Easy Resin Projects to Make at Home

Resin projects are a fun way to practise measuring, mixing, pouring and finishing techniques. Start with a manageable project, follow the resin manufacturer’s instructions and give yourself enough time to work carefully.

The tutorials below explain each project step by step, including preparation, safety, pouring and curing. They are designed to help beginners build practical skills while creating useful resin pieces.

Beginner Resin Project Tutorials

How to Make Epoxy Resin Coasters

Resin coasters are a practical first project because they use small molds and relatively manageable quantities of resin. Follow this guide to prepare your molds, mix and colour the resin, remove bubbles and achieve a smooth finish.

How to Make an Epoxy Serving Tray

Create a decorative serving tray with a glossy resin surface. This tutorial covers materials, design preparation, pouring techniques and finishing tips for a functional handmade piece.

The Ultimate Guide to Epoxy Butcher Block

A natural next step after coasters and trays: combining a wood butcher block with a poured epoxy finish or inlay. This guide covers wood prep, food-safe considerations and getting a durable, glossy result.

Casting Sculptures with Epoxy Resin

Casting a 3D sculpture in resin is genuinely one of the harder resin skills to learn, not a starting point — this guide is for once you’ve completed at least one flat pour and want to move into mold-based casting.

Epoxy Flooring for Beginners

An honest look at DIY epoxy garage flooring: what it actually takes in surface prep, materials and time before you commit to covering an entire floor, and where it can make more sense to bring in a professional instead.

DIY Resin Christmas Ornaments: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

A festive, beginner-friendly project: pour UV or epoxy resin into snowflake, bauble, and star molds, add color and glitter, and finish with a clean hanging hole for your first handmade holiday batch.

Which Resin Project Should You Try First?

Choose the coaster project if you:

  • Have never poured epoxy resin before.
  • Want to practise with a smaller quantity of resin.
  • Already have simple silicone molds.
  • Want to experiment with several colours or designs.

Choose the serving-tray project if you:

  • Have completed at least one small resin pour.
  • Want to combine resin with a tray or wooden surface.
  • Are comfortable measuring a larger batch.
  • Want to create a practical decorative item.

Choose the butcher block project if you:

  • Have completed a tray or similarly sized flat pour.
  • Enjoy woodworking as well as resin work.
  • Want a functional, everyday piece rather than a decorative one.
  • Are comfortable with basic wood prep tools.

Choose the sculpture-casting project if you:

  • Have successfully completed at least one flat pour already.
  • Want to move beyond flat surfaces into 3D mold casting.
  • Are prepared for a more advanced, failure-prone technique.
  • Have patience for more than one test pour.

Choose the flooring project if you:

  • Are prepared for a full-day, whole-room project.
  • Have space to properly ventilate a large pour.
  • Understand this is a bigger undertaking than any single-mold project.
  • Are willing to consider a professional if the scope turns out to be too large.

Choose the ornaments project if you:

  • Want a smaller, faster project than a full tabletop or floor pour.
  • Are shopping for handmade holiday gifts.
  • Want to practice color and glitter techniques on a small scale.
  • Already have, or are ready to buy, simple snowflake or bauble molds.

Prepare for Your Project

Before beginning any of these tutorials, make sure you understand the basic process:

  1. Read the instructions and Safety Data Sheet for your resin.
  2. Prepare suitable personal protective equipment and ventilation.
  3. Protect and organise your work surface.
  4. Measure the resin and hardener according to the manufacturer’s specified ratio.
  5. Confirm the recommended working time, pour depth and curing time.
  6. Keep the project level and protected while it cures.

Read How to Mix Epoxy Resin for help with measuring and mixing. Visit the Resin Safety Hub before setting up your workspace.

Troubleshoot Your Resin Project

Bubbles, sticky areas and soft spots are often caused by mixing, measuring, temperature or curing conditions. If your project does not cure as expected, consult Common Resin Problems and How to Fix Them before attempting a repair.

If you are still choosing materials and equipment, visit our Beginner Resin Guides.