Ready to Bring the Beach to Your Craft Table?
Let’s face it—there’s something magical about that glistening shoreline. And today, we’re capturing that coastal charm with this Beach Resin Pour Art on Rocks tutorial!
Whether you’re new to resin art or already obsessed with fluid art projects, this beach-inspired DIY will take your creativity to the next level. With the help of our guest artist Rachel LaRayes, you’ll learn how to pour epoxy resin on Santorini stones, blend beachy tones with acrylic paint, and even create the illusion of crashing waves using pigment powders and a heat gun or straw.
And yes—there’s a full video tutorial at the end of the post for all you visual learners!
Santorini stones are white marble natural stone that’s super smooth and sparkles. It’s smooth surface, makes it perfect for rock painting.
What You’ll Need: Resin Pour Supply List
Before we begin, make sure your work surface is protected and you’re in a well-ventilated area. Resin crafting can be fun, but also a bit sticky!
Here’s your must-have supply list:
- Santorini stones (or any smooth, flat surface like wooden panels or a table top)
- Epoxy resin
- Hardener (comes with your resin kit)
- Acrylic paint: white, blue cotton, turquoise, cobalt hue
- Mica and pigment powders: cobalt + glacier
- Craft glass filler (for that sandy sparkle!)
- Mixing containers (for thin layers and accurate measuring)
- Stir sticks
- Mini heat gun or straw (to blow the resin and shape waves)
- Gloves + wax paper to keep things clean
- Flat surface to let the resin cure evenly
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What is resin Pouring and Why Use It?
Resin pouring (or acrylic pour with epoxy resin) is a fluid art technique that creates a multi-dimensional look on surfaces like rocks, canvas, and wood. Once mixed with a hardener, resin cures into a high gloss finish that looks like glass—and it’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
Whether you’re doing large pours or working with small stones, using thin layers is the best way to build depth and create ocean-like movement. It’s also a good idea to keep your room at room temperature for the best results!
How to Make Beach Resin Pour Art on Rocks
Step 1: Prep Like a Pro. Set up your work surface with wax paper and elevate your stones so the resin can drip off the edges. (Plastic cups work great for this!)
Step 2: Add the Sparkle. Mix ½ tsp of epoxy resin + ½ tsp hardener for each color. Add 24k gold mica powder and craft glass filler to one cup. Stir and place the glassy mix onto the “shoreline” area of your rock. Let cure for 6 hours to keep it from shifting during the next steps.
Step 3: Paint the Base. Using acrylic paint, blend white, blue cotton, turquoise, and cobalt hue. Apply with a soft brush for a soft ocean gradient. Let it dry completely before pouring.
Step 4: Mix Your Pouring Resin. Mix 3 oz resin + 3 oz hardener in a large mixing container. Divide into 4 smaller cups. Add one acrylic paint or pigment powder to each cup: Cobalt hue + cobalt mica then Turquoise + glacier mica. Stir well with a clean stick for each color.
Step 5: Let the Beach Scene Begin. Pour white resin around the glass mix to create the effect of waves. Add blue cotton, turquoise, and cobalt resin in flowing lines next to each other. Use a heat gun or straw to gently push the resin, creating wave crests and motion. Use the leftover paint to highlight areas with pops of color. Add more white resin for extra detail and realistic foam effect. Use the heat gun again to pop any air bubbles and blend layers.
Step 6: Cure and Seal. Let your rocks sit on a flat surface, away from direct sunlight, for 10–12 hours. Then, add a clear topcoat of resin for that flawless glossy finish.
Rachel’s Top 5 Resin Tips
- Thin layers = best results. Build depth slowly.
- Use a heat gun instead of a torch if you’re working on smaller projects.
- Mix just what you need. Resin can’t be saved for later!
- Work at room temperature for even curing.
- Always craft in a well-ventilated area (resin = smelly business).
Watch the Beach Resin Pour on Rocks Video Tutorial Here!
Scroll down to see Rachel’s step-by-step video tutorial. Watching how she creates waves with resin and pigment powders makes it so much easier to follow along!
Bring the Beach Home, One Rock at a Time
And there you have it—your very own beach pour masterpiece! With just a few supplies and some creativity, you can turn ordinary stones into high-gloss resin art that looks like it came straight from the coast.
A huge thank-you to Rachel LaRayes for sharing her beachy brilliance! You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram to see more of her epoxy resin creations and art inspiration.
Until then, happy pouring—and may your waves always shimmer.
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