Hey everyone! Welcome back to Helen’s How-To! Today I’m showing you how I created these two fun pieces: a glowing turquoise skull and a dramatic red crescent moon. Both were made using simple silicone molds I purchased online, and yes — I use the same molds for both eco resin and epoxy resin without any problems, as long as I keep them clean.
Here’s a peek at the pieces in progress:
Resin Skull and Moon Materials You’ll Need:
Silicone molds (skull and crescent moon)
Eco Resin (for the skull) – great for the environment and easy to work with
Epoxy Resin (for the moon) – gives a super clear, hard finish
Acrylic paints or resin dyes/pigments (I used “Red Unicorn” paint for the moon)
Mixing cups, stir sticks, and gloves
UV Resin (optional, for small details or top coats)
Paintbrushes for hand-painting details
Sandpaper (if you want to smooth edges later)
Step-by-Step Process:
Prepare Your Workspace
Work in a well-ventilated area on a protected surface. Always wear gloves!
Mix the Resin For the skull: I mixed eco resin and added a little blue colouring directly into the mix before pouring.
For the crescent moon:
- I used clear epoxy resin and tinted it with vibrant red unicorn paint.
- Pour into the Molds
- Slowly pour the mixed resin into your molds. Tap gently to release air bubbles. Let them cure according to the product instructions (eco resin and epoxy have slightly different cure times).
- Demold
- Once fully cured, carefully flex the flexible silicone molds and pop out your pieces. They come out beautifully detailed every time!
- Hand-Painting & Details (This is the fun part!)
- Most of the beautiful colour on the skull was added after demolding using acrylic paints and metallic accents.
- The moon got its rich red from the tinted epoxy, but you can always add extra shading and highlights by hand.
Finishing Touches
These two pieces aren’t fully finished yet! Next steps will include sealing with a clear coat (matte or gloss), adding extra metallic details, or even a layer of UV resin for extra shine and protection.
Helpful Tips:
- Keep your silicone molds clean between uses — a quick wipe with isopropyl alcohol works great.
- Eco resin and epoxy both work well in the same molds.
- Experiment with colours! Mixing a bit of pigment into the resin gives a translucent glow, while hand-painting gives you full artistic control.
- Have fun with it — these pieces are perfect for altars, desks, bookshelves, or gifts.
Would you like to try making your own magical resin creations? Let me know in the comments which piece you love more — the skull or the moon! I’ll be back soon with the finished versions and more resin projects. Happy crafting!
