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My background is in product development for the arts & crafts industry, and when I began working with resins over a decade ago, I was frustrated by the lack of quality products and information available. I wanted to turn the photos in my hard drive into wearable pieces, so I set out to create products that took the guesswork and experimentation away: a system for success, with education to inspire. Our awesome resin works so well with our mirror finish molds. They’re designed for jewelrymaking, and have a built-in permanent finish so you don’t have to use a chemical mold-release as you do with other molds. Because they’re so highly polished, whatever you put into the mold will reflect up and around the edges, creating a “frame of light”, making it look like you’re peeking through a little window (thus our name). We also offer special photo papers that are waterproof and make a permanent bond with inkjet inks, so you don’t need fancy equipment either. We offer bright white photo paper as well as clear film, which looks like glass when you resin it. 3.RitzyToo : Would you share some examples of how Little Windows expands creativity for hand crafted bead jewelry making enthusiasts? Fran: Little Windows is available at your local bead shop where you can add unique, personalized elements into your jewelry making by incorporating photos and graphics. Whether it’s to add some extra color to your piece, or to create a memory charm: RitzyToo.com | RitzyToo! | April-May | 49