Learn how to make this stunning beach themed UV resin keyring. It’s super easy and takes no more than 20 minutes. Perfect as a last minute gift or for a quick crafting session.

Watch the process video at the bottom of the blog.

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Difficulty: Easy
Time: 20 minutes

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What you’ll need

The essentials

• UV Resin
  We like to use Apex Resin. Get 15% off with code RESINFORBEGINNERS
• UV Light (either lamp or torch)
• Nitrile gloves
• Workspace covering
• Baby wipes
• Toothpick

For the keyring

Our moulds, hardware and texture all came from Create and Bloom Crafts.

• Blue mica powder
• Small shells / sand
• Clear keyring mould
• Keyring attachments

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How to make your UV resin keyring

1. Set up your work space. Laying everything out can reduce knocks and spillages. Having a bag for your waste and baby wipes to hand it’s always useful when working with resin.
   
2. Add a few drops of UV resin to your mould.
   
3. Add a small amount of blue mica powder and mix with a toothpick. Remember:
   – Don’t allow the sharp end of the toothpick to scrape your mould as this will cause damage.
   – Don’t add too much colour. Your UV light needs to be able to penetrate through the colour to cure it. Blocking the resin with too opaque of a colour may mean your UV resin will not cure to its full strength.
   
4. Clean around the edges of the mould.
   
5. Place your mould under your UV Light for 2-3 minutes (depending on the instructions provided on your resin bottle).
   
6. Turn your mould over and cure again for the same time.
   This ensures the bottom of your mould is fully cured. Especially important when you are adding a darker colour.
   
7. Add a small amount of clear UV resin.
   
8. Use toothpick or tweezers to place your sand and shells.
   
9. Place your mould under your UV light and cure again.
   
10. Add your next layer of UV resin. Ensure you use a toothpick to allow resin to fill any gaps.
    
11. Cure again.
    
12. Remove your piece from your mould.
    
13. Carefully sand any rough edges with a fine grit sandpaper.
    
14. If your hole has been filled with resin, you may need to re-drill the hole with a small hand drill or dremel.
    
15. Place a jump ring through the hole in your resin. Tighten with plyers.
    
16. Attach your keyring. And you’re done 🙂

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UV keyring process video

@resinforbeginners Full reveal at rhe end 🌊🐚 Making seaside themed keyrings after being inspired by a visit to the beach today 🌊🐚 using moulds, micas, textures and keyrings from @Create and Bloom Crafts – Lou and Apex UV Resin from @Just4youonlineUK these are going to make amazing Christmas gifts for all my family who live at the coast ☺️ #resin #uvresin #resintutorial #resinkits #resinart #resinideas #resinkeyring #micapowder #resinpigment #shells #beach #beachmemories #sand #sea #resinpour #asmr #resinforbeginners ♬ Seaside – Yenibi

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