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Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 3h

👻 When the lights go out… the ghosts come out to play! These little glow-in-the-dark friends are hauntingly cute and perfect for any shelf 💜✨

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 17h

Ever wonder how a dragon ends up dancing across your tray? Layers of resin, decals, and a sprinkle of patience make it happen. Sometimes magic is just a craft session away 🐉💚✨

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 21h

From glossy green to mystical scales 🐲✨ This dragon tray is ready to add a splash of magic to your desk, dresser, or craft cave. Who else loves a bit of fantasy in everyday life? 💚

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 1d

🐉 Green, glittery, and a little fierce—my latest resin tray just got a dragon upgrade! Perfect for holding your treasures…

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Mini graveyard magic! ✨ I had so much fun turning a simple half globe into a spooky little scene. Every tiny tombstone and gravestone detail makes it feel alive… if ghosts count as alive, that is 👻💜

Fantastic mould from Intoresin use discount code Kirnix20 for a 20% discount!

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 1d

Ever wondered how a tiny graveyard ends up inside resin? Here’s a peek behind the crafting magic! From tiny tombstones to layering resin perfectly, it’s all about patience… and a little chaos ✨💜
Fantastic mould from Intoresin use discount code Kirnix20 for a 20% discount!

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 1d

🌙 When the lights go down, the graveyard comes alive! I added a little glow to make this half globe eerily enchanting. Perfect for your spooky shelf or Halloween display 💀💜

Fantastic mould from Intoresin use discount code Kirnix20 for a 20% discount!

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Mini graveyard magic! ✨ I had so much fun turning a simple half globe into a spooky little scene. Every tiny tombstone and gravestone detail makes it feel alive… if ghosts count as alive, that is 👻💜

Fantastic mould from Intoresin use discount code Kirnix20 for a 20% discount!

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 21

Ep.6 is here, and we’ve got company! 🎬 We’re joined by the brilliant Lisa from @breakthemouldresinart for a proper geek-out over movies and TV shows.

🎧 Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 16

Oh hello, Autumn! 🍂 Still obsessed with these 'Hello Autumn' coasters. Their magical druzy edges and sparkly mica powder just make them perfect for cosy season. What do you think? ✨ #HandmadeGifts #AutumnDecor #ResinCoasters #CraftInspiration

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 14

🎙️Ep.5 of The Weekly Waffle is live, and it’s all about those ridiculous little fibs we believed as kids 🙈
Think: the devil jumping in your mouth if you yawn, crusts making your hair curly, and other nonsense that stuck with us.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 14

Autumn, dragons, glitter, AND crafting chaos – it’s all in this week’s project! Our Enchanted Autumn “challenge” features a resin dragon perched in his sparkly autumn home.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 13

🐉🍂 Enchanted Autumn has arrived… with a dragon, a sparkly clay tree, and enough glitter to keep me happy until Christmas!

This resin art “challenge” may have ended up more chaos than perfection (bubbles, resin fails, Kirk’s ‘help’…), but that’s half the fun, isn’t it? 😅

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 11

✨ From resin cabochons to stunning jewellery! Kirk braved the world of wire wrapping to make a Tree of Life pendant – and yes, there were tangles, chaos, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Would you try wire wrapping, or is this one craft too far? 👀

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌟 New Video Alert! 🌟
We finally tackled jewellery – and Kirk’s been up to his elbows in wire! Today’s video shows how we turned our resin cabochons into a gorgeous Tree of Life pendant with a whole lot of laughs along the way.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 8

New video is live! 🎉 This week we tried something a little different – a resin bloom using PearlEx mica powders instead of alcohol inks. Did it work? Well… let’s just say we were pleasantly surprised!

👉 Watch on our YouTube Channel - link in bio

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ep.4 of The Weekly Waffle is here, and this week we’re ranting (nicely!) about life’s little annoyances — the things that drive us absolutely barmy!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 31

🖤 Textures, crackles, and just a hint of drool… no glitter this time

👉 Swipe to see the transformation from start to finish.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 30

From humble tinfoil beginnings to a facehugger egg ready for the Alien set – Kirk’s latest resin project is gloriously gross and utterly brilliant.
Watch the full video on our channel

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨ We had SO much fun turning these dodgy moulds into full-on ninja turtle chaos! Which one’s your favourite – Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael or Leonardo?
🎥 Want to see the full madness? Watch the whole video on YouTube

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Metallic magic + steampunk style 💫
This AquaCast resin tray started plain… and ended up with a real aluminium finish, shiny rivets, and cogs galore.
Yes, I may have rushed it. Yes, my hands still hurt from the wire wool. Worth it? Absolutely.

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 20

“NEW VIDEO! 🛠✨ We took AquaCast eco resin, gave it a real aluminium coating, and went full steampunk.
There’s cogs, there’s glitter rivets, there’s a turtle (obviously) – and a few lessons learned about why you should let things cure properly!

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Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 19

From deep blues to shimmery golds, this wavy tray is full of resin magic! 💙💚✨ Have you mixed inks + micas? Save this for your next colour adventure!
#ResinArt #CreativeCrafts #aquacast

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Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 18

New video is live! 💙💚 Watch us create a dreamy wavy tray with sapphire blues, gold sparkle & pearlescent micas. Messy, playful, & oh-so resin! 💜
#ResinArt #EcoResin #ResinTutorial #CreativeChaos

Kirk & Nikki @kirnixco.bsky.social · Aug 16

So, Kirk finally got me to try his airbrush and it was… an experience! 😂 From a spray booth made of an old nappy box to my very honest opinion on the tools, this video has it all. We created this beautiful, colour-shifting shark, and the finish is genuinely stunning. But is the struggle worth it?