Pro Tips: Resin, Fluid Art & More — crafts

Welcome back to our blog series, "Pro Tips: Resin & Fluid Art." Today, we're diving into the deep blue sea, exploring how to create mesmerizing ocean scenes with waves in your resin art. Understanding Ocean Waves Before you start crafting waves, it's essential to understand their nature. Ocean waves aren't just blue; they're a blend of colors, including shades of blue, green, white, and even brown. The color of your waves will depend on factors like depth, light, and the sea floor. Choosing Your Colors Start by selecting your color palette. For a typical ocean wave, you might choose a...

Today, we’re diving into the world of color theory, a fundamental concept that can significantly enhance your resin and fluid art creations. Understanding the Color Wheel At the heart of color theory is the color wheel, a circular diagram of colors arranged by their chromatic relationship. The color wheel consists of: Primary Colors: Red, blue, and yellow. These colors cannot be made by mixing other colors. Secondary Colors: Green, orange, and purple. These are made by mixing two primary colors. Tertiary Colors: Created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color. Color Harmonies Color harmonies, or color schemes, are combinations...

Starting a resin art project can be an exciting way to explore your creativity, but it requires the right tools and materials for a smooth experience. For beginners, having a clear list of essential supplies helps ensure successful results and makes the process more enjoyable. This guide covers the must-have tools for resin art and how each item contributes to creating beautiful, glass-like pieces.

Gift-giving is an art form, a way to express love, gratitude, and thoughtfulness towards others. In recent years, there's been a delightful trend in gifting that not only adds beauty to spaces but also contributes to well-being: plants. Among these, succulents have surged in popularity, becoming a favorite for both avid gardeners and those with a less-than-green thumb.

One of the most mesmerizing aspects of fluid art is the appearance of cells — those captivating bubble-like patterns that seem to pop up magically across the canvas. To the casual observer, cells may look like pure chance. But in reality, they are the product of fascinating scientific principles at play.

By understanding what causes cells to form, artists can learn to control, enhance, and manipulate their techniques for stunning, repeatable effects.