Occasionally when I add a cheap plastic rhinestone to my resin/bezel projects it completely dissolves. That is not the case for all plastics...just very cheap items. So I was curious to see if I could pour resin into these plastic rings.
I bought a bag of these inexpensive rings.
I do not know if they are plastic or acrylic.
I placed them on super sticky tape so that I could pour in resin.
My first pour of Envirotex Lite created the clear back.
Then, working on the cured first layer, I added some stickers and a charm and finally the second pour of Envirotex Lite.
When everything had set for 48 hours, I peeled away the tape backing and now I have these fun new beads!
another great idea Carmi! Pam
ReplyDeleteNice idea - I do still have trouble if I do not have a solid backing. Will keep trying . . .
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Thank you - this is really helpful! Glad to see it worked out ok! :)
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show the importance - and thrill - of looking at things not for what they are, but for what they could be! One question: what is the smallest amount of resin you can mix up and still get good results? Thanks - Rachel
ReplyDeleteCute idea. I may have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Where can I purchase these rings? I can not find them, I tried Acmoore, Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Party City, no luck.
ReplyDeleteI purchased a bag of them on Ebay a year ago!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!!
ReplyDeleteGeeezzzzzz.... now I have to go buy some cheap resin rings LoL
It's been a while since I've been to their web site, but also check orientaltrading.com
ReplyDeleteCarmi.... quick question,
ReplyDeleteDoes Envirotex Lite adhere to plastic (like a plastic beverage tray)?
Thanks :-)
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