Resin Metal Glitter Heart DIY ~ Craft Klatch Valentine’s Day Series

I found a metal glitter ornament in the shape of a heart, which I added to my Valentine crafts list! Like the  Metal and Glitter Christmas Ornament I made, I wanted to make a pretty heart with resin and glitter.

Quick Video Tutorial

Here is the quickie video tutorial, but you can find the full detailed version at the end of this post that should answer any unanswered questions!

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Supplies:

• Metal heart form – I found mine at Michaels and they don’t carry them anymore BUT these heart trays just might do the trick: https://amzn.to/2LC7fzP
• Chunky red glitter:  https://amzn.to/2SwfkEO
• Half pearls:  https://amzn.to/2SpBND7
• Interesting things to put in it – I had a wood wish, metal heart, and a metal Love.
• Glue:  https://amzn.to/2CIgFCO

• Resin:
  • When deciding on which resin to use, there are a lot of qualities that might be appealing, UV resistant, price, heat resistance, etc. Just make sure to select a resin that fits your needs.
    • Use whatever brand you like:
      • Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
      • Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
      • Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
    • These are heat resistant resins:
      • FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.
      • Stone Coat: https://amzn.to/2FZoWX8

Directions:

1. Take your Ultimate glue and run it along the inside seams of the ornament and the hole where the string comes through.  Do it on the front and backside. This prevents the resin from running through.  Allow to completely dry.

2. Mix 3-4 ounces of resin and mix in a bunch of chunky red glitter.

3. Pour the glitter resin mixture into the heart, pop bubbles with the lighter and allow to cure at least 12 hours.

4. Now it’s time to add your embellishments. I glued on the half pearls and painted and glued on the wood wish. Allow the glue to completely dry.

5. Mix another 3-4 ounces of resin and pour over the embellishments. Pop bubbles with your lighter and allow to cure.

6. Now you want to repeat on the other side.  

Here are a couple of tips:

Allow the first side to completely cure. Read the directions that came with your resin to find the cure time. You don’t want to leave any dents in the finished side by flipping it over too soon.

When you flip it over, it is unlikely that it will lay level. I put water bottle caps under the edges to raise it up and used a level to make sure it laid level.

Now decorate the second side as you would like.

If you don’t have time to make a heart, or just don’t want to (no judgement here!), there are so many beautiful handmade heart decorations available!

Be sure to check out a few of my other Valentine crafts:

• Heart Pendant
• Glitter Heart
• Resin Heart Art
• Glitter Heart Coaster

That’s it!  Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Here is the full video tutorial: