I am in love

The class I took at the FVBS was Resin with Mikel Lefler of Bijoux de Monde.  I really liked her work at the show last year, so when I saw her class, I signed up immediately.  I think the classes had been up a matter of minutes.  I am serious about my stalking!  I would highly recommend taking a class with Mikel if resin is of interest.

I figured resin might be stinky, and being sensitive to smells, was not sure how it would go.  The epoxy resin we used was not smelly at all, although good ventilation is essential, as it is with lampwork and silversmithing.  We started with doming resin, and I made the next two pieces:

Foil, glitter, small golden glass balls and a dried flower.  I could have added more resin but was travelling home right after the class and the resin needs to be level for a good 12 hours so I did not want to push it.

More foil, tin foil and golden balls

Next we used Casting Resin.  I made several pieces but apparently didn't keep one level enough and added too much colour to the other so it never set.  This one has transparent colour, and glitter added.  It is drillable but I will likely bezel set it.

I can see I need to add resin to my stable of techniques.  I have a pile of ideas, and since I can make my own bezels and forms, the possibilities are endless!