Resin Project

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
easy

Learn how to make your own custom resin pieces with this DIY Resin Project!

Tools

  • 18V ONE+ Heat Gun
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Cordless Rotary Tool Kit

Accessories

  • 120 PC. STANDARD ALL-PURPOSE KIT
  • 16 PC. CARVING & ENGRAVING KIT

Materials

  • 12mm Jump Ring
  • Lobster Clasp Keychain
  • Pack of Pipettes
  • Pennies
  • Resin Decor Set
  • Resin Dye Set
  • Resin/Resin Hardener Set
  • Silicone Alphabet Mold
  • Silicone Coaster Mold

Steps

Step 1

Measure equal parts of resin and resin hardener, equaling 4oz in total. Mix together thoroughly, until there are no longer any swirls, about 3-5 min. Layout decor in the molds before pouring the resin mixture.

Materials

Resin, Resin Hardener Set
Mixing resin

Step 2

Once decor has been placed, use pipettes or pour the resin carefully into each of the molds. (Optional): Add dye to the resin, making sure to use it sparingly. Allow the resin to cure 24 - 48 hours.

Materials

Resin Dye Set
Placing decor

Step 3

Remove each of the resin pieces from their molds once they are dry. Insert the Sanding Drum with a Sanding Band attached and sand out any imperfections. Start with a lower grit and work up to a higher grit.

Tools

Rotary Tool, Sanding Drum, Sanding Bands
Sanding resin

Step 4

Switch the accessory in the USB Lithium Rotary Tool to the Polishing Pad and apply the compound. Polish the resin coasters and letters.

Tools

Rotary Tool, Polishing Pad, Polishing Paste
Polishing

Step 5

For the letters, use the Diamond Tip Engraving Burr to carefully drill a hole into the desired letters. Insert the jump ring into the letter hole, then slide the jump ring onto the lobster clasp key chain loop.

Tools

Rotary Tool, Diamond Engraving Bit

Materials

Lobster Clasp Key Chain Loop, 12mm Jump Rings
Drilling holes