Resin art is big right now. Pretty pieces sell for £20-40. You can make them at home.
This guide shows you how to make money with resin art. We cover how to make products. For business tips, join our Ecommerce Academy.
Resin art uses epoxy resin with colours. It hardens into glossy pieces.
Popular items:
Base Materials:
Safety Gear:
Total starter cost: £150-300
Resin Supplies (resinsupplies.co.uk)
East Coast Resins (eastcoastresins.co.uk)
The Crafty Fox (thecraftyfox.co.uk)
Step 1: Set up your workspace
Work in a well-ventilated area. Cover surfaces with plastic. Resin sticks to everything.
Step 2: Prepare your mould
Clean moulds with alcohol. Dust ruins the finish.
Step 3: Mix the resin
Most epoxy is 1:1 ratio. Mix slowly. Stir for 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add colour
Start with tiny amounts. You can add more. Popular effects:
Step 5: Pour and cure
Pour slowly. Use a heat gun for bubbles. Cure time is 24-72 hours.
Step 6: Remove and finish
Pop out of mould. Sand rough edges. Add felt pads to coasters.
Cost breakdown for coasters (set of 4):
Coasters: Always in demand. Make themed sets for seasons or interests.
Wall Art: Canvas pieces with resin coating. Higher prices, more artistic freedom.
Serving Items: Trays and bowls. Good profit margins.
Jewelry: Earrings and rings. Small items with quick turnaround.
Phone Accessories: Cases and stands. Appeals to younger buyers.
Online selling:
Local venues:
Pricing strategy:
Poor ventilation: Resin fumes are harmful. Always work with proper airflow.
Rushing the cure: Let pieces fully harden. Soft resin ruins everything.
Cheap materials: Bad resin yellows over time. Invest in quality.
No safety gear: Protect your skin and lungs. This is non-negotiable.
Overcomplicating: Start simple. Master basics before trying complex techniques.
Start with one product type. Perfect your technique. Build customers. Then expand.
Focus on quality. One perfect piece beats ten rushed ones.
Take great photos. Resin art is visual. Good lighting shows depth and shine.
Build an email list. Repeat customers are your best customers.
Making great art is half the work. The other half is running a business.
You need to know:
We cover all this in detail in the Ecommerce Academy. Plus marketing that works. How to build an audience. Systems for growing to £10,000+ monthly sales.
Ready to turn your resin art into a business? You need a website that showcases your work properly.
Other platforms take customers. They charge high fees. Your website keeps 100% of profits.
With Astrocart, you get everything built in. Website, payments, shipping, email, and analytics. No apps to buy.
The platform is free until you hit £2,500 in monthly sales. Perfect for testing your market without upfront costs.
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