Resin Bookmarks and Keychains: An Easy Guide for Beginners

Resin bookmarks and keychains are quick, small projects that make thoughtful personalised gifts for friends, teachers and family. You can fill them with dried flowers, glitter, initials or tiny photos. This guide shows how to make both, and how to add the tassels and rings that finish them off.

Resin bookmarks and keychains: what you need

• Moulds: the Bookmark Silicone Mould (S) or Bookmark Silicone Mould (L), and for keychains a Pendant Mould (9924921) or the Small Letter / Number Silicone Mould (9926409) for initials.
• Resin: epoxy such as FUJIN 1:1 Crystal Clear Epoxy Resin 50ml + 50ml, or UV Resin 50g for small pieces cured under a UV lamp such as the Hand Held UV Light (Heavy).
• Inclusions: Tiny Dry Flowers, glitter, mica or small printed paper cut-outs.
• Hardware: Gold Jump Rings, Large 1.5 × 10mm, key rings, and a Crafting Plier.
• Finishing: Tassels, Assorted Colours 16 pcs for bookmarks, and an HSS Twist Drill Set for making holes if your mould has none.

Prices change, so see each product page for today’s price. See our UV resin guide to decide between UV and epoxy.

Epoxy or UV resin?

• Epoxy resin is two-part, needs careful measuring and takes longer to cure, but is good for filling larger moulds like bookmarks.
• UV resin needs no mixing and hardens under a UV lamp, which suits thin layers, small charms and quick keychains. Build it up in thin layers so each cures fully.

Making a resin bookmark, step by step

1. Clean and dry the mould and set it on a level, covered table.
2. Mix a small amount of epoxy exactly as the label directs, or use UV resin.
3. Pour a thin first layer and gently arrange flowers or cut-outs with a toothpick, face down.
4. Let it set slightly, then pour a second layer to fill the mould.
5. Pop bubbles with a toothpick, cover to keep dust off and cure fully.
6. Demould, then thread a tassel through the hole, or attach it with a jump ring.

Making a resin keychain

1. Fill letter or pendant cavities with coloured resin, adding glitter or tiny flowers.
2. Cure fully and demould.
3. If there is no hole, mark the spot and drill carefully with a fine drill tip, wearing a mask and eye protection.
4. Open a jump ring sideways with pliers, link it through the hole and the key ring, then close it.

For more jewellery-style techniques, read our resin jewellery making guide.

Personalisation and gift ideas

• Initials on a keychain for each member of the family.
• Pressed flower bookmarks for teachers or book lovers.
• A friend’s name printed on paper and sealed inside a bookmark.
• Matching keychain and bookmark sets in school or club colours.
• Small charms for bags and pencil cases.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Pouring too much at once, which traps bubbles and can overheat.
• Touching the surface before it has cured, leaving fingerprints.
• Using damp flowers or paper, which can go cloudy or discolour. Flowers must be fully dry, and paper can be sealed first with a thin coat of resin or clear glue.
• Overfilling the mould, which leaves a thin, sharp rim to sand off later.

Safety reminders

• Wear gloves and work in a ventilated space.
• Never look directly into a UV lamp.
• Keep resin, tools and small parts away from young children.
• Sand edges only when fully cured, wearing a mask.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop flowers from floating?

Pour a thin layer first, let it thicken slightly, then place the flowers so they stay in position.

Why is my UV resin still soft?

The layer may be too thick or not cured long enough. Pour thinner layers and cure each one fully.

Can children make resin keychains?

Resin projects suit teens and adults, or with close adult supervision, using gloves and good ventilation.

Do you deliver islandwide?

Yes. We deliver across Sri Lanka in 2–5 working days, with cash on delivery, card or bank transfer. You can also visit our shops in Boralesgamuwa and Horana, open every day from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Not sure what to choose? WhatsApp the Haanz team on 0711 515 515 and we’ll help you choose moulds and resin for bookmarks and keychains.

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