First time with UV Resin (and I'm hooked!) Lets resin some stuff!

Wow, this was fun! You can get the kit I used and save amzn.to/3AJiVZ0
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This kit was sent to me to review. I have never used UV resin before so I am not sure how this compares to other brands. I have used epoxy and polyester resin in the past and had issues with it being sticky if my studio was too cold or humid (I work in a basement in Maine) so having resin that was cured by the light was wonderful. The Let's Resin UV resin had no smell (I worked with the windows open tho) and was very easy to use. The kit had everything you needed to make several projects as well as tools you can use over and over again. I highly recommend it.
I was not paid to make this video but I am using an affiliate link and the kit was sent to me for free.
I think this is a great way to get into resin, below are pros and cons.
Pros:
no smell
Kit included everything you need but you can add your own things to it with no issue
Affordable
UV light is more reliable than waiting for a warm enough temperature and low enough humidity (a problem I had with other resins)
Cons:
I worked in a basement so it was not an issue but if you were crafting outdoors or near a sunny window you might expose the resin before you are ready.
You need to provide your own gloves and silicone mat or nonstick surface.
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[@janbrad1]

I just ordered this - I have handwritten notes from my mother - I found enough "loves you" to make each of my siblings a charm. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sweet idea!

[@Martina1192]

Great idea! :)

[@tiffanyjohnson5899]

That’s such a great idea! I’m excited for your siblings to receive thrm. 🥹

[@lyndadegeyter945]

This process will be perfect for making my own vintage charms to hang from the spines of the junk journals that I make. I'll add a bead or two, a jewelry finding and then suspend the cluster on a piece of narrow ribbon or cord. Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great idea!

[@cathygreen3771]

Great idea!!

[@sambabird7]

I ordered the kit. It looks like something my granddaughters would enjoy doing with some help from their mom and grandmother. Thanks for the video!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Really enjoyed this. I’ve wanted to work with resin, but it was a little intimidating to me. This seems a lot simpler than some I’ve seen. Thanks.

[@toughtimes6596]

Lol, I fully understand! I have put everything possible in resin. I prefer the uv over epoxy because it cures so fast but epoxy is better for bigger projects. I find myself thinking about unique ways to use it all the time 🤣

[@staceydailey6394]

Thanks Lindsey! FYI Everyone!!!! If you have birds in your home be sure that they are no where near where you resin!!! Things that are odorless to us can still cause death in your birds. Same idea as Teflon and scented candles. Work in a different room, that is well ventilated and does not have an air intake return. I would be great broken if any of my bird parents suffered a tragedy. Love to you all!!!!! This project kit looks amazing!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

No birds here but good to know!

[@veryberry39]

I love the three flower pendants in the center of the thumbnail! If I saw them at a booth, I'd snatch up at least one of them. Thank you for the video! ❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@bewilderedthings]

I love watching your videos and your reviews on products have helped me so much over the years: I knew what to expect and that way I could make good purchases and not waste my money on things that wouldn't work for me :) I know that this resin says that it is non toxic, but I was curious at what the safety sheet says. I have worked with resins that claim to be non toxic once they are fully cured, but they are not non-toxic in the uncured form or during the curing process and they release hazardous fumes. A lot of safety data sheets even say to use a respirator and work in a well ventilated area, but they don't express that on the box--which is what most people only read. I thought I would mention it, because a lot of people have expressed health issues due to using resin without the proper safety gear.

[@jimker155]

This was so fun!!! Why do I always forget I can dye fabric with inktense?! I was starting to run out of pretty seam binding colors, now I can just make my own! Woo hoo! Thanks, Lindsay!!

[@lbcrafter8621]

you can also use your chalk pastels to color the resin. just scrape a little bit in the resin and mix together.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Cool!

[@Denise11Schultz]

Thanks, I’ve been curious about UV resin. For epoxy resin, I use a seed warmer mat with a thermostat to cure it at a good temperature, and a little picnic food ‘tent’ for the cat hair ☺️. I have a similar situation that there are maybe 4 or 5 months a year when my craft room temperature is warm long enough to complete the cure.

[@powerdroidgirl]

That kit is lovely! I've been UV resuming for a few years now and I have all the essentials otherwise I'd go for the kit. Warning, this particular craft is addictive! Lately I've been using free photo apps & collage apps on my phone, getting high quality photos done, cutting them down, coating them in UV resin and making jewellery, tags, ornaments etc with family photos. I'm also going to set the little prints in a journal cover mold I have but I need to but a larger UV light first. I use UV resin to coat my polymer clay things and also setting my mini art into things. Honestly, there is so much!❤️❤️ Fantastic video, thank you x Ooh, air bubbles, you can give it a short blast with a gentle heat gun - that pops them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ArtsiRosi]

Thanks for the tip about the heat gun!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

I thought it was heat that brought the bubbles out, but she said it was the carbon dioxide in our breath.

[@powerdroidgirl]

@@recoveringsoul755 Some people use a lighter over their resin to pop bubbles but I've never been brave enough. In my experience, a gentle heat gun, like the Tim Holtz one, does the trick perfectly.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@powerdroidgirl I've seen people use heat guns to cure polymer clay if it's something small, like food for a dollhouse or something not too big or thick

[@SadieAbby]

This kit looks great! I love how you added the 1” circle pictures in the pendants - so lovely

[@stanky6261973]

WOW! I was so happy to see you making jewelry, Lindsay! They all look so beautiful and dainty which I love. I love the tiny flower jewelry the most. Tfs.

[@created2bless322]

So much fun, Lindsay! Thank you, I can't wait to get mine in!

[@barbaras.7135]

This is fantastic. In the past, I made many resin pieces of jewelry which was a pain in the neck. I can't wait to get it. Thanks so much.

[@lauraholleman3560]

I’m catching up on some of your videos. This kit is now on my Christmas list. Thanks for showing how to use this - great tips!

[@JeanneGS1]

Hi Lindsay! So glad to see this video! I was all over Amazon on Prime days (got a lovely case for my sewing machine!) but missed this deal! Saw your blog post today, though, and managed to snag a kit. I’ve wanted to try resin for a while and this looks like an easy way to start. You’ve given lots of good advice and tips, and ideas for using the resin. Thanks!!

[@geriprior751]

Wow. I have never watched a resin video before. This looks like a lot of fun and the jewelry is very pretty. Thanks for the lesson Lindsay.

[@MonicaMorganDesigns]

Thanks for the inspiration! It all looks so lovely. So much so that I just bought the kit! :)

[@maggiebrinklow8863]

Fantastic video. I’ve watched tutorials by resin artists that aren’t as informative as this, so thank you, you’ve inspired me to drag my resin materials out of my craft stash to give it another try x

[@janettedeans8687]

I have only recently tried playing with resin crafts, am going to try grab this set it looks so much easier than epoxy and when you said 'no smell' that sold it for me, I loved the creations you made Lindsay, thanks for sharing.xx

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm going to get this for my daughter to do. She loves all and everything crafty. I'm sure I'll have fun with her too. Have a great day

[@melissaoverland692]

Fun!!! As usual you make it look so easy, effortless and beautiful! 👍✌️❤️😊

[@aliceadler4569]

Very cute project!!! Thanks, Lindsay!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cathygreen3771]

So cool! I never heard of this kit. Love it. And you can be so creative. Definitely getting for my granddaughter. Thanks Lindsay for doing this video. As you get more creative hope you do a few more on this subject!

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Looks fun ! Thanks for sharing Lindsay. 💗🤗💗

[@nanschifris8734]

This looks like a lot of fun! I might have to add the kit to my wish list!

[@mwsdesigns]

Lindsay, what a fun project and this kit seems like a good way to get started. I would love to try it.

[@heidicook2395]

Thank you for mentioning the lack of odor. I'm chemically sensitive and have never wanted to try resin before due to the odors.

[@rosemaryrichard2332]

I loved all the projects and tip you gave.🥰

[@starshinesoldier]

Such beautiful charms! I think my favorite are the pink star and glitter earrings! I know what to get my niece for Christmas!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great gift idea!

[@olderendirt]

Very nice looking kit and it looks fun to use, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlackCat-rm2wv]

You can also use a light spray of rubbing alcohol or a lighter/torch to pop the bubbles.

[@rcarr48]

I’ve been wanting to try this and I’m so glad you posted a video. I Ordered the kit. Should be fun!

[@marytesta3003]

Great project review Lindsay. I would really enjoy it and passed it on to my sister and niece. They are always looking for fun interactive things for the kiddos.

[@djcampbell0604]

I just got mine delivered. I like your light better. But can’t wait to get started. Thanks for great tips to getting started.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun!

[@lisapalmese7935]

Just Lovely ! Very Pretty and looks fun. Thank You

[@andrearaphael9392]

This is my second Lindsay made me do it impulse purchase of the month 😂 This looks really cool, I'm probably going to try to make some gifts for my niece and also combine with beach glass.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Beautiful!

[@ArtsiRosi]

HAHAHA! I'm right there with you Andrea. Received my Lindsay Sennelier soft pastels yesterday. LOL

[@andrearaphael9392]

My other purchase was the Derwent metallics pan set, which is beautiful

[@rtd1791]

Just as an FYI, beach glass tends to disappear in resin 🫥 Any of the pieces that are hard to see in water also don’t show up in resin. I got a UV resin kit for my last birthday & then went beach combing later that day. Added beach glass to some pendant trays and discovered that the resin makes the pieces hard to see. Opaque glass would probably work but definitely not the frosted translucent kind.

[@andrearaphael9392]

Noted, thanks ♥️ I'll try with green tinted glass to start.

[@Anodyne143]

I’m new to resin and I bought a bunch of supplies to use uv resin. In my research several resin users recommend using a respirator style mask with filters, because it can make you sick. I assume the people getting sick use resin often, but I didn’t want to take any chances and got a mask.

[@staceydailey6394]

Yep! And if you have birds keep them far away those delicate respiratory systems can't handle it.

[@recoveringsoul755]

That's probably the other kind of resin that gets hot and cures in 24 hours, not this instant stuff??

[@Anodyne143]

@@recoveringsoul755 it’s all resin types according to videos I’ve watched. My plan is to use a uv light to set any resin that’s left on disposable things like tooth picks and paper towels before throwing them in the trash. My spouse developed an allergy and is worried about resin so I’m trying to be careful for their sake as well.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@Anodyne143 really? Wow I thought it was the kind you mix together .

[@coloringjenn1975]

Fun video Lindsay ❤️

[@beckyreeder5145]

I ordered the kit as well. It will be a fun craft day project with my sister's and nieces. Great video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun!

[@katyratyra]

Those turned out beautiful!

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Looks like lots of fun.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I’ve been very curious about trying this! Thanks!

[@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

You're always a fount of info. I've suspected that there were various resins because of people's different experiences, but thanks for listing them. I jus tried resin for the first time and now need to figure out which resin I used. Not UV for sure and the sun or my breath didn't pop the bubbles. Really deluxe kit!

[@rainbowartsandcrafts9177]

This video came at the perfect time, had such a difficult day and needed a boost, thanks Lindsay for making me smile and for encouraging me to treat myself. Can’t wait to get my kit and have a play. Hugs from the uk xx

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I hope your day is going better. Hugs ❤

[@Shines-On]

I can’t wait to order this kit. I’ve been watching tons of resin videos. I’m the type of person who wants to do something big and complicated even though I’ve never used resin!😂 So when I saw this video I knew this is probably the best thing to ease me into the whole resin world. I love the ribbon you made! Thx for the tutorial because I definitely want to make some. They are so beautiful especially with the dainty flowers. Love love love the ones with real flowers. All of them are gorgeous. ❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Such a fun video!! Thanks for sharing💙

[@joybecton2770]

So much good info, especially for my first time using resin. Thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debraleblanc6122]

Lindsay, if you have a mirror to put your mold on, it will cure the back as you cure the front. (This won't work with closed back bezels of course)

[@ArtBrain]

I wonder if a person could do tiny watercolor paintings and then seal them into a frame like these with resin. Cute.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I guess if you seal them it will work!

[@wanderingstar5673]

Fun 🤩 to watch you do these projects.

[@clarencecoconut]

Just started using resin and your video helped so much. Thank you ✨♥️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm so glad!

[@bethcyr6652]

Totally inspired! Thank you!

[@SP-fy4fx]

I was debating on this kit because of the small UV machine, but after watching this video, with all your helpful tips, i plan to try UV resin and this kit. Thanks so much for this great video!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad I could help!

[@ZarpeParadise]

How fun and impressive!

[@Mrs.DeeAnnNance]

Sooooo excited, I ordered too!!!!! 😁 Thank you for sharing!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Have fun!

[@sideways586]

Omg I just started with uv resin a couple weeks ago. I really like it.

[@peachiegrinsxd]

Uv resin is soooo fun!!!! Also you can get some uv gloves for your daughter or cut the finger tips off some cheap/old gloves so you can protect her hand when she does gel nails

[@debterry1007]

Thanks Lindsay you sure made resin much more doable for me!

[@claritzairosario68]

Awww I love it!!! Is a good project! I want it!🥰🤍💞

[@dingfriesaredone]

I enjoyed that. The jewelry came out so cute.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@RinasAMaker]

Oooooo I love making things like this! I think it’s why I’ve been obsessed with alcohol inks since Tim released them many years ago 😊

[@Linda-qq5mg]

You created beautiful jewelry! I hope to see you wear some of it on Sat Chat! It’s lovely Lindsay!

[@aeolanyiramoon6260]

The moon was my favourite

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, A quaint video featuring resin! Your kit looks to be easy to use and a lot of easy projects too! If your looking for more resin videos I can easily recommend The NerdECrafter's channel! She does so many incredible things with resin too! I do enjoy your videos and you hope you get a lot of traction for people looking for resin kit help!

[@sandrabroad5448]

That was a brilliant video, I have been experimenting with the 2part resin but it’s a bit hit and miss so I have been looking forward to this post since you said you were going to post it. I must get some uv resin now but not until I have used up what I have. There is also photopolymer resin for making stamps which I would like to try but can’t find any in the uk. Thank you for your informative tutorial, it is very helpful.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes use up your stash first! The only photopolymer gel ived used are the stamp packs from imagepac but I guess you can buy big bottles of it.

[@Tiger804]

❤ the pieces that you done are really beautiful, I have the bumper size Uv resin that I normaly top up the size bottle that you used,, I have a puffy hear mould but it's the one that you have to use a hand drill with, as I have a electric hand drill similar to a drama, I found a way of using some bails that I bought I had to make a slightly bigger hole at the top and then glue in the bail I had to use two hearts bk to bk,, both different, one with silver holographic glitter the other with the same glitter but with a black bkround, the bail is nice and straight both sides,, if I need to make a template from the heart, I draw round the unbailed single heart on a design I like,, from a magazine or the like,, works perfectly,, wish I had got this set , as its so much fun how you done the pieces,. Have a great week.❤😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@elizabeth50mahoney]

Thanks Gor this! Great tutorial.

[@tkgosselin]

Run a lighter over the resin to pop any bubbles.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@LunaBianca1805]

A heat gun, hair dryer or a spritz of alcohol might work as well.

[@millissabledsoe]

Excellent tutorial!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@JanetBuol]

I can just imagine finding tiny things in nature and using them. Awesome!!!!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Like dead spiders for Halloween? Lol, probably not what you meant.

[@JanetBuol]

@@recoveringsoul755 LOL LOL well.....maybe. I was thinking more like that little dead lady bug, or little rock, sea shell.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@JanetBuol haha, I had just killed a spider, so it was in my face

[@gerryannbrown9645]

That looked like fun, But i didn't get the kit, Cry! Fun video thanks Lindsay!

[@cherylblue8883]

This is a REALLY good introduction to us resin….I am not so happy with uv resin as much as the two part….I had some issues with sticky resin in the end

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Did you use pigments or mica in the resin? If it is opaque the light can't get through to cure it. What brand was it?

[@karenrobertson890]

Great video! I feel like this is a great kit for me as I have never done any resin crafting. You make it look so easy. tfs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's a great choice for a beginner

[@leannemitchem8865]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Interesting. I started with UV resin, and moved into epoxy resin from there. I prefer epoxy resin for its cheapness, at least compared to UV resin. Although, I have to admit, bubbles are much more of a problem for epoxy resin. I don't sell pieces or anything, so epoxy resin is cheaper for me to fart around with. UV resin is fun and nearly instant, but so much more expensive. Cheaper UV resins have an issue with shrinkage, and also bending \ deforming during cure. Bonus: UV resin is less smelly, but as soon as I got my 1st batch of epoxy resin (Alumilite) I realized I needed to buy a respirator. Funny thing, since I now buy cheaper Shabebe brand epoxy, it smells WAY less toxic than the Alumilite stuff. Fun video.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks 😊

[@salbacon5394]

brilliant kit and video, I hope it's on the next Prime Day :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The owner gave me a coupon to share with viewers now. It's posted in the description.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I've seen all the resin crafting things available at Michaels and it sure looks tempting. I would like to make some earrings and have made some of my own earrings before (and sold some simple ones on Etsy years ago...Swarovski dangle pearl balls on simple silver findings.) In fact I think I still have some of those balls (FYI: Swarovski stopped selling their crystals and other jewelry elements to the gen public & even wholesalers last year. Boo hoo 😢.). But I think I'll be good and hold off on the resin bc I still have so many jewelry elements and other little crafting trinkets...and air dry & polymer clays & molds that I've been planning on using for like...forever. But I sure will enjoy watching you do your crafty thing with it. 👍😃

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I heard something about that. Why?

[@robinpowell2712]

Very nice!!!

[@jimflack9462]

I've dyed satin ribbon with my alcohol markers before but like the Inktense idea. I don't have the blocks, but do have the 12 pencils and 12 pans. They should work as well, shouldn't they? Not gonna try resin, but if I was, I'd definitely use this one. I sure don't need another craft media!! Thanks for the video! Always a pleasure to watch you do anything.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They will totally work! I think the pans will be easier for this.

[@currentstatus2238]

You are an excellent instructor. I just wanted to express my appreciation.🖐🏿i

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I appreciate that!

[@joelle3596]

I'm so glad I saw your video. I've been using a different brand that I really like, but I've been contemplating on getting a bott;le (or 2) of the Let's Resin UV resin to try. That way I can have 2 go to brands. This video convinced me to give it a go. Thanks. Your videos are always fun and informative.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Please let me know how it compares

[@joelle3596]

@@thefrugalcrafter I'll for sure let you know.

[@joelle3596]

@@thefrugalcrafter I've used the Let's resin uv resin for a few jewelry projects now and it is a wonderful resin to work with. It compares really well to the puduo brand I usually use and I for sure have 2 go to brands now. Thank you again for posting your review video.

[@loke-art7383]

Fum project, very beautiful ❤️

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

Loved this. Thank you. Question, if I may, could prints of a watercolour painting, reduced in size be used in the resin or will the resin reactivate the ink? I know, odd question.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

If you do a laser print and seal it with mod podge it should be fine

[@notebookluvr]

The blue tape isn't just packing tape. When you unroll packing tape, you get lines from where the adhesive bunches together where it stops. Those marks will end up leaving marks in your piece if you use it with resin. This kind if tape is supposed to eliminate or reduce that.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh, thanks!

[@carolfillmore6533]

Sounds fun:)

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

You have to use it up in 6m once opend??? You can also put your mold on a mirror to help cure it through

[@Shelleyweaver84]

Beautiful 💖

[@Bravelle]

That was awesome

[@SpicyWhiskers]

I getting that thing right now

[@K_rye]

Fun project! I'd never been tempted by resin before as epoxy is such a pain, but this looks very easy. Bonus is that you get a UV light so that I could even try gel nails. 🙂 What width of seam binding did you use? It's perfect with the floral pendants. Now I really need the Derwent ink blocks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

1/4"

[@K_rye]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thanks!

[@MrsC48]

I've always wanted to try resin jewelry. This kit looks great. I wonder how the bottle of resin would do if it sat in a 110+ degree mailbox or by the front door?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'd ask the company before ordering.

[@katydid1014]

The finished pendants and earrings are beautiful! I've been wanting to try something different from card making, and this looks like it would be so much fun to do with girlfriends on a Saturday afternoon. Easy to do, great results and lots of bang for your buck. Quick question: with several layers of resin, how heavy do the earrings seem to be? I'm off to Amazon to check it out. Thanks so much for the inspiring video, Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are actually very light

[@ArtsiRosi]

OH EM GEEEE! Ordering! I have a whole bunch of stuff for resin that I purchased earlier this year and haven't touched. I have some of the 2-part resin that I bought over a year ago, too. How do I know if it went bad already? Also, I have seen resin artists use a small blow torch, a cooking torch or one of those long candle lighters to get rid of the bubbles in the 2-part resin. Would those help with the bubbles in the UV resin or would that start a fire? LOL!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

If your resin is bad it will be hard. If it's still liquid it's a-ok! The torch would probably work. A person in comments said a heat gun does too.

[@catheyboocat-design7175]

Great video and tips❣️❤️🇺🇸

[@BeckyTregear]

Your resin creations turned out so well, and are much, much better than my clumsy attempts. 😂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I saw yours and I wonder if it is the resin quality. You said yours smelled and mine had no smell so it might be different quality

[@BeckyTregear]

@@thefrugalcrafter It’s possible I guess! Most likely I just am good at making a mess, haha. Love the pendants ❤️

[@MoMaryR]

Not sure how you iron your ribbons but for silk ribbon embroidery, after dying the white ribbons, I used a travel-size hair straightener and just pulled them through.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I want these ribbons to be crinkly on purpose, that's why I scrunched them up and let them dry in a ball.

[@MoMaryR]

@@thefrugalcrafter ok, but I think you said towards the end that "just need to iron the ribbons"?

[@janevincent7103]

Hey Lindsay, thank you. for this video. I have the molds, the findings, Tumble dyes for ribbons, resin and uv resin. I think I'm ready to tackle my own little resin crafting. I have had my resins for >6 months, I was going to try it anyway. Should I? You vid was uber informative and interesting. I learned so much and am raring to go. XOXOJANE

[@thefrugalcrafter]

As long as your resin isn't hard it's fine to use. When resin goes bad it hardens in the bottle. There is no mistaking it:) now use it up while it's still good!