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How to Repair a Resin Charm

Introducción

Resin charms are a popular form of jewelry. Since they are made of plastic, they have the potential to snap. When this happens, they are usually considered trash, so we wanted to provide a guide that will help people extend the life span of this type of jewelry. Working with resin may even lead the viewer to start creating their own jewelry!

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    • Fit the broken pieces together with the flattest side of the charm facing towards you.

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    • Lay a piece of tape on the crack and press down smoothly.

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    • Pick up the pieces so the crack is facing up.

    • Bend the pieces to create a slight gap.

    • CAUTION: Wear gloves when working with resin.

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    • Add resin to the crack.

    • Press the pieces together.

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    • Use a cotton swab to spread the resin in the crack.

    • Pick up the excess resin with a cotton swab.

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    • Turn on the UV light.

    • Put the charm under the UV light for 120 seconds per side.

    • Remove the charm.

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Conclusión

Now your charm is repaired and can once again be worn or displayed!

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