First, we went online and looked up some videos about how to make resin jewelry. We found a three-part video that was really detailed and informative. Once we buy our resin and supplies, we will most likely be relying heavily on this video for at least the first test runs we attempt. We don't want to ruin any of the vintage supplies we have purchased, so we are going to start out making resin pendants in bottle caps. Here is the first part of the video.
After we learn how to make these without bubbles, or bleeding colors, or touching stuff before it dries, we are going to try to make some steampunk jewelry with gears and things floating in them. I went on to eBay and purchased some little gears and watch bodies and things that we can use in our attempts. We tried to find watches and keys and things at our local antique and junk shops but we havn't had any luck there. We also are not sure yet what we a re going to be putting these into as a back, but we are keeping our eyes open for possibilities. I took some pictures of some of the things I found online.
Maybe if we get really good at it we can start selling stuff on Etsy. Maybe. N?either of us really have time for it right now. Kim has tons of class stuff and I have work, working out, research, garden/outdoor stuff, fall cleaning, dog walking, and several other things I am trying to squeeze into my days. Coming up in the next couple months will be another visit to Platteville, a possible trip up north with Jess, Fight Fest, a couple Halloween parties, and one or two more Deadman events.
