Make an oak and epoxy chessboard: from laser engraving to cast chess pieces
Learn how to make an epoxy chessboard from oak: laser engrave the board pattern, pour colored resin squares and cast matching chess pieces.
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Quick personalised laser engraved gifts: photo engraving on stainless steel coasters
Learn to laser engrave stainless steel coasters with LightBurn, including photo settings and a quick step-by-step workflow for personalised gifts.
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From resin leftovers to jewelry: six necklaces made from handmade resin beads
Turn leftover epoxy into DIY resin bead necklaces. Six techniques — wire-wrap, cord, silver chain — transform casting scraps into unique handmade jewelry p…
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Making an epoxy coaster for beginners
Learn how to make an epoxy coaster for beginners with simple tools, color layering tips, common mistakes, and a smart way to use leftover resin.
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Upcycled Jewelry Set #2
Make an upcycled jewelry set with epoxy resin leftovers and old buttons. Step by step from resin cast to a finished necklace and matching earrings.
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How I clean silicone molds, jars and mixing cups after pouring epoxy (step by step)
Step-by-step guide on how I clean silicone molds, jars and mixing cups after epoxy pouring without drain mistakes, with practical waste tips.
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Making jewelry from scrap material: easy, creative and budget-proof
Making jewelry from scrap material is an easy, budget-friendly DIY. Turn old thread, buttons and leftovers into a unique necklace and earrings.
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Fluid-art pendant with UV resin: step-by-step tutorial
Make a fluid-art pendant with UV resin step by step. Learn cutting, bubble-free placement, curing both sides, doming, and final assembly.
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Make an epoxy ocean motif serving board - step-by-step
Learn how to make an epoxy ocean motif serving board: wood prep, laser engraving, deep-pour epoxy, wave effects, controlled curing, and food-safe finish.
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Making a whale-diver epoxy lamp: from reclaimed wood to finished piece
Epoxy lamp build from reclaimed wood: materials, steps, air bubbles, pigtails, and lessons learned from this whale-diver project.
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Using the silhouette pen holder
As I've mentioned before, the Cameo is a super versatile machine. Now the Cameo 4 (with built-in roll holder, ...) and 4 PRO (with much larger cutting...
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Mermaid galaxy nail art
Under the video you can find the Dutch explanation and photos. https://youtu.be/7bZl3zmoKuA Step by step Galaxy nail art Preparing your nails First mill an…
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