Resin Art
Pour, swirl, and watch liquid glass become your next obsession
Resin art is the ultimate ADHD-friendly craft: mix two liquids, add pigments, and watch mesmerizing swirls form as you tilt your canvas. Every pour is unique, mistakes become happy accidents, and you get a glossy, professional-looking result that cures overnight while you sleep. From coasters to river tables, the possibilities are endless.
How to start
- 1Watch a 10-minute beginner resin pour tutorial on YouTube to understand the basics
- 2Get an epoxy resin starter kit with pigments, most come with mixing cups and stir sticks included
- 3Start with something small like coasters or a bookmark using silicone molds
- 4Work in a well-ventilated area and wear nitrile gloves, safety first
- 5Experiment with adding glitter, dried flowers, or alcohol ink for wild effects
What you'll need
- Epoxy resin starter kit (resin + hardener)Essential~$25
- Silicone molds (coaster/tray set)Essential~$12
- Resin pigment setEssential~$10
- Nitrile glovesEssential~$8
- Heat gun or torch (for removing bubbles)Nice to have~$15
- Mixing cups and stir sticksEssential~$6
Where to learn more
Plot twists
Ways to spice this up when the basics get boring.
- Make a resin river table from a scrap piece of wood
- Embed tiny figurines to create underwater dioramas
- Use glow-in-the-dark pigment for pieces that light up at night
- Preserve real flowers or insects in crystal-clear resin
- Create a D&D dice set with custom colors and inclusions
The mixing-and-pouring phase is deeply satisfying sensory input, and the 24-hour cure time gives you a built-in break before the next step.
Epoxy resin generates heat as it cures through an exothermic chemical reaction, large pours can actually get hot enough to crack if you're not careful.
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