With resin you can create anything that fits your style and mood. Make some truly special pieces of jewellery for yourself or loved ones. From resin earrings to necklaces and rings, what makes this specific type of jewellery making unique is that, in resin you can set almost anything. From stones to flowers to special notes and even images, working with resin is a fun and exciting way to make truly unique and creative jewellery.
With the right tools and good quality resin you can create a range of unique jewellery pieces. If you’re a beginner it’s best to start with a good resin starter kit. A starter kit will often include a few colours, hardener and either necklace blanks or earring blanks. If you’re new to working with resin jewellery, a kit like this is the best place to start. You won’t need a huge range of moulds, extra tools or supplies.
Resin can be a difficult art to master and there are a few things you will need to really grasp before you start being experimental, the first and most important being knowing how to mix resin which is easy to get wrong when new to it all. Epoxy resins are the ideal option for those just beginning to start their resin journey but you will still need to be aware of the ratio of resin to hardener, mixing time, setting time and more. For this reason the majority of beginner resin kits will come with jewellery blanks and not moulds.
To put it simply, working with settings and not moulds is a great starting point for beginners because it’s easier. Using a blank means that only the top part is on show, making it much easier to get a smooth and glossy look as opposed to a moulded piece that would require sanding or polishing. Additionally, using a blank that already has hoops or findings such as easing posts attached means that you won’t need to add these on afterwards to a piece of cured resin. Creating a finished piece is easier with a setting, if your resin fails to set then all you need to do is scoop out and try again.
Making resin jewellery in a bezel setting is also a great way to experiment with setting different materials. Resin and moisture don’t work well together so you will need to ensure what you’re setting is fully dry. If you’re setting images or photographs these will need to be sealed with a layer of glue to avoid colours running. Learning to get bubbles out of resin is also one of the big hurdles you’ll need to overcome when first starting. Getting to grips with some of these basics can be easier when working with settings, you’ll be able to eliminate any potential issues and refine your skills before working with moulds.
Working with moulds is of course a great way to create a range of resin jewellery however it isn’t an essential. You can create resin jewellery without moulds. For beginners in particular, working with settings is a great way to develop your skills, overcome any pitfalls, understand any issues you may come across and more. Yes moulds allow you to create so much but understanding what moulds to use, when your mould may wear out, why some moulds can cause pieces to become cloudy and not shiny and more when first starting out can be overwhelming.
Moulds are not essential when starting your resin journey You’ll be surprised as to just how easy it is to create wonderfully creative pieces using bezel settings. Discover our resin starter kits and start making resin jewellery with bezel settings today!
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