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Let's Make Resin Art that's Different

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Resin art is super trendy right now but do you want to make the same stuff as everyone else or do you want to stand out? I'm all about experimenting and trying new techniques. Here are some of my favorite tools and items to help me do that!
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Mix it Up!

Combining different mediums with resin you can create some amazing things from 3D waves to textured landscapes. These are some of my favorite products that I use in my resin art

 
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I use this modeling paste to make all my ocean waves
Modeling Paste
 
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Oh the fun texture and color you can do with these!
Coloured Sand
 
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Not just for beaches. Try black sand for 3D volcanic rock too!
Tumbler Home Black Sand - 2 Pounds Sand - ...
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So many ways to experiment with silicone oil and resin
Silicone oil
 
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Make it sparkle! Glitter mixes wonderfully with resin!
Glitter - Craft Supplies: Home & Kitchen
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Not just for painting! Add rocks to your resin art for some amazing dimension
Rocks For Painting
 
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Try this for 3D rocks, sandy beaches or any other dimension you want to add to your resin piece. It's also paintable!
3D Fast Setting Concrete
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Add some shine or some water ripples. Try it! you'll see!
Mod Podge - Brand - DIY Craft Supplies
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Add leafing to ocean waves to make the light look like it's dancing! This stuff isn't just for mixing in. Get creative with it!
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Layer that Paint!

Try layering your acrylic painting and your epoxy pouring! Trust me! you'll get 3D art like no other!

 
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Americana Acrylics are my favorite brand of acrylic paint to use with my resin art
Color Charts
 
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Of course you need some brushes to paint that artwork on!
Brushes and Painting Tools
 
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Great for resin safety but also finger painting!
Nitrile Disposable Gloves, Latex Free, Powder Free
 
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Try a foam brush and see what kind of texture you can make!
Foam Brushes
 
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No, no, no! Not for cleaning! For painting! Coral texture? Bricks? Foliage? The options are endless
Sponges - Cleaning Tools: Health & Personal Care
 
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Texture! Sponges can give you exactly what you're after without a lot of intricate work!
Paint Sponges
 
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What would happen if you dragged some yarn through your painting and resin work?
Yarn

All About the Base

Who needs a mold? All kinds of things you can create your resin artwork on! Here are some favs of mine

 
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Wood you try it?
Wood Craft Blanks
 
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Canvas all the resin artists and they'll tell you it's perfect to create your art on!
Blank Canvases and Supplies
 
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Coasters! So fun to make!
Coaster Blanks, Round
 
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Slate these into your schedule for trying something new!
45 Pack 4 x 4 Inch Slate Coasters ...
 
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Frame it and hang it!
Wood Crafts & Blank Surfaces