On Trend: Resin Art

After being poured, the resin is spread around the sea glass with a popsicle stick.
After being poured, the resin is spread around the sea glass with a popsicle stick.
Kim Williams and her daughter, Kimberly Brown, share a table during a resin pour class at Wine & Design in Cary.
Kim Williams and her daughter, Kimberly Brown, share a table during a resin pour class at Wine & Design in Cary.
Teacher Craig Burt shows a completed resin art piece to Melissa Endejann of Chapel Hill.
Teacher Craig Burt shows a completed resin art piece to Melissa Endejann of Chapel Hill.
Students select sea glass for their resin art creations.
Students select sea glass for their resin art creations.

Resin art is nothing new, but it is certainly trending. Whether it’s used for jewelry, paperweights, bouquet preservation, or on canvas, this unique compound of materials has resin to new heights thanks to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

There are four types of resin: epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, and polyester “fiberglass” resin. For beginners, epoxy resin tends to be the best option, particularly for creating jewelry or using molds.

Quanita Brown adds hardener to her resin mixture.

Like many local businesses, Wine & Design Cary, a paint and sip business owned by Roslyn Troutman and Katherine Hansen, has capitalized on the craze.

“If you are unfamiliar with resin art, resin art uses an epoxy and hardener combination that works as a medium for mosaic designs and can even be mixed with paint to create artwork with a glossy shine,” said Troutman.

Wine & Design offers resin art classes each month, and customers can sign up directly on the studio’s website. Resin workshops allow customers to use fun materials like sea glass, glass gems, and shells provided by the studio to create unique mosaic designs. Troutman and Hansen recommend resin workshops to anyone looking for a creative outlet and a new way to express themselves. Because of the chemicals involved, resin workshops are for individuals aged 16 and older.

“Resin art is all the craze,” said Troutman. “Over the past year, Wine & Design Cary customers have discovered a love of resin art. If you are a crafty person who is looking for a new and different project, then it’s time to try resin art. Resin workshops at Wine and Design Cary range from framed mosaics designs to acrylic and resin pour charcuterie boards.”

For a complete list of Wine & Design Cary’s offerings, visit wineanddesign.com/cary-nc/

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