Art Journal created by Jen Cushman

You can easily use ICE Resin® with your scrapbooking and memory projects. Incorporating photos into jewelry is a hot trend in crafting right now. There are a few things to keep in mind to create successful memory projects with ICE Resin®.

You will need to seal your photographs before using ICE Resin® on them. If you are using photos that have been printed in a commercial photo studio, there are a few ways to properly seal your images. You can coat the image with some Collage Pauge® or gel medium.

This technique is may not be effective on pictures printed from your home inkjet printer, as a wet application may cause your ink to run and smear.  Let your prints dry for awhile or seal images printed from an inkjet printer with packing tape or clear contact paper.

Whatever method you choose to create a barrier, be sure to completely seal the photo (front and back). The resin will leak into any unsealed paper surfaces and will cause the paper to turn translucent or gray.  If using clear packing tape or clear contact paper, be sure to leave a tiny sealed edge around all corners of the picture.