When I first got into resin, I didn’t start with big tables or dramatic pours—I started with silicone molds, spilled pigment, and a whole lot of trial and error. Most of my early projects were just okay. But a few? A few actually turned out kind of amazing. And they gave me the confidence to keep going.
If you’re new to epoxy and want a list of beginner resin projects that won’t turn out embarrassing (and maybe even sell), here are the ones that worked for me—even when I barely knew what I was doing.
1. Resin Letter Keychains
I grabbed a basic alphabet mold, added a pinch of dried flowers, and finished them with a keyring kit. That’s it. No measuring, no layering—just mix, pour, and cure. These still sell well to this day.
2. Simple Resin Coasters
Square molds + mica pigment + a few foil flakes. My first coasters came out way better than I expected. I didn’t overmix, and I let the resin do its thing. They looked professional with almost zero skill involved.
3. Dried Flower Bookmarks
I flattened a few wildflowers between books, then embedded them in clear resin strips. These bookmarks were light, pretty, and impossible to mess up. If you’re nervous about resin moving during cure—this project stays still.
4. Resin Dog Tags
This was the first “functional” resin piece I ever made. I used a bone-shaped mold, added glitter, and embedded a vinyl name. Paired it with a split ring and boom—custom pet tags that actually sold. (And didn’t bubble up!)
5. Tiny Resin Rings
Admittedly, these took a few tries. But once I figured out how to avoid bubbles, I started casting tiny rings with glitter and foil. Super cheap to make, and they looked like something you’d find at a boutique. I styled a few with my Midnight Sky Desk and the look just worked.
6. Resin Butterfly Charms
I used pre-cut butterfly inserts and paired them with a soft pink pigment. These were perfect for phone grips, jewelry, or even glued onto hair clips. They looked delicate—but were surprisingly beginner-friendly to make.
7. Glittery Resin Trays
Oval trays were one of my first “big molds.” I swirled glitter, mica powder, and clear resin—and let gravity do the design work. They looked way more advanced than they were. Paired with gold handles, they made easy gifts.
8. Resin Magnets
I had a few failed pours that were too thin for anything else, so I glued magnets on the back—and suddenly they were art. These are perfect for leftover resin and great practice for beginners learning control.
9. Resin Pendants
Circle molds, flower petals, and a small bail glued to the back. That’s it. These were shockingly pretty, even with beginner mistakes like uneven pigment or small bubbles. Wearable resin was my gateway into jewelry builds.
10. Resin Paperweights (aka Leftover Dump Pours)
After a few coasters, I had lots of “leftover” resin. I poured it into a rounded mold and let the randomness do its thing. These ended up as paperweights, and people actually asked where I bought them. That’s when I realized even “scraps” can turn into something sellable.
What I Learned from These Beginner Projects
I didn’t use a pressure pot. I didn’t have fancy pigments. I wasn’t even sure I mixed the resin right half the time. But these projects gave me space to learn without pressure—and honestly, they turned out better than expected.
If you're brand new to resin, here are a few beginner reads you might like:
- 10 beginner resin tips that saved my projects
- What I wish someone told me before I made my first table
- One of my boldest beginner moves—painting over resin
Just starting out? Don’t aim for perfection. Just aim for something that doesn’t turn out ugly—and see what happens.
— Solomon
Founder, The Resin Society
Started with small resin tables in my apartment — now building a global community of artists, collectors, and custom design lovers. resinsociety.net
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