Artist Uses Resin to Create Miniature Koi Ponds That Look Just Like the Real Thing

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own koi pond but didn’t want the hassle of daily maintenance, perhaps the resin art of Erika Voss (aka Scratched And Burnt) is the next best thing. At first glance, each piece looks like it contains real, miniature koi carp, swimming around their little lagoons. However, every pint-sized pond and the colorful fish within has actually been assembled and painted by Voss.

The artist’s one-of-a-kind works are made by arranging miniature pond flowers, lily pads, stones, and logs into ceramic bowls or wooden bases. Synthetic liquid resin is then poured in to create the illusion of a glossy pool of water. Each striking, yellow and red fish is then either painted directly onto the hardened surface, or cast in the glossy material to add extra depth. After another layer of resin, each decorative piece is then finished by using a blow torch to smooth out any unwanted bubbles.

You can purchase Voss’ resin koi ponds on Etsy, as well as some pretty impressive pyrography pieces, jewelry, and keyring designs.

Erika Voss creates realistic miniature koi ponds made from synthetic liquid resin.

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Every piece features pond flowers, lily pads, stones, and logs arranged in ceramic bowls or wooden bases.

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Each striking, yellow and red fish is either painted directly onto the hardened surface, or cast in the glossy material to add extra depth.

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All images via Erika Voss.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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