UV Resin - Basic Techniques

Resin is characterized by its transparency and glossy, plump appearance. It's easy to work with, as it hardens quickly under UV light, so please try it out with your favorite parts!

◇Materials and tools required

UV craft resin liquid
·tweezers
・Toothpick
Frame type
- Copy paper, illustration paper, etc.
A UV lamp (curing device) for resin is convenient to have.

Pour a small amount of UV craft resin liquid into the frame mold.

Use a toothpick to spread and flatten the mixture evenly. To avoid creating air bubbles, lay the toothpick flat and spread it gently.

Cure the resin using a UV lamp. If you don't have one, you can cure it by exposing it to sunlight (ultraviolet light).
*It will not harden on cloudy days or at night when there is little UV light. It will not harden over time, so we recommend exposing it to direct sunlight on a sunny day when UV light is strong.

Once dry, insert the white paper, pour in more resin, and let it soak in thoroughly, then cure. Inserting the white paper will prevent the frame color from showing through.

Layer illustration paper or similar material, then pour a small amount of resin liquid over it and let it soak in.

Let it harden again.

Pour in more resin liquid and place the parts and other elements.

Curing the resin liquid. If the injected resin liquid is too thick, it will be difficult for ultraviolet light to pass through, which may result in a longer curing time or insufficient curing. Inject the resin liquid little by little and allow it to cure thoroughly.

Repeat the process of "injecting a small amount of resin liquid, spreading it evenly, and then curing" two to three times until the surface is slightly raised and puffy. Then it's complete!
By repeatedly injecting small amounts of resin into multiple layers and allowing them to harden, you can create a piece with depth.

Create your own motifs and accessories with resin that has a beautiful glossy finish.

Resin is characterized by its plump and glossy finish. Simply changing the parts or sheets can completely alter the look of your creation. It also looks very cute when you encase dried flowers inside.

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