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Resin Jewelry Components

The Susan Lenart Kazmer ICE Resin® brand offers many different jewelry making supplies that inspire you to create and completely finish your ICE Resin® mixed media jewelry piece.  Among the components offered are - bezel jewelry to create, findings to attach with, and cord and ribbon to complete your work of art.

Explore Mixed Media Jewelry Making with ICE Resin®

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with this assortment of jewelry making products and kits.

ICE Resin® mixed media bezels are available in various different styles and collections.  All beautifully designed by Susan Lenart Kazmer to use with ICE Resin® Iced Enamels, Shattered Mica, German Glass Glitter, and Opals!   ICE Resin® bezel templates and resin jewelry molds are a great way to simplify your process so you get and exact fit every time. ICE Resin® Findings include mixed metal end caps and jump rings and connections that are great for use with ICE Resin® Silk Sari Ribbon and Leather Cord.

 

Looking for Jewelry Making Ideas?
For more information and inspiration on how to use all of the ICE Resin® jewelry components check out our projects page.  Watch ICE Resin® founder Susan Lenart Kazmer as she talks about a collection of bezels and how they inspire her.

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FAQs

What is a resin bezel, and what do you use it for?

A resin bezel is a small metal frame, either open-back or solid-back, and it's basically the container for your jewelry design. You pour ICE Resin® into the frame, and whatever's underneath (a photo, a pressed flower, glitter, a tiny charm), gets sealed in clear resin. Once it cures, you've got a finished pendant, charm or focal piece ready to attach to a necklace, bracelet or earrings.

How do you fill a bezel with ICE Resin?

Start by mixing your resin and hardener in equal parts, stirring slowly for about two minutes so you don't work in air bubbles. Let the mixture sit for roughly five minutes so any bubbles that did form can rise and pop before you pour. Pour into your bezel with a craft stick or a syringe (a syringe gives you more control in small spaces), then let it cure undisturbed. Check back in about 30 minutes to catch any stray bubbles before the resin sets.

What's the difference between an open-back and closed-back bezel?

An open-back bezel doesn't have a solid bottom, so light passes through the cured resin. Closed-back bezels have a solid metal bottom, which works well for opaque elements like photos or heavier ephemera. Want a stained-glass look? Go open-back. Want a solid, saturated color? Closed-back gets you there.

Can you put a photo or paper inside a resin bezel?

Yes, and it makes for a really personal piece. Seal the paper first with something like a matte medium or Mod Podge before you pour resin over it. Resin soaks into anything porous, so an unsealed photo will turn translucent and washed out. A quick coat of sealant keeps your image crisp under the resin.

What else do you need besides bezels to finish a jewelry piece?

Bezels are just the starting point. You'll also want jump rings and findings to attach your bezel to a chain or earring hook, plus cord or ribbon (silk sari ribbon is a popular choice) if you're building a necklace. From there, it's really about the look you're going for.

Do bezels come in different shapes and finishes?

Yes, quite a few. You'll find circles, ellipses, triangles, rectangles and hearts in finishes like antique bronze, antique silver, sterling and rose gold. Mixing shapes and metal tones is an easy way to make each piece in a collection feel a little different.

Does any resin work in a bezel, or do you need something specific?

You can use most jewelry-grade resins, but ICE Resin® is formulated specifically for bezel work, with a slower cure time that gives you room to arrange elements before it sets. It also self-levels nicely, which helps you get a clean, domed finish without much fuss.

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