my love of resin
mary jane dodd
resin, specifically ice resin, allows me to make things that i couldn't otherwise... it allows me to use words on paper to create three dimensional pieces...
because i know the knee jerk reaction of trying new things, i wanted to share with you how friendly resin can be to work with - and how rewarding... the official source of information is naturally the ice resin site... there you can find videos and lots of helpful information...
i have an article in the current belle armoire jewelry on etching and resin... this ring is one of the samples...
the paddles can be used as simple accents or charms (i apologize, alice, i didn't mean to overwhelm... just wanted to show where you could 'go' with them...)
here is a simple breakdown of the process - it takes practice, it is messy, but don't give up! you can find more details in the article - it is too long to share here...
form the wire of choice - copper, brass, steel, etc... i use a pencil for size and shape...
do any hammering you might like, add patina, then polish...
i place a heavy storage bag on piece of heavy cardboard to use for a work surface... make sure the plastic is taut... i then make sure that each and every paddle lays flat... if it doesn't, the resin runs out...
select the paper you want to use... cut shapes to fit your wire forms...
with a disposable paint brush, apply the resin to the front and back of the paper...
allow to cure for at least 24 hours...
Category Article belle armoire jewelry winter 2012, drops, ice resin, mary jane dodd, paper, petals, preserve
