How to make a moon-shaped epoxy resin lamp

As we mentioned before, vacuum forming is an absolute game-changer for making resin casting moulds—so much easier than working with silicone!
But you might be wondering… what kind of things can you actually create with it?

Well, let us take you on a little adventure! Picture this: a mesmerising moon lamp that looks like a glowing piece of the night sky, crafted with your own hands.
By combining clay, vacuum-formed moulds, and epoxy resin, we turned a simple idea into a stunning, one-of-a-kind lunar masterpiece.

Intrigued? Keep reading to see exactly how we brought this celestial creation to life!

Machines

• MY YARD FORMART S vacuum former

Materials

• Clay
• A4 LDPE sheets
• Epoxy resin
• Colour pigment for your resin
• LED lights

Instructions

• Start by making the moon shape out of clay.
• Press a few craters into the surface and use crumpled aluminium foil to gently give your moon a rough surface texture.
• If you want to place decorations on your lamp later, press them into the clay a bit to create a little slot that they will fit in later.
• Let the clay moon dry.
• Use a LDPE sheet to vacuum form the mould for the moon.
• Use another LDPE sheet to vacuum form the slot for the LED light(s).
• Mix your epoxy resin. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions and be careful when mixing the resin.
• Prepare your moon mould for pouring and make sure it is secured in place.
• Pour your resin into the mould of the moon and then insert the mould for the LED lights slot into the resin liquid.
• Let your resin cast harden. Please check the resin manufacturer's instructions to know how long this will take.
• Remove the resin shape from the mould and add your finishing touches.
• Insert the LED lights into the slot in the bottom of the moon.
• Add your lamp decorations on the surface of the moon by placing them in the slots you created earlier.
• Done! Now you are ready for a starry night!