How To Use Resin Over Cricut Decals

Can You Use Epoxy Resin over Cricut decals?

Yes, you can pour epoxy resin over cricut decals. The resin provides a gorgeous, glossy finish while sealing and protecting the decals for the long term. You can use resin over a variety of different Cricut projects to give them a polished, professional look.

What DIY craft projects can I make with resin and vinyl decals?

Resin and Cricut make it easy to create lots of different custom craft projects including personalized signs, coasters, keychains, artwork, charcuterie boards, tumblers, jewellery, customized trays and more. The possibilities really are endless.

Can I make money selling epoxy resin and Cricut vinyl decal crafts online?

Yes! Resin and Cricut crafts are some of the most popular objects to make and sell online. Personalized objects like tumblers, coasters, wood signs can sell for more money than non-personalized items.

For more ideas on how to earn money selling resin art, see our blog Which Resin Art Sells The Best And Where To Sell Resin Art?

6 DIY Resin Cricut Decal Ideas

We have six fun and easy project ideas for you to try. Customize them to any theme you want and see where your creativity takes you! 

Let's take a look...

Project 1. Wall Sign with hooks

We made a fun (and functional) Father's Day wall sign, complete with hooks to hang some of dad's most useful stuff!

What You’ll Need:

• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• Wood board of your choice
• Plastic spreader or craft stick
• Artist’s Torch
• Dustcover (an empty plastic tote or clean cardboard box works well)
• Cricut decal of your choice (ours says "Best Dad Ever")
• Cricut scraper to apply the decal 
• Power drill and a small drill bit
• 6-8 small, screw hooks
• Hanging hardware for the back of the sign
• Optional: embellishments to embed in the wet resin (we used 35-40 small finishing nails in ours.)

1. Prepare a small amount of ArtResin epoxy resin according to the label instructions. 

Not sure how much you need? Simply enter the dimensions of the board into our Resin Calculator to determine exactly how much resin and hardener you require. NOTE: This first coat is meant to be a sealant coat, so you will only need half the amount recommended by the Resin Calculator.

2. Apply Epoxy Resin To Center Of The Board

Using gloved hands or a craft stick, apply a small amount of ArtResin to center of the board, spreading it evenly across the entire surface. Leave the edges clean, as we did, by applying the resin to the top of the board only. Or, if you wish, you can prop the board up on small plastic cups to raise it off the work surface, tape off the underside of the board with painter's tape, and carefully spread the resin over the edges, using a foam brush or gloved hand to wipe them smooth.

3. Remove Bubbles

Remove bubbles with a quick pass of the Artist’s Torch. Cover the piece with a plastic tote or clean cardboard box to protect it from dust and leave overnight to cure. The next day, it will be dry to the touch.

4. Position The Cricut Decals

Position the decals where you’d like them placed. Use a burnishing tool to remove any air pockets and ensure a tight bond to the board. 

5. Mix Up Art Resin

Mix up another batch of ArtResin according to the label instructions and, with a spreading tool, spread the resin evenly over the entire surface of the board. 

6. Add Embellishments

Add embellishments to the wet resin, if desired. We scattered nails across the top of our board, above the lettering, pouring a little more resin on top to coat them. Use tweezers or a toothpick if you need to adjust the placement. 

Remove bubbles with a quick pass of the Artist’s Torch. Place a dustcover over the resin and allow to cure dry overnight.

7. Drill Holes

Drill holes into the cured resin surface, to fit the amount of screw hooks you wish to attach. If you used tape to catch resin drips, you can remove it now.

8. Screw The Hooks

Screw the hooks into each hole.

9. Attach Hanging Hardware

Attach hanging hardware to the back, hang your sign to the wall, and it's ready to use and enjoy! 

Project 2. Golf Serving Board

Whether it's for a post-tee-time get together or having friends over to watch the tournament on TV, this golf inspired serving board is a fun way of serving snacks.

What You’ll Need:

• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• Wood board of your choice
• Plastic spreader or craft stick
• Artist’s Torch
• Dustcover (an empty plastic tote or clean cardboard box works well)
• Cricut decal of your choice (ours says "Golf - It Takes Balls")
• Cricut scraper and tools to apply the decal 

1. Place The Decal

Place the decal as you wish onto the wood board, burnishing it with the scraper to eliminate air pockets and ensure it's well adhered to the board.

2. Prepare Epoxy Resin

Prepare a small amount of ArtResin epoxy resin according to the label instructions. Not sure how much you need? Simply enter the dimensions of the board into our Resin Calculator and it will let you know exactly how much resin and hardener you require.

3. Pour the mixed resin

Pour the prepared resin mixture into the centre of the board, using a spreading tool to evenly guide it across the entire surface. If you wish to leave the edges clean, apply the resin to the surface only. Or, if you wish to coat the edges, use plastic cups to prop the board up and off of the work surface, tape the underside with painter’s tape to catch drips, and carefully smooth the resin over the edges using a foam brush or gloved hands.

4. Remove Bubbles

Remove bubbles from with a quick pass of the Artist’s Torch. Cover the board with a clean plastic tote or empty cardboard box to protect it from dust and allow it to cure overnight.

5. Remove Tape

The next day, the resin will be dry to the touch. Remove tape from the underside of the board, if you used it. The resin will be fully cured and the board will be ready for use in 3 days.

Did you know that ArtResin is safe to use for serving food?  Read more about it in our blog ArtResin Passes Food Safety Tests.

Project 3. Sports Coasters

Cheers to game day! These baseball themed coasters look so great that your sports fan will actually want to use them! The best part is that you can customize them to the sport or team colors of your choice. 

What You’ll Need:

• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• ResinTint, in white and blue
• Plastic cups and craft stick, one for each color
• Silicone coaster mold
• Heat gun
• Dustcover (an empty plastic tote or clean cardboard box works well)
• 3 Cricut decals of your choice (we used the MLB logo, the Toronto Blue Jays logo, and a baseball)
• Cricut scraper and tools to apply the decal 

1. Prepare the Epoxy Resin

To make 3 coasters, prepare 6 oz of ArtResin epoxy resin according to the label instructions. 

2. Divide The Epoxy Resin

Divide the resin into separate cups and tint as desired. We used blue, white and left the last portion clear. Pour the tinted resin into the coaster mold, one color per cavity. If necessary, remove bubbles with a heatgun, cover with a dustcover and allow to cure dry overnight.

3. Remove The Cured Coasters

Remove the cured coasters from the mold. They should be dry to the touch, but don't worry if they're still bendy at this point - they simply haven't finished curing yet.

4. Choose 3 Sports Themed Cricut Decals

Choose 3 sports themed Cricut decals that will fit the diameter of the coaster. Position the decal in the center of the coaster and apply. Use your fingers or a Cricut scraper to burnish it to the resin surface. This will eliminate air pockets and ensure a tight bond.

5. Place the coasters back

Place the coasters back into the silicone mold.

6. Prepare another batch of ArtResin

Prepare another 6 oz of ArtResin according to the label instructions and pour over top of the coasters until the mold is full. Lightly run a heatgun over the coasters to remove any bubbles from the resin surface. Cover with a dustcover and allow to cure overnight.

7. Remove The Coasters From The Mold

The next day, the coasters can be removed from the mold. They may still be bendy at this point, so leave them somewhere flat to finish curing for 3-5 days before use. 

Project 4. Super Dad Keychain

A perfect resin project for beginners, keychains personalized with Cricut vinyl decals are fun little objects to give as gifts or sell as part of a resin business.

What You’ll Need:

• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• ResinTint, in white
• Silicone keychain mold
• Heat gun
• Dustcover (an empty plastic tote or clean cardboard box works well)
• Cricut decal to fit the keychain (we used a Super Dad design)
• Cricut scraper and tools to apply the decal 
• Drill and a small drill bit
• Keychain hardware

1. Prepare The Epoxy Resin

Prepare a small amount of ArtResin epoxy resin according to the label instructions. If you're unsure how much resin requires, pour water until the mold until you reach the desired height. Pour the water into a measuring container. Since ArtResin is a 1:1 ratio epoxy resin, simply divide the total amount by 2 to determine how much resin and how much hardener you'll need. Allow the mold to air dry before pouring resin into it.

2. Add Drops Of ResinTint

Add a drop or two of white ResinTint. You don’t need much - always start with less than you think you need and add more if necessary. Pour the tinted resin into the silicone mold, run a heat gun over the surface to eliminate bubbles. Cover with a dustcover and allow to dry overnight.

3. Remove The Cured Resin 

Remove the cured resin from the mold. Don’t be concerned if it’s a little bendy when you remove it from the mold - it simply hasn’t finished curing yet and will harden up over the next few days.

4. Choose A Decal

Choose a decal to fit the size of the molded resin. We chose a Super Dad design. 

5. Position The Decal

Position the decal in place until you’re happy with the placement, and then carefully apply the decal to the resined surface.

6. Attach The Keychain Hardware

Attach the keychain hardware using a drill and small drill bit. Allow the keychain to lay somewhere flat for a few days to finish curing before use.

Project 5. Gold Leaf & Alcohol Ink Painting.

Take an alcohol ink painting from good to great with a shimmery gold embellishment!

What You’ll Need:

• Alcohol ink in colors of your choice (we used a blue, grey and white theme)
• Yupo paper
• Hand held blow tool
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Wood panel, spray adhesive & utility knife
• Cricut leaf decal (we chose gold)
• Cricut scraper
• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• Plastic spreader
• Artist’s Torch
• Dustcover (an empty tote or clean cardboard box works well)
• Hanging hardware for the back of the painting

1. Drop Alcohol Ink On The Yupo Paper

Drop alcohol ink on the yupo paper, using a blow tool and alcohol to create a design, as desired.  To learn how, see our tutorial How To Paint With Alcohol Ink On Yupo Paper. 

Allow the alcohol ink painting to dry thoroughly. When dry, use spray adhesive to mount the painting to a wood panel. When the spray adhesive has dried, flip the painting over to trim any excess from the edges with a utility knife.

2. Choose A Cricut Decal

Choose a Cricut decal to suit the size and look of the painting. We chose a large gold leaf design.

3. Position The Leaf Decal

Position the leaf decal onto the alcohol ink painting as desired. Use the Cricut scraper to remove air pockets and ensure a good, tight bond.

4. Prepare your ArtResin

Prepare ArtResin according to the label directions. If you're not sure how much you need, enter the dimensions of your piece into our Resin Calculator to determine the exact amount. Pour the prepared ArtResin in the centre of the painting, using a plastic spreader to guide it evenly over the entire surface. Remove surface bubbles with the Artist's Torch, cover with a dustcover and allow to cure overnight.

5. Let It Dry

The next day, the resin will be dry to the touch and your painting will be ready to hang on the wall!


 

Project 6. Personalized Charcuterie Board

Transform a plain dollar store wood tray into a fun, personalized charcuterie board. Makes a great gift or keep it to enjoy yourself!

What You’ll Need:

• Wood board of your choice
• Cricut decal of your choice (we chose a 3 layer star design that looks similar to the Dallas Cowboys' logo) 
• Cricut scraper to apply the decal 
• ArtResin epoxy resin
• Disposable nitrile gloves
• Mixing container with graduated measuring lines
• Stir stick
• Plastic spreader or craft stick
• Artist’s Torch
• Dustcover (an empty plastic tote or clean cardboard box works well)

1. Choose A Cricut Decal

Choose a Cricut decal design to fit the wood board. Position as desired and apply to the board, using the scraper to eliminate air pockets and ensure a good bond with the wood.

2. Prepare ArtResin Epoxy

 Prepare ArtResin epoxy resin according to the label instructions.  

Not sure how much resin you need? Simply enter the dimensions of the board into our Resin Calculator to determine exactly how much resin and hardener you require.

3. Apply The ArtResin

Apply the ArtResin to center of the board, spreading it evenly across the entire surface. Leave the edges clean by applying the resin to the top of the board only.

Alternatively, you can prop the board up on small plastic cups to raise it off the work surface, tape off the underside of the board with painter's tape, and carefully spread the resin over the edges, using a foam brush or gloved hand to wipe them smooth.

4. Remove Bubbles

Remove bubbles with a quick pass of the Artist’s Torch. Cover the piece with a plastic tote or clean cardboard box to protect it from dust and leave overnight to cure.

5. Let It Dry

The next day, the resin will be dry to the touch.  The tape, if you used it, can be removed from the underside of the board. After 3 days, the charcuterie board will be fully cured and ready to use and enjoy!

Do you want to learn more about using resin on accessories? See below our how-to tutorials: 

• Introduction to Resin Art
• How to Make Resin Jewelry
• How to Resin Pencil Crayon
• How to Make Resin Geode Art
• How to Resin Paint Marker
• How to Resin a Bracelet
• How to Make Resin Keychains
• How to Make a Resin Geode Phone Grip
• How To Resin Marker