My first attempts at resin casting...

Cast in a well ventilated area and wear gloves...very pungent! Being at the experimental stage I am improvising with plastic cups and lids and using vaseline as mould release...

Just a little amount first...1.5% catalyst to resin...pop in a few items  and see what happens...took approx 10 mins before the mixture begins to set to a jelly consistency...24 hrs to dry completely...next time...

• Pour a thin layer in mould first to place items onto...
• Specialist mould would be worth investing in...
• Vaseline worked ok but left a slight ripple effect on contact...worth buying spray mould release...
• Difficulty setting in rings to attachments...could drill in fine holes or use special moulds...
• Cover with cellophane when setting to avoid dust settling on tacky surface...   

I have used a variety of materials...vintage lace & buttons, old watch faces and movements sourced on ebay...shells and vintage style key pendants...then attached to rope chain and fastenings with a few extra charms...

This one has buttons added onto the initial cast...

Will definitely make some more...broaches, rings, earrings and bracelets to follow...these have been created to complement my Tuscan Shell collection on the catwalk but i have lots more ideas to play with....