I had Shane pull the tree out of the garage attic last night and I spent the morning fluffing it so I could decorate it with some of the ornaments I made this week. Last week I made mini letterboard ornaments but this week I am sharing one of my favorite mediums to work with...resin! I have two versions of snowflake resin ornaments for you This is a fun DIY projects that your kids could help you with. You could also come up with your own versions! I'll walk you through the steps and give you my tips for working with resin, including my secret weapon to ensure you don't get bubbles!
This post is sponsored by Wagner Spray Tech but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own!
Clear Cast Resin Ornaments With Snowflakes
White Resin Snowflake Ornaments
Supplies for Snowflake Resin Ornaments
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Step 1
The resin will come in two bottles. Measure equal parts into a container and mix well. If you do not mix long enough, the resin will not set up. Don't ask me how I know :/
Step 2
Once the resin has been mixed thoroughly, you can pour the resin into the molds.
Step 3
Add the snowflake confetti to the clear resin ornaments. They will sink slightly.
Step 4
Use the Wagner HT400 Heat Gun to get rid of any bubbles that formed while mixing. This is my secret weapon to getting super clear resin projects. It is so fun to watch them pop!
TIP: I opted to do two thin layers so the snowflakes were at different depths. To do this, add a thin layer (⅛"-¼") and add a snowflake or two. Wait for at least 6 hours (so the first layer has hardened) and then add another thin layer of resin with more snowflakes. The clear resin takes 24 hours to dry enough to remove from molds.
The white resin sets up much faster than the clear resin. I mixed up small batches (enough to do three at a time) to prevent it from starting to harden before it was poured.
Step 5
Once the snowflake resin ornaments have completely cured and are hard, you can drill small holes in the tops.
The clear resin ornaments almost look like they have been etched. I love the look! And even though it was hard to photograph them to show the different depths of the flakes, I am really happy with how they look in person.
In the past I have used the snowflake molds to make white chocolate snowflakes and I love that these look almost good enough to eat :)
Speaking of using heat guns to make ornaments, several years ago I made these icicles. They are easier than you might think! And they won't shatter and break if they fall. Even better :)
Do you have a tradition of making ornaments? What are some of your favorite kinds?
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I love those snowflakes! So pretty. I made some baking soda ornaments with my kids a few years ago. They live pulling them out every year.
I love to make dried cinnamon ornaments - made with applesauce and they smell divine.
I like to make ornaments with pinecones collected from outside and silk holly leaves and berries. I love these resin ones!
Seashells make beautiful ornaments. Especially if you live in Florida.
they are so cute Where do you find the big snowflake mold?
I like to make edible ornaments like gingerbread men.
Love making all kinds of ornaments with my children. Our favorite is clear ornaments with any color paint. We set a day every December to spend some time on this craft and listen to Christmas music. It's so much fun!
My favorite is making wooden ornaments.
I love the icicles. So pretty and elegant. I've made a few for our tree.
Your snowflake molds are stunning. Our family gets together during the holidays and make and trade ornaments. On the top of my list are pine cones with cotton balls to appear like snow has fallen on the trees.
I love using Fimo clay for ornament making!
Would love to win the HT 400 Heat Gun!
We love making snow globes.
I would love to try the clear resin ornaments, they are beautiful.
This is such a great idea! I love Christmas tree ornaments and our family creates one every year, so this is just perfect. That Heat Gun would be a great addition to our tools. I can think of so many uses!!! Thanks for the post :)
Those look awesome! I might just have to try them. In the past I've crocheted snowflakes and made cinnamon ornaments.
I love the clear ones! So much fun! I have been using up an old book and taking the pages to make different ornaments for my tree. Fun!
I LOVE MAKING EDIBLE ORNAMENTS EVEN IF THEY DO NOT LAST TOO MUCH ON LIST
These resin ornaments are so pretty! I fill clear glass globes with different natural materials or paint on designs. Thanks for the giveaway!
These are adorable and classic. Very pretty.
Cindy
I like to bulbs with picture and names in rememberance for the holidays.
We love to paint ceramic ornaments!
I make all kinds of ornaments. This year I am making Tomtes (Scandinavian Gnomes). Your snowflakes turned out so pretty - especially the clear ones. Thanks for the chance to win the heat gun.
So simple and so elegant! Love them!
I haven't made any beyond second grade but this looks like fun! How did you make the spiral icicles? I would like to try that!
This is a really cute ornament. I like to make perler bead ornaments.
We love all the ones the children make at school.
I love painting wooden ornaments. I’ve also made some ornaments melting peppermint candies.
Like snow globe ornaments.
I like to make easier ones as I haven't made on in ages. Even popcorn garland! These look cute though!
These look like so much fun to make! I can't wait to give it a try!
I love making paper ornaments with my kids and glass ornaments with my sister.
I have been on a wool felt ornament kick lately.
I've never made anything other than popcorn garland and paper snowflakes.
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I would say a topper and handmade Angel ornaments.