Today on Resin Jewellery Tuesday: Acrylic Paint & Relique Powder Earrings!
New to Resin Jewellery Tuesday? Each week we to explore a new project using ICE Resin® from Ranger. These projects are based on the resin techniques covered in my latest book from Search Press, How to Make Resin Jewellery.
These fun speckled earrings add texture and dimension to a clean and simple earring design. (The yellow and chartreuse colour combo means they look fabulous with a navy top!)
Speckled Yellow Earrings with ICE Resin®, what you need—
- ICE Resin® two-part epoxy (includes cup and stir stick)
- Disposable gloves
- Baby wipes
- Yellow acrylic paint (Ranger Distressed Squeezed Lemonade)
- Green powder—Chartreuse Relique Powder
- Silver toggle clasp
- 2 round silver bezels with loops—20mm (inner dimensions)
- 2 silver ear wires
- 2 silver jump rings—5mm
- Tools: Chain nose pliers
- Craft sheet
- Raised, flat surface (I use an old cutting board)
Speckled Yellow Earrings with ICE Resin®, how to make it—
1. Place the bezels on a raised, flat surface with the loops hanging over the edge.
2. Mix the resin, then add yellow paint. Start with one drop of paint. Mix well, then add 2-3 more drops, depending on the amount of resin you’ve mixed.
About mixing paint with resin: I like acrylic paint because it’s widely available, comes in lots of fabulous colors and it’s inexpensive. I use Ranger’s paint because it’s what I already have in my crafting stash (and I love the colors) but you can use any acrylic paint you have on hand. You only need a few drops of paint mixed with your resin. It doesn’t take much to make the mixture thick and very opaque.
2. Use a small scoop to add Relique powder into the resin mix. Stir, then add more powder as desired.
About Reliques: This is a chunky powder from ICE Resin. Originally developed for cold-enameling, it’s also great for combining with resin. Each jar has a mixture of chunky and fine elements; some colours have black particles included as well. A tiny spoon comes in handy for scooping the powder into the resin. If you don’t have one, simply circle-punch a piece of sturdy cardstock, fold it in half and use it as a scooper.
3. Pour the resin mixture into the bezels. Let cure.
4. Use the pliers to open a jump ring and slip on the cured bezel and the ear wire. Close the jump ring. Repeat for the second earring.
Like this project? Get all the info on creating resin jewelry with my latest book, How to Make Resin Jewellery, from the award-winning UK publisher, Search Press. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on mixing and pouring resin, plus over 50 project ideas with instructions. Check it out at Search Press!
