FOR RESIN ARTISTS

The resin community has been nothing short of amazing since we launched in 2020. With the rising popularity of resin crafting the internet is a treasure trove of tips and tricks. 

That being said, there is no information better than that straight from another artist's mouth. The art of crafting resin differs so much country to country with climate differences and supply availability. 

As we continue our journey, the goal is to put together more informational content (including process videos) for this page. 

In the meantime, we've listed the materials that we've grown to rely on throughout or resin career. 

STUDIO ESSENTIALS

Cover all of the surfaces. Nothing is safe from sticky, sticky resin. 

HDX 4mil Plastic Sheeting

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A good mixing pail is everything. A reusable one is priceless..

HDX 1 qt. Multi-Mix Pail

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This. This is everything. The number one studio essential.

3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6200

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At least it's pink! Don't forget to replace them every 90 days.

3M P100 Respirator Cartridge

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Resin is relentlessly sticky. And a little bit toxic.
Glove up.

Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves

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We go yellow for resin and blue for a good dust and polish.

Microfiber Cloth Towels

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Everything gets measured so nothing is wasted. These cups are our go to. 

PIXISS 10OZ MIXING CUPS

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A flood coat essential. Such smooth spreading. So satisfying. 

SILICONE BRUSH
SET OF 3 

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The perfect stirring stick with added squeegee sides. Wipe down with alcohol and use again!

Silicone Stir Sticks

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THESE. ARE. AMAZING. 
Dried resin snaps right off. No clean up required. 

Colorberry 4Ever Sticks

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Bye bye bubbles. Hello shiny finished coster. This is our go to torch. 

BonJour Crème Brûlée Torch

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The ultimate resin remover. Not for drinking. Ever.

Isopropyl 70% Alcohol

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RESIN, COLOR & ADDITIVES

This is hands down our resin of choice. And we've tried many. Easy 1:1 ratio and no yellowing.

ArtResin Epoxy Resin

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I have two words. Mermaid Dust. We love them as much as their mica powders.

Two-Tone Collection

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Mrs. Colorberry made us fall in love with resin. And then she came to the US! Goodbye International shipping fees. 

Colorberry at blick

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Resin pastes have become an obsession. And no one does them like Resin8.

Resin8

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A newbie in on our fave vendor list. But WHAT a selection of colour!

just4youonlineuk

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One jar goes a long way. 12 months to be precise. 

NUVO GOLD GILDING FLAKES

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molds

These are very pink. But they're the perfect geode shape. 20+ uses. 

Geode Coaster Shiny Silicone Mold

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They're white, they're durable. It was love at first sight. 

CIRCLE SILICONE COASTER MOLDS

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SANDING & POLISHING

At first we sanded by hand. Then we got the Dremel and our lives changed forever.

Dremel Dual Speed Corded Rotary Tool 

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Rotating between #340 and #600, we get the perfect finish every time.

Drum Sander Set

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One of our final steps is to polish coasters with wool for the ultimate shine.

Shank Wool Felt Mandrel 

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The secret sauce to our wool felt mandrels. 

Cutting Board Oil

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FINISHING PRODUCTS

Actual liquid gold. The saviour of all edges. The icing on the cake. 

DecoColor Premium Paint Marker

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All good things must be cherished. Like gold edges. Meet the perfect sealer.

Vallejo Polyurethane Varnish

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This pen. Fill it with what you want. Personally, we fill it with the sacred sealer (aka Vallejo Varnish).  

Molotow Empty MarkerS

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The final polish that give our coasters their magic sheen. Bonus - it smells like blueberries. 

Polishing  Kit

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PIXISS CREATIVE

Use the code THISTLE10 at checkout for 10% off your Pixiss purchase. 

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