Our Story

Surf Ghetto Resin began the way a lot of good things do—by accident, in a garage, with curiosity and a little courage. It started when Jaclyn spotted a piece of furniture online and thought, I could make that. DIY has always been second nature to her. When she shared the idea with Shane, he saw something more: not paint, not drawing, but resin. Resin was the one medium that made sense—especially because Shane had grown up working with it, repairing surfboards and learning hands-on.

What started as an experiment turned into late nights in the garage, pouring resin onto small sample boards from the local hardware store, adding color, testing ideas, and seeing what stuck. As we worked, neighbors walking their dogs began to stop and watch. In a beach town like San Clemente, people are always out and about—and before long, they weren’t just watching. They wanted to buy our “practice” pieces. That’s when we realized this might be something bigger.

We launched an Instagram and named the brand Surf Ghetto Resin, a nod to San Clemente’s deep-rooted surf culture—one of the surf capitals of the world, filled with surfers, shapers, and glassers who live and breathe the craft. Not long after, Zebra House Coffee, a local favorite, invited us to host a one-month art installation. To our surprise (and gratitude), our resin wave art sold. That moment cemented what we already felt: this community believed in us before we fully believed in ourselves.

Today, Surf Ghetto Resin is more than art on the wall. Our studio is a place where people come to create. We host hands-on resin art workshops in San Clemente, guiding guests through the entire process from start to finish. Whether you’re someone who’s always wanted to try resin art, or you just want a creative experience without the long-term commitment, our goal is simple—to share what we love and make art feel accessible. We’re still experimenting, still learning, and still loving every step of the process.