Make a sparkly crab ring with this fun resin crab craft tutorial! Perfect for beach lovers and summer vibes. Quick, easy, and totally cute!
If you’ve worked with resin before, you know the scenario: you’re pouring your final coaster, table, or whatever resin project you’re knee-deep in, and there’s still just that little bit of resin left in your mixing cup. Too little for another big project, too much to toss without feeling wasteful.
That’s exactly how this sparkly crab ring came to life! I hate wasting resin, so I like to keep small silicone molds nearby just for this reason.
This adorable crab craft is a perfect example of how something small (and glittery!) can be the shining star of your leftover stash.
If you’re dreaming of ocean waves and sandy toes, this crab craft is the perfect way to bring the beach to your fingertips—literally!
Today, we’re making a super cute crab ring that’s glittery, beach-inspired, and ridiculously easy to make.
You can use it as a crabby mood ring, putting your friends, family, and coworkers on notice to watch out!
Be sure to check out this crab coaster I made too!
Supplies Needed for Crab Ring
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- Crab Mold
- Resin
- Fine Red Glitter
- Ring Blank
- Glue
- Epoxy Clay (a great alternative to glue, and you only need a little)
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Directions on How to Make a Crab Ring
This is a super simple and fun project. Here’s what you need:
Step 1: Mix Your Resin & Add Glitter for the Crab Ring
Follow the directions on your resin packaging and mix up a small batch, or use leftover resin from a larger project, like I did!
Mix in some red glitter for a sparkly crab effect. Fine glitter works great, or try chunky for a textured look.
Step 2: Pour into the Mold & Let It Cure
Carefully pour the resin into your crab mold. Tap the mold gently on your surface to release any bubbles. Use a lighter to pop any bubbles.
Let the resin cure completely…now I know it’s hard… but resist poking at it for the next 12 hours or whatever your resin requires.
Step 3: Unmold and Glue
Once cured, pop the crab craft out of the mold. Then, glue it onto a ring blank with strong adhesive and let it dry.
Wear Your Mood on Your Finger
I don’t know about you, but wearing a sparkly crab ring makes me smile. It’s fun, beachy and a little cheeky. It’s the perfect accessory when you want to say, “I’m crabby…but at least I’m cute about it!”
A Perfect Leftover Resin Project
This project is one of my favorites for using up leftover resin. Instead of tossing that last bit, pour it into a fun mold like this one. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can build up a whole collection of tiny glittery crabs!
10 Other Fun Ways to Use Your Crab
Don’t feel like making a ring? No problem! This little crab can star in so many other fun crab crafts:
- Fridge magnets: All you have to do is glue on a magnet!
- Pushpins: Glue it to a pushpin. It’ll add crabby whimsy to your corkboard
- Necklaces: Attach a bail or chain, and it’s a whole new crab craft!
- Party favors: Great for beach or seafood-themed events
- Shadowboxes: Create a cute under-the-sea scene
- Wine glass charm: Use a variety of small sea creatures to glue onto a small loop for a wine charm
- Bookmark topper: Glue the crab to the end of an oversized paper clip or onto a strip of resin for a bookmark
- Soap or bath bomb surprise: Embed it into a homemade bath bomb or soap for a sparkly surprise
- Zipper pull: Add a jump ring or bail and attach it to your purse, backpack, or travel pouch
- Frame decor: Glue it to your family beach photo
- BONUS: Cupcake pick: Drill a hole in the bottom and glue it onto a toothpick – instant cupcake topper!
The possibilities are endless!
More Beachy Craft Ideas
- How to Make a Beachy Centerpiece
- Coastal Lamp Makeover
- Easy Shark Back to School Pencil Holder
- Easy School of Fish
- Seashell Mosaic – Flamingo Art
- Doghouse Beach House
- Fishsticks – Memory Project
- Beachy Coaster DIY Memory Coaster
So the next time you are feeling crabby – or have a little resin left over – make something sparkly and silly. This crab craft is the perfect reminder that a bad day can turn into a cute one, with a little creativity and glitter!
Let me know how yours turns out — and if you name your crab, I definitely want to hear about it!
Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!
Mona