Resin Art Gifts: Handmade Treasures for Your Loved Ones |
Posted: November 18, 2023 |
There’s no gift more beautiful than one that’s been lovingly made by hand. And while you may not be artsy-craftsy yourself, the world is full of gifted artisans who create handmade treasures. Resin art gifts are a beautiful way to celebrate your loved ones this Holiday season, with gifts they’ll treasure. Let’s explore the beauty of resin art gifts and why you should consider these durable artisan objects as gifts. What is Resin?In recent years, resin has become a popular material, used by artists to create beautiful, handmade decor pieces that are durable, with unique properties. With a similar finish to plastic or glass, resin offers artisan producers numerous possibilities. Often present in plastics, resin is used commercially as a binding agent. Resin objects are created by mixing resin with a hardener, provoking a chemical reaction that produces heat. The mixture is placed in a mold and, after curing, a hard object is created. Why Artisans Choose to Work in ResinResin’s flexibility and durability led many artisans to employ resin in their work, creating everything from small decor pieces to jewelry to large-scale art installations. Artists are even creating new, fume-free, non-toxic versions of resin, allowing creators to pursue their art with a good environmental conscience, something resin artisans are embracing. The advantages of resin in art are primarily in its versatility. Moldable, it’s also a great substitute for sealer to protect painted and sculptural art. It can be mixed with paint to create amazing effects. Glitter, shells, beads, and other objects can be placed in the resin prior to curing, creating texture and depth, suspended in the transparent material. Resin is also durable, making it the perfect medium for creating functional home decor of all kinds. Resin Art GiftsJewelryThe growth of resin jewelry recently has made it a cinch to find gorgeous pieces made in the medium. While designers as prominent as Kate Spade have dabbled and are dabbling in resin, smaller design houses are making resin pieces the focus of their brands. Alankaara is one such resin-focused brand, producing “fossilized jewelry” with botanicals from around the world in Madras, India. Charming, handcrafted rings and pendants feature plant life suspended in resin. Blobb, a Mexican brand, creates resin rings, billed as “baby sculpture for the body” and set with precious stones. Perfect for that teen sister who’s always looking for something no one else has. Decor PiecesFrom fiercely striking gold leaf coasters to trays and ornamental sculpture, the scope of resin’s influence in home decor is growing exponentially. Everyone’s now familiar with resin tabletops, transforming the mundane with the versatility and artistry of resin pouring. But resin can transform interiors in so many ways, providing ideal gift ideas. Art pieces for your home can take any shape when created from resin. A clear block of resin containing a sunflower serves your space as both art and a paperweight. A kitchen clock tells the time and adds a handcrafted style. But why not choose something endlessly edgy as a gift for your globetrotting aunt or your art-loving mom? A resin cow skull or a fiercely impudent ashtray containing resin cigarette butts might be just what they’ll love you for giving them! Home decor comes in many fascinating guises, especially when resin’s involved! KeepsakesThere’s no gift more heartfelt than a keepsake and a Holiday keepsake is something your loved ones will enjoy for years to come. And there are so many to choose from right now! Resin statues of elves and Santa may not be your style, so bust out! Look for delicate, molded stars encasing glitter and other seasonal surprises. Long-lasting resin is ideal for the Christmas tree, as it won’t shatter, even if Kitty takes down the whole tree! And you’ll never meet anyone who doesn’t love a beautiful keepsake resin art gift. But what if you made it yourself? Santa’s Resin WorkshopResin is an easy material to work in and ideal for beginners. During the pandemic, resin art become one of the leading home hobbies, with many breaking up the isolation of confinement by creating their own resin objects. With resin, you go expensive or inexpensive. But whatever you do, look for non-toxic alternatives. If you’re going to use traditional formulations, make sure you’re using PPE to protect your skin and eyes and that you’re working somewhere well-ventilated, if not outside. And it’s not too late to get started in time for Holiday gifting! A simple tutorial and a visit to the crafts store and you’re in business. And who knows what you’ll find in the thrift shop? Little bits of this and that that can be encased in resin are everywhere, from buttons to rhinestones to star-shaped glitter. Or encase your loved one’s name in your handmade efforts for a personalized touch. The sky’s the limit with resin! Handmade Treasures for Your Loved OnesThis year, take a detour around mass production and head for the handmade treasures your loved ones will swoon for. Whether you make it yourself or purchase it from an artisan, resin art gifts offer a world of inspiration for gifts of art, home decor, jewelry and so much more. And if you’re considering starting your own resin workshop, you’ll soon find you can’t stop, as resin art is addictive and infinitely satisfying. Only your imagination limits the potential for creating beauty with this versatile material. Here’s to a happy Holiday season and handmade gifts that light up your nearest and dearest.
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