Checklist · 11 picks · 4 categories
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Resin art is the glossy, glittery stuff all over your feed: coasters, keychains, trays, jewelry.
The basics: mix two parts evenly, add color, pour, pop the bubbles, wait. Bob Vila's resin picks cover cheap starter kits, a jewelry-friendly kit and low-odor resins for crafting with younger siblings. Mica powder from BestReviews' guide adds shimmer, and a little goes a long way. BestReviews also suggests a butane torch for bubbles and proper measuring cups, since accurate mixing is vital for a high-quality finish. Bob Vila's resin guide says to work somewhere well ventilated with gloves, safety glasses and breathing protection, so the glasses here come from its safety glasses test. Each card shows the drawback the reviewers called out.
Who this is not for. Skip this if you want a mess-free craft for a small desk; the Air-Dry Clay list needs no fumes, gloves or curing time.
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicpro 16-Ounce Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin Kit | budget | $15-25 | your first few pours on a budget | 1 outlet |
| Puduo Epoxy Resin Kit for Art | budget | $25-50 | coasters, keychains and art pieces | 1 outlet |
| Dr. Crafty Clear Epoxy Resin Kit | mid | $25-50 | jewelry and small castings | 1 outlet |
| ArtResin Epoxy Resin | mid | $25-50 | crafting with younger siblings | 1 outlet |
| Naked Fusion The Artist's Resin 1-Gallon Kit | splurge | $50-100 | bigger art pieces once you're hooked | 1 outlet |
Best resin kitbudget pick · 16 oz
Best for your first few pours on a budget
Bob Vila's best bang for the buck epoxy resin: a budget-friendly hobby kit for arts and crafts, with starter accessories included.
Heads up. Less durable than sturdier resins, so it's not for sealing or coating
1 outlet. Bob Vila best bang for the buck epoxy resin.
$15-25
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budget pick · 16 oz
Best for coasters, keychains and art pieces
Bob Vila's best epoxy resin for resin art: a fast-curing, easy-to-mix kit for art and jewelry that's good for beginners.
Heads up. Can give off a strong odor once poured, per Bob Vila, so work somewhere well ventilated
1 outlet. Bob Vila best epoxy resin for resin art.
$25-50
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mid pick · 32 oz
Best for jewelry and small castings
Bob Vila's best epoxy resin for jewelry: a beginner-friendly kit made for casting jewelry and resin art, with cups, a stirrer and a spatula.
Heads up. Quick drying can make it harder to pop bubbles before it cures
1 outlet. Bob Vila best epoxy resin for jewelry.
$25-50
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Best low-odor resinmid pick · 8 oz
Best for crafting with younger siblings
Bob Vila's best epoxy resin for kids crafting: a low-odor, nontoxic, family-friendly resin that kids can use with adult supervision.
Heads up. Needs good ventilation and a warm room, about 75 to 85°F
1 outlet. Bob Vila best epoxy resin for kids crafting.
$25-50
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splurge pick · 1 gallon
Best for bigger art pieces once you're hooked
Bob Vila's best overall epoxy resin: a low-odor, self-leveling artist resin for small-to-medium art, tabletops, jewelry and castings.
Heads up. Short working time makes it less suited to deep pours
1 outlet. Bob Vila best overall epoxy resin.
$50-100
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Best mica powderbudget pick · 36 colors
Best for shimmery, metallic pours
BestReviews' top mica powder: 36 odorless, long-lasting colors with metallic finishes, made for epoxy resin.
Heads up. The packaging can lead to spills
1 outlet. BestReviews top mica powder.
$15-25
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budget pick · 26 colors
Best for trying lots of colors cheaply
BestReviews' top mica powder for the money: clearly labeled colors, including sparkly and glow-in-the-dark shades, with a measuring spoon and storage box.
Heads up. The sealed bags aren't spill-proof, so you may want other storage
1 outlet. BestReviews top mica powder for the money.
under $15
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Best bubble & mixing toolsbudget pick · Handheld
Best for popping bubbles for a glassy finish
BestReviews' epoxy guide suggests a butane torch like this one to pop bubbles and clear dust from the surface, and notes some people use a heat gun or even a hair dryer.
Limited evidence. No outlet has named this one yet. It is here as a reasonable option, not a reviewed one.
$15-25
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budget pick · 8 oz cups
Best for measuring resin and hardener evenly
BestReviews says accurate mixing is vital for a high-quality epoxy finish and suggests 8-ounce plastic measuring cups like these.
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under $15
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Best safety glassesbudget pick · One size
Best for keeping splashes out of your eyes
Bob Vila's best anti-fog safety glasses: the best fog resistance in its reviews, at a budget-friendly price. Bob Vila's resin guide says to wear safety glasses when you work with epoxy.
Heads up. Fine dust can slip in below and at the sides
1 outlet. Bob Vila best anti-fog safety glasses.
$15-25
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budget pick · One size
Best for sanding cured resin edges
Bob Vila's best overall safety glasses: a snug fit with a removable foam gasket that keeps out fine particles, light enough for long wear.
Heads up. Clear, non-polarized lenses are less helpful outdoors
1 outlet. Bob Vila best overall safety glasses.
under $15
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With precautions. Bob Vila's guide says fumes can irritate your nose, throat and lungs and skin contact can be harmful, so work in a well-ventilated spot with gloves, safety glasses and breathing protection, and check that the maker says it's safe indoors.
BestReviews suggests passing a butane torch over the surface, and notes some people use a heat gun or even a hair dryer. Resins with a short working time, like Dr. Crafty's, give you less time to do it.
Less than you think. BestReviews says mica is highly pigmented, so start with a pinch and test it before committing to an amount.