Resin Casting Basics Infographic for Leatherwork | making pom pom

Craft / DIY infographic titled "Resin Casting Basics". KNOT-TYING SEQUENCE archetype adapted for leatherwork workflow, craft-magazine instructional illustration, watercolor cozy style, sage & cream palette, anatomically correct hand positions, no tool brand logos. Layout with 6 numbered visual steps, each containing a clear technique diagram, short heading IN English, one-line caption IN English, and small tool icons. Show intermediate-level leatherwork hands and bench setup while teaching basic resin casting concepts for small leatherwork embellishments. Include subtle visual nod only to the search intent "making pom pom" as non-text decorative motif, rendered visually with no on-image text.

Step 1: heading "Prepare Workspace"; caption "Cover the bench, level the mold, and wear gloves before mixing." Diagram of hands arranging silicone mold, mat, gloves, mixing cups; tool icons: gloves, apron, cup, stir stick.
Step 2: heading "Measure Parts"; caption "Pour resin and hardener in the correct ratio using marked cups." Diagram of two bottles filling graduated cups with careful hand placement; tool icons: measuring cup, timer, scale.
Step 3: heading "Mix Slowly"; caption "Stir steadily to reduce bubbles and scrape the sides completely." Diagram of hand mixing resin in cup with stir stick; tool icons: stir stick, cup, timer.
Step 4: heading "Add Color"; caption "Blend pigment or inclusions evenly for a clean decorative cast." Diagram of hand adding tint, mica, or small leather-safe decorative insert into resin; tool icons: pigment jar, tweezers, palette knife.
Step 5: heading "Pour Into Mold"; caption "Pour in a thin stream and guide resin into corners without overflow." Diagram of anatomically correct hands pouring resin into small mold shaped for leather accent pieces; tool icons: silicone mold, pipette, bubble tool.
Step 6: heading "Cure And Finish"; caption "Let the piece cure fully, demold carefully, and trim edges before attaching." Diagram of hands removing cured resin piece and finishing it near leather straps or tabs; tool icons: craft knife, sandpaper, awl.

Include a small safety callout in English where relevant: "Use cut-resistant handling for blades" and "Ventilate area and avoid skin contact." If any heated or powered bubble-removal tool is depicted, add English safety note: "Keep heat low and away from leather." Clean editorial composition, soft watercolor washes, sage and cream background panels, tidy numbered arrows, readable legends, subtle shadows, no watermark. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Anatomically correct hand positions. No tool brand logos. Safety tip for power tools / sharp implements where relevant.