12 Must Have Resin Supplies For Beginners

Here is your resin supplies & materials list for beginners that will help you get started using resin. Hey friends! Are you all set for some resin ideas? I’ve lined up a bunch of easy to find resin supplies to make resin projects go as smoothly as possible.

As someone who has been using resin for years, I have some really great resin craft supplies to have on hand. These are some materials for resin art you might need, or for starting an epoxy resin business.

During one of my resin crafting sessions, I had an unexpected spill of resin. The bottle of hardener tipped over and it was a mess. I was genuinely relieved to have placed a drop cloth on the table. I think that having a handy resin art materials list will help you with the basics when working with epoxy or UV resin.

Thanks to sheet I had on the table, the spill, which could have turned into huge mess, was easily contained. It made the cleanup so easy, allowing me to keep on crafting! So, let’s gear up, grab those tools, and get ready to whip up some seriously cool resin creations! Here is a resin art materials list to have in the craft room.

List Of Resin Supplies For Beginners

1. Resins To Use

Alright, let’s get into the resin supplies & materials list! Here’s the rundown of the resins you’ll want in your crafting stash. Clear or colored, resin is what you will need to make everything from jewelry, coasters and river tables.

See these guides about using resin: Best resin for casting, UV Resin For Beginners & Best resins to use for crafts. And if you are new to resin, here is the list of common resins and their applications.

2. Safety Gear

Safety first, crafters. Before you use resin, gear up with the proper resin safety equipment. From nitrile gloves to safety goggles and a reliable respirator mask, these are must haves when working with epoxy and UV resin.

Before working with any type of resin, get to know about the proper resin safety.

3. Mixing & Measuring Resin

From precise digital scales to handy stirring sticks and silicone mixing cups, these tools are handy for mixing and measuring. These are some of the easiest resin art supplies for beginners because they are very inexpensive.

See this guide: How to mix resin properly And be sure to bookmark this handy Resin Calculator.

4. Molds For Resin

Now, onto molds. You’ll need silicone molds of different shapes and sizes. The great news is that silicone molds are cost effective and you can use them over and over. These are some of the resin art tools you will need.

More guides on molds for resin: Best book cover molds & How to get resin out of molds

5. Surfaces For Resin

This section focuses on pouring resin onto surfaces like wood panels and wood slices, perfect for crafting geode resin art, resin pours, coasters and ornaments.

6. Surface Covers For Crafting

Covering your table is a must when working with resin. A plastic drop cloth, silicone mat, or wax paper can protect your surface from spills and drips. Make sure to tape down the edges so nothing shifts while you work. I also like to keep a roll of parchment paper handy too.

Having silicone mats is a great idea for making your resin crafts on or for covering boxes while jewelry is curing. It’s one surface that resin will not stick to.

7. Resin Tools For Beginners

Here’s a list of epoxy resin tools and resin equipment. These are some of the resin accessories that I use. Equipment such as bubble remover machines, heat guns, and pressure pots. These are some resin supplies for beginners that you will most likely need if you are going to be using epoxy often.

See these guides for more detailed information: Pressure pots for resin, How to sand resin & How to remove bubbles from resin

8. Accessories For Resin Crafts

Check out the accessories section for resin crafting extras like silicone spatulas and other handy tools. One of my favorites to use are silicone tools for resin because you can clean them very easily.

9. Coloring Agents For Resin

Here is the colorant list section. Colorants let you customize your resin projects with different shades and unique effects. You can use mica powders, alcohol inks, resin dyes, or even acrylic paints.

Just be careful not to add too much, or your resin may not cure properly. Experiment with different colorants to create swirls, gradients, and eye-catching designs!

There’s many guides on coloring resin on this blog including how to color resin, best colorants, how much pigment to use for resin, best mica powders for resin crafts.

10. Inclusions and Decorative Resin Elements

Here are some resin pouring supplies you will want to check out. Inclusions and decorative elements section for a range of ideas to enhance your resin creations. From beautiful flowers to unique embellishments. These are some ways to add charm and character to projects. Here are some of my favorite epoxy resin supplies for decorations.

It’s important that if you are using flowers that they are completely dried first. Here are some helpful articles about how to dry flowers for resin & dried flower kits for resin.

Inclusions and Decorative Resin Elements

11. Organization and Storage

These are storage ideas to keep your tools, molds, and materials neatly arranged. From containers to labeling.

Storage containers for resin and tools
Label maker
Shelving for curing projects
Rolling storage carts

12. Clean Up For Resin

Here are some the essentials you need to tidy up after your resin crafting sessions. These are some of the supplies I keep on hand for cleaning molds, spills, and other residue like glitter and embellishments.

Did you find this resin supply list helpful? Having the right resin supplies makes crafting easier and more fun. The right tools help protect your workspace, add color, and make new techniques easier to try.

Next, check out this resin makers gift guide and find the perfect gift. And for more resin ideas, here a list of unique things to put in resin.

12 Must Have Resin Supplies For Beginners