The Art of Resin Jewelry

The definitive introduction to resin jewelry from one of the craft world’s most prolific and trusted authors. Sherri Haab covers everything from basic mixing and pouring to advanced layering, casting, and mixed-media techniques, all in a compact 128 pages packed with projects and inspiration.

Why Start Here

Most craft books on resin either overwhelm beginners with chemistry or limit themselves to a handful of basic pours. Haab finds the middle ground. She opens with the essentials: what resin is, how different types behave, and what tools and safety gear you actually need. Then she moves quickly into projects, organized by technique rather than difficulty, so you build skills naturally as you work through the book.

The project range is impressive for such a short book. You will make everything from Bakelite-style heart pins and faux amber earrings to glitter gem bracelets, scrimshaw-inspired pieces, and transparent necklaces backed with gold leaf. Each project teaches a distinct technique that you can apply to your own designs afterward.

What sets this book apart from newer resin guides is Haab’s emphasis on combining resin with other materials: polymer clay, metal, found objects, and paper. This cross-pollination of techniques gives you a much broader creative toolkit than a book focused on resin alone.

What to Expect

A 128-page paperback with full-color photography and clear step-by-step instructions. The tone is encouraging without being condescending. Haab assumes you are a capable adult who wants to learn a new skill, not someone who needs hand-holding through every glue application. Tips on tools, supplies, finishing, and special effects are woven throughout rather than dumped in a single chapter.