Note: Page numbers in italics indicate projects.
Project names followed by: (E) = Epoxy clay; (R) = Resin; (RE) = Resin & Epoxy clay.
adhesive, heavy-duty, 22
Ancient Stones Pendants (E), 122–24
bangles and cuffs, molded (R), 73–75
barrettes, textured (R), 67–69
bead links, making, 10–13
beads
Beaded Fabric Charms (E), 105–7
Brilliant Bead Caps (E), 108–9
bracelets, Molded Bangles and Cuffs (R), 73–75
brooches (E), 102–3
bug necklace, glow-in-the-dark (R), 76–79
butterfly necklace (R), 80–83
Button Collection (various effects) (E), 100–104
cellophane, 23
charms, beaded fabric (E), 105–7
Chocolate Charm Necklace (RE), 134–37
Chunky White Pendants (RE), 129–33
clay sculpting tools, 36
cleaning and storage
epoxy clay, 40
resin, 27
clear sealant, 23
coin necklace (E), 90–93
color
of resin, pigment powders, etc., 15, 22
craft knife, 36
cuffs and bangles, molded (R), 73–75
curing resin. See resin
cutters, 8
Dazzling Cellophane Dangles (R), 70–72
earrings
Dazzling Cellophane Dangles (R), 70–72
It’s All Clear to Me Earrings (R), 56–59
Purple Rules Jewelry Set (R), 60–63
Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set (E), 116–19
epoxy clay. See also projects: epoxy clay; projects: resin & epoxy clay
about: characteristics and uses, 31, 33
cleaning up, 40
color possibilities, procedures, 31, 37, 42
gold/silver/copper foil/leaf over, 42
how it works, 32–33
instructions for use and tips/tricks, 38–39, 42–43
mixing, 32–33
mixing and curing, 38–39
molds, 44–45
safety precautions, 41
surfaces, 37
temperature for activating chemicals, 33
tools, 36–37
uses, 34–35
flush cutters, 8
Fly Butterfly Necklace (R), 80–83
foam, green floral, 23
foil pin (E), 103
foils, 23
Gem Cascade Necklace (E), 120–21
gloves, disposable, 21, 28, 41
Glow-in-the-Dark Bug Necklace (R), 76–79
glue, heavy-duty, 22
Golden Coin Necklace (E), 90–93
Happy Colors Layered Necklace (E), 94–97
It’s All Clear to Me Earrings (R), 56–59
jewelry
bead links (making), 10–13
beads, 10
epoxy clay uses, 34–35
resin uses, 18–19
tools for making, 8
wire, 9
jump rings, 8
knife, craft, 36
lamp, 23
The Leaves Have It Necklace (RE), 138–40
links, bead, 10–13
markers, permanent, 22
measuring cups, 21
metallic sun and moon, 104
mineral pendants (E), 110–13
mold release, 23
Molded Bangles and Cuffs (R), 73–75
molds and beads, 104
name badge, 104
necklaces and pendants
Ancient Stones Pendants (E), 122–24
Chocolate Charm Necklace (RE), 134–37
Chunky White Pendants (RE), 129–33
Fly Butterfly Necklace (R), 80–83
Gem Cascade Necklace (E), 120–21
Glow-in-the-Dark Bug Necklace (R), 76–79
Golden Coin Necklace (E), 90–93
Happy Colors Layered Necklace (E), 94–97
The Leaves Have It Necklace (RE), 138–40
Magic Mineral Pendants (E), 110–13
Oh Snap! Photo Necklace (R), 48–51
Purple Rules Jewelry Set (R), 60–63
Roses Are Red Shark Tooth Pendant (E), 98–99
Sparkle Power Pendant (R), 64–66
Speed Dating Necklace (R), 84–87
Spell It Out Initial Necklace (E), 114–15
Stained Glass Window Necklace (RE), 126–28
Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set (E), 116–19
Sweet Heart Candy Necklace (R), 52–55
paintbrushes, 23
pendants. See necklaces and pendants
photo necklace, 48–51
plastic freezer bags, 21
pliers, 8
popsicle sticks, 21
projects, resin
Magic Mineral Pendants (E), 110–13
projects: epoxy clay
about: overview of, 88–89
Ancient Stones Pendants, 122–24
Beaded Fabric Charms, 105–7
Brilliant Bead Caps, 108–9
Button Collection (various effects), 100–104
Gem Cascade Necklace, 120–21
Golden Coin Necklace, 90–93
Happy Colors Layered Necklace, 94–97
Magic Mineral Pendants, 110–13
Roses Are Red Shark Tooth Pendant, 98–99
Spell It Out Initial Necklace, 114–15
Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set, 116–19
projects: resin
about: overview of, 46–47
Dazzling Cellophane Dangles, 70–72
Fly Butterfly Necklace, 80–83
Glow-in-the-Dark Bug Necklace, 76–79
It’s All Clear to Me Earrings, 56–59
Molded Bangles and Cuffs, 73–75
Oh Snap! Photo Necklace, 48–51
Purple Rules Jewelry Set, 60–63
Sparkle Power Pendant, 64–66
Speed Dating Necklace, 84–87
Sweet Heart Candy Necklace, 52–55
Textured Barrettes, 67–69
projects: resin & epoxy clay
about: overview of, 125
Chocolate Charm Necklace, 134–37
Chunky White Pendants, 129–33
The Leaves Have It Necklace, 138–40
Stained Glass Window Necklace, 126–28
Purple Rules Jewelry Set (R), 60–63
resin. See also projects: resin; projects: resin & epoxy clay
about: characteristics and uses, 14–15
cleaning up, 27
colors and pigment powders, 15
curing problems, solutions, 26
curing times and temperatures, 16–17
curing UV in sunlight, 20
dome effect to flat pieces, 20
heating precaution, 17
historical perspective, 14
how it works, 16–17
instructions for use and tips/tricks, 24–26, 29–30
mixing and pouring, 24–25, 29–30
“preserving” items in, 18–19
safety precautions, 28
storing supplies, 27
tools, 21–23
uses, 18–19
UV, 20
Roses Are Red Shark Tooth Pendant (E), 98–99
sculpting tools, 36
sealant, clear, 23
shark tooth pendant (E), 98–99
silicone pad, 23
skill level: easy
Ancient Stones Pendants (E), 122–24
Beaded Fabric Charms (E), 105–7
Brilliant Bead Caps (E), 108–9
Button Collection (various effects), 100–104
Dazzling Cellophane Dangles (R), 70–72
Fly Butterfly Necklace (R), 80–83
Gem Cascade Necklace (E), 120–21
Golden Coin Necklace (E), 90–93
Happy Colors Layered Necklace (E), 94–97
It’s All Clear to Me Earrings (R), 56–59
Oh Snap! Photo Necklace (R), 48–51
Purple Rules Jewelry Set (R), 60–63
Roses Are Red Shark Tooth Pendant (E), 98–99
Sparkle Power Pendant (R), 64–66
Speed Dating Necklace (R), 84–87
Stained Glass Window Necklace (RE), 126–28
Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set (E), 116–19
Sweet Heart Candy Necklace (R), 52–55
Textured Barrettes (R), 67–69
skill level: intermediate
Chocolate Charm Necklace (RE), 134–37
Chunky White Pendants (RE), 129–33
Glow-in-the-Dark Bug Necklace (R), 76–79
The Leaves Have It Necklace (RE), 138–40
Molded Bangles and Cuffs (R), 73–75
Spell It Out Initial Necklace (E), 114–15
Sparkle Power Pendant (R), 64–66
Speed Dating Necklace (R), 84–87
Spell It Out Initial Necklace (E), 114–15
Stained Glass Window Necklace (RE), 126–28
Stick To It Pressed Jewelry Set (E), 116–19
storing epoxy, 40
storing resin supplies, 27
surfaces, for epoxy clay, 37
surfaces, for resin, 22
Sweet Heart Candy Necklace, 52–55
tape, 23
techniques
making bead links, 10–13
resin use instructions and tips/tricks, 24–26, 29–30
temperatures of epoxy clay, 33
temperatures of resin, 16–17
Textured Barrettes (R), 67–69
tools
for epoxy clay, 36–37
for jewelry making, 8
for resin, 21–23
toothpicks, 22
white surface, 22
wire
gauges (thickness), 9
making bead links with, 10–13
wooden stir sticks, 21