Modern Resin Jewellery

Using a small number of tools and materials, learn how to make beautiful, unique resin jewellery that is both stylish and timeless. Join crafter Sara Naumann to explore the huge variety of contemporary and professional-looking jewellery you can create with resin. Sara expertly guides you through the process as she demonstrates how to use resin, including all the tools and techniques you’ll need to master the mixing and pouring process. Different finishing techniques are also included to give that all-important professional touch to your pieces. Beginners are guided through the methods with ease, and more experienced resin crafters will discover new techniques and ideas to inspire their creative resin journey. The beauty of resin is the array of additions you can combine to fashion a wonderful range of styles, colours and textures. You can really get imaginative with different bezels, moulds, papercraft backgrounds, washi tape, pigment powders, inks, glitter and more, and discover how to combine resin with techniques such as stamping, using quick-cure clay and white casting resin to make your pieces truly unique. Embrace your creativity and discover the versatility of resin… let’s get mixing! Packed with useful information and techniques, with added tips on mixing, pouring and using up resin. Comprehensive troubleshooting section included. Step-by-step images and clear instructions. More than 50 unique projects. Be impressed by the ease and versatility of resin jewellery making. Building on the success of her first book, well-known crafter Sara Naumann provides over 50 new projects that are modern and straightforward to replicate. She demonstrates how simple and quick resin jewellery is to make, using minimal equipment and readily available products. All relevant safety information is included, along with a troubleshooting section. The technique is very easy: simply mix the two-part resin together and pour into a mould, bezel or pendant. Sara uses pre-made, inexpensive moulds in a variety of shapes and sizes. Rings, pendants, brooches, cufflinks, hairpins and bracelets are all achievable and look professional. You can add numerous items to the resin to create different effects. Paper or foil inserts, for example an old photo or map, can provide a background for bezels of varying shapes and sizes, or make your own custom background by spraying or stencilling your own designs onto paper. You can also immerse various items in the resin before it cures, such as dried flowers, glitter, sequins, watch parts and gemstones, or use dyes and coloured inks to personalize. Create a broad range of fresh, stylish projects to make your own bespoke wearables or fabulous gifts.