Making Holes with Molds that aren't Smooth
What you'll need to make this:
- Hole Makers for Resin (4 sizes included) with Tweezers
$16.00
- JUMBO Hole Makers® Set - 12mm, 16mm, 20mm
$20.00
- Resin 12 oz. Set (deals on multiples)
$36.00
- Spring Drill - the easiest drill for resin jewelry
$15.00
- E6000+ Plus - flexible adhesive - ODORLESS!
$8.50
- Set of Black AND White Resin Colorants
$14.00
- Super Metallic Pigment - Sparkling Silver 25g by weight
$11.00
- Dichro-ISH Film JUMBO Pack
$16.00
(selections can be changed at checkout)
How-To:

It can be tricky to make nice clean holes in your resin projects when your molds are lumpy, bumpy or matte finish. I have solutions for every project and situation. Once you've watched this resin tutorial you can choose if you'd like to make a hole using a drill, adhesives, or pins. These are great options for any project!  Follow these tips and tricks for making holes in your castings to add jewelry findings or mount your pieces.

These solutions can be used in any mold, with any type of resin (epoxy, UV,...) You can also use with clay, casting powders, wax, whatever!

You'll find the best resin jewelry SUPPLIES at https://www.little-windows.com/pages/shop-collections 

I USED THESE MATERIALS:

  • Hole Makers for Resin 
  • Brilliant Resin (lots of sizes available, include cups and mixing wands) 
  • E6000 Plus Adhesive
  • Super Metallic Pigment - Sparkling Silver
  • Sparkle & Shine Alcohol Ink Set 
  • Black & White Resin Colorants 
  • Dichro-ISH Films 
  • EasyBatch Resin Measuring Cups
  • Creation Station

CHAPTERS:

00:00  INTRO

00:20  Sign Up and SAVE!

00:31  OPTION 1: Drilling

01:40  OPTION 2: Gluing

06:06  OPTION 3: PINNING

06:58  Comparison of results

07:11  Hole Makers - Up or Down?

08:23  If you like this... recommended videos

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MORE AWESOME VIDEOS you may love:

STONE EFFECTS with RESIN https://www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/marble-jade-rose-quartz-stone-effects

Pour a RESIN RAINBOW https://www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/rainbow-cuff-bracelet

ADD MINI DIORAMAS TO YOUR BANGLE BRACELETS! https://www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/bangle-bracelets-with-windows

Lots more ways to COLOR RESIN!    https://www.little-windows.com/pages/ways-to-color-resin

Getting Started with Resin Jewelry:   https://www.little-windows.com/pages/new-faq

We want you to have fun creating with resin!   

little-windows.com  has the best resin craft supplies and resin jewelry starter kit you'll need and a whole library of complete tutorials for resin crafting, jewelry making, resin art, using all types of embedments, photos, alcohol inks, glitter, dried flowers and more.  Make jewelry, art and decor with these resin craft supplies like Brilliant Resin, silicone molds, colorants, special photo paper for resin, online photo cropping software, tools, and findings.

Have lots of fun creating and please let me know how your projects turn out, and if I can help along the way :)


fran@little-windows.com

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