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ResinExpectations ResinExpectations - Gifts with a hint of Goth During my teens (in fact from birth), I was a rock chick.

As well as my Facebook and Instagram accounts, I attend craft markets and music events throughout the year, and sell in the Crafty Shed in Bordon, and Wallababies in Farnham. I liked guys with long hair, I liked tattoos, piercings, boldly dyed hair, denim, DMs and black, all shades of black. While I was growing up, I was repeatedly told it would be hard to get a job unless I toned down my look, so under duress, that is what I did. The thing is, the world has changed, individuals can be just that. Having tattoos, wearing dark make up and piercings, no longer makes such a difference to your prospective employers. So here it is....my dirty little secret - I STILL HAVE THAT GOTH/METAL HEAD/ROCK CHICK INSIDE. I STILL LOVE THE MUSIC, THE FASHION, THE COLOUR SCHEMES, THE PIERCINGS, TATTOOS....ALL OF IT!!! What I have learned, however, is that I can still incorporate many of those things into my life - and I'm not the only one that wants to do that either. So here I am, crafting my future, and helping you stay in touch with the inner you - whether that is the teenager in you, the rocker, or the all out goth.

October is Kelly's month. 🖤Halloween isn't a season for her, it's the thread running through everything she makes. Gothi...
02/10/2026

October is Kelly's month. 🖤

Halloween isn't a season for her, it's the thread running through everything she makes. Gothic, pagan and supernatural are in every ghost cat, every skull and every tiny glowing oddity, and they're there in March just as much as October.

Here's the strange part. October is usually her worst month for sales.

We think that lots of us want Halloween decorations we don't have to store, so they go in the bin on 1 November. It adds up. Reports suggest the UK creates around 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste every Halloween from costumes, accessories and decorations, and a lot of it is single use.

Kelly's pieces are made to be kept. Unless you're cool AF and display your spooky things all year, in which case you already know.

Want the story behind the maker? Kelly shares hers in the book Beyond the Ordinary, a collection of 30 women's stories. Her chapter is called A Journey of Resilience and Triumph.

Link in bio 👆 🖤✨

👻Unsurprisingly they've been at it again, wandering off unsupervised!💀All they'll tell me is that they are super excited...
30/09/2026

👻Unsurprisingly they've been at it again, wandering off unsupervised!
💀All they'll tell me is that they are super excited about Halloween
Don't know about you but I hate the suspense.

Resin Expectations started life on Kelly's own kitchen counter, squeezed between the kettle and the washing machine. Eve...
29/09/2026

Resin Expectations started life on Kelly's own kitchen counter, squeezed between the kettle and the washing machine. Every ghost, cat and skull came out of that little home setup for years.

Now Kelly has a dedicated room in the back of her shop, with proper shelving, storage and space to actually spread out. It's the same care and the same handmade approach, just with room to grow into.

From here, to here. Sometimes it's worth remembering how far a small business has come.

28/09/2026

Some workshop magic from Kelly's shop. This silver clay session took raw clay, cut and shaped into little leaves and natural forms, all the way through to a finished polished charm.

From here, to here. It's amazing what a bit of silver clay and some patience can turn into, and it's easy to see Kelly's love of all things natural coming through in the shapes she chose.

Pop over and follow The Crafters Collective CIC to keep up to date with upcoming workshops.

Nothing beats hearing this straight from a customer."Thank you Kelly for my super cute glow in the dark polymer clay gho...
27/09/2026

Nothing beats hearing this straight from a customer.

"Thank you Kelly for my super cute glow in the dark polymer clay ghosts with a red heart, we absolutely loved them." - Lynsey Beard

Kelly puts the same care into every single piece, and it means the world when that comes through in your reviews. Thank you, Lynsey.

If you've got one of Kelly's makes at home, she'd love to hear from you too.

This or that. Kelly's Ghost Cat Figurines come in black or white, so it's over to you. Which one's making its way onto y...
26/09/2026

This or that.

Kelly's Ghost Cat Figurines come in black or white, so it's over to you. Which one's making its way onto your mantle this Halloween?

Drop a comment below, black or white, and let us know why.

Shop the Ghost Cat Figurines: https://resinexpectations.co.uk/product/ghost-cat-figurines/

A quick resin care tip from Kelly. Keep pieces out of direct sunlight and away from prolonged damp, especially anything ...
25/09/2026

A quick resin care tip from Kelly. Keep pieces out of direct sunlight and away from prolonged damp, especially anything in a clear resin. Clear pieces are the most likely to show changes over time, while the heavily pigmented and darker coloured items barely show it, if at all.

Alongside that, the same rules apply as always. Do wipe with a damp cloth, handwash in mild soapy water, and avoid harsh chemicals. Don't put pieces in a dishwasher, spray them with perfume, or let them near real flame candles, lighters or ci******es.

Look after them well and they'll keep their charm for years to come.

Kelly's Gothic Bird Skull Decoration starts life as Aquacast, and it's worth knowing what that actually is.Aquacast is a...
24/09/2026

Kelly's Gothic Bird Skull Decoration starts life as Aquacast, and it's worth knowing what that actually is.

Aquacast is a gypsum and mineral powder based casting compound. Instead of mixing resins and hardeners, Kelly just adds water to activate it. There's no petroleum in it and no solvents, so it's zero VOC, meaning no harsh chemical smell in the workshop and nothing nasty released once it's cured.

Cast in black or white Aquacast, this skull takes a dusting of mica powder beautifully before being sealed, giving that smooth, almost soapstone like finish. Rune markings and gold or silver detailing finish it off, and being hand finished means no two skulls are ever quite the same.

£20.00, 16cm x 8cm x 6cm.

Shop the Gothic Bird Skull Decoration: https://resinexpectations.co.uk/product/gothic-bird-skull-decoration/

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Once they're gone, they'll be heading off on their next adventure... 🚀Where? Who knows. They're ghosts. They can do what...
23/09/2026

Once they're gone, they'll be heading off on their next adventure... 🚀

Where? Who knows. They're ghosts. They can do what they like. 👻

Besides, October is coming... and apparently the next ghosts have been getting up to something rather spooky. 🎃

Last chance to bring one of these little explorers home!

Get them on the website or from The Crafters Collective, Farnborough

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Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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