How-To: Easy ResinCrete Skull Casting

How-To: Easy ResinCrete Skull Casting – Add Colour, Sparkles & More!

Yesterday I mixed up a batch of ResinCrete and cast this cool two-tone skull – and I’m hooked! It’s way less smelly than traditional epoxy resin, sets fast, and you can customize it with colours, glitter, marbles, or anything else you want to embed. Perfect for beginners!

What You’ll Need: ResinCrete powder & water (follow package ratios) 
Silicone skull mold (or any shape you like) 
Liquid or powder pigments for colour 
Glitter/sparkles 
Small marbles or trinkets (for future projects) 
Mixing cup, stir stick, and gloves 
 
How to Pour ResinCrete – Step by Step

Prep your mold: Lightly spray with mold release if needed and set it level. 
Mix the ResinCrete: Combine powder and water exactly as directed until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). 
Add colour & sparkle: Stir in pigment until you love the shade, then swirl in glitter. For layered looks like mine, mix two batches (light blue top, white bottom). 
Pour slowly: Fill the mold, tapping gently on the table to release air bubbles. 
Add embeds (optional): Drop in marbles or small objects now – they’ll stay suspended as it hardens. 
Cure: Let it sit undisturbed for 1-2 hours (full strength in 24 hours). Demold and admire! 
 
ResinCrete is forgiving, low-odour, and beginner-friendly. Next I’m trying an epoxy resin skull with deep red tint, hidden marbles inside, and tons of extra sparkles for that wow factor.

This technique works for coasters, garden statues, or jewellery too – endless possibilities! Have you tried ResinCrete yet? Drop your creations in the comments – I’d love to see them!

My Three Wise Dragons Are Almost Complete!

See No Evil • Speak No Evil • Hear No Evil

Hello fellow makers!  If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve been quietly working on a brand-new resin sculpture series: the Three Wise Dragons. These little guys are my playful twist on the classic “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil” proverb—except they’re adorable, spiky, and full of personality.

In the photo above you can meet the first two members of the trio: The fiery red-pink dragon is cast in ResinCrete. He’s solid, matte, and has that lovely stone-like weight. He’s my “See No Evil” dragon—paws pressed sweetly over his eyes, looking both mischievous and wise at the same time.   
The vibrant blue dragon is made with clear epoxy resin. He came out beautifully glossy with a deep, jewel-like shine. His expression is more curious and watchful—perfect for the “Speak No Evil” role. 
 
And the best part? The third dragon—Hear No Evil—is still tucked away in his mold right now. He’s being cast in a light, transparent green epoxy that I’m really excited about. Once he’s demolded (hopefully later today!), the whole trio will be together for the first time.

Next steps for all three:  Light sanding   
A few coats of sealer   
Hand-painted details (tiny gold accents on the horns and eyes are already planned)   
Maybe a soft gloss on the eyes to make them pop 
 
I’ll be sharing the full reveal + a step-by-step “how I cast them” post once the green one is out and they’re all finished. These little dragons have been so much fun to make—each one feels like it has its own tiny soul.

Would you love to see a full tutorial on how I make these (mold making, resin choice, demolding tricks, etc.)? Let me know in the comments!  

Happy Creating!