Comprehensive Guide to Sourcing Fillers for Resin Art

Resin art offers endless creative possibilities, and the fillers you choose can transform a simple pour into a stunning masterpiece. Here's an expanded list of sources and ideas for resin art fillers:

Retail Stores

Nail Art Stores

• Miniature fruits, playing cards, gears, and flowers
• Tiny shells, stars, and moon shapes
• Holographic films and foils
• Dried flower petals specifically sized for nail art
• Micro beads and caviar beads in various colours
• Fine-line metallic tapes for creating boundaries or designs

Dollar Stores (Dollarama, Dollar Tree)

• Glitter in various sizes and colours
• Small wooden cutouts for embedding
• Small stones and glass beads
• Silicone coaster molds
• Plastic craft jewels
• Sequins and confetti
• Small plastic toys or figurines
• Decorative buttons
• Decorative napkins (for decoupage in resin)
• Metallic washi tapes

Craft Stores (including YXE Creations Craft Hub, of course!)

• Mica powders for colour effects
• Alcohol inks for creating cells and colour variations
• Dried pressed flowers and leaves
• Glass chips and mosaic pieces
• Polymer clay slices
• Charms and pendants
• Wood slices and bark pieces
• Embossing powders (heat before using in resin)
• Seed beads and bugle beads
• Miniature figurines and terrarium accessories

Specialty Items

Custom Shops

• Face casts from nylon and vinyl in different shapes and colours
• Custom molds
• Specialty glitters and colour pigments
• Premium dried flowers preserved specifically for resin
• Hand-painted miniature elements

Natural Elements

• Sand from different beaches (make sure it's dry)
• Small pebbles and rocks
• Dried moss and lichens
• Pine cones and small seed pods
• Coffee grounds for texture
• Dried herbs and spices for colour and scent
• Small shells and sea glass
• Preserved insects (ethically sourced)
• Feathers and small bird nests

Recycled/Repurposed Items

• Watch parts and old jewelry pieces
• Computer circuit boards and electronic components
• Broken glass (safely handled)
• Fabric scraps and lace
• Old maps or book pages (sealed with Mod Podge first)
• Guitar picks or strings
• Bottle caps
• Coins
• Old puzzle pieces

Art Supply Stores

• Metallic leaf sheets (gold, silver, copper)
• Artist pigment powders
• Oil paints for tinting
• Pastels ground into powder
• Colored pencil shavings
• Charcoal dust for gray tones

Home Items

• Coffee grounds for an earthy texture
• Tea leaves
• Spices like turmeric or paprika for natural colours
• Salt or sugar for crystalline effects
• Baking soda for creating bubbles and texture

Online Specialty Sources

• Resin-specific supply shops with unique fillers
• Etsy artisans selling custom embeds
• 3d printed miniatures
• Scale model railroad scenery elements
• Miniature dollhouse accessories
• Japanese washi paper pieces
• Vintage postage stamps (sealed before use)

Seasonal Items

• Holiday-themed miniatures and glitter
• Seasonal dried flowers and leaves
• Snow globe fillers
• Candy sprinkles for food-safe moulds

Remember that any porous items should be sealed before adding to the resin to prevent air bubbles, and organic materials should be completely dried to avoid moisture that can affect curing. With these diverse sources, your resin art can feature unique combinations that will make your pieces truly one-of-a-kind!