VanityDesignsInc (20% off), ad by RedneckOddities PoshPark Be sure to follow us on Pinterest so you can stay on top of everything thats new and never miss a blog post! Ad from shop DNMDigital There is an almost endless selection of glitter pens on the market, but it can be really hard to find one that writes well, doesnt get clogged up with glitter easily, stays in place for longer than five minutes without smudging or falling apart, and is also made from quality materials. Ad from shop MinomoSweet Tape off the area that you don't want to apply the glitter-epoxy mixture on. Kaelee says she is an open book and loves inspiring others to be creative. RedneckOddities Its easy with this tutorial! From shop RedneckOddities, ad by 3dnaDigital Ad from shop MichelleRayeDesigns 250, 278 And more products means more money coming into your business. If you want more inspiration and information we have a Facebook group for that. VividPineapple oooh I like this idea, and they are so pretty, thank you for the tutorial, Reply 417, 833 263, 329 Once set, place in a dry, dust free place and leave it to cure. From shop DesignGlitterStudio, ad by RKArtPrints Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Disposable gloves and mask, if you do not want to get epoxy on your skin or in your lungs. Use your finger to smooth out any water that has been left behind. 750, 1,250 Mod Podge isnt the same thing as epoxy resin. Take the 1/8" paint brush and use it to apply Mod Podge in spots all around the pen. While one pen is drying, you can be working on another. Regardless of how you go about diving into making resin pens, we are sure youre going to love it! Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Learn more. The original design can be an art object or something functional that you need. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Make sure the pool noodles fit snugly on the turning rod. TrueDreamerCreations Note: I found that the smaller sized glitter smooths on better than the larger, which ended up being too lumpy. PGLuckyDesign Original Price 276 From shop CritterCupCustoms, Sale Price 417 There should be enough glitter to saturate the epoxy resin but it does effect the viscosity of the resin, so don't add too much. Original Price 485 Yes! 276, 396 Do you want to make a DIY epoxy resin pen? These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. You will need epoxy resin (we recommend Pro Marine Epoxy), a mixing cup, stirring sticks or stirrer, measuring spoons or cups that are meant for measurements of water is helpful when doing these projects, plastic squeeze bottles (optional depending on what you want to do with your pen), and an applicator like straws or paintbrushes. Ad from shop MLSLdesigns 413, 485 Then add your sprinkles to the drip. Ad from shop DigitalTemplatePaper Ad from shop CreativeProSVG Resin artists are selling them like crazy and stores seems to be having a hard time keeping the pens we use for these creations in stock. Next, use the electric nail file to sand down the nub that was left from the clip and then sand down the entire pen just like you would prep a tumbler. From shop Girlfromupnorthgifts, ad by VanityDesignsInc Use your brush to apply Mod Podge to one of the pens and then shake your Gold Rush glitter over it. Original Price 833 GoGayleGoDigiDesigns Ad from shop BentleyCashBoutique Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. These DIY epoxy resin pens will last forever! In the video below we learn how to make an ombre, leopard print, and waterfall pen with an icing drip. You may wish to sand off the pen logo worth some fine grit sandpaper, though if you use a high density of glitter, you may not need to. KristaMarieCreates From shop KristaMarieCreates, ad by MinomoSweet ad by YellowRoseCustoms21 Resin cups are made by using a unique molding process called the pour and cap method. 214, 429 To make resin pens, first heat up one part of your epoxy resin until it is clear (about 50C) then pour into any shape you like. I love how you explicitly mentioned Ninzerbean's version in the intro. Ad from shop RedRosesBloomShop First of all, they are adorable! Ad from shop BeeDigitalCrafts Then add a layer of Quick Coat. 7 years ago Its just like when youre cooking and read the recipe through before you start so you understand the whole process. Ensure that the entire glittered area on the pen is completely covered with resin in a nice, even layer. Next use the 1/2" angled paint brush to apply the white Prime Time to the pens then allow them to dry. Also known as liquid sand pens, you can make them in any color and add glitter to the resin for even more sparkle. Kaelee is showing us how to make an ombre, a leopard print, and a waterslide donut pen with drips. Be extra careful with this last layer because turning or rolling things upside down can still cause mixing together between layers if they arent properly cured by now thus ruining your final product until fixed later on. Ad from shop VanityDesignsInc Now put the water slid into the warm dish of water. From shop MichelleRayeDesigns, ad by ThoughtfulCreaDesign Ad from shop PaperSo Ad from shop Girlfromupnorthgifts Ad from shop HoneyBeeeDigitals Smooth it out with your finger and go around the top of the pen. Ad from shop Roadvector Resin pens are all the rage right now. From shop DNMDigital, ad by OldStump2017 This will be the water slide pen. Ad from shop RedneckOddities InspiredbythePowers LuvCuminStudio She grew up watching her mom run her own jewelry business and started helping when she was little. Keeping that running balance is a bit like being a line cook in a restaurant. Original Price 1,250 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How to Make Resin Pens: Epoxy Pens Tutorial. Start by taking your pens apart then remove the clip from the outside of the pen. In fact, weve seen some resin artists who are making epoxy pens to match their tumblers and offering them to customers as a package. NoelsCraftyThings BentleyCashBoutique I was too impatient to order more online and wait for it to ship, so I came up with another way to glamorize my pen. Dont worry, that doesnt mean its hard! You can also see her hanging out with us and doing Live tutorials in our Facebook group, Counter Culture DIY Artist Support. From shop Freedom2Sparkle, ad by DIYCraftTutorials (40% off), ad by Nanasglitterydesigns Let's start with the basics. In fact, weve seen some resin artists who are making epoxy pens to match their tumblers and offering them to customers as a package. That way you wont miss tips that Kaelee shares to make things easier. HoneyBeeeDigitals (40% off), ad by MorningstarCraftCo 278, 347 Ad from shop BergiesCraftBoutique Add a tiny bit of Nice N Thick to thicken the mixture, stir to combine. It is a great way to personalize your boring office pens and impress your co-workers too. Also read over, and follow the precautions as well. Kaelee from Kaelees Kups and Custom Gifts is showing us how to make resin pens. Its just like when youre cooking and read the recipe through before you start so you understand the whole process. DieCutTemplate (25% off), ad by StudioFantas I mixed epoxy resin and glitter and slathered it onto my pen. My cat's name is Mirko and likes to be in the centre of things, so you will see him in several of my instruc, Summer Holidays for Chicken (using Poor Man's Fibreglass), Glitter (I used both large and fine sized glitter). From shop InspiredbythePowers, ad by MandPDigital MandPDigital We all know that the more efficient we are, the more products we can create. 500, 833 You can see exactly how Kaelee does this in the video. Ad from shop sofiamastery Cover any area that you wish to put glitter on. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. (40% off), ad by Turningadream The results are ahhh-mazing! Your email address will not be published. (20% off), Sale Price 750 This will be the ombre pen. Let these dry overnight (or longer) before using them in case any mistakes happen like trapping liquids inside when sealing which will ruin anything placed inside of it if not noticed right away. Put some Mod Podge in a cup and set it aside for now. Ever since Ninzerbean posted her Bic Pen goes Glamorous instructable I have been embellishing the pen and pencil I use at work with Sugru and beads. Ad from shop NatariisStudio If you want to personalize the pens and add names, you can use a machine to cut out each name from vinyl. Making pens out of epoxy resin molds is a fun way to see the process. Glitter is optional, but if you want to use it make sure that it will not block up your pen or clog any part of the ballpoint mechanism. Ad from shop DieCutTemplate OrionsWoodCreations MLSLdesigns Also feel free to mix different colours, the red pen I made also has bits of gold glitter too. Now mix your resin. Turningadream If you must pop air bubbles, use a straw to blow the bubbles out or simply smooth it out with your finger. After this step has been achieved, you can mix the resin and liquid hardener together in a mixing cup. So, not only is Kaelee teaching us how to do pens, shes also giving us tips on how to be more productive! She learned about the tumbler and resin art world. From shop LuvCuminStudio, Sale Price 333 Look for more how-to tutorials coming soon!! PaperSo Let the Quick Coat dry for a bit. Making DIY resin pens is an excellent way to make your own unique, personalized pen. They also tend to be very durable, so theyre perfect for kids toys or just as something unique around the house that you can use every day without worrying about it breaking. From shop BentleyCashBoutique, Sale Price 413 You'll want to apply a thin layer of resin to each pen while wearing gloves. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Epoxy resin is toxic and can be an irritant to skin (I recommend using disposable gloves). From shop StudioFantas, ad by Roadvector Mod Podge is great for gluing glitter to surfaces, but it wont hold up as a pen. Fourth, once you have waited for your first mixture to properly cure its time to add a second coat of epoxy resin over the top and let that dry overnight or until tacky/sticky no longer transfers from one side touching another when pressed together. Ad from shop StephsUniqueCreation From shop VanityDesignsInc, ad by VividPineapple WiccatDesigns If you will be using multiple colors in one container its also important to have some acetone handy so you can clean off any mistakes with the different color mixes before they dry! Share it with us! Such a fun idea! Now go back to your Tack It pen and cover it with Nova glitter. Kaelee says that, While I dont do jewelry as much, I still like finding little ways to add some jewelry touches in memory of my mom. Then set it aside to dry. (20% off), ad by PGLuckyDesign (40% off), ad by JoJoandCoDesign Ad from shop DigitalArtProject The glitter pens are easy to make and can be easily customized. Take your pool noodle and cut it to fit your cup turner. DigitalArtProject When you start noticing things sticking together when pressed gently together give it at least another hour before adding more coats to ensure proper curing time has been achieved since different types of resins will take differing times to cure depending on their temperature and thickness used during application. Epoxy resin pens are a fun and easy way to make your own customized writing tools. Captcha failed to load. From shop HoneyBeeeDigitals, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Kaelee is a 25 year old business owner who also works in the mental health field when shes not working on her business. (20% off), ad by BeeDigitalCrafts First, you will need epoxy resin (liquid version), an empty pen of any color or size, a small amount of glitter in the color(s) that you desire for your pens, some stirrers (or chopsticks if theyre readily accessible like mine were) and something large enough to hold your epoxy while it sets. Dont worry, that doesnt mean its hard! We just want you to know that it is probably best to watch the tutorial before you get started on your pen making. SaltandCharm Allow this to mostly dry, you can use a heat gun to speed the process if you want to. Ad from shop LuvCuminStudio PRO TIP: We do not recommend using a heat gun or torch to pop air bubbles like most people do. Tap them down gently so they don't stick up too much. Once the pens have cured, turn off the turners. From shop PGLuckyDesign, Sale Price 349 From shop VividPineapple, ad by KristaMarieCreates Ad from shop MKhyDesigns She gives us three fabulous designs that are perfect for getting you started on your resin pen journey! You now can make some one-of-a-kind personalized resin glitter pens that are perfect for parties, weddings, or just to give as gifts. If you want more inspiration and information we have a Facebook group for that. IndianaPrintCo Can you put hot pots on epoxy countertops? It is helpful if you have areas taped off on each end of the pen as it will make it easier to handle. Then add the mixture to the top of your pen and guide your drips to get then where you want them. Ad from shop MandPDigital Ad from shop SaltandCharm I used roughly 1/4 the volume of the syringe for one pen (which is probably about 6ml). We have an awesome tutorial for you today resin friends! From shop JoJoandCoDesign, Sale Price 221 Ad from shop TrueDreamerCreations Now put a tiny bit of petroleum jelly on the inside of the pens where they will meet the dowels. After using some alcohol to clean the pen, you're ready to glitter it. You don't want any of your pool noodles wobbling around on the rod, as this can affect how evenly the resin cures. Original Price 500 Then shake the Mocha Magic glitter on to the spots and tap of the excess. Glue, water, and a dropper for the epoxy resin. Be sure to clean both sides equally because leaving one side dirty can ruin the whole pen once it has been sealed shut so be sure you do a good job on this step! DNMDigital About: I like sewing and crafts,and trying new things. 221, 276 Original Price 786 What do I need to start using epoxy resin? Original Price 451 Looks like you already have an account! Ad from shop PoshPark 383, 451 138, 345 From shop GoodLifeGraphix2, Sale Price 276 Use a damp paint brush to apply Tack it to one of the pens. Ad from shop IndianaPrintCo Now it is ready to use, and don't worry epoxy resin is non-toxic once cured. From shop TrueDreamerCreations, ad by Girlfromupnorthgifts Ad from shop YellowRoseCustoms21 Original Price 347 First, gather the materials needed for this project. StillwaterImpression GoodLifeGraphix2 Ad from shop WiccatDesigns 6 years ago, 7 years ago Kaelee was 19 when her mom passed. She would have loved this art and all the sparkles that come along with it. Kaelees favorite styles to work with are marble paints, plaids, and drips. Mix your epoxy resin according to the instructions and add in the glitter. From shop Roadvector, Sale Price 383 Protect your work surface with newspaper and read through the instructions for your epoxy resin, set and dry times may vary so refer to those times rather than mine. Ad from shop GoodLifeGraphix2 Pingback:Ask an Artist: Featuring Kaelee Rupell, Pingback:Watercolor UV Resin Pen Tutorial, Your email address will not be published. Ad from shop NoelsCraftyThings Add your catalyst and stir until everything is well mixed together. (60% off), ad by LuvCuminStudio 686, 1,373 We just want you to know that it is probably best to watch the tutorial before you get started on your pen making. If you loved learning from Kaelee and want to see more of her art you can find her on. Take the pens out and replace the caps on each pen. From shop MinomoSweet, ad by IndianaPrintCo Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. on Introduction. Kaelee is showing us how to make pens in three unique styles. Fifth, get out your paintbrushes or other chosen applicators and start color mixing in small batches of colors at a time putting a few drops into a separate container before adding the color to your pens. We hope you love these resin pens as much as we do and cant wait to see what designs you come up with! From shop CreativeProSVG, ad by NatariisStudio MichelleRayeDesigns Spread the mixture onto the pen like butter on toast, it should be smooth and evenly distributed. This will be the leopard print pen. How do you apply epoxy to laminate countertops. OldStump2017 If you loved learning from Kaelee and want to see more of her art you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Here's when you'll sand off any logos or writing on your pens, but make sure you're careful. But the demand for these portable beauties got to be too much to resist. Set your pen aside to dry. Send it to us atsupport@counterculturediy.com, and we can feature them here! Ad from shop KristaMarieCreates Wear a mask to avoid breathing in particles. Ad from shop JoJoandCoDesign DIYCraftTutorials Clean your brush in water. Have you been looking for a project that will be both fun and useful? There are soooo many ways that you can make resin pens. (30% off), ad by NoelsCraftyThings Mix your resin and fire up your turner. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to each pen or marker. (15% off), ad by HalieysHomebusiness From shop YellowRoseCustoms21, ad by DNMDigital I had wanted to make another one, but I discovered that I had run out of Sugru. (50% off), ad by HoneyBeeeDigitals My epoxy resin takes about 24hrs to cure. Wait 24 hours to remove from container and let dry for another 48-72 hours before using or touching them again. Ad from shop StudioFantas From shop DigitalArtProject, Sale Price 374