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Dichro-ISH Resin

New and full of gorgeous project ideas, scroll down to watch!

WATCH THIS HOW-TO VIDEO:

Here are some of the actual projects made during this video, although they are much more impressive, colorful and shiny in person :)

This pin was made by combining one of our cast pieces with one of the domed pieces:

CLICK HERE for tips on turning your resin creations into jewelry, buttons, drawer pulls and more.

And more from our previous post...

Love, love, LOVE these new looks we're getting with the new Little Windows Dichro-ISH supplies.

Here's our original Dichro-ISH video, some things have changed since this was created, like our Black Colorant has been improved from a black powder to an easier-to-blend, less messy gel:

For these projects you'll need:

FROM little-windows.com:

Brilliant Resin Set (includes mixing wands and cups)

Brilliant Molds

Dichro-ISH Supplies (black colorant + dichro films)

Doming Tray

Bezels

Findings (jumprings, chains, pins, etc.)

Drill (Spring Drill or Creative Drill recommended)

FROM HOME:

Dry paper towels

Sharp scissors

A timer

Dust covers (come with Little Windows molds)

Click here to buy your Dichro-ISH Supplies!

Resin Dichro-ISH Supplies dichroic iridescent film colorant

Resin Dichro-ISH dichroic iridescent film colorant

Here's a Dichro-ISH Films color chart for your reference:

Resin Dichro-ISH dichroic Film Colorant Iridescent

Here's another idea - use clear resin to Dome Up for buttons, rings, and hair bobbles like these:

Here's what Stephanie in Pensacola, FL has been making with Dichro-ISH, glitter and sequins, so cool!

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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!

Click to watch this how-to video:

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!

These inexpensive sports charms make great team gifts

Gorgeous possibilities with open-backed bezels

Have fun with bits and pieces!

Let light reflect off the metal with Clear Photo Film:

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

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

SUPPLIES:

Bezels, bracelets, necklaces, basic findings

Stickers, glitter and candy sprinkles can be found a 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

Bezel Examples:

Variety of materials, shapes and sizes can be used.

THIS JUST IN... (added after original posting)

Here is another example of resin in a bezel, this time I found a carved bead with an oval opening that let me pour in 3 layers, using graphics printed on our Clear Photo Film, and a final layer using thickened, goopy resin to "Emboss" just on the spider to make it extra creepy!