How to Make a Crushed Opal Resin Trinket Jar

Meet The Creator - Soulfire Jewelry 
@soulfirejewelryllc_

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 The Process Explained by Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"When it comes to my resin items I take them very seriously! I like to pre-plan what colors and stones I'm going to use to ensure the best outcomes! I pre-pick out my resin colors, and then from there I will pick out the stones that best match the colors I choose. I will then start my project. I will gather all of my supplies necessary such as the epoxy resin itself, my mica powders, the stones or
glitters I plan to use, and of course PPE items such as gloves, a face mask, and a silicone mat to keep my work surfaces clean!" -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"I start by mixing enough clear resin for the specific project I'm doing, and then will split the resin into however many parts I need for the colors I'm using. In the instance of my collaboration jar, I took 8 Oz of resin and split it into three parts. The leftover clear resin I used as a base for the lid and a base for the rim of this particular jar!" -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"I wanted to ensure that the stones and crushed opal I was
using had a good foundation so you could really see the colors pop! After mixing, the resin has approximately 30 minutes until it starts to become tacky/sticky so I had to act quickly and pour fast!" -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"Once everything is poured, I let the jar/lid sit
until the project starts to become a little harder. I will move it to a safe place at that time, where it will sit for 24 hours or at least until I feel it is fully cured. You don't want to de-mold a project before it is fully cured because with these particular resin jars if you de-mold early then the resin itself will warp!" -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"After the jars are de-molded I will then
touch up any air bubbles that I see on the jar, and I will start some product photography for our social media and our website." -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

🫙"The biggest thing I have learned so far with working with resin is that it can be very tricky;  sometimes things don't turn out the way you intended. When this happens, I try my best to learn from the experience! I look back at what I  could have maybe done better or maybe try something different for the next time. No project can be perfect 100% of the time and that's okay! Craft
projects such as these are learning experiences and no one starts out as an expert." -Megan, at Soulfire Jewelry

The Final Results 

Featured Materials 

Black Emerald Crushed Opal - Size Medium 
Orchid Crushed Opal - Size Medium 

Other Materials 

Black Tourmaline
Mica Powders
Epoxy Resin
PPE Safety Supplies
Mixing Tools and Containers 

Q&A with Megan from Soulfire Jewelry

Q: How long have you been making jewelry and resin creations?
A: I started making jewelry a few years ago just for fun for myself and my son! I officially started my business in March of 2023!

Q: What is one thing you like about being an artist?
A: I enjoy getting to have creative freedom over my work! Before starting my business, I worked in the corporate travel world where I was always told how I could look and dress and how I could express myself. By being in business for myself, I get to have freedom I've never had before! Also, creating
resin projects really makes me feel like a mad scientist!

Q: How long have you been working with opals?
A: This year was the first time working with opals. I've always had a love for them, and when I found The Opal Dealer on Etsy, I knew that their items would be PEREFCT for my projects!

Q: What is one thing you like about opals?
A: I love the way they shine/shimmer! The way they shift when turning an item in your hands, and just how beautiful they really can be!

Q: Where do you sell your pieces?
A: I sell most of my items on Etsy! I do occasionally offer items on my Facebook page as exclusives for followers, and sell my items at local craft markets as well!

Q: How can people contact you if they are interested in purchasing your work?
A: If people are interested in purchasing, I will have this collaboration jar and two others with various stones available on my Etsy and TikTok Shop!
If they would need to contact me, my email is soulfirejewelryllc@gmail.com and they can find links to all my socials and our shops on our Linktree!
https://linktr.ee/soulfirejewelryllc

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