Resin crafts 101
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Everything you never even KNEW you wanted to know about resin! It's all here! I fell DEEP down the Resin/Epoxy rabbit hole and now I want everyone to join me!
DISCLAIMER: Wear masks and gloves and craft in a ventilated area. Read the instructions that come with the resin! They are chemicals!
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I can say that ventilation is definitely a necessity. I bought some resin to try and learn with. It's a low odor/low voc and I couldn't smell anything while using it, but it still stung my eyes a bit. I made sure it was in a separate space from the main areas of the house, windows open too. It was literally only 3 Oz of resin I made. So good ventilation is absolutely a must. You never know if you're sensitive to something until it happens. I'll be doing more projects but only when temperatures are good so I can keep lots of fresh air flowing.
Their is so so so much to resin I can definitely tell you are a beginner but like me instantly fell in love! A few things you didn't mention that I think is very important for those just starting to know : there are multiple types of epoxy resin and if you are using molds you will need a casting resin. TEEXPERT is a great one actually one of my favorites. Also a mask is very important when heating resin up because it lets off invisible fumes that can blister your lungs and epoxy is poisonous until fully cured. Also acrylic paint will reduce your work time anything with a binder will lessen your work time. As for using food coloring I wouldn't suggest that because anything food grade has the ability to mold. Also it can lose its color over time. Also you will want nitrite gloves 🧤 because they are made for working with chemicals. You also need 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol for clean up. Pictures also can bleed so you will want to spray them with an acrylic sealer first. You can spray your mold with alcohol before pouring in your resin to help the bubbles degas then also spray the top of the resin with alcohol to pop those bubbles or use a heat gun but never a lighter or flame 🔥 after spraying alcohol. You also want to pour part A into part B before mixing because part A is thinner and easier to mix completely. If this is something you love I would highly suggest getting the istoyo stand mixer with the AI mix option then after it's done mixing all you have to do is scrape the sides and bottoms and mix that in a few seconds until no stringy lines in the resin. I hope all this info helps you as you learn I have been doing this about a year or more now and there is so so so much to it. I had no idea how many types of resin there were! Like counter top, 4 hr, 2hr, 30 min, deep pour, art resin, polyurethane, and casting resin to name a handful! And they each have their own viscosity! And use! Also grab yourself a set of needle files it removes overpour so much easier! Much love sweetie 🥰
Thanks for sharing these tips. ❤
@@theladybaltimore you are very welcome 🤗 I try to help make sure beginners get the correct information so they will succeed. Being an art teacher just runs through my veins I love to help others learn to be creative and successful in doing so. If you ever need help I'm happy to assist 🤗🥰♥️💞
Wow ty for ur time lovely!!
@@TheExperimenthair you are very welcome I do have a channel I'm finally working on and hope to share my experiences with everyone and show different styles and products with honest reviews
Do you have recommendation on respirator?
I am absolutely in love with resin! I bought all my supplies off of temu. Not all are the best quality but I'm a beginner so I was nervous about spending too much. I just happened to come across this video ,and I am so glad I did! Just in the 1st few minutes I learned enough that I am even more excited to start making things. I didn't know that there were different types of pigments. I've been using the opaque and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't see through it.I honestly though maybe I was putting too much in it ,and I couldn't get the right balance. Now I know why.I am now subscribed to her channel and I will definitely be passing it on to family members that are trying this out with me. Can't wait to watch more.
Easter grass is pretty amazing in resin also. I've used it a lot for projects
With Matte molds you can take a clear coat nail polish and put a top coat on the piece you make, or you can take resin and put a coat over top as well. That’s what works for us and our business, so you don’t have to just stay away from them, you can still use matte molds.
great idea!
This video was the precise breakdown that I needed! Wow! My first time doing resin and now I’m more so motivated than scared now lol. Grateful for you!
Tip: when you do the resin to help stop everything sinking wait 5 minutes , so it thickens a bit, then pour.
Thank you for the tip!
You can also had a VERY small drop of clear Elmer’s glue, watch Daniel Coopers video on it may help
I just ordered some supplies, can not wait to create some stuff!!!!!
Sprinkles are awesome additives!
These were some great tips and you answered some questions for me that I didn't even know I had, and I really appreciate the immeasurable amount of wasted time and poorly hidden frustration you have saved me from
Girl you did a great job, you help me a lot ❤
This is the best video I've seen in my search of how to start. Thank you
Great video! Very, very informative. Just a little info for you. If you put alcohol ink in, then don’t use a match because the alcohol ink makes it flammable. Also you talk about heading to wait for resin to cure. UV resin does not have to be mixed up and you just put it under the light for 60 seconds or so and it’s cured. Very simple and no wait time. You might want to give it a try. The light is very cheap and get the extra large so a lot of resin can be cured at the same time. Thanks again for the video.
Ok now I’m off to spend money lol
Seriously need a tutorial on that bracelet ! I love it
Really looks nice. I bet your favorite part of the job is trimming the bushes and guess what? That is also my favorite part too. God bless.
You have answered all my questions. Thank you im new to this art form and I'm from Cape Town South Africa
Loved your video. Thanks. Learned a lot
This is great, thanks! It’s exactly all the random things I’ve been wondering about as a resin newbie!
PS….I need that drill!!!! I so often find myself needing to use my husband’s tools. I wonder if there’s some sort of multi-use power craft tool that has different attachments for drilling, carving, sanding, cutting, polishing, etc.
you can also use a hair dryer to pop the bubbles too
Very nice video! You covered everything! I even learned a thing or two! Thank you !
Thank you for the tips, very helpful for a beginner like myself and also helped me be less intimidated.
Best explanation I’ve seen- thank you so much!! 😊
Lots of great advice! I would good ventilation is important. Other content creators have said alcohol inks are not good with resin because the color fades.
LisaR : Love that you Share your own experiences - both hits & misses ❤ There's so many ways to use this medium ! The more imaginative you get , the better :) Also , I'm thinking of all the bits and pieces from other crafts to use... It could cause unforeseen, yet
much fun use of tiny amts of "this & that "❤
Yes Ma'am...I Can See Everything You Show...Really Well...Thank You.🙏🏾😇🙏🏾
most detailed video for beginners. thank. will try soon.
thanks hun for an awsum video i just started in using resin, your video was an great help thank you xxx
Loved all of the different items that you placed in the resin. Food coloring? Sprinkles? Who knew!? Mahalo for sharing!👏
Watch out with food coloring. Everyting waterbased will not go well with resin. Only alcoholbased coloring will work!
Awesome, imm brand new to resin and after seeing this vid, i can't wait to get started after all my supplies arrive
Thank you for the information. Resin is new to me and i am loving it.. thank you for the tips
They make reusable cups with measurements on them. You let the resin cure and you can squish the sides of the cup to release it and pull the cured resin right out. (For those who want something they can reuse and also that gives accurate measurements.) You can also use the plastic cups meant for paint. They can also be squeezed on the sides to release the resin. Another tip for that- leave the popsicle stick in the reusable cup and when it's cured, squeeze the sides, then pull on the popsicle stick! It will pop out with the resin attached.
Domed is when the top of the resin is rounded while in the mold. Be careful because if you use too much it will literally overflow onto the mold.
Great tips! Thanks!
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Also if you have a thin layer of colored resin left pour on your silicone mat and let dry or leave in your silicone cup and squish the sides and you get small piles to put in a container to use as filler for clear resin.
you can cover the mat pieces with another thin layer of epoxy resin or uv resin.
Have you used foam flowers in your resin? Also when you get a drop in your resin after it cures mix some more and fill the dip in.
Thank you so very much for that video. I have all things that you have shown brought them so I can learn how to make different things? So your video shown me a lot, I don't know how it smell I haven't used it net. I am planning on making some things very soon. maybe this weekend.Thanks again God Bless You
Hello, I've heard of this kind, it's probably the best kind for sun- catchers , I'd like to try maybe I will.Thanks for your video.
I bought a silicone washer top cover at Amazon for 14.00. It works awesome as a mat.
I would love to have a blue S. If you can send one, but i know it may not be possible. Thank you for all the info on how to make letters, and explaining how to put a layer of Resin then put what you want, so it will not sink to the bottom.
I have some great matte molds, if you go back over it and just rub some clear resin over it then it will dry clear.
She mentions that in the video too 😊
interesting video A Girl and a Glue Gun. I crushed that thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the terrific work.
I would like to see you do a coaster using the hold trim.
it's best tutorial ever i seen you tell everything very clearly and nice thank you so much 💞💞
Thank you so much ma.
Ive learned more is this video that the 200 previous videos. Great job.
Beautiful.. thanks ❤
Awesome Ma’am 👌👌😍😍
Warm soapy water is all need you can clean your moulds. So that your next time you use them they stay like new. You won’t end up with holes, or debris from when you don’t reuse the moulds, also dome your resin times, then you may not see your holes and it may fill them too. You can use a lighter or a heat gun on low to pop the bubbles too. Rather than using a match. I hope that helps. 😊
Best 101 video out there. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! Very helpful! I love the sprinkles effect :D
You can also use eye shadow. My favorite it mica powder
Could I use mica powder to color the resin? I have a lot of mica powder on hand and it is beautiful.
I like to use a heat gun to help remove bubbles. I am also going to make myself a hotbox since my house is rarely 75 degrees. The bubbles rise to the surface better if the ambient temp is around 75. Or that's what I've found anyway.
I’m a beginner. Great job.
Take notes on each pice you create for future reference. How much reain you mixed, fillers used, mica used and how much. Was any left and what was used on.
Thank you so much, for sharing your video and where you got the molds from.
I was watching a resin video, in order to make it shiny from the mat mold was after it cured.
Mix a small amount of resin mixture and paint the object you want with a brush, glove fingers or sponge brush. Immediately it was clear and shiny. Wow it looked really great. After you would let it cure again.
Try watching Sreve Mc Donald Resin videos. He seems really knowledgeable. Maybe it could help you with some questions.
Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
They are GORGEOUS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! 💖😊
For a faster cure try RV resin! It’s a much faster gratification 😁.
Ladies and gents with the poly gel nail kits!!! 💅 use them for dying/coloring your UV resin!!! Nail art stuff comes in sooooo handy for crafting with uv resin.
Also Mica power you can get diffrent variations of chunkyness and mica wont sink straight to bottom of your mold!! And you can find it in gravel mix in your yard. Nature's Glitter.
Hehehe You can thank me later! ❤❤❤❤
Fascinating!
I just started out and use the marine resin. It doesn’t put off and odor plus it’s waterproof lol
Using mat molds are easy to fix with UV resin and dome your piece to give it the shine you want
I love your video! Thank you!
I am just starting using resin , I have several ideas for things to create but to start with I have several wood projects that I want to finish off with resin but I need to know about embellishments, wood burnt projects and stickers on wood, wood carving designs. Embellishments first should I use the hot glue to hold in place while pouring or should I pour a partial amount and then place the embellishments like flowers and flat back items, items with stickers should I spray a coat of sealant before applying the resin...any help is appreciated
Very informative.
thank you for ur Trial and error video, should of thought of the E6000 glue and bought smaller tubes, yeah when you add glitter to Ur resin it will drop to the bottom so you have to run a ferw test runs or layer or let the resin sit for as many hours required so all the glitter does not all sit in the bottom.
You can pour a top coat on your product it will bring it to shiny
You answered all my questions! Thank you for this video, it was very helpful, and I subscribed to your channel. Scuse me while I go buy some resin, glitter, and molds!
Use glossy nail polish on finished products to revise your matte molds
Wish I could find out how to use a silicone mold planter I don't know how to put holes in the bottom for the water to drain and how to keep the inside of the planter mold empty 😢
Thank you. This was a very helpful video, it really covered everything I was curious about before starting.
Thank you ❤
Your video was very helpful for me. Today is my first time working with resin so I am looking for these kinds of tips and tricks. I do have one question...how long do you wait before using a match or lighter to get rid of the bubbles?
I’m new to resin crafting! What brand do you think is the best priced for the product?
I noticed you did a little bit extra around the E just curious how do you clean that up and when
Thx so much!! New to channel!! ❤
This is a great video! Thank you! How do you get the bubbles out of the project that aren’t on the surface that a lighter would pop?
I noticed when you did the letters you never put the fire on them and how did they cure?
Time the stir is same large or small amounts.
Being I’m new to this and you’re supposed to wear a respirator is it wise to do it in your kitchen?
You can get silicone measuring cups
there are those tools that cut the excess off no sandpaper marks temu has them cheap.
Has anyone ever told you that you resemble Kate Middleton? Doppelgangers! Great video BTW 😁
Thank you for this video,it helps please how can I get the materials
I like to pour a little resin in before adding stuff like paper...then pout more on top of it...it gets rid of the holes.
I USE RESIN AL THE TIME.IT IS FUN TO MAKE DIFFRENT THINGS.
Can you use croc charms in resin molds
Helaas heb ik na 2 jaar werken met resin , een allergie . Rode en heel dikke ogen . Nu draag ik vol masker . Maar dat helpt niet helemaal , dus nu werk ik buiten ,als het weer geschikt is . Ook bij Resin Crete , iets minder met de allergie . Dus ook die is gevaarlijk .
Thank youu that was super helpful!!!
Well done!
You have answered every question I had.thank you.
¿Por qué la Resina se ve algo opaca, cuando está seca?
Será por la calidad de resina?
Do you suggest mica powder for coloring
Have you used mica powder?
Is Resin like Epoxy? Could I make cabinet handles and knobs?
A bubblelly S like my first name (Sarah) at 31:55! But I have a necklace of a silver medium girly S pendant with little diamonts. I like silver and not gold.
Just watching you do the letter with the sprinkles and I noticed you got some sprinkles in the letter next to it just curious, how would you clean that?
What a nice girl u are! Thx for sharing!
U r off 2 a great start. U should watch Myriamsnature she give freat tricks of the trade like how 2 keep certain heavy additive from collecting @ the bottom & working with dried flowers.
Thanks a lot for all this hints and tips! :)
Best tutorial ever! Thank you.
Thanks