Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition
Create stunning jewelry and keepsakes from leaves, paper, fabric, or virtually any other material you can imagine. Jeweler’s grade resin is a fun, versatile compound that cures to a clear and durable finish, offering an ideal medium for preserving everything from photos to flowers.
Featuring step-by-step photography, and detailed written directions, Resin Jewelry, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to working with resin to create one-of-a-kind pieces you will want to keep forever, or share as unique and personal gifts. This edition expands on the knowledge of the original book with these exciting additions:
• The use of pigments to create a number of new effects, including enamel and faux opal
• How to pour, sand, and finish a resin bangle
• How to use a vacuum chamber for perfect, bubble-free castings
Through 16 progressively challenging do-it-yourself projects, you will quickly build skill and confidence while creating beautiful pieces of jewelry. A further 18 pieces are explained using the skills you learn along the way, providing additional opportunities to practice and refine your technique.
Each page is filled with beautiful photography to excite your imagination and inspire you to take your skills to the next level. Troubleshooting, tips, and tricks are included to help you get the best results.
Whatever it is you want to create, no matter the material you want to encapsulate, this book is an invaluable companion to anyone who wants to make beautiful resin pieces that will last a lifetime.
Here are some of the other great things artists have had to say about Resin Jewelry
“I must say that I am blown away at the detail you go into for understanding the processes and the beautifully colorful step by step instructions for how to attain an amazing finished result. You answer my immediate questions within the first five pages and then “wow” me with the projects and finesse my mind around all of those mysterious nuances that left me in the dark before looking at your book. This is more than a book; it is a work of art. Two thumbs up. Thank you very much!!
~Susan“Your book is one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen, so I can’t express enough how happy I am to see there’s a second edition coming. More breathtaking pictures and more mind blowing tips, hurray!”
~Karolina“The only book on resin I have seen that covers how to prepare organic material for incorporating into resin jewellery. A great resource.”
~Rosemary“I love the pics you have posted and am so eager to see this 2nd edition! I am waiting eagerly – knowing there are some really good things to come!! It’s like Christmas in September!!”
~Aims“Thank you so much for such a wonderful book, I absolutely love it!!!!”
~TP
Table of Contents:
- 4 Intro
- 5 Where to get supplies
- 6 Preserving materials
- 7 Preserving materials – Leaves
- 8-12 Preserving materials – Flowers
- 13 Preserving materials – Paper and photographs
- 13 Preserving materials – Other organic material
- 14 Preparing your materials
- 15 Working with resin-Mixing
- 16-17 Working with resin-Using a Vacuum Chamber
- 18-19 Working with resin-Pouring and Doming
- 20-21 Attaching a Bail
- 22 Projects:
- 22-23 Project 1: Getting your feet wet – Basic Resin Pendant
- 24-25 Project 2: Working with resin molds – Ice Cube Pendant
- 26-27 Project 3: Using a sealant to preserve elements – Washi Earrings
- 28-29 Project 4: Using Fabric in Resin – The Lingerie Bangle
- 30-31 Project 5: Using Printed Transparencies – The Filigree Bangle
- 32-33 Project 6: Layering Elements in the Resin – I ♥Autumn Ring
- 34-37 Project 7: Working with open backed bezels – Transparent Pendant
- 38-39 Project 8: Using a Spherical Mold – The Jungle Pendant
- 40-43 Project 9: Using Silicon Texture Molds – The Wrought-Iron Pendant
- 44-45 Project 10: Using Pigments 1 – The Faux Enamel Bracelet
- 46-49 Project 11: Using Pigments 2 – The Faux Opal Pendant
- 50-51 Project 12: Using Pigments 3 – The Cherry Blossom Pendant
- 52-53 Project 13: Using Pigments 4 – White Resin Lace Pendant
- 54-55 Project 14: Using Pigments 5 – the ‘Stash Buster’ Pendant
- 56 Bonus Project: The Queen Anne’s Lace Spherical Pendant
- 57 Bonus Project: Preserving an Entire Dandelion Head
- 58-65 Inspiration gallery and mini project pages
- 66-67 Troubleshooting tips
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
Hi! I am interested in learning how to do the spheric pendants, does your book show that?
Thank you,
Armida
LikeLike
Hi Armida
The book does cover spherical pendants, including walking you through an entire project using spherical molds and recommending some options for where to purchase them. Hope that helps, thank you!
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
That top right piece is a true work of art. Wish I could duplicate it! Wait. Is it for sale on Etsy? Gonna check!
LikeLike
Hi Jackie – Thanks! I don’t sell my resin on Etsy any more (though I will do an update a few times a year). But you can totally make one of your own – those are rose petals, and if you decide to try I’ll be happy to send you a few tips on how I got it to look that way!
LikeLike
I am completely in love with your book! I have been working with resin for a few months now and am completely hooked. Your work was the inspiration that got me started. I’ve only done basic things so far so that I could make mistakes and learn more about the ins and outs of resin. I can’t wait to try some of the projects in your book. Thanks so much!
LikeLike
Aahhh! That makes me feel so good – thanks for sharing! I hope you love your resin journey!
LikeLike
I am SO in love with making resin jewelry. Love your ideas. I started doing resin jewelry last year, and I combine it with Pebeo Fantasy Paints. But I’m looking for ways to bring my jewelry to the next level. I believe, this will help for sure. Thank you! P.S. I’ll have to wait until it’s relisted. :)
LikeLike
Relisting done :) Thank you for the kind words, would love to see some of your work!
LikeLike
Here is one of my favourite pieces: https://www.etsy.com/listing/150575912/large-sun-burst-red-orange-and-yellow?ref=shop_home_active_7
I have about 30 pieces that don’t have resin on them yet. But I really want to incorporate some nature into them. Finding the time is proving to be tough!
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry – The book! […]
LikeLike
I love, love, love your book! I just found out about it and purchased it in July. Will you have any type of “upgrade” pricing for those of us who have the first version?
LikeLike
Hi Kathy
For sure! I’m just trying to sort out the easiest way to do it, but there will be a simple upgrade option for folks who already own the book :)
LikeLike
That’s great! Thank you so much!
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
Hola, quisiera saber si este libro lo venden en versión en español. Quedo atenta a su respuesta.
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
[…] Resin Jewelry 2nd Edition […]
LikeLike
Hello, I am truely in love with the book Resin jewelry that I ordered a few weeks ago. I can’t wait for spring to come so I can begin to dry petal flowers. In page 9, you talk about drying petal flowers with contact paper. I can’t find that kind of paper anywhere here. On the internet site given on page 5 (www.currys.com), I wasn’t able to find it on that name. Is there another name for that or another place where I can order it?
Thank you in advance,
Chantal
LikeLike
Hi Shireen,
Just to let you know that I nominated you for a Liebster award in my last post, if you want to have a look and take part, no pressure to though! :)
https://carolinesdays.wordpress.com/2015/06/27/liebster-award-nomination/
LikeLike
Thanks Caroline! I’ll check it out for sure!
LikeLike
Hi Shireen,
I have just found you through Pinterest and couldn’t believe my luck. I was only saying to a friend last night that I wanted to learn resin jewellery and here you are. I live in New Zealand and am wondering if I am able to buy your books. I prefer to have a book in my hand not e-books. Of course I would need to know the cost including shipping in NZ dollars if that is possible please.
LikeLike
Hey Shayna! You can order my books in printed form online through blurb – the link is in my resin jewellery book page here:
http://www.blurb.ca/b/5570690-resin-jewellery-2nd-edition
Blurb will ship worldwide :) I wish you well in your resin adventure, and pleas do always feel free to write me if you have questions!
LikeLike
At Etsy, they told me that the bookin printed form was not available… They told me there was only an e-book… Can I buy a printed form???
LikeLike
can’t wait to buy your book
LikeLike
I’m getting this book. Always wanted to make resin jewelry but didn’t know how to even begin! Thank you I’m sure this will teach me my family are going to get great Xmas gifts now. HOPEFULLY☺
LikeLike
Hi! I love the book. I’m using it all the time.
I have a question, where did You buy mold that was use in the projects 2 and 13? I did check the suppliers at etsy but they didn have it.
LikeLike
Yo no hablo ni leo inglés, solo español , si compro su libro me enteraría de todo el proceso solo viendo las imágenes?
LikeLike
Gostaria tanto desses tutoriais em português… são maravilhosos e tenho muita dificuldade de encontrar essas preciosidades no Brasil!
LikeLike
Would love to purchase the book but I don’t see Puerto Rico as one of the shipping countries. Please advise how can I purchase.
LikeLike