Whether you're an avid arts and crafts enthusiast, or run a small business on Etsy, working with resin is a great way to make unique jewellery, homeware, decorations, and other artworks. In order to let your creative juices run wild, you'll want to invest in the best resin art supplies.
No matter the project, we're here to help you realise your goals. From epoxy resin to colour dyes, mica powders and moulds, we've found 10 of the best resin art supply kits available online in the UK. Check out some of our favourite Amazon picks below!
Resin, or epoxy resin as it's known, is a two-part liquid compound that, when mixed, forms over time into a hard plastic-like substance. It's extremely versatile as it can be dyed with different colours, or kept clear and used to encase other items. With the right moulds, you can make practically anything with it!
Resin art is simply the name for pieces that have been created with resin. These can be figures, sculptures, jewellery, decorations, and even paintings. It is safe to sand or drill, providing you wear appropriate PPE, meaning your imagination is the only real limit as to what you can create!
It's worth considering whether you're looking for a kit that comes with resin included. Complete resin kits are a great choice for beginners, as they'll provide all the basic kit needed to get started. On the other hand, tools, moulds, and pigment kits are better if you already have some previous experience. Here's a rundown of the most popular below!
Just like with any other art project, you'll want to make that you have enough supplies to complete the idea that you have in mind. Of course, this will very much depend on the project as smaller pieces of jewellery will use far less resin than a larger shape.
When it comes to mica powder and dye, the more you use the stronger the colour and effect will be. However, a little tends to go a long way. You won't need more than 20 g of mica powder per litre of resin and, with both mica and dye, it's best to add a little at a time until reaching the colour you desire.
This also applies to things like dried flowers and other accessories you want to suspend in resin, as you'll want to have enough to make an entire range of crafts or collections of art. In general, we recommend buying in bulk when it comes to art supplies. After all, there's nothing worse than running out halfway through!
For those after a quick look, here are 5 of our picks:
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
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Name | Epoxy Resin Kit | Mica Powder | Mica Powder | Mica Powders | Resin Decoration Accessories Kit | Epoxy Resin Pigment | Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kit | Resin Mould Kit | Jewellery Kit | Epoxy Resin Tools Kit |
Features | Premium, Glossy Resin That Represents Fantastic Value for Money | 30 Fantastic Colours to Add Shimmer and Shine to Your Artwork | 36 Quality Mica Powders to Create a Pearlescent or Metallic Sheen | An Affordable Range of 15 Mica Powders to Add Gradients to Your Work | A Bumper Case of Accessories, Gemstones, Glitters, and Flowers | Translucent Dyes for Colouring Crystal Clear Resin | A Comprehensive Kit That Includes Resin, Dyes and Glitter | Silicone Mould Kit for Experimenting With Home Decorations and Miniature Sculptures | An Affordable Mould Kit for Making Unique Necklaces | The Perfect Tool Set for Starting a Small Resin Jewellery Business |
Price | £17.99 | £10.79 | £17.99 | £6.99 | £28.99 | £9.48 | £21.99 | £11.99 | £4.90 | £11.99 |
Kit Type | Starter kit | Mica powder | Mica powder | Mica powder | Accessories and decorative pieces | Dyes | Starter kit | Moulds | Moulds | Tools |
Kit Includes | Gloves, stirring stick | Mica powder | Mica powder, measuring spoons | Mica powder, gloves, measuring spoon | Tools, case, stirring sticks, glitter, mica powder | Dyes | Dyes, measuring jugs, gloves, glitter | Stirring stick, measuring jugs, screw eye pins | Jewellery accessories | Measuring jugs, syringes, stirring sticks, spoons |
Resin Included | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Best For | Beginners | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying | Decorations, jewellery | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying | All | Beginners | Resin pouring | Jewellery making | Resin pouring, bulk production |
Number of Pieces | 5 | 30 | 36 | 15 | 138 | 15 | 31 | 43 | 21 | 66 |
Quantity | 250 ml resin, 250 ml hardener | 5 g per bag | 10 g per bottle | 5 g per bag | - | 10 ml per bottle | 250 ml resin, 250 ml hardener | - | - | - |
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This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
£17.99
Kit Type | Starter kit |
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Kit Includes | Gloves, stirring stick |
Resin Included | Yes |
Best For | Beginners |
Number of Pieces | 5 |
Quantity | 250 ml resin, 250 ml hardener |
£10.79
Kit Type | Mica powder |
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Kit Includes | Mica powder |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying |
Number of Pieces | 30 |
Quantity | 5 g per bag |
£17.99
Kit Type | Mica powder |
---|---|
Kit Includes | Mica powder, measuring spoons |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying |
Number of Pieces | 36 |
Quantity | 10 g per bottle |
£6.99
Kit Type | Mica powder |
---|---|
Kit Includes | Mica powder, gloves, measuring spoon |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Decorations, jewellery |
Number of Pieces | 15 |
Quantity | 5 g per bag |
£28.99
Kit Type | Accessories and decorative pieces |
---|---|
Kit Includes | Tools, case, stirring sticks, glitter, mica powder |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Decorations, jewellery, bulk buying |
Number of Pieces | 138 |
Quantity | - |
£9.48
Kit Type | Dyes |
---|---|
Kit Includes | Dyes |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | All |
Number of Pieces | 15 |
Quantity | 10 ml per bottle |
£11.99
Kit Type | Moulds |
---|---|
Kit Includes | Stirring stick, measuring jugs, screw eye pins |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Resin pouring |
Number of Pieces | 43 |
Quantity | - |
£21.99
Kit Type | Starter kit |
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Kit Includes | Dyes, measuring jugs, gloves, glitter |
Resin Included | Yes |
Best For | Beginners |
Number of Pieces | 31 |
Quantity | 250 ml resin, 250 ml hardener |
£4.90
Kit Type | Moulds |
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Kit Includes | Jewellery accessories |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Jewellery making |
Number of Pieces | 21 |
Quantity | - |
£11.99
Kit Type | Tools |
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Kit Includes | Measuring jugs, syringes, stirring sticks, spoons |
Resin Included | No |
Best For | Resin pouring, bulk production |
Number of Pieces | 66 |
Quantity | - |
Written and researched by David Sexton
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