Queen Bee Resin Brooch

How do you feel about being Queen Bee for a day?  Steph Ackerman here to show you how easy it is to create a fun brooch using products from  Environmental Technology, Inc.

Following the manufacturer's instructions, mix Easy Mold Silicone Putty 

until a uniform color is achieved.   

Roll into a ball and flatten it out, then push the metal crown into the Putty.  

Leave in place for approximately 1 hour. 

Mix Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy according to the manufacturer's directions.  

Once ready, pour into the mold.  

Allow the resin to set for approximately 48 hours, then remove. 

I love all the details that came through with the resin, 

but I wanted some color.  

Selecting Ann Butler Designs Sheer Copper and 

Sheer Silver Iridescents from Earth Safe Finishes, 

I painted them onto my resin crown.

Next, I used Makin's Clay black clay, and created a bumble bee.  

I added some touches of yellow with

Ann Butler Designs Sunshine Iridescent Powder.

To complete my brooch, I adhered the bee to the crown, 

then add a fastener to the back.  

A few beads were added to the ribbon which I tied through the top loop of the crown.

 Thanks for stopping by today!