RESIN INITIAL STUDS

MATERIALS:

• Mod Podge Alphabet Mold (google) I bought this at Michaels
• Resin (I used Alumilite White Amazing Casting Resin)
• Gold Leaf (I bought silver leaf at Michaels, then gold from this etsy store)
• Stud needles
• Glue (I used E6000)

ABOUT THE RESIN:

I used Alumilite White Amazing Casting Resin, which (crazily) cures in minutes. My first batch freaked me out because it cured in the cup. While experimenting I wasted quite a bit.

It comes in two parts, hardener and resin. Mix equal parts in a cup. I didn't add any colorant or paint like in because it cures white. 

I would recommend doing very small batches. I found that mixing enough resin to fill the mold was even too much--- it would cure before I was finished pouring! (Crazy.)

You can see that it cured too quickly here:

TO START:

Please be in a well-ventilated room and wear gloves.

Before mixing my resin, I added the gold flakes to the mold. Set aside.

Mix your resin according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

Quickly pour into the mold.

you can see it already starting to cure/harden here!

Once cured, they will pop right out.

Trim and sand your letters.

Attach a stud blank with glue to the back.

I love the white with the gold!

You can also skip the step with the stud needles and put the letters on bobby pins or pinbacks, etc.