We have yet to come across a resin project we didn’t love and these DIY resin rings are no exception! With endless ways to make them your own, your hands are going to be more fun than ever! Keep reading for all the details!
How to Make DIY Resin Rings
If you’ve never worked with resin before, I would categorize this project somewhere between beginner and intermediate. If you have the right molds it would be a beginner project, but the molds we used where tough to work with, so I was happy to have had some resin experience to handle the issues that came up.
The molds we used came from Amazon, were extremely difficult to pour into, and didn’t come with any instructions on fill lines, etc. So, if you’re a beginner, we’d recommend starting with a ring making kit that has all of the tools you need to be successful, as well as specific instructions for the molds you are using.
How do you make homemade resin rings?
Making resin rings almost feels like baking. You start by mixing the resin until it’s ready to pour, add in any embellishments or color, pour it into a mold and let it set. The hardest part is the waiting! I’m always dying to pop my resin creations out of their molds, but not giving them a full 24 hours can really result in disaster.
Once you have all of the right supplies on-hand, it’s so easy to make resin rings at home. And, since they are so small, you’ll have leftover supplies ready to go when you want to make more!
Supplies Needed to Make Resin Rings
For beginners:
For intermediate makers:
- Mod Podge Resin
- Silicone Ring Molds
- Mika Powder
- Embellishments
- Disposable Cups
- Disposable tools for stirring (I use large popscile sticks or plastic utensils)
- Gloves
- Super Glue (if desired)
Step by step tutorial for DIY Resin Rings
Step 1. Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin.
Step 2. Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles.
Tip: a little resin goes a long way with rings, and once you add mika powder or other mix-ins it can start to activate the resin quickly. As a result, only mix enough for a few rings at a time instead of mixing it all. This way the resin won’t begin to set before you are ready to work with it.
Step 3. Once the resin is completely mixed, divide the resin into disposable cups according to the number of colors you’d like to make. Then, mix in mika powders to color the resin. Mix until completed combined.
Step 4. Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the ring molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any embelishments you’d like such as foils, clay shapes, glitter, etc. Just incorporate those embellishments within the layers and be careful to ensure they are coated in the resin.
Tip: if the resin is having a difficult time settling in the molds you can help it along with a paper clip or other pointy device.
Step 5. Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions.
Step 6. Once the resin is completely set, remove rings from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds.
Step 7. If desired, use super glue to embellish the tops of the rings with gems! Let dry completely before wearing.
Just as with any new method of crafting there is definitely a bit of trial and error that comes with resin, especially when you are working with smaller molds, but have patience, go slow, and the results will be so much fun!
To see the other projects we’ve made with resin, visit our resin archive right here. And feel free to send us a DM on Instagram if you have any questions or need tips!
How to Make DIY Resin Rings
We have yet to come across a resin project we didn’t love and these DIY resin rings are no exception! With endless ways to make them your own, your hands are going to be more fun than ever!
Materials
- Mod Podge Resin
- Silicone Ring Molds
- Mika Powder
- Embellishments
- Disposable Cups
- Disposable tools for stirring (I use large popscile sticks or plastic utensils)
- Gloves
- Super Glue (if desired)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin.
- Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles.
- Once the resin is completely mixed, divide the resin into disposable cups according to the number of colors you’d like to make. Then, mix in mika powders to color the resin. Mix until completed combined.
- Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the ring molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any embelishments you’d like such as foils, clay shapes, glitter, etc. Just incorporate those embellishments within the layers and be careful to ensure they are coated in the resin.
- Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions.
- Once the resin is completely set, remove rings from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds.
- If desired, use super glue to embellish the tops of the rings with gems! Let dry completely before wearing.
Notes
- A little resin goes a long way with rings, and once you add mika powder or other mix-ins it can start to activate the resin quickly. As a result, only mix enough for a few rings at a time instead of mixing it all. This way the resin won’t begin to set before you are ready to work with it.
- If the resin is having a difficult time settling in the molds you can help it along with a paper clip or other pointy device.
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Happy Making!
-Liz