The Resin Renaissance: Create a Custom Set of Jewelry in Resin
Each participant can choose from various styles of earring and necklace bases to customize and will have the opportunity to choose from a diverse selection of leaves, dried flowers, decorations, and colors to make their jewelry truly unique. Create personalized wearable masterpieces as you design with paper butterflies, foil, crushed glass, acorns, real leaves, birch pieces, resin leaves, and any personal items you bring along. Once adorned, delve into the world of resin mixing and pouring under Audra's expert guidance, creating glossy, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
What to Expect:
Crafting a matching set of earrings and a necklace using resin.
Choosing from a wide array of leaves, dried flowers, decorations, and colors to personalize your jewelry set.
Learning the intricate process of mixing and pouring resin for a professional finish.
Skills You'll Acquire:
Resin Mixing Mastery: Learn the precise techniques for mixing resin to achieve optimal consistency and avoid common pitfalls.
Decorative Design Techniques: Acquire creative methods for arranging and embedding leaves, dried flowers, and various decorations into resin for visually stunning results.
Color Customization: Understand the art of coloring resin, exploring different pigments and hues to achieve the desired aesthetic for your jewelry set.
Proper Pouring and Leveling: Gain proficiency in pouring resin evenly and achieving a smooth, level surface, ensuring a polished finish to your earrings and necklace.
Finishing and Polishing Techniques: Discover effective techniques for finishing resin jewelry, leaving you with a professional-quality, glossy outcome.
What's Provided:
All necessary materials, including wooden jewelry pieces.
Expert instruction and guidance from Audra.
Who Should Attend:
Individuals seeking to create a personalized matching set of earrings and a necklace.
Those interested in exploring the art of resin jewelry crafting.
Anyone looking to express their unique style through wearable art.
Prerequisites/Safety Information:
No prior experience necessary; beginners welcome.
All materials provided; feel free to bring additional personal items.
Allow jewelry pieces 24 hours to set; available for pickup the next day after 1 pm.
770 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Standard Public Ticket | $79.00 |
MakeHaven Members | $68.00 |
Instructor or Event Lead
Audra Cannizzaro
Areas: Casting/Mold Making
Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment
MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.
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Accessibility
Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.