Sparkle in Pour

Your easy starter guide to creating glossy, durable and dazzling resin pieces

- Stuti Gupta

If you want something sparkly, durable and your own to decorate your home, resin art might just be the solution. This trendy art form allows you to project your creativity on external surfaces.

Here's a quick guide on how you can unleash your inner creative beast in the most glamorous way possible:

Materials used

"To start resin art at home, you'll need a resin and hardener kit, mixing cups, and wooden or silicone stir sticks," says Anju Gupta, an avid resin artist and reseller.

Lay your hands on a primer or spray painter to ease the rough texture of wood and keep large plastic sheets or garbage bags to cover your piece once it's finished.

"Safety is important, so wear gloves, a mask, an apron, and old clothes. Use silicone molds for shaping, and add color with pigments or mica powder. A heat gun or lighter helps remove bubbles, and a silicone mat protects your workspace. You can also use decorative items like glitter or dried flowers to create your own designs," Anju adds.

The right resin

Given its varieties and importance of use, picking the right kind of resin can deeply impact the process and output of your art piece.