Welcome to this resin tutorial on how to make Galactic Resin Keychains! Resin art has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It's a versatile and creative medium that allows you to make unique and beautiful pieces of art. In this tutorial, we will be using epoxy resin to create a set of stunning keychains inspired by the beautiful and mysterious cosmos. These keychains make great gifts for friends and family or even as a special treat for yourself. So, let's get started and create some out-of-this-world keychains!

 

Craft Supplies

For this project you will need the following craft supplies:

• epoxy resin
• spaceship silicone mold
• small moon shaker silicone mold
• 1.5" circle shaker silicone mold
• 2" circle shaker silicone mold
• 2" circle double shaker silicone mold
• moon cat silicone mold
• mixing cups
• mixing sticks
• golden green pearlescent resin pigment
• sapphire blue pearlescent resin pigment
• maya blue pearlescent resin pigment
• violet pearlescent resin pigment
• blueberry resin dye
• iridescent blue fine glitter
• iridescent white fine glitter
• holographic gold chunky glitter
• iridescent white cellophane flakes
• gold hollow star confetti
• gold stars and moons confetti
• eye screw x 5
• jump ring x 5
• key ring with chain x 5

 

A video showing all the steps explained in this tutorial is also available on my YouTube channel:

 

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and mix resin as per manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2: Divide the resin into 2 mixing cups.

Step 3: To the first resin cup add golden green pearlescent resin pigment.

Step 4: To the second resin cup add blueberry resin dye.

Step 5: Mix each cup well and make sure that the pigments have been thoroughly distributed into the resin to avoid curing issues.

 

 

Step 6: Pour the resin into the outline section of each shaker mold. Do not use all of the blue resin mix - leave some for the moon cat mold (see step 7 & 8).

 

Step 7: To the blue resin mix add sapphire blue pearlescent resin pigment, iridescent blue glitter and holographic gold chunky glitter. Mix well.

 

Step 8: Pour the blue glitter mixture into the moon cat silicone mold.

Step 9: Wait for the resin to cure.

 

Step 10: Prepare and mix resin as per manufacturer's instructions.

Step 11: To the resin add iridescent white glitter and cellophane flakes.

 

Step 12: Pour the glittery resin mixture into the shaker molds, filling the molds all the way.

Step 13: Wait for the resin to cure.

 

Step 14: When the resin has fully cured, de-mold the pieces from the silicone molds.

 

Step 15: Prepare and mix resin as per manufacturer's instructions.

Step 16: Divide the resin into 3 mixing cups.

Step 17: To one of the cups add green resin pigment.

Step 18: To another cup add maya blue resin pigment.

Step 19: To another cup add violet resin pigment.

Step 20: Mix each cup well making sure that the pigments have been thoroughly and evenly distributed into the resin to avoid curing issues.

 

Step 21: Pour the resin mixtures into the cavities of the resin pieces created earlier. Use a variety of colors in each section to create a galactic effect. 

Step 22: When you have filled all of the cavities, sprinkle some of the gold chunky glitter and hollow star confetti.

Step 23: Wait for the resin to cure.

 

Step 24: Prepare and mix epoxy resin as per manufacturer's instructions.

Step 25: To the resin add white glitter and cellophane flakes. Mix well.

 

Step 26: Pour a small amount of the glittery resin mixture onto the middle section of each resin piece.

 

Step 27: Add hollow star confetti, moons and stars onto the resin.

 

Step 28: Dome each resin piece by gently moving the resin towards the edges using a stir stick. Add more resin a little at a time as needed. Make sure to work on a level surface.

Step 29: Wait for the resin to cure.

 

Step 30: Drill a hole at the top of each resin piece.

Step 31: To each hole add the eye screw. 

Step 32: Attach the jump ring to the chain and add it to the eye screw. Repeat this step for each charm.

 

 

 

 

Congratulations on completing this Galactic Resin Keychains tutorial! I hope you had fun and learned a lot about working with epoxy resin. The galaxy-inspired keychains you have created are unique and beautiful, and are sure to be a great conversation starter wherever you go. Remember to be patient and take your time when working with resin, and always follow the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer. With some practice and experimentation, you can create even more stunning resin art pieces that are out of this world. So, keep exploring and let your creativity shine!