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Alcohol Ink Resin Heart Jewelry

Combine resin with drops of alcohol ink to create gorgeous heart-shaped jewelry to wear on Valentine's Day or for other special occasions!
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Materials

Instructions

  • Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear disposable gloves. Using alcohol inks can get a little messy, so lay something down to protect your work surface before getting started.
  • Prepare the Amazing Clear Cast Epoxy according to package directions. Pour equal parts resin and hardener to the mixing cup. Stir the resin mixture together with a stir stick for two minutes, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing cup. Pour the resin into a clean mixing cup and stir the resin again for another minute or two with a clean stir stick.
  • Carefully pour resin into each of the molds using a stir stick, and try your best not to overfill the molds. Let the resin sit for a minute, and then use a straw, lighter, or a toothpick to remove any air bubbles that come to the top.
    heart molds
  • Add a drop of pink or red alcohol ink on top of the uncured resin. I recommend one drop in the earring molds, and 3-4 for the larger heart mold. Another reminder to protect your workspace and wear gloves, because alcohol inks will stain your hands and surfaces!
  • Add one drop of white ink to the center of the colored ink drops. White alcohol ink is heavier than colored inks, so it pushes through the resin to create an awesome effect.
    Repeat the process one more time with the colored ink and the white ink. Try not to add too much ink. It can affect the way the resin cures.
    White alcohol ink drops in resin
  • For a little added shimmer, I added a few drops of gold alcohol ink into the larger heart mold, and one in each of the smaller hearts.
    Leave the resin to cure in an undisturbed area for 12-24 hours.
    gold drops of alcohol ink in resin
  • Carefully remove the pendants from the molds and admire your work. Use scissors to cut away any over-poured resin and fine-grit sandpaper to smooth any uneven edges.
    alcohol ink resin heart pieces
  • Use jewelry adhesive to attach a bail to the back of the earrings and pendant. Let it dry completely and then attach a jump ring to the pendant and earring hooks to the earring pieces. Lastly, thread a chain through the pendant jump ring to complete the necklace.
    alcohol ink resin heart jewelry set