Following on from last weeks first foray into resin, I immediately had another go while it was all fresh in my blood …….
Again, I learned a lot ……….
……… i.e far too many bubbles this time around, but that was all my fault as I kept on fiddling with the flowers, stars and skeleton embellishments which were so light they kept floating up in the runny resin and I kept poking them down. This is why I think it’s important to allow the bottom layer of resin to set a little before adding the bits.
However, all was not lost as I’ve decided to have a go at making a little pile of the Christmas Tree and Christmas lights ones to use as parcel charms on this years presents, so three silicon trays have been duly bought from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B096ZPX3XL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunately, I will have to wait a while to use them as they are coming from China, but I suppose that gives me time to practice on a smaller scale to perfect my art!
I think I could get away with a few bubbles in the tree ones as it could look like snow. I put a small scrap of white, glitter card behind the tree to create the simple scene, but as I said, I need to let the resin set a little before adding the stars to help achieve a more symmetrical arrangement, or is that being too anal?
I am hoping that the new moulds will be a tiny bit deeper than the original one used above, as a couple of the bulbs didn’t lie as flat as I wanted, resulting in a couple of bump on the back, not that anyone else would probably notice, except me. I don’t think it really matters where the stars end up in this charm, but perhaps a few more or variety of sizes might look better?
Anyway, I think I may be hooked and no doubt on the constant look out for things to set in resin for the next little while. Happy days!
