It’s the first day of fall! In our area of southern Ontario you can already catch the occasional glimpse of the leaves changing colour. Soon they’ll be perfect to collect and make a resin paperweight with!
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A couple of weeks ago we shared the tutorial for this DIY resin paperweight using various species of maple leaves I collected in my neighbourhood. It sits so nicely on my dining room table (which does double duty as my office). The many facets and colours in the paperweight make it so interesting to look at when I’m stuck for inspiration.
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And the kids love it! They can’t help but pick it up each time they see it. It’s likely the super glossy surface which they want to touch. They almost look like large jelly candies!
Head on over to the Resin Crafts Blog for the full resin paperweight DIY tutorial.
With the holidays just around the corner (dare I say it?), these paperweights would make a great gift idea for your boss, a co-worker or any nature-loving friend. If you’re coming to this a little late, we also have 5 last-minute gift ideas you can make with items from your kitchen.
If you’re looking for more nature-inspired project ideas using resin, check out our lavender resin pendants, our beach themed jewelry, or our birth month flower resin pendants ideas.
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Frances Hood
Very clever
. I would like to make a paperweight for my friend who lost her husband a few years ago.
Just prior to lamenting that he had not been able to purchase a gift for her —— On their last anniversary, from his voice controlled wheelchair, he exhibited his ongoing charm and asked her “ May I offer you an anniversary potato chip?”. Do you think a potato chip would hold up in resin?
I think I would use a thicker kettle fried chip. Any advice you have will be appreciated. Thank you.