And if you're really keen, you can make multiples for sale at fetes or local fund-raising events. Follow the step-by-step instructions for each of these projects and you'll soon realise how easy it is to work with resin

Safety first

• Work in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside, and cover your work-top with greaseproof paper to prevent any spills ruining the surface.
  Always wear protective gear: gloves, mask and goggles.
  Read all the manufacturer's instructions and material safety data before you begin any of these projects.

General supplies

Easycast Clear Part A and Part B; 60ml measuring cups; plastic cups; Paddle Pop sticks; wet-and-dry sandpaper, 100 grit; canola oil; greaseproof paper; safety gloves, mask and goggles.

You'll also need

Large tile; Klean Klay or Plasticine; short length of PVC pipe, wider and deeper than bangle; plastic bottle (about 4.5cm in diameter); Pinkysil silicone rubber A and B; Pearl EX Pigments in Red Russet

Here's how

STEP 1 Create a bangle model from Plasticine. Rest it on tile. Allowing a gap between the two, place the plastic bottle in the centre of the Plasticine bangle. Ensuring there is a small gap between the two, encircle Plasticine bangle with pipe. Seal edge between the pipe and tile with Plasticine to prevent rubber silicone from seeping out.

STEP 2 Pour equal amounts of A and B silicone rubber into separate containers then, using a Paddle Pop stick, combine them in another cup. The silicone is combined when it turns an even shade of pink. Blend silicone well to prevent a sticky mould.

STEP 3 Pour pink silicone over your model until bangle is well and truly covered. Leave the silicone to set for about 30 minutes. Separate pink mould from pipe, bottle and Plasticine bangle. If necessary, trim mould edges with a craft knife.

STEP 4 Make up 2 batches of resin - 1 clear and 1 coloured - with Pearl EX Red Russet. For clear batch, follow Step 4 of Picture paperweight instructions. For Red Russet batch, follow Steps 2-4 of Key ring instructions.

STEP 5 Half-fill bangle mould with the clear resin mix (pour as a thin stream to avoid bubbles). Working your way around the mould, pour in the red coloured batch, stopping short of the top. You can make different patterns depending on the height from which you pour the resin.

STEP 6 Leave the bangle to set for about 30 minutes before releasing it from its pink mould.

STEP 7 Working under water, sand the edges of the bangle smooth using wet-and-dry sandpaper. For an irregular bangle, sand in such a way as to create a wave-like effect around each edge. Polish bangle with canola oil to finish.