Fun with Foil & Resin

This project has a fun 3D effect, coated with a solid resin to hold it in shape. It is fairly easy and fun to do.

Tips:

• Use a stamp with some detail- but not too much inner detail (large leaves, butterflies, simple flowers, etc.)
• Use aluminum foil
• Apply pressure to the stamp on the foil either with a hammer on a soft surface or through an embossing machine.
• Wrap foil loosely in the embossing machine to prevent tearing
• Be gentle with embossed foil
• Apply with a generous amount of adhesive to fill in the embossed texture
• Paint, seal, paint with DIY, wipe back. Use unique contrasting colors for base and accent coat.
• Let dry between each step, and be gentle on the embossed areas
• Add decoupage paper. The paper will become partly translucent in the resin
• Build a sturdy reservoir for the resin using tape
• Mix resin 50/50 and mix very well
• Spread evenly and let set over night on a flat surface
• Carefully remove tape reservoir and sand away any excess

Products used

Ice Resin can be purchased at most craft stores or online.