You can also use leftover beads and bits to create unique new beads, like we did here:
Raid your supply stash and your jewelry box for
leftover bits, single earrings, broken stuff, and
turn those bits into treasures.
4. RitzyToo: Would you please give our readers ideas on the many different ways/product
creation ideas that your hobby category offers
hobbyists.
Fran: Resin is such a versatile medium, use it
with photos, beads, scrapbook supplies, fabric
scraps, whatever you like. Once you get started, you’ll think of even more ways to partner it with your stash of supplies! It can also be
used to enhance art. Here’s an example of resin used in Mixed Media (created by Mixed
Media Artist Belinda Spiwak):
5. RitzyToo: Have creations using your products
won any awards? Please explain.
Fran: What I’m most proud of is the stream
of positive, quality feedback our customers
send in, that gives me the boost I need to keep
creating and improving, and guides us in our
product development and project offerings.
I’m also over the moon that Little Windows was given
the MakerFaire “Innovation Award” as well as their
“Education Award”, which were both huge honors.
MakerFaire is an incredible gathering of thousands
of creative people, and an amazing showcase for
anyone who loves to make things, from unique jewelry and clothing, to high-tech creations
of all sorts. It’s cutting-edge in so many ways, and incredibly inspiring to attend.
6. RitzyToo: How well does the surface
of creative products that use your resins
hold up from scratches, etc.
Fran: Our resin is quite durable, and is
often used in charms and key chains. If
it does get scratched over time, it can be
buffed back to a shine, or you can simply
add another thin layer of resin to the top.
Unlike other resins, ours bonds to itself
seamlessly, so you can layer indefinitely,
making repairs, or creating amazing dimension within your pieces.
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