Epoxy resin jewellery is one of the fastest-growing craft businesses in India. Keychains, pendants, earrings, fridge magnets — all made at home with basic tools. This guide covers everything a beginner needs: which resin to buy, what moulds to use, how to avoid bubbles, and how to cure pieces properly.
Why Epoxy Resin for Jewellery?
Epoxy resin cures to a crystal-clear, glass-hard finish that looks premium even when made at home. Unlike polymer clay, resin jewellery doesn't require expensive equipment — just a mould, a mixing cup, and patience.
The key advantage of epoxy over UV resin is cost per ml and depth capability. UV resin requires a UV lamp and is expensive in bulk. Epoxy handles thicker castings like keychains and pendant domes and costs significantly less per gram when buying in 500g or 1kg sets.
Which Epoxy Resin to Use for Jewellery in India?
Not all epoxy is the same. Industrial flooring epoxy is too thick and not optically clear. You need a low-viscosity, crystal-clear casting resin designed for decorative applications.
Lapox Metalam System B — by Atul Ltd
Best for keychains, pendants, metal-inlay jewellery, and gift items. Designed for coating metal and decorative applications. Hard, glossy, crystal-clear finish. Mix ratio 2:1 by weight. Pot life ~30–40 min. Demould in 24 hours.
💬 Order on WhatsAppBondone ClearLam CC — by DCM Shriram
Good for thin lamination, coaster topcoats, and shallow casting. Excellent clarity. Not ideal for deep 3D jewellery castings but perfect for flat pieces and topcoat finishes over embedded flowers, fabrics or photographs.
💬 Order on WhatsAppWhat You Need — Materials List
- Epoxy resin + hardener — Lapox Metalam System B or Bondone ClearLam CC
- Silicone jewellery moulds — keychain, teardrop, oval, dome shapes (Amazon India, ₹300–800/set)
- Digital weighing scale — essential for accurate mix ratio; never estimate by eye
- Disposable mixing cups and wooden sticks — 100ml cups work for jewellery quantities
- Epoxy pigment powder or alcohol ink — available on Amazon India and local craft stores
- Butane torch or heat gun — to remove surface bubbles
- Nitrile gloves — uncured epoxy is a skin irritant
- Embeds — dried flowers, glitter, gold foil, shells, photos (seal photos with mod podge first)
- Keyring findings, earring hooks, pin backs — local jewellery supply stores or Amazon India
Step-by-Step: How to Cast Epoxy Resin Jewellery
Prepare Your Workspace
Work on a flat, level surface. Cover with a silicone mat or cling wrap (resin doesn't stick to silicone or polyethylene). Work in low humidity — ideally below 60%. Avoid fans blowing directly over open moulds as dust settles into uncured resin.
Measure and Mix Accurately
For Lapox Metalam System B, weigh 2 parts resin to 1 part hardener by weight. For a small batch, 10g resin + 5g hardener fills 3–4 keychains. Stir slowly and steadily for 3–4 minutes, scraping sides and bottom. Slow mixing reduces bubble formation. Mix will look slightly cloudy while stirring — this is normal.
Add Colour and Embeds
Add pigment powder or 2–3 drops of alcohol ink after mixing. For transparent coloured pieces use very little; for opaque use more. Place embeds (flowers, foil, glitter) directly in the mould before pouring, or pour a base layer, let it gel for 3–4 hours, then place embeds and top up.
Pour and Remove Bubbles
Pour slowly from low height. Overfill slightly as resin shrinks a tiny amount. Within 5–10 minutes, pass a lit butane torch ~10cm above the surface in a sweeping motion. Bubbles pop immediately. Repeat 2–3 times over 30 minutes. Cover moulds with a cardboard box (not plastic) during the 24–48 hour cure.
Cure and Demould
Leave undisturbed for 24–48 hours at room temperature. Flex the silicone mould gently to release pieces. Sand edges lightly with 400-grit if needed. Attach findings with super glue or drill a small hole. Full cure takes 5–7 days — avoid chemicals and scratching until then.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong mix ratio: Even 10% off can result in a sticky, never-curing piece. Always weigh, never estimate.
- High humidity: Above 65% humidity causes a white surface haze called "blush". Work in AC or on dry winter days.
- Rushing demould: Demoulding too early gives soft pieces that distort. Wait the full 24 hours minimum.
- Unsealed photos: Unprotected paper absorbs resin and turns transparent or yellow. Seal with mod podge first.
- Wrong resin type: Flooring or structural epoxy is not suitable — it's too viscous and not optically clear.
Starting a Resin Jewellery Business in India
Resin jewellery has low startup costs and high margins. A 1.5kg Lapox Metalam kit at ₹850 can produce 80–100 small keychains. Keychains sell for ₹80–200 each on Instagram, Etsy India, and local gifting markets. Many sellers operate purely through Instagram with 5,000–10,000 followers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start? Order Your Resin Kit
Si Epoxy Adhesives supplies Lapox Metalam System B and Bondone ClearLam CC pan-India. WhatsApp us with your quantity and we'll help you pick the right starter kit.
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