## Resin Pendant Making Resin lets you capture flowers, glitter, and other inclusions in crystal-clear wearable art. ### Materials - Two-part epoxy resin (Art Resin or similar) - Silicone pendant molds - Dried pressed flowers (must be COMPLETELY dry) - Gold leaf or foil flakes - Mixing cups and stir sticks - Nitrile gloves and respirator - Toothpick and heat gun or lighter ### Step 1: Prepare Inclusions Flowers must be bone dry or they will brown and cloud the resin. Press between books for 2 weeks, or use silica gel for faster drying. ### Step 2: Mix Resin Follow exact ratios (usually 1:1 by volume). Mix slowly for 3-5 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom. ### Step 3: First Pour Fill mold 1/3 full. Pop bubbles with a heat gun (quick pass) or lighter (very brief). ### Step 4: Place Inclusions After 4-6 hours (tacky stage), place flowers and gold leaf with a toothpick. ### Step 5: Final Pour Fill remaining mold. Pop bubbles again. Cover to prevent dust. ### Step 6: Demold and Finish After 24-72 hours, demold. Sand edges if needed. Drill hole for jump ring. Polish with fine sandpaper and resin polish.