Learn how to make this easy eco resin mirror. A project that’s perfect for beginners and makes a perfect last minute gift.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see our video tutorial.
Project difficulty: Easy
Project time: 40 minutes
What you’ll need
- 50g Eco Resin – Were using Eco Pour H2O from Apex – use code RESINFORBEGINNERS to get 15% off
- Kitchen scales – As eco pour is non toxic we just use our regular kitchen scales from Amazon and find they’re really accurate.
- 15g Water – We use a measuring jug so we know how much were using.
- Stirring stick / spoon – You’ll see in our video that we’re recycling an old baby spoon.
- Pigment – Shop at Apex and get 15% off Create and Bloom Eco Pigments with code RESINFORBEGINNERS.
- Mirror mold – We use the amazing moulds from Makeitamazing. They come in a range of styles and with the right size mirrors.
- Mixing cups – We used clean and dry yogurt pots.
- Gloves – Although all non-toxic, gloves will save your hands from getting stained with the pigment
How it’s done
- Add 50g of Eco Resin to your cup.
TIP: Go slowly as it can be messy. - Next slowly begin adding your water and mix as you go. You want to aim for a pancake mix consistency that runs freely from your spoon and is smooth but is thick.
TIP: You have around 10 minutes before your mixture really begins to set so you need to work fast. - Split your mixture in to two cups.
- You can choose to colour both or leave one side natural like we have.
- If you’d like to achieve a marble effect, add 1 drops of pigment and mix slowly – 1-2 turns will be enough. If you want a solid pattern, use 3 drops and mix well.
- Slowly pour in to your mould.
- Let your piece cure for at least 30 minutes. DON’t be tempted to touch it before the time is up.
- Slowly un-mould your tray and sand any sharp edges very lightly if needed (although it often isn’t).
- Add some superglue or epoxy resin to the back of your mirror and gently place it in your mould. Leave to dry according to instructions.
VIdeo tutorial
@resinforbeginners I think these eco resin mirrors might be my favourite thing to make at the moment. They’re super quick taking only 30 minutes start to finish and make a really cool gift. What do you think? Eco Pour H2O from @Apexresinuk and mirror mould from @Mia #resinpour#resinpouresintutorial #resinmirror ♬ Relaxing Moment – Muspace Lofi