N/NY-GM-76 - Resin Techniques in Art Therapy: Creating Objects, Preserving Memories, Holding Meaning

Workshop participants are invited to explore resin as non-traditional media in art therapy. Presenters will introduce directives which invite meaning-making and memory honoring. Participants will learn basic resin techniques. 

Suggested Art Materials 

- Wesuggest Easy Cast brand; purchase a “kit;” it will have both parts, table cover, mixing cups, stirring sticks, and plastic pipettes. 

- Forms: silicone molds, bezels, packing tape, and/or hot glue. Have a piece of cardboard handy to transport forms to a place to set overnight. 

- Pigment suggestions (optional): food coloring, alcohol ink, mica powder, acrylic paint, or spices. 

- Casting items suggestions: dried leaves, flowers, moss, seashells, beads or buttons, or images printed on water-proof (photo) paper. Wear clothes that can get messy!