I have an obsession with playing around with resin. I am not sure what it is about it that is so fascinating, but I just love it! In the past I made some leaf resin magnets for our fridge. They are still on there and I smile every time I open the fridge and see them. We have lots of pressed leaves from our hikes and our travels and I'm always looking for ways to use them. Today I am sharing how I made these resin drawer knobs. I'm partnering up with Wagner to show you how their new heat gun can help you with this fun and easy project!
Supplies Needed for Resin Drawer Knobs:
Pressed Leaves
Skewer Sticks
Tape
Screws
The leaves need to be pressed and completely dry or they will not hold up well in the resin.
Step 1: After gathering the supplies, mix equal parts of each bottle into a container and stir until well mixed. Pour enough resin into each mold to cover the bottom.
Step 2: Use a Wagner HT400 heat gun to remove any air bubbles from the resin. It is so fun to watch them instantly pop and disappear!
Step 3: Wait for 15-20 minutes and then add the pressed leaves to the resin.
Step 4: Add more resin to the molds.
Step 5: Use the Wagner HT400 heat gun again to pop any remaining bubbles.
Step 6: It is time to add the screws. I actually used threaded rods since I didn’t want the head of a screw to show through some of the more delicate leaves like the ferns. You can use screws if your leaves are more solid. Using skewer sticks and tape, create a way for the screws to stay upright while the resin hardens.
Step 7: After the 24-hour cure time has passed, you can safely remove the knobs from the molds.
Add the knobs to your dresser for a whole new look! I love how the green leaves look against the navy blue. Best of all, my boys love the new knobs.
Their room faces east and a window is right across from the dresser so the morning light really makes them look their best.
Sometimes making small changes like switching out throw pillows or hardware can make all the difference!
You can see past heat gun projects I have done HERE.
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So many uses for heat guns! I would love to use it to make bracelets for my children.
They are also handy for doing repairs on sprinkler systems that are poly pipe. Heat up the pipe and the fitting slides right on.
I would use this to make jewelry and crafts.
Wow, that's so creative and beautiful. It's been awhile since I had a glue gun, but would like to have one to make some holiday decorations.
I would use this in my many craft projects.
I would gift it to my husband.
I would definitely use this for craft projects. The knobs would be the first thing I tried. Love them!
What a great giveaway!
I Have a ton of uses for the heat gun! I would use it in my crafting the most
I not really for sure what I would use it for but I would have fun using it.
I would love to win the Wagner Heat Gun! There are so many ways I could use this.
Wow! AWESOME!!!! I LOVE these! You are just so creative!!!!
What a great idea but.....Better check again...You're missing Step 2 in your directions. They don't correlate to your pics.
DH is wanting to help loosen old multiple layers of paint for our house remodel.
I would try making these knobs and I would use it for embossing.... I have borrowed one in the past. The dresser looks great!
I love how the leaves look against the dark blue background. I could make some beautiful magnets, too.
id use it for hanging rope on wood
my wife and kids would use it for the many craft projects they regularly do, but I also think there are many DIY repairs that could use this.
I would carefully use it for defrosting my freezer(s).
I would love to have it for craft projects and embossing!
I would use the heating gun on Upholstering Furniture .
I would probably start right in on these knobs! They are so pretty!
I would love to recreate some of these knobs using vegetable plant leaves and herb cuttings from our garden. And I want to try some pour painting on canvas and wood.
I would use this in my craft projects.
I could use this for so many crafting projects! Thank you for the chance to win one!
Use for craft projects.
I want to make those drawer pulls immediately!!!! They look amazing!!!
I would love to make some magnets the way you made those knobs! So freaking neat. And my daughter is always wanting to paint glass bottles and they always have labels to take off- this would ease the nightmare of that!!!
These drawer knobs are beautiful. Thanks for the idea!
That's really unique. I would definitely try the project you did for my kitchen knobs.
Wow, there are so many projects that this would be useful for, how can I choose just one?
To make coasters and for decorative signs for the garden.
Making wreaths for the front door
Hi! Can you drop the link for the mold that you used? Would love to try this! Thanks! :)
I added a link to it in the post under the supply list!
Stacy,
These resin door knobs are simply amazing and beautiful. I do a lot of repurposing and I can see these on a number of different projects.
Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the knobs! And I have the same mold and use resin all the time. However, how do you leave a space between the knob and the drawer where you can use your fingers to pull the drawer open?
Yes. I didn't screw it in all the way. I used screws that were longer than I would normally use. I have also used small hollow metal rods cut down to 1" or less before. Slipped over the screw before attaching it. They act as a spacer. It works great for when you are using them as wall hooks. I use 3" rods for that :)
I love your idea, I am trying to make them for a baby room but I'm having trouble with the leaves. How where you able to maintain that vibrant green color on the leaves? Mine turned all brownish and fade, not beautiful at all.
Thank you very much.
If they get a lot of sun exposure, they can turn brown over time. One thing you can do is after drying your leaves, water down some green paint (or use water colors) and paint them green. Then they will stay green over time.