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DIY Resin Drawer Knobs

By Stacy 38 Comments

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!

 

resin and leaf knobs

 

Supplies Needed for Resin Drawer Knobs:

Silicone Mold

Two-part Resin

Heat Gun

Pressed Leaves

Skewer Sticks

Tape

Screws

making resin knobs

 

The leaves need to be pressed and completely dry or they will not hold up well in the resin.

 

pressed leaves

 

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.

making resin knobs

 

taking resin knobs out of the mold

 

 

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.

 

resin knob with leaf

 

Their room faces east and a window is right across from the dresser so the morning light really makes them look their best.

 

resin leaf knobs on dresser

 

Sometimes making small changes like switching out throw pillows or hardware can make all the difference!

 

leaf resin drawer knobs

 

You can see past heat gun projects I have done HERE.

 

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  1. Tyneisha says

    August 27, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    So many uses for heat guns! I would love to use it to make bracelets for my children.

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  2. Whitney says

    August 27, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    They are also handy for doing repairs on sprinkler systems that are poly pipe. Heat up the pipe and the fitting slides right on.

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  3. Kelly D says

    August 27, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    I would use this to make jewelry and crafts.

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  4. Annette says

    August 27, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    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.

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  5. Anne Marie says

    August 28, 2019 at 5:04 am

    I would use this in my many craft projects.

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  6. Audrey Stewart says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:03 am

    I would gift it to my husband.

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  7. Jenifer says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:11 am

    I would definitely use this for craft projects. The knobs would be the first thing I tried. Love them!

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  8. Linda Nelson says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:12 am

    What a great giveaway!

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  9. Leslie Kiley says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:14 am

    I Have a ton of uses for the heat gun! I would use it in my crafting the most

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  10. BETH CLARK says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:54 am

    I not really for sure what I would use it for but I would have fun using it.

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  11. Colleen says

    August 28, 2019 at 7:55 am

    I would love to win the Wagner Heat Gun! There are so many ways I could use this.

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  12. Danita says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:40 am

    Wow! AWESOME!!!! I LOVE these! You are just so creative!!!!

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  13. Nancy says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:10 am

    What a great idea but…..Better check again…You’re missing Step 2 in your directions. They don’t correlate to your pics.

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  14. Vickie V says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:25 am

    DH is wanting to help loosen old multiple layers of paint for our house remodel.

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  15. Lisa Smith says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:38 am

    I would try making these knobs and I would use it for embossing…. I have borrowed one in the past. The dresser looks great!

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  16. Noreen says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:44 am

    I love how the leaves look against the dark blue background. I could make some beautiful magnets, too.

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  17. carol clark says

    August 28, 2019 at 10:18 am

    id use it for hanging rope on wood

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  18. Tim says

    August 28, 2019 at 10:28 am

    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.

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  19. Cheryl says

    August 28, 2019 at 10:40 am

    I would carefully use it for defrosting my freezer(s).

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  20. kesha says

    August 28, 2019 at 10:45 am

    I would love to have it for craft projects and embossing!

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  21. rana durham says

    August 28, 2019 at 10:51 am

    I would use the heating gun on Upholstering Furniture .

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  22. Laura Laskey says

    August 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    I would probably start right in on these knobs! They are so pretty!

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  23. Renee says

    August 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    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.

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  24. Nathalie B. says

    August 28, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    I would use this in my craft projects.

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  25. beverly e says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    I could use this for so many crafting projects! Thank you for the chance to win one!

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  26. jeremy mclaughlin says

    August 29, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Use for craft projects.

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  27. Abigail says

    August 29, 2019 at 8:19 am

    I want to make those drawer pulls immediately!!!! They look amazing!!!

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  28. Shanna Uptergrove says

    August 29, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    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!!!

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  29. Jessie Morrow says

    September 1, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    These drawer knobs are beautiful. Thanks for the idea!

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  30. NANCY says

    September 3, 2019 at 5:20 am

    That’s really unique. I would definitely try the project you did for my kitchen knobs.

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  31. Dynal Roberson says

    September 3, 2019 at 10:27 am

    Wow, there are so many projects that this would be useful for, how can I choose just one?

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  32. Cassandra D says

    September 3, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    To make coasters and for decorative signs for the garden.

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  33. Tabathia B says

    September 3, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Making wreaths for the front door

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  34. Megan says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:34 am

    Hi! Can you drop the link for the mold that you used? Would love to try this! Thanks! :)

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    • Stacy says

      January 7, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      I added a link to it in the post under the supply list!

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  35. Alicia @thediyhomemaker says

    January 20, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    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!

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  36. Joan Lyerly says

    February 19, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    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?

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    • Stacy says

      February 25, 2020 at 11:30 am

      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 :)

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