From Zero to Hero: Craft Your Own Crystal Pendant With Epoxy Resin AB Glue
From Zero to Hero: Craft Your Own Crystal Pendant With Epoxy Resin AB Glue
Epoxy resin AB glue two bottles labeled A and B, You’re in. One mix in and suddenly you’re staring at something clear, solid, and glittering that you made yourself — a crystal pendant you can actually wear.
What Is AB Glue and Why Is It Perfect for Pendants?
AB glue is a two-part epoxy resin. One part resin, one part hardener. Mix them in the right ratio — usually 1:1 or 2:1 — and you get a glassy, hard, waterproof surface that’s crystal-clear and surprisingly tough.
That clarity makes it perfect for pendants. You can embed dried flowers, glitter, little charms — even just color pigments for a soft swirl. Whatever you put in, AB glue locks it in place and makes it shine.
Step-by-Step: Make Your First Pendant
1. Gather Your Tools
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Epoxy resin AB glue (resin and hardener) –
- Silicone pendant mold
- Mixing cup and stir stick
- Gloves (seriously — wear them)
- Optional: pigments, glitter, dried flowers
2. Mix the Glue
Pour equal parts of A and B into your mixing cup. Stir gently for about 3–5 minutes. Don’t whip it — that just traps air and leads to bubbles.
3. Add Your Personal Touch
Now comes the fun: swirl in pigment, sprinkle glitter, or gently place a flower into the mold. You can layer elements or keep it simple. There’s no wrong way to make it yours.
4. Pour with Care
Slowly pour the resin into the mold. Use a toothpick to pop surface bubbles. If needed, you can lightly wave a lighter over the top to clear any stubborn ones — but don’t linger.
5. Let It Cure
Set it aside. Really — walk away. Curing takes 12–24 hours, and touching it early will only cause regret. Let time do its job.
6. Demold and Finish
Once fully cured, remove the pendant from the mold. Sand any rough edges. If you want extra shine, brush on a thin coat of resin and let it set again.
Lessons Learned the Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To)
- Measure properly. Guessing the ratio? That’s a fast track to sticky failure.
- Gloves are a must. Resin sticks like regret.
- Dust is the enemy. A single stray hair can ruin a perfect pour.
- Patience matters. Pour slow, mix slow, cure slow.
Why It’s Totally Worth It
There’s something magical about turning a liquid into a little keepsake. Every pendant holds a memory — a song you were playing, a color that matched your mood, a moment captured in clear resin.
You don’t need to be an artist. You just need to try. And when someone notices your necklace and asks, “Where’d you get that?” — nothing beats smiling and saying, “I made it.”
So start small. Mix your first cup. That pendant in your imagination? You’re closer than you think.
