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Charm Bangle Bracelet
Charms don't have to dangle from the edges of your wrist when you use resin to create a bangle, as this plastic product will form a seal around them in your bangle bracelet mold. Create the look by attaching items of personal importance to you (your own chosen charms) on a string before placing them in the bracelet mold. Place the string in the center of the bangle mold. Pour the resin into the mold, over the stringed items. You will no longer have to worry about losing the personal items -- or damaging them, since resin is a strong material.
Colored Bangle
Design a bangle that no one else will be wearing. Mixing different color resins together that match your outfit will create a distinctive look. Snipping a piece of the hem fabric from the garment and adding tiny pieces of it into a clear resin will create another unique bangle look. Make your colored bangle sparkly -- for nighttime wear -- by adding glitter to the resin mixture.
Odd-Shaped Bangle
Bangles don't have to be the typical round shape. Use creativity by designing your own mold shapes using polymer clay, according to The Art of Resin Jewelry. Create a bangle with indentations, similar to a zig-zag pattern on the round object. You can make your bangle look like a regular round bangle with a slight twist by topping it with a rectangular resin piece, such as one similar to the face found on a watch band. Put a flower in the rectangular piece to top your bangle.
Warning
Resin can produce a strong odor and fumes and requires a work area that is well-ventilated. Running an exhaust fan and opening windows and doors in your home is recommended when using resin, as is wearing gloves made from nitrile or butyl. You should also wear a respirator approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. And never pour remaining resin, shavings or mold residuals down your home drain, as they are all harmful to the environment. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for disposal.