DIY Resin Pens with Shaker Top

We’ve made a lot of resin crafts–from rings to home decor to hair accesories–but this one might have been the most surprising! You really can make magicial, functioning pens using epoxy resin! We basically blew our kids minds on the first week of school when we whipped these up and their schoolwork has never been so sparkly!

Just like any resin project the key is using the right kind of mold and having patience. I was worried that the resin would seep into the tip of the pen and it wouldn’t be able to write, but with the right supplies this wasn’t a problem at all.

How much resin do I need to make a pen?

Pen molds do not use much resin since they are slim. Plus, they have the ink tube and any add-ins taking up space. We like using Mod Podge resin because it is easy to use and super accessible, and we found that we were able to make around 12 pens with the 8 oz kit.

What supplies do I need to make epoxy pens?

Making resin pens requires fairly minimal supplies. You’ll need tools to mix the resin like disposable cups and a popsicle stick, molds and resin (plus any safety tools you require such as gloves, a disposable table cloth, etc.), and any add-ins such as dye, glitter, clay shapes, etc. The great part is that they can be made to fit your exact style. You can even make them completely clear and add in nothing!

The molds we used were extra exciting because they had a shaker element at the top where you could add in extra glitter and shapes that will move when the pen is used. So fun!

Supplies Needed to Make Pens with Resin

• Pen molds
• Resin
• Add-Ins such as crushed glass, glitter, clay shapes
• Super glue (if you are using the molds we used with the shaker tops)
• Disposable cups for mixing/pouring
• Popsicle sticks or disposable spoons for mixing
• Gloves

How Do You Make Resin Pens?

Watch us make the pens on Instagram Reels!

Step 1. Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin.

Step 2. Prepare your pen molds by securing the ink tubes inside them and arranging any mix-ins.

Step 3. Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles.

Step 4. Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the pen molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any extra embelishments within the layers.

Step 5. Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions.

Step 6. Once the resin is completely set, remove pens from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds.

Step 7. Fill the shaker tops with your desired baubles. Apply a thin coat of super glue around the edge and attach included cover. Let dry before using.

I now want to make pens for every holiday, season, and event–it’s so fun and with the variety of elements you can add or takeaway the possibilities for designs are endless!

DIY Resin Pens with Shaker Top

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Learn how to make DIY Resin Pens with a shaker top! This project kind of blew our minds, and the end result is so fun!

Materials

• Pen molds
• Resin
• Add-Ins such as crushed glass, glitter, clay shapes
• Super glue (if you are using the molds we used with the shaker tops)
• Disposable cups for mixing/pouring
• Popsicle sticks or disposable spoons for mixing
• Gloves

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin.
2. Prepare your pen molds by securing the ink tubes inside them and arranging any mix-ins.
3. Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles.
4. Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the pen molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any extra embellishments within the layers.
5. Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions.
6. Once the resin is completely set, remove pens from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds.
7. Fill the shaker tops with your desired baubles. Apply a thin coat of super glue around the edge and attach included cover. Let dry before using.

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OX. Liz and Sam

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How to Make DIY Resin Rings

If you’ve never worked with resin before, I would categorize this project somewhere between beginner and intermediate. If you have the right molds it would be a beginner project, but the molds we used where tough to work with, so I was happy to have had some resin experience to handle the issues that came up.

The molds we used came from Amazon, were extremely difficult to pour into, and didn’t come with any instructions on fill lines, etc. So, if you’re a beginner, we’d recommend starting with a ring making kit that has all of the tools you need to be successful, as well as specific instructions for the molds you are using.

How do you make homemade resin rings?

Making resin rings almost feels like baking. You start by mixing the resin until it’s ready to pour, add in any embellishments or color, pour it into a mold and let it set. The hardest part is the waiting! I’m always dying to pop my resin creations out of their molds, but not giving them a full 24 hours can really result in disaster.

Once you have all of the right supplies on-hand, it’s so easy to make resin rings at home. And, since they are so small, you’ll have leftover supplies ready to go when you want to make more!

Supplies Needed to Make Resin Rings

For beginners:

• Resin Ring Making Kit

For intermediate makers:

• Mod Podge Resin
• Silicone Ring Molds
• Mika Powder
• Embellishments
• Disposable Cups
• Disposable tools for stirring (I use large popscile sticks or plastic utensils)
• Gloves
• Super Glue (if desired)

Step by step tutorial for DIY Resin Rings

Step 1. Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin.

Step 2. Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles.

Tip: a little resin goes a long way with rings, and once you add mika powder or other mix-ins it can start to activate the resin quickly. As a result, only mix enough for a few rings at a time instead of mixing it all. This way the resin won’t begin to set before you are ready to work with it.

Step 3. Once the resin is completely mixed, divide the resin into disposable cups according to the number of colors you’d like to make. Then, mix in mika powders to color the resin. Mix until completed combined.

Step 4. Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the ring molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any embelishments you’d like such as foils, clay shapes, glitter, etc. Just incorporate those embellishments within the layers and be careful to ensure they are coated in the resin.

Tip: if the resin is having a difficult time settling in the molds you can help it along with a paper clip or other pointy device.

Step 5. Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions.

Step 6. Once the resin is completely set, remove rings from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds.

Step 7. If desired, use super glue to embellish the tops of the rings with gems! Let dry completely before wearing.

Just as with any new method of crafting there is definitely a bit of trial and error that comes with resin, especially when you are working with smaller molds, but have patience, go slow, and the results will be so much fun!

To see the other projects we’ve made with resin, visit our resin archive right here. And feel free to send us a DM on Instagram if you have any questions or need tips!

How to Make DIY Resin Rings

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We have yet to come across a resin project we didn’t love and these DIY resin rings are no exception! With endless ways to make them your own, your hands are going to be more fun than ever!

Materials

• Mod Podge Resin
• Silicone Ring Molds
• Mika Powder
• Embellishments
• Disposable Cups
• Disposable tools for stirring (I use large popscile sticks or plastic utensils)
• Gloves
• Super Glue (if desired)

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing your working surface. I will typically lay down a disposable tablecloth in my most ventilated room, gather my cups and tools for stirring, and make sure I have a timer for mixing the resin. 
2. Measure, pour, and mix the resin and hardener according to package directions. For ours this meant a 1:1 ratio, mixing consistently for three minutes. Mix gently to minimize bubbles. 
3. Once the resin is completely mixed, divide the resin into disposable cups according to the number of colors you’d like to make. Then, mix in mika powders to color the resin. Mix until completed combined. 
4. Carefully pour a minimal stream of resin into the ring molds. We found that it was helpful to do this in layers, filling a bit of the molds, giving it time to settle, them continuing to fill them. During this process you can also add in any embelishments you’d like such as foils, clay shapes, glitter, etc. Just incorporate those embellishments within the layers and be careful to ensure they are coated in the resin. 
5. Fill molds according to the designated fill line and let set for 24 hours or according to package directions. 
6. Once the resin is completely set, remove rings from the molds. They should be strong and hard by this point so it shouldn’t damage them to remove them from the molds. 
7. If desired, use super glue to embellish the tops of the rings with gems! Let dry completely before wearing. 

Notes

1. A little resin goes a long way with rings, and once you add mika powder or other mix-ins it can start to activate the resin quickly. As a result, only mix enough for a few rings at a time instead of mixing it all. This way the resin won’t begin to set before you are ready to work with it. 
2. If the resin is having a difficult time settling in the molds you can help it along with a paper clip or other pointy device. 

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Happy Making!
-Liz

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