more from your prom corsage, wedding bouquet, or other important event Use affordable materials, safe and easy to locate, along with items you've found in nature, to create personalized gifts for friends and family
Learn how to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes and botanical jewelry with resin!
If you have something you want to keep forever, whether it's a four-leaf clover, a bird's feather, beautiful blooms from your prom corsage or wedding bouquet, or something your child found in nature for you, this complete guide to making resin crafts will help you preserve it!
This 104-page crafting book includes 18 fun projects—ranging from beginner to intermediate level—that are perfect for anyone to make gorgeous resin jewelry, crafts, and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes. From a ring dish and a photo frame to wood coasters, jewelry, wall art, home décor, and more, you'll learn everything you need to know to successfully work with and pour resin, as well as how to preserve flowers, insects, butterflies, feathers, shells, sand, rocks, and other natural treasures.
Whether you're looking for ways to preserve sentimental wedding flowers as home décor or transform natural objects you found while hiking into a necklace, this accessible craft guide will show you how to create high-gloss, crystal-clear resin castings with basic supplies and no expensive equipment.
Achieve gift-worthy crafts using objects found in nature, including: Drink Coasters Hair Clips Teardrop Earrings Found Wood Necklace Trinket Box Ring Dish Decorated Cutting Board Collage Photo Frame Rock Charm Holiday Tree Ornament Pyramid Paperweight And more!

Opening with detailed sections on the materials, tools, and basics of resin crafting with natural elements, this book then shows you how to make 18 gorgeous accessories, home décor accents, jewelry items, ornaments, and so much more, walking you through the entire process from start to finish. Whether you're new to clear resin crafting or have some experience, inside this book, you'll learn tried and true techniques to achieve beautiful resin pieces. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, lists of tools and materials, must-know do's and don'ts, helpful tips on how to prepare bugs, flowers, feathers, and other natural objects, and so much more, DIY Resin Crafting Projects is a unique and engaging source of inspiration to introduce you to the exciting world of epoxy resin art!
Discover the endless possibilities of crafting with clear resin, with DIY Resin Crafting Projects!
"DIY Resin Crafting Projects has so many beautiful botanical resin projects, it will inspire you to rethink what you grow in your garden! Resin artist Teodora Petkova's easy-to-follow steps are perfect for any budding artist. This book is packed with information and lovely photos. Enjoy it as a great resin resource and also as your jewelry‑making muse."
—Gay Isber, author of Learn to Make Amazing Resin & Epoxy Clay Jewelry: Basic Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners