Best epoxy resin kits for crafts and art

Start with ArtResin. It's the safest all-rounder for art and crafts: a 1:1 mix, self-levelling, and it cures clear and glossy without a strong smell — the pick for resin art, coasters, jewellery and coating paintings. The 32 oz kit is the sensible size; the 8 oz is the same formula for small batches.

Who the others suit:

• KSRESIN Liquid Art — a long working time, so it's forgiving if you're new or working on big pieces.
• Art 'N Glow Clear Casting & Coating — a solid mid-size kit for casting and coating in one.
• LET'S RESIN 34 oz — budget-friendly for moulds, coasters and jewellery, with a 1:1 ratio.
• TotalBoat TableTop — for flood-coating flat surfaces like tables and trays, not deep casting.
• Upstart Deep Pour — only if you're pouring thick blocks, paperweights or river tables; it's a different job from thin art pours.

Avoid deep-pour resins for thin moulds and skip cheap kits for anything you want to stay crystal clear for years.