Gay Isber
Dedicated to my grandmother, Ruby Robbins, who schooled a curious little girl in the art of creating, so long ago.
I’m so grateful that she was my grandmother.
I hope to inspire others, too.
Gay Isber
© 2020 by Gay Isber and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
Learn to Make Amazing Resin & Epoxy Clay Jewelry is an original work, first published in 2020 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holders.
Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0120-3
eBook ISBN 9781607658214
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020935253
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Because working with resin, epoxy clay, and other materials inherently includes the risk of injury and damage, this book cannot guarantee that creating the projects in this book is safe for everyone. For this reason, this book is sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, and the publisher and the author disclaim any liability for any injuries, losses, or damages caused in any way by the content of this book or the reader’s use of the tools needed to complete the projects presented here. The publisher and the author urge all readers to thoroughly review each project and to understand the use of all tools before beginning any project.
Jewelry making can be so much fun when you conquer a few products and techniques. This book focuses on two specific products and the techniques that go with them: two-part casting resin and epoxy clay. It can seem intimidating at first to mix together and prepare these products, but once you start using them, you’ll understand their limitless creative potential. They’re worth the effort and fun to try.
This book will teach you all the basics you need to know about resin and epoxy clay. It will expand your jewelry-making capabilities so that you can create jewelry that you’ll enjoy and others will admire! You’ll learn how to mix each product, plus its uses, storage, safety, cleaning, and associated tools. Then you get to experiment with different techniques for creating unforgettable, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Plus, if you’re totally new to the world of jewelry making, the basics of the craft are all covered in the first chapter. So don’t be afraid to pick up this book and start creating!
—Gay
Gay Isber
This project is reversible! It showcases photos in clear resin that was cast in plastic packaging as the mold. See the full instructions for the project on page 48.
Gay Isber
Contents
Cleaning and Storage
Safety
Tips and Tricks
ALL ABOUT EPOXY CLAY
Introduction
How It Works
Uses
