How to work with Resin in all kinds of Bezels
What you'll need to make this:
- Sterling-Plated Bezels (3-pk & 6-pk)
$14.00
- Jumprings 10-pack
$7.00
- Photo Cropper 4x6" Layout - All Small+Medium Shapes (USE ONLINE at little-windows.com)
$20.00
- Medium Punch Set
$32.00
- Dichro-ISH Supplies
$12.00
- Resin Color Film - Jewel Colors - the easy, clean way to color resin
$8.00
- Large Silicone Doming Tray
$14.00
- Resin 6 oz. Set
$20.00
- Sterling Silver Plated Snake Chain
$8.00
- Black Rubber Chain
$4.00
(selections can be changed at checkout)

You'll also need

(You may not need everything on the list above or below, it will depend on the project you want to make)

- Inkjet printer for photo keepsakes

- Sharp Scissors

- Paper towels

- Any other bezels or jewelry findings you'd like to complete your projects

          Stickers, glitter and candy sprinkles can be found at your local craft shop

          More bezel options can be found at your local bead store

          Charms and other embedments - use broken jewelry, shop flea markets and yard sales


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How-To:

We get a lot of questions about working with resin in bezels (a container or frame), so this is an extensive video that covers working in closed-back bezels, open-back bezels, and also mounting resin pieces in bezels.  Lots of great info, enjoy!


Bezel Examples:

A variety of materials, shapes and sizes can be used.


Here are some of the projects created in this video, I only mixed 2 tablespoon-sized batches to make all of these!



Embed a magnet behind your photos

These inexpensive sports charms make great team gifts

Gorgeous possibilities with open-backed bezels

Have fun with bits and pieces. This one starts with a piece of Resin Color Film, then I pushed plastic bits into thickening resin for the Ripple Effect.

Let light reflect off the metal with Clear Photo Film:


A layer of glitter under the photo really helps it pop!


Layer glitter, a sticker, and a rhinestone for sparkly dimension:


Combine photos with Dichro-ISH Films

Here are some more projects from different tutorials that all use bezels:



Here's another open-back bezel


Here are more creations in bezels by some of our Amazing Makers:


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