Guided Course: Create unique mirrors with resin
A course by Jann YescasArtist
A course by Jann Yescas, Artist
Transform ordinary mirrors into unique art with resin and pigments, creating personalized and original decorative pieces.
Discover the magic of transforming ordinary mirrors into unique pieces of art using resin. Learn to plan your design from the initial sketch, exploring styles ranging from organic to abstract, while balancing colors, shapes, and composition. Learn the ideal materials for working with resin and how to prepare your workspace to ensure safety and order.
As you progress, you'll apply resin pouring and manipulation techniques to the mirror, experimenting with transparencies and vibrant pigment blends. You'll also be able to add distinctive details that reinforce the concept of your work, whether through special textures or unusual color combinations. Finally, explore applying these techniques to other surfaces such as trays or frames, expanding your creativity and creating decorative art that transforms any space into a reflection of your personal style.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 11 downloads
The Sketch
7 minutes, 8 seconds
The materials
8 minutes, 42 seconds
Space and Resin Preparation
9 minutes, 42 seconds
Artistic Intervention
8 minutes, 50 seconds
A Unique Touch
7 minutes, 25 seconds
Basic Photomontage and Recommendations
5 minutes, 28 seconds
What's included in this course?
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of resin art, transforming ordinary mirrors into authentic works of art. You'll learn to identify various styles of artistic intervention, from organic to abstract, allowing you to explore and define your own approach. The process begins with conceptualization through sketches that balance colors, shapes, and composition, ensuring your design is perfectly planned before applying the resin.
Discover how to prepare your workspace safely and in an organized manner, while familiarizing yourself with the ideal materials for working with resin. The pouring and manipulation techniques will allow you to create unique effects, taking advantage of transparencies and pigment blends. You'll also have the opportunity to add distinctive details that give your work a personal touch, also experimenting with applications on alternative surfaces such as trays or frames. Upon completion, you will not only have acquired technical skills, but you will also have a unique piece ready to decorate or give as a gift, combining functionality and artistic expression.
What is this course's project?
The course project consists of designing a medium-sized decorative mirror, decorated with artistic resin and colored pigments. A mirror type is chosen, the design concept is defined, a sketch is created, and the resin is applied.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at art enthusiasts, designers, and decorators looking to explore new creative techniques with resin. It's ideal for those who want to transform everyday objects into unique pieces of art, combining functionality and personal expression in their decorative projects.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just a desire to create. You'll need a mirror, epoxy resin, colored pigments, gloves, a mask, mixing containers, and a well-ventilated space. Additional materials such as decorative elements are optional.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Das Thema ist grundsätzlich interessant. Allerdings wird auf das Wesentliche, das Harz, nicht detailiert eingegangen. Weder, welche Eigenschaften es haben sollte, noch verschiedene Marken, die empfohlen werden. Der verlinkte Shop ist von Deutschland aus nicht erreichbar. Schade.
- 8 months ago
This course is explainatory and well structured
Through her brand OnlyJann, she creates custom pieces on demand. She also leads workshops on making art with resin.
Content
Guided Course: Create unique mirrors with resin
- Podcast: More Than a Reflection: The Power of Creativity
- Intervention Styles
- The Sketch
- The materials
- Space and Resin Preparation
- Artistic Intervention
- A Unique Touch
- Basic Photomontage and Recommendations
- Packaging of Your Works
- Other Surfaces
- Final project
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to decorate mirrors with epoxy resin, creating effects like marble, geode, sea, and abstract styles, plus how to apply gold leaf, embed stones, and create both digital and hand-drawn sketches.
No prior experience is needed, though basic knowledge of art materials is recommended. The course is designed for intermediate learners and guides you step-by-step through each technique.
You’ll need epoxy resin, pigments, metallic powders, gold leaf, a heat gun or torch, mirror, painter’s tape, adhesives, decorative stones, gloves, a mask, spatulas, and cleaning tools like acetone.
The course covers marble, geode, sea, and abstract techniques, including using pigments, blending, applying gold leaf, embedding stones, and removing bubbles for professional results.
You’ll learn to create digital sketches and photo montages using apps like Procreate, helping you visualize and tweak your design before applying it to the mirror.
You should wear gloves and a mask and work in a well-ventilated area. The course teaches how to protect your workspace, clean resin drips, and avoid harmful chemicals during cleanup.
The course explains how to use colored lines and mica powder to mimic marble veins, plus how to apply and blend gold leaf or metallic acrylic markers to create realistic gold streaks.