Have you ever scrolled past glossy resin hair accessories on social media and thought, I wish I could make those?
You're in the right place! DIY resin hair clips are a great way to get started with epoxy resin. They're fun, beginner friendly and a perfect way to experiment with color, glitter, and embellishments to create something uniquely yours. Besides, there's something especially satisfying about wearing a piece of art you made yourself.
To show you exactly how it's done, resin artist and small business owner Haley Crespo of Haley Made is here to guide us. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Haley creates colourful handmade accessories and jewellery. Today, she's sharing how to make 3 of her best-selling hair clips:
- Tutti Frutty - fun and colorful, made with polymer clay fruit slices
- Strawberry & Gold Flake - pink strawberry slices & paired with shimmering gold
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Pink Glitter - because you can never have too much sparkle!
“Hair clips are my absolute favourite things to make with resin. They’re so fun and customizable, and I’m going to show you every step of the way!”
Let's get crafting.
Watch the full video tutorial here:
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What You’ll Need
• ArtResin Epoxy Resin
• Nitrile Gloves
• Mixing Cup with measuring lines: Haley prefers a silicone cup because you can gently squeeze it while pouring for better control
• Stir Stick
• Bowl: for a warm water bath
• Silicone Hair Clip Molds: Choose molds that come in sets of 3 so you can make multiple clips at once
• Inclusions: polymer clay fruit slices, gold leaf flakes, iridescent shapes, fine glitter
• Popsicle stick or tweezers: for placing embellishments into the molds
• Scissors: to clean up rough edges after demolding
• Hair clip hardware
• B-7000 clear adhesive: for attaching the clip hardware
Step 1: Warm Your Resin
Haley's Tip #1
Before mixing, give your resin bottles a warm water bath. Warming the resin makes it easier to mix and pour, and it also helps reduce bubbles
Fill a bowl with warm (not hot) water.
Placed the tightly capped resin and hardener bottles in the bowl. Do not submerge them.
Let them sit for approximately 15 minutes.
💡 PLEASE NOTE: Warming the resin in a water bath reduces ArtResin's 40 minute working time by about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Plan Your Designs
Haley's Tip #2
Before you measure and mix your resin, take a few minutes to plan your clip design.
This gives you time to experiment without worrying about the clock ticking. You can step away, come back with fresh eyes, and adjust your layout until you're happy with it.
Hair clip molds are easy to find at craft stores or online. Haley recommends choosing molds that make 3 or more clips at once, so you can create several designs in one batch.
This is where the project really gets fun! Haley says:
“Just have the freedom to have fun. These are your hair clips — you can do whatever you want. There are no mistakes.”
Haley uses a variety of inclusions to make her clips, including polymer clay fruit slices, gold leaf, and colorful, iridescent shapes.
These are three of her best-selling designs:
Tutti Frutti Clips
These bright, playful clips use polymer clay fruit slices. Place the slices into the mold using tweezers or your fingers, arranging them in a single layer.
Give each slice a little breathing room and avoid overlapping - this helps prevent air bubbles from getting trapped.
Strawberry & Gold Leaf Clips
This design is one of Haley's best sellers! Don't worry about perfect alignment - a slightly organic layout looks beautiful once the resin is poured.
Place the fruit slices strategically, turning them in different directions for a natural look. Leave some open space where the gold leaf will go after you pour the resin.
Pink Glitter Clips
For a little extra sparkle, Haley loves using iridescent shapes paired with a glitter-and-resin mix.
Arrange the glitter pieces in the mold first, using a mix of of shapes and sizes for visual interest. This helps create a dynamic, eye-catching design once the resin is poured.
Step 3: Measure & Mix Your Resin
Dry the bottles thoroughly after removing them from the water bath. Water contamination can cause resin to cure cloudy.
Wearing gloves, measure your resin. For this batch, Haley carefully pours 20 ml of resin and 20 ml of hardener into a silicone cup.
Mix slowly for 3-5 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the cup. Mixing too quickly can introduce bubbles. You'll know the resin is ready to pour once it is clear with no visible strings.
Step 4: Pour the Resin
Pour slowly into the molds, pinching the mixing cup to create a controlled pour. Move from one side of the mold to the other making sure the resin reaches the edges of the mold and all the decorations are covered.
Add Gold Leaf (for Strawberry Clips)
Using a popsicle stick, place small pieces of gold leaf into the resin. Add them in the empty spaces between the strawberry slices.
Gently push the gold leaf into the resin with the popsicle stick until fully submerged.
Add Glitter to the Remaining Resin
For the glitter clips, Haley adds find pink glitter to the remaining resin. Add a small amount at a time — remember, you can always add more but you can't take it away. Mix thoroughly so the glitter is evenly distributed.
Pour the glitter resin into the molds.
Now you have three different clip designs ready to cure! Cover them with a dust cover and leave them to cure for 24 hours until they're dry to the touch.
Step 5: Demold the Clips
Demolding is easily the most satisfying part of the process! Your clips should be dry to the touch, glossy and clear, letting all of your inclusions shine through.
You'll notice the clips may feel bendy when you first remove them from the mold - don't worry, they'll firm up as they finish curing.
If you notice any rough edges or tiny bits of glitter sticking out, you can gently trim them with a pair of scissors.
Step 6: Attach the Hardware
Now it's time for the finishing touch! Hair clip hardware comes in different shapes to match the molds - straight and skinny, rectangular and triangular. Make sure you choose the type that fits your clip.
Place the clips face down, with the flat side that was against the mold facing up. This makes it easy to attach the hardware cleanly. 
Haley's Tip #3:
Haley recommends B-7000 glue in crystal clear. She's tested many glues and loves this one because it dries clear, creates a strong bond, and has a precision nozzle for easy application.
Apply a generous amount of glue to the flat metal backing, not to the resin itself. This makes placement easier and prevents the use of excess glue.
Then, place the hardware onto the flat side of the resin clip (the mold side). Press gently and allow to set.
Repeat on the rectangular clips:
For the triangle clips, apply extra glue to the wide section, since that's where they tend to pop loose.
The glue sets quickly, but allow it to dry for several hours before putting the clips into use.
Enjoy Your New Resin Clips!
And that's it! Your custom resin hair clips are ready to wear. They're a simple way to add a little sparkle, color, and personality to your day.
“Making these clips over the years has brought me so much joy, and I really hope it brings you joy too.” – Haley
We hope you enjoyed following along and feel inspired to create your own resin hair clips! Grab your molds, mix up some ArtResin, and have fun experimenting with colors, glitter, and designs.
A huge thank you to Haley Crespo for sharing her tips, tricks, and favorite designs with us — we loved seeing her process in action!
To see more of Haley's art:
Read her blog: Haley Crespo is our ArtResin Winner
Visit her website: www.haleymade.ca
Follow her on Instagram: @haleymadeshop
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