Resin Art Supplies
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Resin rewards preparation. Having the right molds, inks, and tools before you mix means you can focus on the pour — not scrambling for missing supplies.
All supplies at a glance — sorted by my personal recommendation. Approximate prices shown; check Amazon for current pricing.
| Supply | My Rating | Badge | Price Tier | Approx. Cost | Shop |
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Epoxy Resin Kit (Art & Crafts)
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Top Pick | $$$ | $30–$65 | Shop |
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Alcohol Ink Set
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Editor's Choice | $$ | $15–$30 | Shop |
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Silicone Coaster Molds
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Best for Beginners | $$ | $15–$30 | Shop |
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Gold Leaf Flakes
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— | $$ | $15–$30 | Shop |
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Mini Heat Gun
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— | $$ | $15–$30 | Shop |
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Dried Pressed Flowers Set
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— | $ | $5–$15 | Shop |
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Silicone Bookmark Molds
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— | $ | $5–$15 | Shop |
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1.5 mm Pin Vise Hand Drill
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— | $ | $5–$15 | Shop |
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Dried Botanicals Mix
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— | $ | $5–$15 | Shop |
$ = $5–$15 · $$ = $15–$30 · $$$ = $30–$65 · Prices are approximate Amazon ranges and may vary.
A slow-curing, water-clear epoxy designed specifically for art projects. The extended working time lets you manipulate colours and add inclusions without rushing. Mix in a 1:1 ratio by volume and stir slowly for three minutes.
A few drops of alcohol ink create those jewel-bright, organic swirls that make resin coasters so eye-catching. Use a cocktail stick to drag colours into botanical shapes, or let them flow freely for an abstract pour.
Flexible silicone releases cured resin cleanly without cracking or sticking. The round coaster shape is the perfect beginner project — small enough to cure overnight, impressive enough to give as a gift.
Add gold leaf flakes to wet resin for that luxurious geode-inspired look. Sprinkle them in after your colour pour while the resin is still fluid so they sink and spread naturally through the layers.
Pass a heat gun briefly over the surface of poured resin to pop air bubbles before they set. A lighter works in a pinch, but a mini heat gun gives more control and is safer for extended projects.
Ready-pressed botanicals perfect for embedding in resin bookmarks, pendants, and trays. No pressing wait time — just position, pour, and cure for beautiful inclusions every time.
Slim rectangular silicone molds in various sizes, perfect for pressed flower bookmarks and pendant blanks. Flexible enough to release cleanly even with delicate floral inclusions.
Essential for drilling a clean pendant hole after the resin cures. The 1.5 mm bit is the ideal size for jewellery jump rings — drill slowly from both sides to prevent chipping.
A curated mix of flowers, leaves, and stems for embedding in resin trays and larger pours. Adds depth and organic texture that alcohol inks alone cannot replicate.
