Natural resins occur in nature such as the sap that comes from a tree. However the resins on the market today that we use for various applications (including jewelry making) all have different formulas. Basically they are a combination of synthetic ingredients that when mixed properly form a precise thermo-setting plastic. If you want to know the exact ingredients for a particular brand of resin, you can go to their website and check out their MSDS sheets.
To remove resin from your hand, just wash promptly with soap and warm water. If it is not cured and still in the liquid state, it should just wash off. Try a dish soap, that tends to work best.
Yes, you can add natural flowers and there are several different theories on if you have to preserve them or dry them first. If the ENTIRE flower will be encased in resin all at once (not in layers or stages), I feel that you are fine to use the fresh flower in its natural state. Just note that the flower will move around and the petals tend to collapse inward when you pour resin on them.
You can put most papers into resin. If you do not seal the paper first, it will darken considerably. Also, if you are not gluing the image down to anything, it will move around and might curl. I would suggest sealing both sides of your paper image with Nunn Sealant. Be patient and paint 3 layers on each side and also around the edges. This should stiffen it enough to be able to be placed into the mold and also prevent the color from darkening.
However if you are doing layers and some part of the flower is left exposed during the process, it will wilt and discolor. I would suggest doing some experimenting first and just doing 1 bracelet at a time before investing in a lot of supplies or doing big pours, this way you can make sure that you are happy with the outcome before proceeding.
Some cloudiness does happen sometimes with molds. If the resin which is not touching the mold is perfectly clear, I don't think it is a matter of your mixing or temperature. One of our artists here uses a lot of molds and he recommends painting a layer of clear nail polish over the cloudiness, he says it works great. Try this on a sample piece or a discreet location.
@Beadaholique If you were to try and put some clear packing tape over the top opening and tip it, that "might" (big maybe there) hold the resin in but in order to get the resin to settle down below, it would probably get onto the interior side walls above where you want it and create color variations. I will try and keep thinking on it, but right now I can not quite figure this one out. Sorry!
thank you so much. yes, i will experiment first, i live in Hong Kong and resin is not easily available, i buy it from the US so i need to try smaller items first so as to safe material. But thank you very much for your reply.
@makeupbliss Resin in its cured state is safe for the skin, barring that you are not allergic to resin. If you get some on your skin when it is still "wet", then wash right away with soap and water to remove, do not let it cure on your skin. If you are wanting to do some castings of body parts, this involves a different type of resin then what you see in the video.
You can also just make your own mod pudge. Mix water and any glue (I prefer Elmer's glue cuz I think it works best) and that should work. It has for me ^^
@graybowe Hi! That's a very interesting idea! I am going to have to try that with my next batch. I have done a similar technique when using polymer clay in molds and that has worked well. Thanks for the suggestion!
@fantasiasbutterfly Hi. No top coat gloss was used on either the embedded objects or the bangle bracelet itself. We did condition our mold with mold conditioner beforehand but that should not affect the finish, just makes it easier to remove the bracelet.
Yes, I did still have some bubbles near the cabochons. You can try to vibrate some of the bubbles out, but it is really really challenging to try and get the bubbles out.
I wonder if you could place these in the refrigerator or freezer for a couple of minutes to help loosen the mold. I make soaps using molds like this and releasing them from the molds is the same principle and sometimes sticking them in the freezer for about 2 minutes helps a lot with release.
Hi! I have seen other people preserve a full flower in resin but I am honestly not sure how to do it. I have experimented with painting the resin onto the flower and what ends up happening is the flower folds and loses its shape. I have also tried dipping the flower with the same result. My best guess, and it is only a guess, is that they have found a way to stiffen the flower first (perhaps a spray) and then they paint the resin on. Best of luck and I hope you figure it out!
H E L P.....I got this mold thing....think its made for chocolate....but wanted to try and use for resin....well....now I can't get the resin out of it. It really did good curing and all but now it will not pop out and didn't know that the mold has to have some give to it....well it doesn't, it's a hard plastic mold. And I even sprayed it with the mold conditioner stuff too. Me no happy. lol...debs from Texas
Thank you for the great products and tutorials! I'd very much like to try the resin techniques you've demonstrated and I wonder if you know how to preserve a real flower with resin? I'm talking about a flower which hasn't been pressed to dry but instead it has a layer(s) of resin applied all over in order to preserve its nature shape and color. It would be great to know how to make these and attach a bail instead of embedding a blossom into a solid block of resin. Thank you!
Hi - Lovely bracelet. I've been using Gedeo resin but would like to use another clear resin in bulk. Could you pls tell me where you buy your resin from? Thanks :)
You can get the supplies featured in this video on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
You can get the Lucite Cabochon Flowers on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
@saman8100 The mold is - Resin Epoxy Mold For Bangle Bracelet - 2 5/8" ID 3/4" High. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
@VAbarbie09 Hmmm, interesting challenge trying to do a vertically lined bangle. I am honestly not sure how you would do that since the resin will spill out the top if you were to try and tip it (which was my first instinct)...
may i please ask: can i add natural flowers, grass or any other natural items? If so, do i have to dry the flowers first, i wold like to keep the natural fresh colors of the flowers.
Hi! I have not heard of people using nitrile gloves when working with resin and I am not sure of the context in which they are saying that so I can not weigh in. Always work in a well ventilated area, do not get resin on your hands, and take safety precautions as recommended by the manufacturer.
Resin is one of those disciplines that takes practice, so experiment a little before you use your best art work on this, do a couple practice runs to work the kinks out.
Was it extremely hot on the day you tried to pour? I have only had that reaction when it was very hot and humid and my resin started to cure before I could even pour it. My other thought is that somehow too much hardener was mixed in.
@cheeseluver8 You can get the mold on Beadaholique's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
Can you put paper in resin? Or will it destroy the image? I have some old VHS cover art that I would love to put into a bracelet. If this method won't work, do you know of one that would? Thank you!
The largest bangle mold we sell is 2 7/8" ID 3/4" High. Click on the link for "Resin Casting Supplies » Molds" in the video description underneath this video to check out all of our molds.
You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
The size of the mold is 2 5/8" ID 3/4" High. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
@maelyior67- Cured resin is a plastic like substance, so you would definitely not want to breathe it in powdered form. Always wear a mask when you sand or file it.
Rebecca Cornel We love Art Glitter and it is something that we will be carrying on our site soon. Finer glitter will stay floating in the resin whereas heavier glitter will sink to the bottom. Both create really cool effects, just very different looks. I will soon be making some video tutorials describing how best to add glitter to resin.
Thank you so much for making this! I wanted to ask what sort of resin and glitter do you use? I ask because some kinds glitter breaks down in certain kinds of resin. At thispoint I don't know what to use lol! I did some research, but alas nothing. I'd appreciate any help you can give. Thank you so much!
We can confirm any items placed in the resin will sink to the bottom. To place items in the middle, you could fill the mold halfway or less and let it cure, place the items and pour an additional layer of resin that fills the mold. Thanks for watching!
@Beadaholique can you help, i want to create a bangle but with vertical lines not horizontal, i searched everywhere on the net, but only found how to layer :)).
@Anna Knight We're a retailer so we generally buy our inventory from wholesalers who aren't equipped to sell their goods to the public. We do carry an awful lot of resin though including several brands which are available by the gallon www.beadaholique.com/c-65166-resins.aspx
Odessa Wheeler I have never infused scents into resin so I don't feel that I can adequately advise you on this. I have heard of people infusing scents into polymer clay but never resin (that does not mean that it is impossible though, I just have not heard of it before).
Resin needs a small amount of oxygen in order to dry clear but the drying and curing process doesn't depend on air so using a fan won't speed it up. ICE Resin's manufacturer recommend against exposing it to heat or sunlight as it dries, so your best bet really is patience unfortunately. However it shouldn't take forever. If the resin is still sticky after 12 hours conditions may be too humid. Resin likes to dry in dry places. If it's still sticky after 24 hours the chemical reaction has failed, most likely due to a slight imbalance during the mixing of the A and B parts.
+Lydia Zakia Here's a link to the mold we used for this bangle www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx Looks like we're out of stock on that specific mold just this moment, but we are carrying it in a variety of sizes
The background needs to be a tad bit darker. It is hard to see on the white table. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!! Love watching your videos! God bless & be well.
Hi! I loved your tutorial, but I have some questions: what's the type of this resin? Can I make it surely in home (without being worried about the toxic compositions?) Did you put the catalyst on the resin?
+Karina Langkjer Thanks! I am so glad you liked the video. We are using Ice Resin in the video. Here is a link: www.beadaholique.com/p-21053-ice-resin-jewelers-grade-clear-casting-epoxy-resin-8-oz-kit.aspx It is a 2 part resin so no additional catalyst is needed. Here is a video showing how to use Ice Resin: www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-To-Use-Ice-Resin.aspx You will definitely want to follow all manufacturers safety suggestions when working with resin. I always suggest working in a well ventilated area (I do my resin pours in my garage) and you will want to wear gloves as well. If you are new to resin, we have a blog post dedicated to the top resin questions, you might find it interesting: www.beadersblog.com/2015/06/resin-qa-julie-shares-tips-and-answers-your-questions.html I hope all of this helps.
pretty work but might want to have a darker table when working with a clear mold and recording...was really hard to see some of the steps as they both blended in to much...
Christine Pacheco You can find that bangle bracelet mold here: www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx?RUclips& We also carry a lot of other molds, including bracelets in different sizes: www.beadaholique.com/c-65167-molds.aspx?RUclips&
Unfortunately, this might mean the incorrect ratios of epoxy and hardener were used. We want to confirm it's a 1:1 ratio of epoxy and hardener that has to be mixed. We strongly recommend getting as close to an exact 1:1 ratio as possible. If you used an epoxy dye or color, it's also possible too much color was added. With dye, you want to use 1 part dye to every 30 parts of mixed epoxy/hardener. Thanks for watching!
mooklook Cheng You can find it here: www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx?RUclips& Molds www.beadaholique.com/c-62451-molds.aspx?RUclips& You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
+Tgirl R You will want to use dyes and pigments made specifically for resin, not paints or food coloring. In order for resin to cure properly, a chemical reaction needs to take place which is reliant on a very delicate balance of exact 50/50 ratios of part A and B and then just a little bit of compatible resin dye or pigment. Any outside liquid can prevent the chemical reaction from occurring and thus cause the resin to not cure properly.
sunny lee You find them here: www.beadaholique.com/c-62451-molds.aspx?RUclips& You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Hi again, sorry to bother you lol. I have some stickers that measure about 7 inches in length and I have always wanted to make/embed one of these stickers into a clear resin bracelet. The stickers are 25+ years old and hard to find. One mess up...and well I gotta go try to find them again lol. If you have the time could you offer up any advice? Thank you so much Ms.Kat. Have a great day! =^ ^=
+PANCAKES PANCAKES Oh, that's a tough one. Your stickers remind me of the advice I give when people want to use actual old photographs - make a copy. I would normally recommend making a copy of the stickers and putting the copy in the resin. The issue with this though is that I don't know how you will be able to fully seal the paper in a bangle. If you were using a bezel, you could glue the paper down, seal it, and then coat in resin and you should be fine but the bangle has nothing for you to glue your image to. In the same vein, I don't know how your old stickers will react to the resin. Hmmm... if I was me and I really wanted to use those stickers, I would make a test bangle first (using some modern inexpensive stickers) to get the technique down and then probably just go ahead and use the good stickers if you are happy with your first result. Another quick thought is will the paper backing of the stickers come off when the resin absorbs into them? I am not sure. Unfortunately the only way to see if this will work is by experimenting. Best of luck and I would love to hear how it turns out!
+Sarah Fields Most likely your measurements were slightly off or you added too much color or pigment. Those are the two most common reasons for resin not curing properly. I have had it happen too and it's frustrating but those are usually the reasons.
+Beadaholique probably my measuring. I'll give it another go, I only had a ribbon in there no dye. One more thing how comes your glitter doesnt sink to the bottom while curing? mine does
+Sarah Fields It could be the weight of the glitter. Ultra fine tends to stay on the top or mixed throughout the depth of the piece and heavier glitter flakes tend to sink. Another factor might be the heat and the humidity it is curing in - if it happened to be really warm on the day I was shooting (which happens here in LA far too often), then my resin could have potentially started to cure slightly and that is why it did not sink.
+Sarah Fields Happy to help :) I did a resin FAQ for our blog last year that you might find helpful too www.beadersblog.com/2015/06/resin-qa-julie-shares-tips-and-answers-your-questions.html
Natural resins occur in nature such as the sap that comes from a tree. However the resins on the market today that we use for various applications (including jewelry making) all have different formulas. Basically they are a combination of synthetic ingredients that when mixed properly form a precise thermo-setting plastic. If you want to know the exact ingredients for a particular brand of resin, you can go to their website and check out their MSDS sheets.
For those interested: This particular mold leaves more of a matte/satin finish. The silicone rubber mold leaves more of a glossy finish when cast :)
+green5sing
This is a little late I know, but THANKS FOR THE TIP!!!!
+Fruity Kitchen So very happy it was helpful!
To remove resin from your hand, just wash promptly with soap and warm water. If it is not cured and still in the liquid state, it should just wash off. Try a dish soap, that tends to work best.
Yes, you can add natural flowers and there are several different theories on if you have to preserve them or dry them first. If the ENTIRE flower will be encased in resin all at once (not in layers or stages), I feel that you are fine to use the fresh flower in its natural state. Just note that the flower will move around and the petals tend to collapse inward when you pour resin on them.
You can put most papers into resin. If you do not seal the paper first, it will darken considerably. Also, if you are not gluing the image down to anything, it will move around and might curl. I would suggest sealing both sides of your paper image with Nunn Sealant. Be patient and paint 3 layers on each side and also around the edges. This should stiffen it enough to be able to be placed into the mold and also prevent the color from darkening.
However if you are doing layers and some part of the flower is left exposed during the process, it will wilt and discolor. I would suggest doing some experimenting first and just doing 1 bracelet at a time before investing in a lot of supplies or doing big pours, this way you can make sure that you are happy with the outcome before proceeding.
Some cloudiness does happen sometimes with molds. If the resin which is not touching the mold is perfectly clear, I don't think it is a matter of your mixing or temperature. One of our artists here uses a lot of molds and he recommends painting a layer of clear nail polish over the cloudiness, he says it works great. Try this on a sample piece or a discreet location.
@Beadaholique If you were to try and put some clear packing tape over the top opening and tip it, that "might" (big maybe there) hold the resin in but in order to get the resin to settle down below, it would probably get onto the interior side walls above where you want it and create color variations. I will try and keep thinking on it, but right now I can not quite figure this one out. Sorry!
Your voice is beautiful and this tut is great thanks for sharing!!
thank you so much. yes, i will experiment first, i live in Hong Kong and resin is not easily available, i buy it from the US so i need to try smaller items first so as to safe material. But thank you very much for your reply.
@makeupbliss Resin in its cured state is safe for the skin, barring that you are not allergic to resin. If you get some on your skin when it is still "wet", then wash right away with soap and water to remove, do not let it cure on your skin.
If you are wanting to do some castings of body parts, this involves a different type of resin then what you see in the video.
omg i can't stop watching ur vids ! ^^
That is so cool! Can't wait to try it out!
BEAUTIFUL! GREAT JOB!
You can also just make your own mod pudge. Mix water and any glue (I prefer Elmer's glue cuz I think it works best) and that should work. It has for me ^^
@graybowe Hi! That's a very interesting idea! I am going to have to try that with my next batch. I have done a similar technique when using polymer clay in molds and that has worked well. Thanks for the suggestion!
Your not kidding when you say this mold is difficult to work with .. dear lord x.x the coaster mold is the same way omg x.x
@fantasiasbutterfly Hi. No top coat gloss was used on either the embedded objects or the bangle bracelet itself. We did condition our mold with mold conditioner beforehand but that should not affect the finish, just makes it easier to remove the bracelet.
Yes, I did still have some bubbles near the cabochons. You can try to vibrate some of the bubbles out, but it is really really challenging to try and get the bubbles out.
TFS.....BEAUTIFUL....
this is so cute and inspiring
I wonder if you could place these in the refrigerator or freezer for a couple of minutes to help loosen the mold. I make soaps using molds like this and releasing them from the molds is the same principle and sometimes sticking them in the freezer for about 2 minutes helps a lot with release.
Hi! I have seen other people preserve a full flower in resin but I am honestly not sure how to do it. I have experimented with painting the resin onto the flower and what ends up happening is the flower folds and loses its shape. I have also tried dipping the flower with the same result. My best guess, and it is only a guess, is that they have found a way to stiffen the flower first (perhaps a spray) and then they paint the resin on. Best of luck and I hope you figure it out!
bellissimo! 😍
H E L P.....I got this mold thing....think its made for chocolate....but wanted to try and use for resin....well....now I can't get the resin out of it. It really did good curing and all but now it will not pop out and didn't know that the mold has to have some give to it....well it doesn't, it's a hard plastic mold. And I even sprayed it with the mold conditioner stuff too. Me no happy. lol...debs from Texas
I saw some of these resin bracelets on Pinterest. Very cool. It would be great if there were molds for rings in all sizes as well.
sandra johnson try the wish app. i bought sizes 6 thru 9 for rings. they are for resin but they are silicone. awesome.👍
Thank you for the great products and tutorials! I'd very much like to try the resin techniques you've demonstrated and I wonder if you know how to preserve a real flower with resin? I'm talking about a flower which hasn't been pressed to dry but instead it has a layer(s) of resin applied all over in order to preserve its nature shape and color. It would be great to know how to make these and attach a bail instead of embedding a blossom into a solid block of resin. Thank you!
Yes, it is possible to add color dyes to resin. Here is a video showing you how: "Using Ice Resin, Molds and Color Dyes to Make Jewelry"
Hi - Lovely bracelet. I've been using Gedeo resin but would like to use another clear resin in bulk. Could you pls tell me where you buy your resin from? Thanks :)
You can get the supplies featured in this video on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
@MsNene1218 It's the Resin Epoxy Mold For Bangle Bracelet - 2 5/8" ID 3/4" High - I just added the link in the video description.
You can get the Lucite Cabochon Flowers on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
@saman8100 The mold is - Resin Epoxy Mold For Bangle Bracelet - 2 5/8" ID 3/4" High. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
@VAbarbie09 Hmmm, interesting challenge trying to do a vertically lined bangle. I am honestly not sure how you would do that since the resin will spill out the top if you were to try and tip it (which was my first instinct)...
may i please ask: can i add natural flowers, grass or any other natural items? If so, do i have to dry the flowers first, i wold like to keep the natural fresh colors of the flowers.
Hi! I have not heard of people using nitrile gloves when working with resin and I am not sure of the context in which they are saying that so I can not weigh in. Always work in a well ventilated area, do not get resin on your hands, and take safety precautions as recommended by the manufacturer.
We have various size molds on our website.
Resin is one of those disciplines that takes practice, so experiment a little before you use your best art work on this, do a couple practice runs to work the kinks out.
Was it extremely hot on the day you tried to pour? I have only had that reaction when it was very hot and humid and my resin started to cure before I could even pour it. My other thought is that somehow too much hardener was mixed in.
Bautiful !
@cheeseluver8 You can get the mold on Beadaholique's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
That's cute
Can you put paper in resin? Or will it destroy the image? I have some old VHS cover art that I would love to put into a bracelet. If this method won't work, do you know of one that would? Thank you!
The largest bangle mold we sell is 2 7/8" ID 3/4" High. Click on the link for "Resin Casting Supplies » Molds" in the video description underneath this video to check out all of our molds.
You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Would it be possible to add coloring to the resin mix?
What size was that mold? I notice you have several sizes on your site and i want to order the correct size. TY
The size of the mold is 2 5/8" ID 3/4" High. You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.
Thank you :), maybe theres like a specialty mold for it.
A lot of people say you have to use nitrile gloves when working with resin? Is it necessary and if so, why? Thanks
how do you make a round ball with an embedded object inside?
@maelyior67- Cured resin is a plastic like substance, so you would definitely not want to breathe it in powdered form. Always wear a mask when you sand or file it.
Beadaholique i have a question...what type of glitter do you use? is it craft glitter or some other type of fine glitter?
Beadaholique i have a question...what type of glitter do you use? is it craft glitter or some other type of fine glitter?
Rebecca Cornel We love Art Glitter and it is something that we will be carrying on our site soon. Finer glitter will stay floating in the resin whereas heavier glitter will sink to the bottom. Both create really cool effects, just very different looks. I will soon be making some video tutorials describing how best to add glitter to resin.
Beadaholique thank you
thanks but what that liquid you used in the begining is it a glue??
With this method did you find that you had any air bubbles in the cabochons?
I guess I should have been more specific in what I was asking.LOL Is it plastic or rubber?Thanks.
Is there any smaler moulds? ?? :)
Awesome
What's the largest bangle mold you sell? Thanks!
where did you get those little flowers from?
Do you know what size the mold is?
where you buy those things ?
The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Were can I buy that mould it nice :)
Do you sell any molds that do not result in one side of the bangle being flat?
Thank you so much for making this! I wanted to ask what sort of resin and glitter do you use? I ask because some kinds glitter breaks down in certain kinds of resin. At thispoint I don't know what to use lol! I did some research, but alas nothing. I'd appreciate any help you can give. Thank you so much!
is resin safe for the skin?
were can i get resin
As this substance is very thick, do things sink to the bottom as you place them, or do they stay where they are?
We can confirm any items placed in the resin will sink to the bottom. To place items in the middle, you could fill the mold halfway or less and let it cure, place the items and pour an additional layer of resin that fills the mold. Thanks for watching!
@Beadaholique can you help, i want to create a bangle but with vertical lines not horizontal, i searched everywhere on the net, but only found how to layer :)).
@Anna Knight We're a retailer so we generally buy our inventory from wholesalers who aren't equipped to sell their goods to the public. We do carry an awful lot of resin though including several brands which are available by the gallon www.beadaholique.com/c-65166-resins.aspx
Sorry . Beautiful !
Is it possible to infuse scents into the resin?
Odessa Wheeler
I have never infused scents into resin so I don't feel that I can adequately advise you on this. I have heard of people infusing scents into polymer clay but never resin (that does not mean that it is impossible though, I just have not heard of it before).
any way to make it dry faster? or something similar we can use to dry faster like a fan or something
Resin needs a small amount of oxygen in order to dry clear but the drying and curing process doesn't depend on air so using a fan won't speed it up. ICE Resin's manufacturer recommend against exposing it to heat or sunlight as it dries, so your best bet really is patience unfortunately. However it shouldn't take forever. If the resin is still sticky after 12 hours conditions may be too humid. Resin likes to dry in dry places. If it's still sticky after 24 hours the chemical reaction has failed, most likely due to a slight imbalance during the mixing of the A and B parts.
It is not rubber and would fall more into the "plastic" category.
What exactly is resin? Thanks.
@Beadaholique what kind of mold did you use? and where did you get it?
+Lydia Zakia Here's a link to the mold we used for this bangle www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx Looks like we're out of stock on that specific mold just this moment, but we are carrying it in a variety of sizes
Ta mis quoi dans le verre au premier
Cover both sides in mod-podge it should work but i'd do a test with a different image. Yu can get the mod-podge at michaels
This is a good video but please next time use a contrasting colour desk to the mould...there were parts of the video that were invisible!
The background needs to be a tad bit darker. It is hard to see on the white table. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!! Love watching your videos! God bless & be well.
Hi! I loved your tutorial, but I have some questions: what's the type of this resin? Can I make it surely in home (without being worried about the toxic compositions?) Did you put the catalyst on the resin?
+Karina Langkjer Thanks! I am so glad you liked the video. We are using Ice Resin in the video. Here is a link: www.beadaholique.com/p-21053-ice-resin-jewelers-grade-clear-casting-epoxy-resin-8-oz-kit.aspx It is a 2 part resin so no additional catalyst is needed. Here is a video showing how to use Ice Resin: www.beadaholique.com/t-video-How-To-Use-Ice-Resin.aspx You will definitely want to follow all manufacturers safety suggestions when working with resin. I always suggest working in a well ventilated area (I do my resin pours in my garage) and you will want to wear gloves as well. If you are new to resin, we have a blog post dedicated to the top resin questions, you might find it interesting: www.beadersblog.com/2015/06/resin-qa-julie-shares-tips-and-answers-your-questions.html I hope all of this helps.
pretty work but might want to have a darker table when working with a clear mold and recording...was really hard to see some of the steps as they both blended in to much...
can you buy non toxic resin?
How much resin did you use for the bangle?
laidbackgl Oh, it has been awhile since I made that bracelet but I believe it was around 4 - 6 ounces total of resin.
Where did get the bracelet mold?
Christine Pacheco You can find that bangle bracelet mold here: www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx?RUclips&
We also carry a lot of other molds, including bracelets in different sizes: www.beadaholique.com/c-65167-molds.aspx?RUclips&
I tried making a bangle but it is very rubbery what did I do wrong
Unfortunately, this might mean the incorrect ratios of epoxy and hardener were used. We want to confirm it's a 1:1 ratio of epoxy and hardener that has to be mixed. We strongly recommend getting as close to an exact 1:1 ratio as possible. If you used an epoxy dye or color, it's also possible too much color was added. With dye, you want to use 1 part dye to every 30 parts of mixed epoxy/hardener. Thanks for watching!
maybe put it on so we can see if its kinda clunky on?
Where can i get the mold?
The mold is available on our site here: www.beadaholique.com/resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-5-8-id-3-4-high.html
Thanks for watching!
It is resin.
Where to buy this mold?
mooklook Cheng You can find it here: www.beadaholique.com/p-25273-resin-epoxy-mold-for-bangle-bracelet-2-58-id-34-high.aspx?RUclips&
Molds
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WHy not use a black background so we can see where one piece ends and the other begins?
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can i put food coloring in the resin?
+Tgirl R You will want to use dyes and pigments made specifically for resin, not paints or food coloring. In order for resin to cure properly, a chemical reaction needs to take place which is reliant on a very delicate balance of exact 50/50 ratios of part A and B and then just a little bit of compatible resin dye or pigment. Any outside liquid can prevent the chemical reaction from occurring and thus cause the resin to not cure properly.
Beadaholique thank you so much
wait where in the world could I get those kinds of molds? T^T
sunny lee You find them here: www.beadaholique.com/c-62451-molds.aspx?RUclips&
You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
I am not exactly sure how to make a round ball with an embedded object inside, I am sorry.
Hi again, sorry to bother you lol. I have some stickers that measure about 7 inches in length and I have always wanted to make/embed one of these stickers into a clear resin bracelet. The stickers are 25+ years old and hard to find. One mess up...and well I gotta go try to find them again lol. If you have the time could you offer up any advice? Thank you so much Ms.Kat. Have a great day! =^ ^=
+PANCAKES PANCAKES Oh, that's a tough one. Your stickers remind me of the advice I give when people want to use actual old photographs - make a copy. I would normally recommend making a copy of the stickers and putting the copy in the resin. The issue with this though is that I don't know how you will be able to fully seal the paper in a bangle. If you were using a bezel, you could glue the paper down, seal it, and then coat in resin and you should be fine but the bangle has nothing for you to glue your image to. In the same vein, I don't know how your old stickers will react to the resin. Hmmm... if I was me and I really wanted to use those stickers, I would make a test bangle first (using some modern inexpensive stickers) to get the technique down and then probably just go ahead and use the good stickers if you are happy with your first result. Another quick thought is will the paper backing of the stickers come off when the resin absorbs into them? I am not sure. Unfortunately the only way to see if this will work is by experimenting. Best of luck and I would love to hear how it turns out!
I wanted to see her try it on =( Cute bracelet, tho!
Mine came out flimsy and soft but it is completely dry. what did I do wrong?
+Sarah Fields Most likely your measurements were slightly off or you added too much color or pigment. Those are the two most common reasons for resin not curing properly. I have had it happen too and it's frustrating but those are usually the reasons.
+Beadaholique probably my measuring. I'll give it another go, I only had a ribbon in there no dye. One more thing how comes your glitter doesnt sink to the bottom while curing? mine does
+Sarah Fields It could be the weight of the glitter. Ultra fine tends to stay on the top or mixed throughout the depth of the piece and heavier glitter flakes tend to sink. Another factor might be the heat and the humidity it is curing in - if it happened to be really warm on the day I was shooting (which happens here in LA far too often), then my resin could have potentially started to cure slightly and that is why it did not sink.
+Beadaholique Thank you for replying. I have lots to learn ^^
+Sarah Fields Happy to help :) I did a resin FAQ for our blog last year that you might find helpful too www.beadersblog.com/2015/06/resin-qa-julie-shares-tips-and-answers-your-questions.html
I couldn't get anything to stand up in mine
Why dont you want to breathe in the resin dust?
Which liquid is these plzzz tell me the name , name of liquid 😭😭😭😭
It's called epoxy resin, we sell it here: beadaholique.com/products/ice-resin-jewelers-grade-clear-casting-epoxy-resin-8-oz-kit
@@beadaholique thnx for telling me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Glad to help, we've got a lot more resin videos too if you're looking for more tips on how to use it: ruclips.net/p/PLdGWVJ-tb1bHGPqmDTH01kwyokh5xRHz-