DIY Whipped Cream Resin Phone Case – A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

You’ve seen those fluffy, glossy phone cases on social media and thought, “I could never do that.” Well, you can. This tutorial walks you through making a “cream glue” (whipped cream resin) phone case from start to finish. I’ll show you what to do, what to avoid, and why you need to let it sit for a week before using it.

• A blank foam phone case (the back needs to be stiff — soft rubber won’t hold the shape)
• Masking tape
• Cream glue (special thick resin often sold as “cream glue” for decoden)
• Scraper (like a plastic putty knife)
• Paper towels
• Glitter (loose powder or fine craft glitter)
• Hair dryer
• Ruler
• 502 glue (instant/super glue)
• Decorative piping nozzles (different shapes for different patterns)
• Plastic piping bags (or sturdy ziplock bags)
• Small accessories (plastic charms, flowers, pearls — I found mine on Amazon)

1. Tape Off the Case

Start with your foam case. Run masking tape around the entire perimeter — right along the edges — and also cover the camera cutout. This keeps cream glue off the sides and camera area. Trim off any excess tape with scissors.

2. Apply the Base Coat

Squeeze a small amount of cream glue onto the case. This creates the smooth foundation. Tilt your scraper at a 45° angle and spread the glue evenly across the surface. Don’t press too hard — just glide it out to the edges. This takes some practice, but you’ll get the feel after a try or two.

Immediately wipe your scraper clean with a paper towel. That glue dries fast, and you don’t want chunks stuck to your tool later.

3. Remove the Tape

Once the base coat is spread, carefully peel off the masking tape around the edges. This leaves a clean line where the cream glue stops.

4. Add Glitter

Dip a clean brush into loose glitter and sprinkle it over the wet cream glue. You can coat the whole thing or just certain spots. The case will catch the light and sparkle once it dries.

5. Speed Up Curing

Hair dryer on low heat — blast the case for a minute or two. This helps the cream glue set faster so you can work on the next steps without smudging.

6. Draw Your Pattern

Use a ruler to lightly mark shapes on the cured base. I went with rhombuses/diamonds, but you can pick any pattern. Don’t press hard enough to dent the glue — just scratch a guide line.

7. Prepare Two-Color Cream Glue

If you want a two-tone effect, squeeze two different colors of cream glue into a single piping bag. Don’t mix them — just put them side by side in the bag.

Here’s a trick: If the surface has no base film (like some spots left uncoated), dab a tiny bit of 502 glue on that spot before piping. The cream glue will grab onto it and hold better.

8. Attach the Nozzle

Screw your chosen piping nozzle onto the bag. Then slide the whole thing into a second plastic bag for backup — this prevents blowouts when you squeeze hard. Snip the tip of the outer bag so the nozzle pokes through.

9. Pipe the Flowers

Squeeze out a small amount of cream glue with even pressure. With a flower nozzle, you’ll get a rosette shape. Pipe a ring of these flowers around the camera cutout. Then pipe a continuous border around the perimeter of the case.

You decide how many flowers and what pattern — everyone’s taste is different.

10. Attach Accessories

Grab your little plastic charms, pearls, or mini flowers. Drop a tiny dot of 502 glue on the back of each accessory, then squeeze a small dab of cream glue on top. Press the accessory onto the cream glue. The combo of instant glue and cream glue keeps them from popping off later.

Arrange everything however you like. I spent a while just placing and replacing until it felt balanced.

11. Let It Cure

Your case is done — almost. Now the hard part: waiting. Set it aside somewhere dust-free and let it cure for at least a week, maybe longer. The cream glue needs that time to harden all the way through. If you use it too soon, the resin will squish or dent.

• Practice piping on a piece of cardboard first. Getting the pressure right takes a few tries.
• Wipe the nozzle between color changes so you don’t mix old glue into new.
• 502 glue is strong — use it sparingly. A tiny dot is enough.
• If your case feels tacky after a week, give it more time. Humidity slows curing.

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