What are planar resins used for? (And why we’re a little obsessed with them.)
If you’ve never played with planar resins before, prepare to fall in love 💕 These little flat-backed beauties are some of the most versatile craft supplies out there—and we should know! We’ve listed over 500 unique designs (and counting!) in our Etsy shop: NestingWithTheNizzis.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter, a creative small shop owner, or just someone who loves making cute things, planar resins are your new favorite secret weapon. They’re smooth, flat, lightweight, and come in the most adorable shapes and styles you can imagine.
So… what exactly are they? Planar resins are small resin pieces with a glossy design on one side and a smooth flat back—perfect for gluing, embellishing, and customizing all kinds of crafty creations.
Just a few of the fun planar resins we offer…
Yes, there are DIY tutorials out there that show how to make your own planar resins—but fair warning: it requires purchasing multiple materials like resin, molds, a printer for waterslide paper or UV prints, sealants, and more… and there’s a definite learning curve. That’s where we come in! We take all the guesswork and labor out of the equation. You just focus on the fun part—we do the rest. ✂️✨
Here’s just a taste of what our customers use them for:
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Hair bow makers use them as playful, eye-catching centers.
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Crafters use them to decorate hair clips, badge reels, and even phone cases.
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Scrapbookers and card makers love them as lightweight, flat embellishments.
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They’re perfect for bookmarks, magnets, keychains, and holiday ornaments.
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Fake bakers use them to top faux cupcakes, cookies, and candy creations.
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Some makers embed them in glycerin soap for a whimsical touch.
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Jewelry artists use our pre-drilled or DIY drillable versions to make earrings, necklaces, and bag charms.
Basically, If you can imagine it, you can probably make it with a planar resin. They’re like tiny nuggets of art waiting to add sparkle to your next project 🎨
We’re proud to offer the largest selection of planar resins on Etsy—and the most affordable, too. We even offer custom orders if you want us to turn your personal image or photo into a one-of-a-kind design!
Want more crafty ideas and inspiration? Browse the Nesting With the Nizis blog, where we share easy DIY projects, small shop tips, and real-life stories from our family-run craft biz.
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Why Buy from Nesting With The Nizis?
We’re an independent craft supply boutique that is family owned. We ship quickly and provide excellent quality products, we’re building a crafty community where you can find support and encouragement on -join our facebook group to join the community. We provide much lower prices here on our wesbsite as opposed to our other selling sites (Ebay and eEsy) because we don’t have to pay overhead / selling fees. We want to help empower crafters and makers- and provide the supplies they need at an awesome price. Be sure to subscribe to the mailing list as well so you don’t miss any new product drops.
