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ResinObsession Fans!

Do you like free stuff? Who doesn't, right? Here is your chance to get free ResinObsession molds for making your own resin jewelry or resin projects. Post a YouTube video of your project that includes one or more ResinObsession products and get a free polyethylene mold of your choice including shipping!

The video needs to be new and of substance showing the use of our products or items you have made with our products and showing which products you used to make your items. The video needs to be at least , let's say 3 minutes long. Our ResinObsession products need to be named and it would be nice if you told us how you used the product. Send the link to the video to us by email at cindy@resinobsession.com for approval before posting the video to your blog, MySpace, Facebook, etc. After you have posted the video send us a link via email with the info of where you have posted the video, which free mold you would like and the address you would like the free mold sent to.

Sound like fun?! I hope so. I know so many of you are so creative and I think we should shout it out to the world. We will post the videos on the ResinObsession blog and other ResinObsession sites as well, for the whole world to see! If they are really good maybe we will include them in the computer video demos in our booth at the wordly famous Tucson Jewelry Show!

Best wishes,
Cindy

ResinObsession.com Jewelry Making Supplies website fresh new look

What did you do this summer? I hope your answer is "Made lots of fun resin projects"! Or maybe you are waiting for the kids to go back to school so you can start some new projects. At ResinObsession we worked really hard at getting a fresh new website ready for you. Yes there are a few small details that we are still working on (if you see any misspelled words, broken links, etc please let us know) but for the most part it's all up and running.

Now for new projects we are working on: we have some kits complete with dvd tutorials, lots of YouTube tutorials and more more more silicone molds coming. We are finishing up details on new ways for you to earn free molds, yes I said free including shipping. Would you like to have pics of your finished projects posted on the website along with your name/company name? We are finishing up the details on that as well. I hope you like what we have coming.

Most of all, what's most important to me, I want you to have FUN with resin.
Best Wishes,
Cindy

Resin Bubble Ring Molds Improved 2 part mold

New Improved Bubble Ring Mold!

The yellow ring is a finished sample and does not come with the mold.

Qty 4 in the eBay store! 6-27-09

They may be a little tricky to begin with but I think they will be well worth the effort. The silicone molds are made from a tin silicone that has a long shelf life and tough enough for many pulls. The molds are handmade by me.

Fill the bottom part with resin. You may want to wrap with a rubber band to close the slit in the plug a little more. You will need this slit to remove the ring from the mold. You will have a little bit of flashing from the slit when you remove the casting that can be easily snapped off.

The top bubble part of the mold can be filled in layers and embedded with goodies. Once the top and bottom have reached the gel stage apply a small amount of resin to the castings and join the two halves.Use cardboard or other stiff backing so the molds are properly matched when rubberbanding them together for curing. Or you can rubberband together and pour resin in the pour holes which is a little more advanced technique. Take the casting out of the mold once it has started to harden as this will produce a shiner casting if it doesn't touch anything while finishing to cure.

You will want to clean your molds with dish soap and water when they arrive. To remove fingerprints and such you can use rubbing alcohol. Mix and pour the casting material according to manufacturer's instructions. After the cast has hardened completely, slowly peel the mold from the cast. Work around all the edges before pulling up the middle sections. After a cast is made, be sure to thoroughly clean the mold ( removing any casting residue or release agent) before storing. Store silicone molds in a clean, dry location, embed a rigid mother mold cast if possible to hold the molds shape. This prevents the mold from distorting or warping over time.

If you have any questions please send me an email or give me a call.

How to make Resin Jewelry with a Swirly effect.

Resin Jewelry with a Swirly effect.

Project submitted by MonikaRose

http://monikarosecrochets.blogspot.com/

Instructions

what you need:
ResinObsession resin mold - Mold 403- 11 popular jewelry shapes was used in project

EasyCast clear casting epoxy resin (part A, B)

color powder, pearl ex pigments, purple and bright gold

reusable resin measuring cups

stiring sticks

tooth picks

timer

tissues

step by step:
1. Mix EasyCast resin following manufacturer's instructions.

2. Pour small amounts of resin into 2 seperate cups to mix in the pearl colors purple and bright gold.

3. Pour the remaining clear resin into the selected mold cavities just below the top to allow for extra drops of color.

4. Use a toothpick to pick up one of the colors and drip a drop into one of the shapes anywhere.

5. Do the same with the other colors, as in step 4.

6. The drops will settle down into the resin, not just sit on top.

7. With a new toothpick and tissue in hand, swirl the colored drops around to make shaped in the clear resin. Between each swirl clean your toothpick on the tissue. You can pull the colors into each other for mixed color affect, any shape you wish, in this case swirls.

8. When satisfied with the affects, clean your area and let resin cure. Pop resin out of molds.

9. Once casting has fully cured polish and buff if you wish. Drill a hole with a rotary tool and small drill bit or small hand drill or wire wrap for a pendant, earrings or keyring.

Monika doesn't have resin in her Etsy store yet but you might want to see her other fun stuff http://monikarose.etsy.com/

Resin Jewelry Captures Spring Beauty with EasyCast jewelry mold #2

A Grace Designs has captured the beauty that can be achieved with resin and resin molds. Chari has used the EasyCast jewelry mold #2 for her square accent pendant in picture 1 and round accent pendant in picture 2. Combined with other beads they make an outstanding statement for making your own custom resin jewelry.

http://agracedesigns.weebly.com

Thanks for the pics Chari!

Spoon full of Resin jewelry available at Etsy

Hilandlas.etsy.com offers unique resin jewelry. Her pendants are made from stainless steel spoons and bottle caps.

I think this is very clever and unique. I'm always amazed at the beauty that can be achieved with resin. Great job Maxi!

Collectors Art; Affordable Resin Jewelry

If you are into resin, then you should see this article. With a little practice and imagination, this is where your artisticness could take you! At a $139 a pop! But it is exquisite.


Affordable Art: Club Monaco Launches Calder-Centric Jewelry, We Want to Become Collectors
By Roxanne Fequiere


Okay, we admit it—we're constantly adding to the list of things we absolutely must have for the upcoming season, but this definitely deserves priority, due to a stellar combination of artistry and affordability. Club Monaco, who we love for their cozy tweeds and cashmeres, is releasing twelve necklaces inspired by the mobiles of American artist Alexander Calder. The pieces are a glorious mash-up of wire and resin in whimsical shapes and patterns and we can't wait to get our hands on them, especially since the most expensive necklace tops out at $139. The visionary Calder once asked, "How can art be realized?" We're not completely sure, but we think a class in Club Monaco's mixed media might be a step in the right direction. (The Cut)

Silicone Resin Ring Molds are here! Want to be one of the first to have one?

Finally! The first of the bubble ring molds are here! Would you like to be one of the first to have one? You can find a couple on Etsy and a couple on eBay under the ResinObsession name.

They may be a little tricky to begin with but I think they will be well worth the effort. You will want to warm the molds slightly, a heat gun, microwave or toaster oven will do. Squeeze the molds when filling to give you a little wider opening. Once filled about half way, roll the resin around to avoid trapping any air bubbles. You can use craft stick or a pair of tweezers that opens when pinched to make the opening wider when filling with resin. Once filled to the top lay a piece of glass over the top, this way when the resin has cured you can just snap off the flashing. Or if you prefer once the casting has cured and there is an indentation from the shrinkage add a little bit of resin to fill in so you don't have to do any sanding.

The red and pink rings in the photos are samples.

I hope you have fun with the molds. There are more to come!

New Resin Jewelry Bangle Mold in Town- She's Bigger and Chunkier

There's a new Bangle Mold in town and she's bigger, chunkier and better for embedding! Her name is Bangle Mold 414. Resin jewelry Bangle mold 414 is a full 3 ¾ inches outside diameter and inside diameter is 2 5/8 inches. Outside circumference is 12 inches and inside circumference is 8 inches. Depth is ¾ inch. She has lots of room to embed 'til your hearts content. She's waiting for you in the eBay store ResinObsession, on the ResinObsession website, in the Etsy Store and in the ResinObsession ArtFire Store.

Has everyone heard about Kerry Wilkinson's new book? I hear she is getting flooded with pre-orders.

In this book, Kerry Wilkinson share 12 tutorials explaining some of her most popular techniqes, all using polyester resin.

Kerry runs a successful jewellry business- PennyDog Jewellery- supporting the Retired Greyhound Trust in the UK. She has also written for numerous UK craft publications.