I learn so much from you! I'd never heard that inkjet ink needs to dry, nor had I ever heard of heat setting! Your grandmother is gorgeous! One trick I've learned from nail art stuff, is to cut tiny slits on the outer rim of nail decals to allow for curves. Maybe that'd be good for this too.
Great info, thank you! I have several friends that lost loved ones during the 2020 Pandemic. Many were older. Part of the Memorial Service usually included an earlier, healthier photo on the print-out made available. I plan to create a Keepsake for the surviving family, implementing your process. They can use it as an ornament, keep it with sympathy cards, hang it on a wall, store it in a drawer - that is their choice. I wish someone had created such a keepsake for me when I lost my dear parents, I would proudly include them on my 'wall of sweet memories'. (My parents passed over 2 decades ago. I anticipate I will have their pictures proudly displayed as per your technique within the next year.) Thank you for sharing your process.
I haven't done this yet, and I don't know how I'd have gone about it the first time, but thank GOD I found your videos! No clue how much stuff I would have ruined if I would have had to figure this out on my own!!! I am in your debt =D
What a beautiful way to preserve her beauty! I wish you could have met her. She had such a sweet disposition. I’d like to have several of these made. Are you able to do that for me? Let me know if you can. Not in a rush. You are an incredible artist! Love you! Aunt Barbara.
A great resin for beginners is Amazing Clear Cast. (not to be confused with amazing casting resin) Its fairly easy to work with, can be found at Hobby Lobby as well as other craft stores and online and is fairly easy to work with as far as less bubbles etc. I recommend doing a couple small projects you dont care too much about just to try it. Resin can be finicky.
@@katiecisco4027 if a dark dot shows after applying resin it's because the paper was not sealed well enough with the glue and a tiny amount of resin has soaked into the paper to create a dark spot. (It only takes a pinhole) Add an extra layer of glue or a few extra layers on the paper making sure each layer is completely dry before adding another. If you rush it it won't seal properly. I hope this helps
It's Aleenes Tacky Glue. I prefer it because it is a thicker type glue but you can use other kind of glue just do some test pieces to see how many layers you need to use to turn out right
You can use mod podge, I dont love it for this application because it has a high water content and that can cause problems for inkjet prints at times and cause wrinkling of the paper. But most glues will work you just need to do some experimenting to determine how many layers you need to make it work.
Just found you and subscribed. I absolutely love this idea. What a wonderful gift to give. Thank you for sharing.
I learn so much from you! I'd never heard that inkjet ink needs to dry, nor had I ever heard of heat setting! Your grandmother is gorgeous! One trick I've learned from nail art stuff, is to cut tiny slits on the outer rim of nail decals to allow for curves. Maybe that'd be good for this too.
Good tip! Thanks for sharing!
Great info, thank you! I have several friends that lost loved ones during the 2020 Pandemic. Many were older. Part of the Memorial Service usually included an earlier, healthier photo on the print-out made available. I plan to create a Keepsake for the surviving family, implementing your process. They can use it as an ornament, keep it with sympathy cards, hang it on a wall, store it in a drawer - that is their choice. I wish someone had created such a keepsake for me when I lost my dear parents, I would proudly include them on my 'wall of sweet memories'. (My parents passed over 2 decades ago. I anticipate I will have their pictures proudly displayed as per your technique within the next year.) Thank you for sharing your process.
That warms my heart to think that the knowledge I have shared can help someone during their grieving process even the littles bit. Hugs to you.
Thats so Nice!
My favorite of your DIY's so far. Tfs❤
Gorgeous such a lovely creation
So beautiful 😍
That is amazing and beautiful!
I haven't done this yet, and I don't know how I'd have gone about it the first time, but thank GOD I found your videos! No clue how much stuff I would have ruined if I would have had to figure this out on my own!!! I am in your debt =D
This is Beautiful. I gotta try this
Another great project, thank you.
I love this!❤️
Excellent video
I love this
What a beautiful way to preserve her beauty! I wish you could have met her. She had such a sweet disposition. I’d like to have several of these made. Are you able to do that for me? Let me know if you can. Not in a rush. You are an incredible artist! Love you! Aunt Barbara.
Thanks!
This is awesome💞
Great video! Thanks for sharing!♥️ (new subscriber)
Thanksssss this helped me a lot
This is awesome. Thank you very much 😊 ☺
Wow, that's really gorgeous! I learned so many tips from this. I haven't tried resin yet but I'm getting ready to. What resin do you like to use?
A great resin for beginners is Amazing Clear Cast. (not to be confused with amazing casting resin) Its fairly easy to work with, can be found at Hobby Lobby as well as other craft stores and online and is fairly easy to work with as far as less bubbles etc. I recommend doing a couple small projects you dont care too much about just to try it. Resin can be finicky.
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I so love this idea. I tried one out however I keep getting black dot pop up on image. Do you k ow why that would happen? Thank you
@@katiecisco4027 if a dark dot shows after applying resin it's because the paper was not sealed well enough with the glue and a tiny amount of resin has soaked into the paper to create a dark spot. (It only takes a pinhole) Add an extra layer of glue or a few extra layers on the paper making sure each layer is completely dry before adding another. If you rush it it won't seal properly. I hope this helps
If you put some resin in the spoon to start with you could create a flatter surface, no wrinkles..... Ace
Good tip!
Cool.
Hi what glue do you paint over the pictures to stop them from degrading in the resin? Your videos have helped me so much as a beginner 😍
It's Aleenes Tacky Glue. I prefer it because it is a thicker type glue but you can use other kind of glue just do some test pieces to see how many layers you need to use to turn out right
Can you fill it most of the way, then put the photo on and resin over it?
Oh sure, very versatile. I like to have it layered underneath but it could be done differently too
How did you cut the spoon to put the bend in the handle?
Just a fine tooth hacksaw. You could also use a dremel with a cutoff wheel. Silver is pretty soft so it cuts easily.
What about Modge Podge to seal it in?
You can use mod podge, I dont love it for this application because it has a high water content and that can cause problems for inkjet prints at times and cause wrinkling of the paper. But most glues will work you just need to do some experimenting to determine how many layers you need to make it work.