20 Ways To Use Up Leftover Epoxy Resin

Here are some crafty ways to use up leftover epoxy resin. If you have leftover resin or UV resin and you are not sure what to do with it, you are in the right spot. Today I want to share easy ways to use up extra resin so it never goes to waste. These ideas work great for small bits of mixed resin and for resin scraps from old projects. You can turn all that extra resin into cute and simple pieces. These leftover resin ideas are perfect for any crafter who wants to save time and money.

I started doing this when I mixed too much resin one night and felt bad tossing it out. I grabbed a few small molds I had on my desk and filled them up, and it felt so good to make something useful. Now I always keep a little tray of small molds close by just for moments like this.

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Ways To Use Up uncured resin

If you mixed too much resin and still have uncured resin sitting in your cup, don’t toss it out yet. There are many easy ways to use it so you do not waste a single drop. These ideas work great for small pulls of leftover resin and help you get more out of each mix. Here are some simple ways to use up uncured resin and turn it into something cute and useful.

1. Create Resin Jewelry

Leftover resin is perfect for making small pieces like jewelry. You can use small molds to create pendants, earrings, or rings. Add some glitter, dried flowers, or tiny charms to make each piece unique. This is a great way to turn small amounts of resin into something beautiful and wearable. One way I love to use up extra resin is to make these domino pendants. They don’t need much and it saves time mixing. So I just keep them nearby and coat them when I’m making something larger.

Keep resin jewelry molds on hand at all times so you can just go ahead and pour leftover resin into them.

2. Make Flower Resin charms

Flower charms are another great way to use up resin. Use molds in fun shapes like hearts, stars, or initials and then put in some dried flowers for resin. Once the resin cures, attach jewelry findings, and you have a cute and functional item. These also make creative resin gifts or small items to sell at craft fairs.

3. Decorate Coasters

You can make these coasters even prettier by adding glitter or small bits of gold leaf. Just sprinkle a little into the leftover resin while it is still loose, then pour it into your shallow mold. The glitter gives the coaster a soft sparkle, and the gold leaf adds a nice touch that looks rich. This is such an easy way to turn extra resin into a cute and stylish piece you can use or gift.

4. Craft Resin Magnets

Resin magnets are easy to make and useful around the house. Pour your leftover resin into small molds, and once it cures, attach a magnet to the back. You can create fun shapes and designs to brighten up your fridge or give as gifts.

5. Pour leftover resin on paintings

Use your leftover resin to create small pieces of resin art. Pour the resin onto a canvas or piece of wood, then add colors, glitter, or other decorative items. You can experiment with different techniques like swirling or layering to make unique and beautiful pieces. I also have a helpful article about the best resin to use on canvas and artwork.

Here’s an easy tutorial on how to cover a painting with UV resin.

6. Give Ornaments A Shiny Finish

You can use leftover resin to give clay ornaments a shiny, smooth finish. Just brush a small amount of resin over the ornament and let it settle into a clear coat. It makes the colors look bright and gives the piece a strong seal.

7. Freeform Resin Charms

You can make freeform resin charms by pouring your leftover resin onto a piece of silicone or plastic. The resin will spread into soft shapes on its own, and you can add glitter or small inclusions to make each charm look fun and unique. After it cures, you can drill a tiny hole and turn the charms into keychains, pendants, or small décor pieces. If you want a step by step guide, you can go to my full tutorial for freeform resin charms.

8. Make Drawer Pulls

You can use leftover resin to make small drawer pulls. Just pour the extra resin into a sturdy mold and let it cure into a solid shape. You can add glitter, foil, or small inclusions to match your style. Once the resin is fully hard, attach hardware to the back and you have a cute new pull made from resin that would have been wasted.

9. Decorate Picture Frames

Give plain picture frames a makeover with resin. Pour a thin layer over the frame and add colors, glitter, or small decorations. This will not only make the frame look unique but also protect it from wear and tear.

10. Create Resin Buttons

Resin buttons are easy to make and can be used in many crafting projects. Use small molds to create buttons in different shapes and colors. These buttons can be used for sewing projects, scrapbooking, or even as decorations on gifts.

Ways To Use Up cured resin bits & pieces

Cured resin pieces can be repurposed into a variety of creative projects. Turn them into jewelry like pendants and earrings, or use them to make custom keychains by drilling small holes and attaching keyrings. Have a container that you put in leftover cured resin so that when you are pouring resin, you can easily take some pieces out to use. Here are some fantastic ideas to use up little resin pieces that are already cured.

11. Turn into pendants

Cured resin pieces can be turned into pendants, DIY resin earrings, or bracelets. When you are pouring your jewelry, just add some of the smaller pieces into the molds. This not only helps with your little bits of resin pieces but also makes it so you don’t have to mix even more resin to fill up the molds!

12. Make Mosaic Art

Small pieces of cured resin are perfect for mosaic art. Glue them onto a surface like a wooden board, picture frame, or flower pot to create a colorful and textured design. This is a fun way to use up odd shaped or leftover bits.

13. Create Keychains

Larger cured resin pieces can easily become unique keychains. Drill a small hole, attach a keyring, and you have a personalized keychain. These make great gifts and are a handy way to keep your keys organized.

14. Make a Resin mobile

Drill a hole in cured resin pieces and make custom mobile for your patio or bedroom.

15. Decorate Plant Pots

You can use leftover cured resin pieces to decorate a plain plant pot. Just glue the small resin bits around the pot to make a bright and fun design. You can mix colors, shapes, and sizes to give the pot a custom look. Leave them sticking out or then go over them with a concrete compound craft mix.

16. save resin bits for Resin tables

You can save leftover resin bits to use as filler for larger projects like resin tables. Just keep small cured pieces in a container and mix them into a new resin pour. This adds texture, color, and interesting patterns without wasting any resin. Once you have a whole bunch of pieces saved up, then arrange them on a table and then pour on a fresh coat of clear resin for countertops.

17. Add to Mixed Media Art

Incorporate cured resin pieces into mixed media art projects. Glue them onto wooden canvas. Then you can go over with a fresh coat of clear resin. Make designs or themed artwork depending on the sizes and shapes you have.

18. Use in Scrapbooking

Cured resin pieces can be used to embellish junk journal projects. Glue small pieces onto pages to add dimension and sparkle. Make fancy journal charms. Check out the sellers on Etsy to get some fantastic ideas on what you can do.

19. Make Garden Decorations

Decorate your garden with cured resin pieces. Glue them onto rocks or garden stakes to add a bit of color and personality. These weather resistant pieces can withstand outdoor conditions and brighten up your garden.

20. Create Custom Coasters

Embed small cured resin pieces in new resin pours to create custom coasters. This way, you can recycle old resin pieces and make something new and functional. These coasters will be unique and add a personal touch to your home décor.

Using leftover resin and resin scraps in these ways helps you get the most out of every project. From coasters and charms to clay ornaments and resin tables, there are so many fun and practical ideas to try. I hope these tips inspire you to save your extra resin and turn it into something beautiful. If you found these ideas helpful, please share this article so other resin crafters can make the most of their leftover resin too.