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How to Make a Custom Resin Picture Frame

Transform a basic picture frame into a custom one like this dinosaur resin frame. First laser engrave, and then filled with colored resin!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Amazing Clear Cast Plus or Amazing Clear Cast
  • Color Creator mica powder
  • Mixing cups and sticks
  • Droppers
  • Gloves and eye protection

Method
 

Laser engrave a wood frame
  1. Laser engrave a wood or MDF picture frame. The engraving needs to be about 1/8 inch deep. When placing the engraving design on the frame, make sure all the engraving stays inside the edges of the frame.
    engraved dino frame
  2. If there is smoke residue left on the frame surface after engraving, lightly sand with a fine grit sandpaper. Use a paint brush to remove any particles from inside the engraved area.
Fill engraved wood with resin
  1. Mix equal parts A and B of Amazing Clear Cast Plus resin and stir for two minutes or until there are no swirls visible.. I made a total of 25 mL and then split it into 3 cups.
    mix alumilite resin
  2. Add green, blue, and gold mica powder to the 3 cups. The amount was less than 1/8th teaspoon for each color.
  3. To prevent overfilling, use plastic droppers to add a drop or two of resin at a time. Be careful as the droppers can also pick up some air and then spit out a bubble instead.
    fill engraving with resin
  4. Use a small dotting tool to drag the resin to the edges, corners, and narrow places. The engraved wood will likely soak up some of the resin. Be prepared to add a little extra after letting it sit a few minutes.
    decorate frame with resin
  5. Use a small bit of paper towel or a Q-tip to wipe away any resin that "escaped" the engraved areas.
    wipe resin overfill
  6. Allow to cure for 24 - 48 hours (climate dependent).