Handmade items are popular in various fields such as accessories, clothes and furniture. It’s called DIY [Do It Yourself].
Among handmade items, the wide variety of makeover is called “UV resin”. Recently, this cellphone case made of UV resin is very popular!
The UV resin looks difficult at first glance, but it’s actually very easy to use.
Now, let’s learn about UV resin!
What is UV Resin?
First of all, UV resin is one of many kinds of Resin.
Resin is a solid or highly viscous substance of plant or synthetic origin that is typically convertible into polymers.
This resin has a wide variety. This time, we will introduce the types of resins that are often used in handmade products.
Epoxy Resin
You can harden it by mixing two kinds of liquids and causing a chemical reaction.
It is divided into main agent and hardener.
It is very useful because it has the ability to be applied and gives a three-dimensional effect.
The disadvantage is that it takes a little time to cure completely.
One day at the earliest, and three to four days at the longest.
It changes depending on the temperature at that time and the amount used.
UV Resin
This resin will be used for this cellphone case.
Unlike epoxy resin, liquid is not separated and it is completed by one type.
It can be cured by applying ultraviolet rays, but it takes only 5 minutes.
Done in a short period is attractive.
If you don’t have a UV light, you can put it on the sun.
It will take about 30 minutes.
The range of ultraviolet rays is limited, so it’s easy to fail if you try to make it in three dimensions from the beginning.
After it hardens, apply from the top.
By repeating this, you can create a three-dimensional looking.
Currently, you can buy UV resin liquid at dollar stores, so you can try it with a tiny cost.
Make a Cellphone Case With UV Resin!
Now that you understand about the basics of resin, let’s make a cellphone case!
[Preparation: Original Cellphone Case Materials]
If the color of the cellphone case (You can choose your favorite color or clear) is too dark, it will be difficult to see the design drawing, so please be careful!
- Design
- UV Resin (Choose from several colors to match your design)
- Materials for a decoration
[How To Make]
- Paste the design inside the cellphone case.
I recommend using a masking tape that is easy to peel off. Let’s fix it firmly so it doesn’t slip! - In accordance with the design, draw the design with a color resin. If you harden it little by little, it will be all right even if you touch it with your hand. In order to finish it beautifully, let’s draw it as it hardens little by little.
- When finished, apply the transparent UV resin in layers on top and cure.
- If you want to place decorative parts such as rhinestones or bullion beads, apply UV resin first, then place the parts and harden.
- Done!
Be careful not to let it harden too much or it will get messy!
It’s easier than you think, isn’t it?
I recommend starting with drawing a design and gradually starting it!
This! and That!! All UV resin!!!
It’s hard to come up with a design…
For those people, I collected original cellphone cases made with UV resin!
Please refer to it.
The tiles look stylish!
This is a dried flower.
It is a stylish hydrangea.
You can even make a design like this!
Very interesting!
The creator says she failed to make it but it looks PERFECT!
The gradation is beautiful.
This is a very lovely piece.
Cell phone ring is also suitable and cute!
Of course, it can be designed as a notebook style!
The color looks beautiful.
Time To Make Favorite Cellphone Cases?
How was it?
A cellphone case with UV resin that is much easier to make than I imagined.
You can add pressed flowers or make it sparkly, the possibilities are endless!
Please enjoy creating your own original.
