Advanced Ways to Monetize Resin Beyond Coasters

Introduction

You are a pro at the basics coasters, keychains, small trays, and perhaps even made a few sales via Etsy or in the local markets. However, now you are willing to transform your resin passion into a business.

We are in the Resin Business 2.0 area, and we are about to dive deeper into how we can use epoxy resin with a fresh batch of business opportunities, past the common beginner projects. These concepts can assist you be it a hobbyist or a budding brand in diversifying your revenues, finding new markets, and turning creativity into a constant stream of profits.

1. Sell Direct Resin Commissions.

Resin becomes craft to luxury art when the customers become aware that they can customise colours, shapes, and inbuilt items. Custom products like resin tables, wall art, countertops, memorial souvenirs or pet paw plaques are priced on a premium basis.

Why it works:

• People adore having one of the unique handmade items.
• Individual solutions of decor are often sought by businesses and interior designers.
• Commissions build your brand and portfolio.

Pro Tip:

Epoxy Res-iT Pro Kits (2L or 4L) can be used when doing large pours or deep resin art. Their precision and self-levelling formula are the best in premium projects.

2. Teach Resin Art Workshops (Online and in person)

In case you are sure about your resin skills, your knowledge is a strong source of income. An in-person workshop with local creators or online classes on Zoom, YouTube or Skillshare.

What to teach:

• Introduction coaster/ jewellery classes.
• The sophisticated methods such as the geode pours or ocean waves.
• Best practises of safety, curing, and finishing.

Why it's profitable:

• You make money at every ticket sold.
• The Res-iT Starter Kits may be included in the cost of the classroom.
• Workshops bring community and brand awareness.

Bonus Idea: Co-branded events Idea: Collaborate with craft studios or stores to host co-branded events, they supply the space, you supply the expertise.

3. Produce Digital Resin Products.

You do not need to sell purely physical resin art only that can be transformed into a digital object.

Digital income ideas:

• Sell eBooks or PDF tutorials on Etsy (e.g. “Resin Art Techniques for Beginners).
• Courses on course on resin techniques are to be offered online.
• Break off a YouTube channel or Patreon, making money on advertisement and subscriptions.
• Prepare computerized templates of resin moulds or geode designs.

These streams create passive revenue in the long term, and also put you in the role of an expert in resin community.

4. Work with Local Businesses.

Collaborations can be an effective means of reaching out. Local enterprises usually need exclusive hand made goods to show or sell.

Who to collaborate with:

• Custom furniture, splashback, artwork - interior designers.
• Wedding planners or florists - resin flower preservation items.
• Head offices - logo coasters or trophies.
• Boutiques - small collections of jewellery or decor of resin.

Why it helps:

Partnerships create a sense of credibility, repeat business, and introduce your brand to new customers who appreciate quality craftsmanship.

5. Introduction of Seasonal or Limited-edition collections.

Production of limited series creates suspense and urgency in your customers. For instance:

• Winter Frost Collection in silver and pearl mica.
• Blue pigments and shells, summer ocean set.
• Warm copper in Autumn Glow Line.

Why it works:

• The lack of it enhances perceived value.
• Repeat clients enjoy getting new items.
• Ideal holiday marketing campaigns and buzz in social media.

Experiment with new colour palettes and effects with Epoxy Res-iT Pigment & Mica Powder Kits.

6. Launch a Subscription Box of Resin.

Predictable monthly revenue and keep your audience active can be achieved through the use of a resin subscription model. Offer themed boxes such as:

• Resin Refill Kit - small epoxy kit + pigment + mould.
• Monthly Colour Box - 2 mica powders + mini project idea.
• Club box artist-clubs: step-by-step directions, examples, and discounts.

Subscribers would be thrilled to be given something creative every month and would keep your brand in mind.

7. Restoration and Repair Resin Services.

Most resin owners are not aware of the process of repairing scratched, dull, or yellow surfaces. Provide professional resin restoration including:

• Strengthening scratched tabletops.
• Using a fresh UV resistant topcoat.
• Restoring clarity and gloss.

It is niche but high value service that has minimal competition. Re-coat with Epoxy Res-iT Pro Kit, and finish with compounds to give it a crystal-clear finish.

8. Mix Resin with other materials.

Mixed-media art is put in vogue - and resin goes well with wood, metal and glass.

Ideas:

• Resin and Wood Tables - partner with local carpenters.
• Resin and Metal Jewellery - charms and leaf foil embedded.
• Resin and Glass Art Panels - stratified texture and transparency.

This combination expands your market, not only to woodworkers and interior designers, but also to collectors, and you can set a high price.

9. Create Your Brand Presence on the Internet.

The success of your resin art is nothing more than how visible it is. Establish a good brand so as to appeal to the high value customers.

How to stand out:

• Use identical colour schemes and wrappings.
• Pre/after Videos on Instagram or Tik Tok.
• Use your Epoxy Res-iT product tags in posts to identify what is used by followers.
• Put up a simple site that displays commissions, classes and images of portfolios.

Online presence gives credibility, leads to sales and access to cooperations or sponsorships.

10. Grow into a Studio or Small Business.

At this point of demand: go hobbyist to resin studio:

• Contract assistants to sand, prepare moulds or take photographs.
• Get a studio to rent classes and production.
• Provide B2B to interior designers or wholesalers.
• Request small business granting or craft funding schemes in the UK.

Growing bigger will require more investment and also more earning potential and creativity.

Bonus Tip: Learn to Diversify, and be Authentic.

When you are discovering these sources of income, keep in mind: not all the ideas will suit you and your time. Select 2-3 that resonates with your strengths, it can be teaching, making, or creating digital content. Genuineness generates credibility and credibility generates sales in long term.

Conclusion

UK resin market is in trouble, and chances extend much more than coasters. You can turn your art into a real business out of workshops and courses online, brand partnerships and high-budget commissions.

You will have all you require to ensure that your resin endeavours are brought to the next level with Epoxy Res-iT Pro Kits, Starter Kits as well as Pigment Sets, finishing with clear finishes, predictable curing and professional outcome in all occasions.

Then don't simply make resin art build your resin brand. The market is prepared and your creativity wants to shine.