How to Make a Beautiful Epoxy Resin Dragon

How to Make a Beautiful Epoxy Resin Dragon – Embedding Stones & Mica Powder with Let’s Resin

I recently created this stunning translucent blue dragon using Let’s Resin epoxy, and I’m thrilled with the results! I experimented by embedding smooth glass stones inside—some clear, some with blue tones, and one with a warm amber glow. The outcome has real depth and sparkle, and I can’t wait to make more!

What You’ll Need: A Resin epoxy kit 
Silicone dragon mold 
Mica powder (blue & purple) 
Smooth glass stones/cabochons 
Optional: resin dyes or alcohol inks 
Mixing cups, stir sticks, gloves 
 
Step-by-Step Guide: Clean your silicone mold thoroughly. 
Brush dry mica powder directly onto the inner mold surfaces where you want concentrated colour (body and spikes). I used a different shade for the eyes so they pop. 
Place your glass stones inside the mold for beautiful embedded effects. 
Mix the resin according to instructions (you can lightly tint the batch if desired). 
Pour slowly, tap out bubbles, and let cure 24–48 hours. 
 
Resin Creativity Tips:
You can embed almost anything dry and non-porous—glass stones, crystals, dried flowers, glitter, or small charms. For colouring, brush mica powder into the mold (like I did), mix in resin dyes for solid hues, add alcohol ink drops for swirls, or paint details after curing. Endless possibilities!

This fun experiment turned out better than expected. Give it a try—it’s easier than it looks and the results are magical!

I am going to be doing some follow up painting on this dragon piece, as in I will paint his toenails and likely his spikes as well, the tips. I just demolded him this morning, so I'm going to let him sit for a couple days or so before I do anything more to this cute little dragon piece.