Make Resin Alcohol Ink Christmas Tree Ornaments DIY

Resin Alcohol Ink Christmas Tree Ornaments DIY

Let me show you how to make resin alcohol ink Christmas tree ornaments.

 

They are stunning and especially colorful, plus they add a dream catcher/stain glass quality to the Christmas decorations. 

Resin alcohol ink ornaments are easy to make and are great for resin beginners to experts.

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Replicate the beach on an ornament with shades of blue and brown. Oh, how I love the beach!

Pick colors of alcohol ink that match your Christmas tree decorations or a traditional theme.

Or create an eye catching ornament with golds, greens and blues...these smaller ones have less brightness and color, so I recommend the larger coaster size ornaments.

Alcohol inks suspended in resin create a scene of colorful drips frozen in time. Let's get started!

Supplies Needed for Resin Alcohol Ink Ornaments:

• Clear Casting Epoxy
• Cabinet Knob Molds
• Mold Release Conditioner Spray
• Silicone Coaster Molds
• Alcohol Inks
• Mixing Cups
• Stirring Sticks
• Drill with Bit
• Twine
• Scissors

Step 1: Mixing Resin

Mix the resin according to the package directions. 

One part resin and one part hardener mixed for 2 full minutes, gently so that you don't whip air bubbles into the resin. 

Then pour into a second cup and use a second stick to stir again for 1 full minute.

Spritz the mold with the resin conditioner spray and then pour the resin in the mold cavities.

Step Two: Alcohol Inks

Next add a single drop of alcohol ink in the resin.

Then add a few more drops of different colors. 

Each ornament in this knob mold needs about 8-10 drops of alcohol ink. 

I used yellow, blue, green, rose gold and white.

From the side view, they are already beginning to take shape. 

Set the mold aside and let it sit for 24 hours to cure.

Step Three: Drill and Hang

Then remove the resin from the molds. 

Drill a hole through the top and then string them with twine to hang on the tree. 

The shape and colors of these ornaments makes me thing of eye balls. 

What do you think?

The white and metallic alcohol inks are heavier and therefore sink to the bottom of the resin, so it looks like it's growing like a petri dish!

When removed from the molds, the bottom becomes the top. 

Each resin ornament is different and stunning!

 

For more detailed instructions on the larger ornaments, check out this post on petrified rainbow coasters. 

Simply drill a hole and tie with twine.

Repeat this process for as many ornaments as you desire. 

These could be used as gift tags, keychains, necklace pendants or as sparkly ornaments hanging in a brightly glowing Christmas tree.

These would also make fun gift tags for the top of presents, add some vinyl cut with a name on them.

That's it!

These beautiful resin alcohol ink ornaments are such a fun resin craft that can be made to match the home decor or holiday decorations you love.

Alcohol ink is awesome and won't mix together with the other colors in the resin, leaving the cured resin with bright and vivid colors.

Drill a hole in the resin and tie them off with a piece of twine or use an ornament hanging hook.

Add a sprig of pine at the top of the ornament for added fun.

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