Keepsakes & Gifts: Photo Resin Display Piece
This resin display piece can preserve photos permanently, making it a deeply meaningful decoration for any room and evoking a sense of timelessness.
It’s also a perfect gift for loved ones and friends—simple to make, and even beginners can handle it. Let’s learn how right away!
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Crafting Time: About 1 hour
Material Preparation
- Materials: Sphere & Pyramid Resin All-in-one Kit, photos, Sphere & Pyramid Resin All-in-one Kit Hot glue gun
- Protective Equipment: Always wear nitrile waterproof gloves, a waterproof apron, and a respirator for safe handling.
Environment Setup
- Ideal Conditions: Maintain a temperature between 73–78°F with humidity no higher than 50–60% RH.
- Ventilation: Work in a well-ventilated area, ideally near a window or use an air purifier for better airflow.
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Mix regular epoxy resin in a 1：1 ratio and stir until the mixture has no swirls and is smooth. Let it rest for 2 minutes to allow bubbles to disappear.
Step 2
To create a suspended effect on the photo, apply resin in layers.
Pour the first layer of resin into the mold and let it cure for 8–12 hours.
Step 3
Place the photo face down in the mold, decorate with dried flowers, then pour a thin layer of resin over the surface to secure everything. Allow another 8–12 hours to cure.
Tip: Use a stirring stick to gently press down on the photo and remove any trapped bubbles.
Step 4
Pour the resin mixed with laser paper into a sphere mold until full. Cure for 8–12 hours.
Step 5
Close the mold with its other half, seal the edges with hot glue to prevent leakage, then fill completely with resin. Cure again for 8–12 hours.
Step 6
Once fully cured, demold your piece. It's the same method that applies to other mold shapes!
Step 7
You can use it as a night light in daily life — it adds a dreamy aesthetic.
Pro Tip
- For the square molds, each pour of regular resin should not exceed a height of ≤0.6 inches (≈1.5 cm). Exceeding this may cause resin to flash cure or bubble formation.
- If the edges of the cured resin piece are rough, gently polish them with 800–1000 grit sandpaper.