If like me you have a LOT of wood stirring sticks left from before you bought silicone or plastic ones...just resin or paint coat them. No more porous surface.
Love your videos! They're clear, simple, direct, and informative . Could you do a beginner mistakes video and maybe one for basic supplies and tools? Unless you've done them already LOL I've seen many of your videos but not all of them yet lol
You can make your own pressure pot with a bucket (with a lid with a rubber seal), a tire pressure gauge, and a bike tire pump. I made one for $20 and I recommend no more than 20 pounds of pressure but keep in mind that the bottom will bow out a little. Mine works wonderfully
Such a helpful video. I have a question though, when I pour the resin that is bubble free into the mold it starts to get bubbles in the mold and at the bottom of the mold. How can that be prevented? Also sometimes when I start to pour in the middle of the mold, it will get bubbles as well. The alcohol method doesn’t work for me :( I spray once and it created more bubbles. Ami doing something wrong?
Thank you so much! I am brand new...actual have supplies but have not made anything yet lol so as brand new your tips are so clear and helpful and not as nervous to start creating! Thank you 🥰
Such a helpful video. I have a question though, when I pour the resin that is bubble free into the mold it starts to get bubbles in the mold and at the bottom of the mold. How can that be prevented? Also sometimes when I start to pour in the middle of the mold, it will get bubbles as well. The alcohol method doesn’t work for me :( I spray once and it created more bubbles. Ami doing something wrong?
When using a pressure pot you want to make sure that the mold is level when you sit it in the bottom of the pressure pot. If not, it will cure unlevel. Also, when airing up the pot, you want to make sure that the air going in is deflected so it doesn't blow directly on the mold. It might blow some of the resin out of the mold.
I planned to start a Business where I sell these Cute Mini Greek statues made of resin. After few attemps, I cant really get rid of the Air bubbles, Im so annoyed because I did multiple tries but it didnt succeed and the resin is only half the bottle 😭
Great video can i ask as we have just started resin and would you know why the mould would start sticking to the resin? For example wen set we take resin out of the moulds and tiny small pink bits end up on the resin and ruin the moulds so we cant use again. We have also noticed alot of bending on the moulds after use?
thoughts on using a paint brush and pre-brushing the corners with resin to make sure they are covered.. less chance of air bubbles and easier on the hard to reach places
Thanks for this excellent tutorial! The spritzing with alcohol sounds like a good idea. Do you spray it on newly poured resin or do you wait a while? Is there any risk of it causing dimples?
Question, on the deep flower mold, would it help to put the filled mold in the sonic jewelry cleaner to help release bubbles and fill all those tiny points?
Helpful tips! I use a pointed silicone "brush" instead of a toothpick or plastic stick to run around the inside edges of a coaster mold (or in the flower type mold) to remove bubbles on inside edges.
On low speed does the heat gun blow the resin up the mold sides? I am looking for a heat gun that doesn't disturb the resin. The bbq lighter is leaving carbon streaks on the clear resin surface. Thanks.
I’m new to doing resin earrings and after I pour in my resin to the mold, small little groups of bubbles form that don’t pop with fire, and if I try my heat gun, the resin will fall out of the mold.. any tips??
I'm confused because you said that popsicle sticks can introduce air bubbles into your resin but soon after you recommend using a wooden craft stick to go around the edges of your mold... Wouldn't you be introducing air bubbles into the resin? According to your previous statement you would be introducing bubbles if you used craft sticks
Typically I stir for 5 minutes to mix the resin, this is where I think the bubbles can be added if using a wooden stick and the stirring motion. However, when popping bubbles after a pour, you're just quickly running it around the edges or poking a bubble to pop it, not stirring or creating a lot of movement to add more bubble. At least that's what I imagine is happening :)
Thank you for sharing. I'm new to the resin/epoxy community. When using the mug silicone warmer do place my cup on it and stir until I see no more bubbles?
I was wondering if you could answer a question I had... do you think you could use the mold you got from the DIY kit for making gellies decoration you did on your other channel? I am interested in the kit to recycle le molds for resin.
Poppy DIY Crafts what I do is I put both parts into hot water (as hot as a tap can get) for 10 minutes. then I pour part A into a plastic cup and rest it in another container of hot water for 10 minutes. I then pour an equal amount of part B and adding coloring into the cup and mix as slowly as I can. Then I put it back into a fresh container of hot water. For another 10 minutes leaving the popsicle in the mix. After the 10 minutes are up i pull the popsicle stick out as slowly as possible. I then use pipettes to transfer the resin into the mold. When pouring the resin in I inject the resin to the point where the pipette starts to taper down. Then I pull it out as to not introduce any extra bubbles. Unfortunately I’m getting a huge bubble on the top of the mold
Lots of great tips! Thanks! I was thinking of using an electric sander attached to a table for shaking the bubbles to the top. Never thought of an ultrasonic cleaner. Gonna get me one, now. I have a pressure pot and love it. I'd been recommending them, as they're under $100 at Harbor Freight Tools. But I kept forgetting that a person would also need a compressor, because I already had one. Vacuum chambers can be extremely messy, as the bubbles can turn to foam and bubble out all over the inside of the chamber. When I first started with resin. I bought a chef's torch. No matter how careful I was with it, I still burned (and ruined) a couple molds. I never use it anymore, choosing a heat gun, instead. Thanks for another great video! Maybe you'll do one on safety, too.
I’m never quite sure where the tip of the flame is on a torch 🤣 it just scares me. The electric sander is a good idea! I do want to get a pressure pot eventually, just need to clear up some space and figure all the parts to get. Thanks for watching!
Came to your video because it mentioned alcohol and I haven’t misted alcohol yet, sooo... Your video was very helpful; I never considered the wooden sticks could introduce air bubbles! Being a jeweler for many years, I have an ultrasonic I can put to good use again, but what did you mean about it taking 5 minutes? Does it take that long to actually get it to pop bubbles? Please let me know! I just ruined a very time intensive piece by using the wrong resin and I’m looking for any and all methods to reduce bubbles! Another ultrasonic tip could work simultaneously....with the water level low, so as not to take a chance of water getting to the resin, instead of a cup or mug warmer, you could just have warm water in the ultrasonic and mix the resin while it’s in the ultrasonic. Just a thought. Won’t use the alcohol mist just yet since I have the mister, but the 91% alcohol isn’t in yet. Oh well...if I do everything else, it’ll be fine, now that I’m NOT using the alumilite clear! LOL
My ultrasonic machine auto runs for 5 mins so I just let it run. Yes, I do use only a bit of water and a much taller cup so that there is no risk of tipping over or getting water inside. The ultrasonic doesn't pop the bubbles, it shakes the cup to help the bubbles rise to the top, and then you can quickly blast it with a heat gun or flame to pop them.
@@PoppyDIYCrafts Ohhh, gotcha! Well, that’s what I observed when I went ahead and tried it! It was amazing how many bubbles showed up, but, like you said, they didn’t pop, so l went ahead and used the torch! My ultrasonic has a timer you can set or set to stay on and a heater, but the resin was thickening faster than usual, soo, may not use the heat during mixing. Thanks for your reply!
If like me you have a LOT of wood stirring sticks left from before you bought silicone or plastic ones...just resin or paint coat them. No more porous surface.
Oh! That's such a great idea! I've been wondering what to do with mine since I bought a huge box when I first started :)
That was my first thought. Throw a smear of uv resin on it, super thin. Can even reuse a couple if you do this.
Hi, thank you so much for the tips, it's really helpful
Love your videos! They're clear, simple, direct, and informative . Could you do a beginner mistakes video and maybe one for basic supplies and tools? Unless you've done them already LOL I've seen many of your videos but not all of them yet lol
I have not done one on basic supplies, thanks for the idea!
You can make your own pressure pot with a bucket (with a lid with a rubber seal), a tire pressure gauge, and a bike tire pump. I made one for $20 and I recommend no more than 20 pounds of pressure but keep in mind that the bottom will bow out a little. Mine works wonderfully
Such a helpful video. I have a question though, when I pour the resin that is bubble free into the mold it starts to get bubbles in the mold and at the bottom of the mold. How can that be prevented? Also sometimes when I start to pour in the middle of the mold, it will get bubbles as well. The alcohol method doesn’t work for me :( I spray once and it created more bubbles. Ami doing something wrong?
I'm a newbie so I appreciate your tips so much ty! New subscriber here :)
Thank you so much! I am brand new...actual have supplies but have not made anything yet lol so as brand new your tips are so clear and helpful and not as nervous to start creating! Thank you 🥰
Such a helpful video. I have a question though, when I pour the resin that is bubble free into the mold it starts to get bubbles in the mold and at the bottom of the mold. How can that be prevented? Also sometimes when I start to pour in the middle of the mold, it will get bubbles as well. The alcohol method doesn’t work for me :( I spray once and it created more bubbles. Ami doing something wrong?
Thanks for the tips didn’t know about the wooden stick and plastic stick.i always use the wooden stick.now I will switch to plastic.
When using a pressure pot you want to make sure that the mold is level when you sit it in the bottom of the pressure pot. If not, it will cure unlevel. Also, when airing up the pot, you want to make sure that the air going in is deflected so it doesn't blow directly on the mold. It might blow some of the resin out of the mold.
I planned to start a Business where I sell these Cute Mini Greek statues made of resin. After few attemps, I cant really get rid of the Air bubbles, Im so annoyed because I did multiple tries but it didnt succeed and the resin is only half the bottle 😭
How's your business now ?
Thanx for the information in the video
Thanks. I needed to know. Lisa😊
I'm very beginner and these are all great tips!
Glad you like them!
Super helpful! TFS
Great video can i ask as we have just started resin and would you know why the mould would start sticking to the resin? For example wen set we take resin out of the moulds and tiny small pink bits end up on the resin and ruin the moulds so we cant use again. We have also noticed alot of bending on the moulds after use?
Did you use a torch or heat gun on the mold? Sometimes that can melt the mold and cause it to break faster than usual.
thoughts on using a paint brush and pre-brushing the corners with resin to make sure they are covered.. less chance of air bubbles and easier on the hard to reach places
Good idea, same goes for inclusions like dried flowers, etc. "Wet" them in resin first, it makes them shed bubbles much easier.
Thank you for the tips! Can't wait to try them out.
Do you spray the alcohol on which surface? The mold prior pouring the resin, or on the resin after being poured in the mold?
I spray it on the resin to pop the bubbles on top.
Why do I still get soo many micro bubbles even after popping bubbles
They are very sneaky! It's a struggle for sure!
Great tips!! I just started with resin and bubbles are an issue for me. Now I have different techniques to get rid of them. Thank you for your video!
Thanks for the help
I am a huge beginner and thanks for the tips
Happy to help!
For beginners which tool is used better to remove bubbles.
The alcohol spray works well for me. Quick and easy with little risk of burning.
I used the lighter but then my resin becam wrinkly at the top and cloudy
Wow, I never considered getting rid of air bubbles using an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner! If I use that, should it have warm water in it too?
Thanks for this excellent tutorial! The spritzing with alcohol sounds like a good idea. Do you spray it on newly poured resin or do you wait a while? Is there any risk of it causing dimples?
I would wait a few min for bubbles to rise to the surface but not for a long time where they start to cure and harden.
What about an acrylic stick ?
That might work... but I don’t know if resin peels easily on acrylic
for me the bubbles stuck on the bottom of the mold and it wont come out. the top looks smooth 😭 i donno what to do now
Great. Thank you for the information.
Question, on the deep flower mold, would it help to put the filled mold in the sonic jewelry cleaner to help release bubbles and fill all those tiny points?
Thanks alot❤️
You're welcome 😊
Finally! Someone smart to share their smarts! Thank you so much for this! It’s what I’ve been looking for :)
Glad it was helpful!
Helpful tips! I use a pointed silicone "brush" instead of a toothpick or plastic stick to run around the inside edges of a coaster mold (or in the flower type mold) to remove bubbles on inside edges.
Great idea!
On low speed does the heat gun blow the resin up the mold sides? I am looking for a heat gun that doesn't disturb the resin. The bbq lighter is leaving carbon streaks on the clear resin surface. Thanks.
It doesn't for me. I hold it further away so it doesn't overheat the resin.
Thank you this was quite helpful!
I’m new to doing resin earrings and after I pour in my resin to the mold, small little groups of bubbles form that don’t pop with fire, and if I try my heat gun, the resin will fall out of the mold.. any tips??
I poke at the bubbles with a toothpick until it rises or gently scrape it out of the mold. Very time consuming :)
So, i got a question , would a magnetic stirrer do any diferrence on bubbles? since it's always inside the resin?
Hm, I've never tried. I would imagine if it's a low speed as to not cause a vortex, I would work?
I love this video! I wrote an article titled "remove bubbles from epoxy resin." This video helped me a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
wow thanks poppy for these cool tips on poping bubble ive trying to look fir thank thanks 😄
Thanks for the tips waiting for my supplies
Very good! I have not seen some of these before. Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Tysm for telling us :D btw I love ur vid :')
I'm confused because you said that popsicle sticks can introduce air bubbles into your resin but soon after you recommend using a wooden craft stick to go around the edges of your mold... Wouldn't you be introducing air bubbles into the resin? According to your previous statement you would be introducing bubbles if you used craft sticks
Typically I stir for 5 minutes to mix the resin, this is where I think the bubbles can be added if using a wooden stick and the stirring motion. However, when popping bubbles after a pour, you're just quickly running it around the edges or poking a bubble to pop it, not stirring or creating a lot of movement to add more bubble. At least that's what I imagine is happening :)
@@PoppyDIYCrafts you can always use plastic toothpicks 😁
Thank you for sharing. I'm new to the resin/epoxy community. When using the mug silicone warmer do place my cup on it and stir until I see no more bubbles?
Yes, you warm it while stirring for about 5 minutes. Make sure to wear a respirator as you're heating up the resin.
@@PoppyDIYCrafts thanks
i love your channel! will you be able to give any tips on sanding resin? not many videos on this!
I have not done a lot of sanding, mostly just light sanding on the edges with a nail file.
This was a really good video. You covered the most widely used methods.
Glad it was helpful!
Is it possible to use a torch as a substitute for a heat gun?
Yes, a lot of people use a torch, but be careful not to damage your mold.
Can 70% alcohol be used to pop the bubbles
I'm not sure, I think the alcohol content might be too low. We want the alcohol to evaporate quickly so it doesn't affect the resin.
Could I use the handle end of a plastic knife instead of wooden stick
Yes, I think that will work too!
@@PoppyDIYCrafts ok thanks I wasn't sure if it would have a chemical reaction and melt or something
I was wondering if you could answer a question I had... do you think you could use the mold you got from the DIY kit for making gellies decoration you did on your other channel? I am interested in the kit to recycle le molds for resin.
Yes, I tried that mold from the kit with UV resin and the resin popped out perfectly after curing so I think it would work with 2 part resin too.
@@PoppyDIYCrafts Thanks I have looked for the kit I was unssucceful finding I guess it's just a matter of time to find one.
So what if you have closed mold such as a dice mold that rybonator uses? I have to use pipettes to get the resin into the mold
Yes, those are tough. I think for dice making lots of people use a pressure pot to get rid of the bubbles. You can also try a thinner resin.
Poppy DIY Crafts what I do is I put both parts into hot water (as hot as a tap can get) for 10 minutes. then I pour part A into a plastic cup and rest it in another container of hot water for 10 minutes. I then pour an equal amount of part B and adding coloring into the cup and mix as slowly as I can. Then I put it back into a fresh container of hot water. For another 10 minutes leaving the popsicle in the mix. After the 10 minutes are up i pull the popsicle stick out as slowly as possible. I then use pipettes to transfer the resin into the mold. When pouring the resin in I inject the resin to the point where the pipette starts to taper down. Then I pull it out as to not introduce any extra bubbles. Unfortunately I’m getting a huge bubble on the top of the mold
Heat gun ? Is it like hair dryer ?? Can I use dryer?
It’s a craft heat gun so the air is hotter and more focused. I’m not sure about a hair dryer, might be worth trying.
Yes a blow dryer works if your in a pinch
Yes yes yes I requested this thank you🥺🥺🥺🥺
Hope you like it!
Yes! The mug warmer idea is genius thank you!! Love all your videos 💕
Lots of great tips! Thanks! I was thinking of using an electric sander attached to a table for shaking the bubbles to the top. Never thought of an ultrasonic cleaner. Gonna get me one, now. I have a pressure pot and love it. I'd been recommending them, as they're under $100 at Harbor Freight Tools. But I kept forgetting that a person would also need a compressor, because I already had one. Vacuum chambers can be extremely messy, as the bubbles can turn to foam and bubble out all over the inside of the chamber. When I first started with resin. I bought a chef's torch. No matter how careful I was with it, I still burned (and ruined) a couple molds. I never use it anymore, choosing a heat gun, instead. Thanks for another great video! Maybe you'll do one on safety, too.
I’m never quite sure where the tip of the flame is on a torch 🤣 it just scares me. The electric sander is a good idea! I do want to get a pressure pot eventually, just need to clear up some space and figure all the parts to get. Thanks for watching!
Pressure pot is the ONLY proven method to eliminated bubbles in epoxy resin - any brand. All other methods reduce, but not eliminate, bubbles.
Как жаль , что я не понимаю английскую речь ... 😢 Я уверена , что видео очень полезное , для начинающих , кто любит лить эпоксидную смолу ...
Came to your video because it mentioned alcohol and I haven’t misted alcohol yet, sooo... Your video was very helpful; I never considered the wooden sticks could introduce air bubbles! Being a jeweler for many years, I have an ultrasonic I can put to good use again, but what did you mean about it taking 5 minutes? Does it take that long to actually get it to pop bubbles? Please let me know! I just ruined a very time intensive piece by using the wrong resin and I’m looking for any and all methods to reduce bubbles! Another ultrasonic tip could work simultaneously....with the water level low, so as not to take a chance of water getting to the resin, instead of a cup or mug warmer, you could just have warm water in the ultrasonic and mix the resin while it’s in the ultrasonic. Just a thought.
Won’t use the alcohol mist just yet since I have the mister, but the 91% alcohol isn’t in yet. Oh well...if I do everything else, it’ll be fine, now that I’m NOT using the alumilite clear! LOL
My ultrasonic machine auto runs for 5 mins so I just let it run. Yes, I do use only a bit of water and a much taller cup so that there is no risk of tipping over or getting water inside. The ultrasonic doesn't pop the bubbles, it shakes the cup to help the bubbles rise to the top, and then you can quickly blast it with a heat gun or flame to pop them.
@@PoppyDIYCrafts Ohhh, gotcha! Well, that’s what I observed when I went ahead and tried it! It was amazing how many bubbles showed up, but, like you said, they didn’t pop, so l went ahead and used the torch! My ultrasonic has a timer you can set or set to stay on and a heater, but the resin was thickening faster than usual, soo, may not use the heat during mixing. Thanks for your reply!