Resin Jewellery & Silicone Mould Making Course

What you'll learn

Learn to make your own silicone mould and resin jewellery with our resin art short courses, part of our visual arts short course program in Sydney!

This Resin Jewellery and Silicone Mould Making course is an essential course for everyone who would like to learn everything about resin. Explore how to create and make your own silicone mould and how to use your mould to create your own resin pieces with fast setting as well as slow setting resin. No prior experience is necessary.

This is a fun hands-on workshop. First, you will learn how you can design and make a silicone mould from scratch that can be used for your resin pieces over and over again. Your instructor will guide you through all the steps involved in creating your individual jewellery piece. Be introduced to mould making techniques and design elements to create your own silicone mould in class. Get to know the resin medium and understand the different resins that are on the market, the health and safety aspects when working with resin as well as how you can care for your silicone mould and resin pieces after. Follow along with the tutor’s instructions when creating your mould, and then use it to create your own resin piece.

This class will focus on jewellery making, but with the knowledge shared in class, your possibilities with the medium are endless.

Here, you will create a set of earrings, bangles, pendants, or rings, putting your personality into each resin peace that is one of a kind.

And by the end of this creative workshop, you will not only go home with several items made by you but also with the skills and knowledge to create more terrific pieces for yourself, to give as gifts or even sell in your own business.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this resin jewellery and silicone mould making course, you should have:

• Gained knowledge of silicone properties
• Mould making techniques
• Learned the correct safety procedures that are required when handling resin
• Worked with the two types of resin (slow setting and fast setting resin)
• Explored various artistic resin techniques
• Had the opportunity to work with bezel and embed flowers into your resin piece
• Produced beautiful pieces handmade by you
• Knowledge about how to care for your mould and resin pieces

Course content

What will be covered in this resin jewellery and silicone mould making course?

• Create your own silicone mould – make a ring dish OR bangle mould
• Understanding of the mould making process
• Tools and materials required for mould making
• Information on how to continue your silicone mould making and resin journey from home
• How to take care of your moulds and the many uses of it
• Slow Setting Resin – when to use it and why
• Fast Setting Resin – when to use it and why
• Health & Safety
• Prepping and mixing
• Tinting and embedding techniques
• Bezel
• Sand, polish, and finish
• Safety and care of your resin pieces
• Tips and tricks from our professional tutor

Intended audience

Who is this resin jewellery and silicone mould making course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn about making mould and resin jewellery.

This course is not suitable for pregnant people.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

Materials provided

All the necessary materials are provided, including:

• Silicone
• Slow setting resin
• Fast setting resin
• Pigments and moulds
• P2 Respirator mask
• Findings and bezels
• Handouts (digital)

What to bring to class

• You may prefer to bring your vapour mask, available from hardware stores. If you feel concerned about the exposure to the resin vapour, please discuss it with your GP before attending the workshop.
• An old ice cream bucket or alike to transport your jewellery pieces safely (needed on day 2)
• Apron to protect your clothes

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Please wear old closed in shoes
• Long hair must be tied back
• Not suitable for pregnant women