How to Cast Skeleton Key in Clear Resin

How to Cast Skeleton Key in Clear Resin Skeleton keys are my favorite, they remind me of secret doors. Create an amazing skeleton key necklace with resin for an especially fun steampunk flare accessory. This project takes just a few supplies and a little time. Let’s get started! This fun skeleton key necklace would make a great gift or a great addition to a Halloween costume. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Enviortex Jewelry Resin Resin Mold Skeleton Key Heat Gun or Mini Torch Mixing Cups, Stirring Sticks, Disposable Gloves Drill and Bit Jump Ring, chain and jewelry pliers Begin by mixing the resin according to the package instructions in the 2 phase process. Mix just a small amount of resin, about 1 teaspoon of the resin and 1 teaspoon of hardener. After mixing the resin, pour a small layer into the jewelry mold.  Next, use a heat gun or torch to pop any of the bubbles that have formed. Then set the mold aside for about 2-3 hours. After a few hours the r...

Sherlock Week: 221B Baker Street Key Necklace!

 Sherlock Week: 221B Baker Street Key Necklace! I love Sherlock! Everyone knows his address and loves it.  Make an adorable house key necklace proclaiming your love of the popular fiction!  You will need: an old house key Metal stamp letters and numbers. Sturdy pounding surface & hammer (and a teenage son is pretty nice too) Set the metal punch where you want it on the key. Hold in place tightly...this can cause some frustration, so this craft is not recommended for lightweights. Then pound the metal stamp with the hammer. Multiple poundings can cause the stamp to slip, so one hard hit is superior to several hits. Keys are harder to punch than soft copper blanks...so using washers to practice on is smart. Once pounded in they look pretty good. But they need some depth.  So use a sharpie and draw over the lines. Really press the sharpie deep into the grooves. Next, use a magic eraser (dry) to remove the sharpie on the sur...