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🐰🌸 Easter Surprise Sensory Bin 🌸🐰

Get ready for some hoppy fun with our Easter Surprise Sensory Bin—a magical springtime adventure filled with textures, colors, and creativity! ✨

🌿 What’s Inside? 🌿
🐣 Green grass (dyed rice & pasta)
🎨 Pastel eggs (colored beans)
🧺 Mini woven basket
🥄 Wooden bowl, spoon & tongs
🐇 Hand-painted wooden Easter bunny (can be personalized!)
🥚 Wooden egg with rainbow polka dots
🌸 Resin flowers & felt bee
🦋 Acrylic butterflies & wooden cutouts
🌿 Wooden fence for extra charm
🎀 Personalized mini wooden hand-painted banner
🌷 7 mini spring charms
🐰 15 wooden beading pieces + pipe cleaners (to make 5 adorable bunnies!)
💖 2 squishy bunnies for extra sensory fun

All beautifully packed with yellow-green crinkle paper—perfect for Easter gifting! 🎁

This sensory bin encourages fine motor skills, imaginative play, and endless fun—while making Easter even more special! 🌈🐣

Tag a parent who’d love this for their little one! 💕

Have you every tried edible moldable sand with your kids?

Swipe to see 2 different versions that you can create!

When I started resin art, I messed up ratios, trapped bubbles, and had sticky disasters—now, I share my lessons to help you!

Part 1.
Sticky or Soft Resin – What Went Wrong?

If your resin feels sticky, soft, or rubbery even after the curing time has passed, it likely means the chemical reaction didn’t complete properly. Here’s why this happens and how to fix it:

✅ Incorrect Resin-to-Hardener Ratio
~ Most epoxy resins require a precise 1:1 or 2:1 ratio (check your brand’s instructions).
~ Measuring by volume, not weight (unless the instructions say otherwise) is crucial!
~ Fix: Always use separate measuring cups for resin and hardener, then combine them precisely.

✅ Not Mixing Thoroughly
~ If resin and hardener aren’t fully combined, some areas won’t cure properly.
~ Fix: Stir for 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the cup to ensure even mixing.

✅ Too Cold or Humid Environment
~ Resin needs a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) to cure properly.
~ Fix: Work in a warm, dry space and pre-warm your resin bottles in warm water before mixing.

✅ Expired or Low-Quality Resin
~ Old or poor-quality resin may not cure correctly.
~ Fix: Always check the expiration date and store resin in a cool, dry place.

How to Fix Sticky Resin?
~ If it’s slightly sticky: Apply a thin new resin layer over it.
~ If it’s very sticky: Scrape it off and start over—unfortunately, sticky resin won’t fully cure.

Did this happen to you? If so, what part of the process do you think went wrong?