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HOW TO
Make UV Resin Jewelry with a UV Lamp
Learn how to create beautiful, beginner-friendly jewelry and keychains using UV resin and a UV lamp. This guide walks you through every step to help you craft confidently and safely.
What you'll need
- UV Resin
- Silicone Clear Molds
- UV Crafting Lamp
- Crafting Mat
- Silicone Mixing Bowl & Wands
- Tweezers
- Dried Flowers
- Glitters
- Alcohol Inks
- Nitrile Gloves (recommended)
Step 1: Prep Your Workspace
Step 1: Prep Your Workspace
- Lay out your supplies on a clean, flat surface
- Place your crafting mat under the UV lamp
- Put on your gloves to protect your hands while handling resin
Step 2: Pour the First Layer
Step 2: Pour the First Layer
- Squeeze a thin layer of UV resin into each silicone mold
- Use your silicone wand to gently spread the resin edge to edge
- Pop any bubbles using the wand or allow the resin to self-level for 60–120 seconds
Step 3: First Cure
Step 3: First Cure
- Allow 180 seconds for uv resin to self level, reducing bubbles
- Cure the thin resin layer under your UV lamp for 60 seconds
Step 4: Add Your Embellishments
Step 4: Add Your Embellishments
- Use tweezers to place dried flowers into the cured layer
- Arrange flowers upside-down so the top of the mold will be smooth when demolded
- Add small drops of resin to "glue" items in place
💡 Pro Tip: A good pair of craft tweezers like the pair in the MakerFlo tool kit, will greatly help with precision in this step!
Step 5: Pour Background Layer
Step 5: Pour Background Layer
- Mix a small amount of resin with either glitter or alcohol ink.
- Alcohol Ink Tip: Use only a few drops to keep the resin light enough to cure properly.
- Glitter Tip: Mix thoroughly but keep the resin fluid.
- Pour this mixture over your decorations.
- Leave room at the top for a final clear layer if needed (Should only need to do this on ones you use alcohol ink with)
Step 6: Final Cure
Step 6: Final Cure
- Cure the mold for 180 seconds.
- If you used alcohol ink, you may notice uneven curing. Apply a thin clear layer of resin and cure again.
- Flip the mold and cure the reverse side for 60 seconds.
Step 7: Demold AND Finish
Step 7: Demold AND Finish
- Remove your gloves and gently press the edges of the mold to check for any uncured spots.
- Once fully solid, carefully demold your pieces.
- Attach hardware to turn them into keychains, necklaces, earrings, or other fun accessories.
Tips For Success
Tips For Success
- Ensure even curing by using a UV Resin Lamp
- Always work in a well-ventilated area.
- Cure in thin layers to avoid tacky spots.
- Don’t overuse alcohol inks—they block UV light!
- Use a good set of craft tweezers for working with embellishments like dried flowers
- Be patient during the curing process for the best results
