You can also order a custom piece by contacting me here. You can purchase my available pieces online here or my signature surf board and whale tail platter boards can be purchased direct in store through Seaweed and Sand at Warringah Mall and Erina Fair. I also hand cut timber to make original shaped resin beach/ocean cheeseboards, plattersĪnd one of a kind beach/ocean resin wall hangings and home décor. ![]() My love of the Ocean and Beach, along with my passion for epoxy resin has combined to bring to you, beautiful ocean and beach inspired handmade, one off keepsake pieces.Īll resin beach items are handmade with love, unique and one of a kind. You may have seen my work featured at Seaweed and Sand Homeware Stores or in the COAST magazine. Let cure for 48-72 hours.My name is Kristie and I am a beach/ocean resin artist, based on the beautiful Central Coast NSW. If possible, cover your work with box for 24 hours to prevent dust from getting on your project. Blow the white towards the blue pigmented resin and watch ocean waves come to life! Start with one line and once you get the look you desire, move to the next white line. Use a heat gun to blow the resin to create your waves. Next use a mixing stick to apply thin lines of white pigmented resin on top of the blue resin. ![]() Spread the poured resin over the surface with your mixing stick until all the wood is covered in resin. Next pour a darker shade of blue resin and last, fill in the remaining space with the darkest shade of blue pigmented resin. Starting next to the sand (or edge of wood if you didn't add sand), pour a layer of the lightest shade of blue pigmented resin. To do this, pour clear resin on the edge of your wood and add sand and shells until you get your desired look. Optional: You can add sand and shells to your piece if you would like. You will want three different shades of blue for the ocean and the white pigmented resin will be used to create the waves. Add pearl pigments to 3 of the cups and add white resin dye to the fourth cup. Mix the resin and hardener thoroughly, scraping both the sides and the bottom as you stir. Mix for 3-5 minutes, or until there is no ‘streaking’ in the resin.ĭivide the mixed resin into 4 cups. Do not pour the mixture from high above the measuring cup as this can result in the formation of microbubbles. Next, pour those cups into a third cup for mixing. When you are ready to mix, measure your resin and hardener in equal parts by volume in two separate cups. Step 1: Measure and Mix Resinīefore you mix your resin, determine how much you will need for your project. ![]() You want to be able to control where you resin is flowing for this project. Pro Tip: Use a level to make sure your surface is level before you get started. We recommend placing your wood board on top of plastic cups so the resin can flow over the sides. Set up your wood board on your work surface. A plastic drop cloth, large garbage bag, silicone mat or cardboard are great options for protecting your work surface. Wipe down surfaces and lay down a protective covering over the table or floor. Aim for between 72 ☏ -85 ☏ ( closer to 78 ☏ is ideal). The temperature of your workspace should be mild to warm. You also want to pick a space that is relatively clean and has very little dust, as these particles can find their way into your resin during the curing process. When using epoxy resin, ensure your workspace is well-ventilated. ![]()
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