Make sure your workspace is well covered and that the table/surface is level. You don't want the resin to run out of the molds or harden at an angle. On the itsOkay website I read a very clear step-by-step plan on making keychains. You will also receive this by email when you purchase this keychain set : read this carefully.

I'm going to work in layers, because otherwise decorations sink to the bottom. I start by adding a small layer of resin to the mold. After that I stir the bubbles out with my skewer and if I still see air bubbles I let them pop with the flame of a lighter.
After this I let the resin dry under my UV led lamp . You can also let this resin dry outside in the sun. The resin is hard within a few minutes. Make sure you have a power outlet nearby because the lamp must remain on the cord. The lamp shines for 30 seconds. After 1 round of 30 seconds the resin is already a bit hard! I put another small layer on top and then fill it with glitter and a flower. I pour in layers because otherwise the glitter would sink to the bottom. The fun craft tip is starting to take shape!

I put another layer of UV Epoxy resin over the glitter and the flower and then let it dry again. To be sure, I click the light on three times. So three times 30 seconds of light. I still have to learn it well, but safety above all! Finally, I put another layer of UV Epoxy resin up to the edges. There may be a slight bulge in the mold, because the resin shrinks during the hardening. I let the air bubbles pop again with the flame and then I let the lamp shine above it again. As a tip, I had read that you also turn the mold over and then let the bottom harden as well. Carefully remove the letter from the mold and let it harden for at least 24 hours if it still feels sticky. The Keychain Making Set also includes a handy hand drill! You can use this to drill a hole in the resin and attach a keychain to it. The keychains are also included in the Keychain Making Set, but you can also order them separately from itsOkay. Your fun project is ready!

Tips:

• Make sure you have a quiet environment and have everything at hand. First make the letters 1 by 1 and don't be in a hurry. I did things too quickly and made stupid mistakes: like not paying attention to whether there was resin everywhere in the mold. Or feeling with my fingers if it was hard. Stupid! That way you get a fingerprint on your creation if the resin is not completely hard yet. Feel with a skewer if it is hard and remove your letter from the mold with a glove!
• It is not difficult and the result is great and fast! Keep in mind test letters to get to know the materials. So do not use your most beautiful items right away.
• Make it personal by adding a lock of hair or a photo . If you choose a photo, laminate it first.
• Work in layers as much as possible : then your end result will be more beautiful. Also decorations such as flowers and gemstones, it is nice to first make a good hard epoxy layer. Decorations sink to the bottom and you do not want them to stick out of your key ring later.
• Water or paint is really a no go! As soon as this is added it will not harden properly. ItsOkay has special pigments for this to make the most beautiful colors.

Pleasantly surprised, tastes like more

I am pleasantly surprised by the end result, working with these materials and the ease of making something beautiful. I think this is a really good idea for a fun craft tip. You can make something personal for a loved one and it also fits in an envelope so you could even sell it. And a key ring is something someone carries with them regularly. Have fun making something beautiful. Love, Selena.

More information?

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