First time using resin! 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2020
- Watch me use resin for the very first time and point out each and every one of my fails! 10 mistakes DIY beginners make when they use craft resin for the first time so you don’t have to make the same mistakes as I did.
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A tip that I’ve learned after doing resin for a while, is that you should always have a mold for leftover resin. Make something pretty with all your leftover resin so you don’t waste it. I have little crystal molds and when I do an Etsy order and have leftover, I make a crystal and put it in as a free gift with their order
That’s actually brilliant...putting a crystal leftover as a gift. Mind if I use that?
@@RumeshaJeyavudeen go ahead :)
@@bloodandroses_jpg thank you!
What a lovely thoughtful thing to do. 🌷
Such an awesome tip ty 💜
Here are the lessons in order!
1. Measure your molds (don’t overestimate the amount of resin)
2. Less is more (glitters, colors, etc.)
3. Stir slowly (stirring fast makes too many bubbles and the resin won’t look clear)
4. Flowers float (sometimes it’s best to do two coats of resin)
5. Use a level surface (you don’t want resin to leak out of the molds)
6. Know when to stop
7. Use protective gear such as gloves, mask, respirator, etc.
8. Don’t be afraid to slightly overfill your mold
9. Pay attention to temperature (not temp of the resin....pay attention to the temp of the room you’re working in. Resin takes longer to cure in colder temps)
10. Leave time in between layers of colors (to be able to distinguish the different colors)
Hope this helps :)
Thank u soooo much
Thank you!
How much time should i wait between the layers?
And to wear a respirator.
Thank you!!
Hint: drop the dried flowers in a small cup of resin and stir to coat them, then add them to the project and this helps keep them stationary. This works on larger petals, buds, seeds, anything that can stand the light movement of coating them. Tiny flat flowers are too delicate, add them before the layer under them is cured, that will hold them in place for the second or top coat. 😉
Thanks for the tip! 😍 I have had so much trouble with those flowers 🤣🤣
ME TOO, THANK YOU!!!
Really helpful, thank you :-D
Thank u soo much
For larger flowers I inject them with resin first.
I find it crazy that I've watched hundreds of resin pouring tutorials and I learned more in your first attempt than all of them combined. I actually had to pause and took notes the whole video. This is priceless! Thank you! (The comment section is also a treasure trove!)
Couldn't agree more!!
I came to the comments to say this, but you've already done it. 100% agree!
I have two tips for beginners: first is that you run a lighter across the top of the resin before it drys to pop all of the air bubbles; two, you can file the edges of the solid resin to get rid of the sharpness ( using a nail file or sand paper ) . Great video!
If you use sandpaper, is there something specific you use to clean it afterwards? Like do you just use water or maybe modge podge just to make it shine again?
Does it not leave it rough looking?
Can you do that when things float?
Thank u
I use a deburring tool instead now, make sure you use a wet towel and wipe up resin dust or curlies from using a deburring tool. These will get everywhere and get in your new projects. Even possible that it looks like dust but it's not it's resin and you do not want to inhale it. Always wear gloves when working with dry resin or wet resin
Buying molds becomes obsessive. Between Amazon and Wish...I may well go broke before I get started! Lol!
Same
you can make your own though. I think its much cheaper
Same!!
Me too hun. Xx
You can make your own with OHP sheets. I think the glue gun can also be used for making your own mould...not sure about that though ...😶
Also do not use wood sticks to stir your resin when it is in the mold bc it will scratch it. Those scratches will show in the piece. Always use silicone sticks to stir or move the resin inside the mold. Also when using light things like flowers you do a thin layer of resin, put the flowers in and let it cure for about an hour, then go back and fill up the rest of the mold. This way you don't get lines in your layers and your flowers will not float to the top, you can place them in the middle.
Also if you want a pattern in your resin like swirls you need to let it set for about 30 min or so until its a peanut butter consistency then make your pattern it will stay that way and not mesh like it does when it's thin
Thank you for the advice. I was wondering what to t
Can anyone recommend any books.🤔
Here is a little Tipp, fill your mold with rice and weigh it, then you know exactly how much resin you‘ll need. Also prepare everything you want to use for your molds first hand, so you don’t have to get stressed out if your resin starts to get sticky faster then you thought it will. Sometimes even the temperature of your room will make your job and your resin harder then you think.
Getting tips from someone who's already made the wrong choices is incredibly valuable. Greatly appreciated. ❤😊
"you really dont need as much as you think you do" is the number one rule for glitter in general
So true 😂
Nobody asked sorry all jokes aside it doesn't take much to go over board 🤣
Ikr
More is more!
Good rule! Has served me well for other things...
I’m late to the resin party but this has got to be the best WHAT NOT TO DO tutorial that felt so relatable. I’ve only had 3 attempts and I’ve made a lot of these mistakes already. Thanks for your good humour and sharing this.
This is exactly what I'd been looking for:
1. beginner tips
2. actually tells me which exact resin product she uses
3. actually shows me the process and results (which have about the depth and width I've been envisioning)
Thanks
Cool
The quote of “spoiler alert. The first few pieces look like I made them in a jacuzzi”.... made me laugh so loud!! Haha. Thanks for the tips. One of the more entertaining voiceovers.
Hi guys, this video definitely blew up more than I expected. It was one of the first videos I edited so apologies for how loud the music is, I've toned it down in the next couple of vids and bought a mic!
A disclaimer about the safety, I use nitrile gloves now but the ones in the video came with the kit. Just do your due diligence and follow the safety precautions on the packaging i.e Respirators, well ventilated rooms and covering your skin.
Thanks
I think you did a fantastic job 👍 your video definitely helps me out A LOT because I also just started resin crafting & could not find a good video to help me in the beginning process with the fail & error. There just wasn't any videos on that specific topic so thank you so much for this video. It was VERY HELPFUL to me 😉
I actually enjoyed watching you and I watched the whole video. I like the eye lash plate super creative!!!
It can still give off fumes if it isn’t fully clear and the room hasn’t been ventilated so also don’t be grabbing them when they’re not fully cured
You did great. Best instructional video I’ve seen. Love the what “not” to do much better.
This is seriously one of the most helpful yet funny tutorials I’ve ever seen in my life! You’re a nut and I love it 😉🤗
Please use a mask and actually take precautions!!!
exactly!!🤣🤣🤩🤩
If you want your flowers in with bolder colors like dark blue or purple etc....pour your colored resin partially in your mold,don't completely fill your mold, let it set until its started to harden but is still kind of sticky,place your flowers on it and then pour a clear coat. I hope i explained that understandably. Lol
This is the best proper beginner resin craft video on RUclips by MILES! Watching you make mistakes and explain what went wrong has finally given me the confidence to have a go with my resin kit. I've watched so many videos but this is the one. Thank you so much for making this
Its my first time doing resin and i love it might be my new obsession I might go broke resin is seriously expensive
I found this super helpful! You're so funny, when you said "I made this for my friend but their colourblind!" I genuinely had a laugh/coughing/sputtering fit. It wasn't pretty! You've got yourself a new subscriber. With love from a fellow UK resin lover x
I can't even tell you how helpful this was! I made one bookmark for the first time as a test run before I made gifts for my family. And boy am I glad I did. All the glitter I added ended up gathering in the middle and there were so many little imperfections in the finished product 🤦🏻♀️
A tip I like is after pouring your resin and hardener into separate measuring cups, let them sit in a warm area for a while. It'll get bubbles our prior to stirring.
Also stir in one direction slowly. I really reduced bubbles when i started stirring in one direction.
Thank you. It's nice to watch someone who experiments and makes mistakes like the rest of us.
I always keep extra keychain molds or something similar around for my extra resin so it doesn’t go to waste. There’s actually a resin mold that’s a eyelash holder 😊
Thank you for being so generous sharing your tips so that other people don’t make the same mistakes. Theŷ were all very useful. Also, you are great fun to watch. I normally get so irritated by the presentation of these sorts of films that I switch off even if I want to learn the craft. You have a lovely natural manner that warmed me to you and kept me smiling all the way through.
I totally agree with all you said. This is so...not irritating. LOL Unlike getting that stuff on skin, near eyes, etc! 😱
Love the eyelash tray!
Though i've seen a lot of resin tutorials, didn't know the mistakes that could happen...thank you for making me aware...😊🤗
Also, the craft resin can cure in less than 24 hours if mixed properly. You shouldn't mix by weight, and you shouldn't see any streaks when you're finished mixing. Approximately 3 1/2 minutes of mixing slowly should be about right, and scrape the sides and bottom of the cup as you stir to get it mixed properly.
Some resins require you to mix by weight, it just depends on the brand.
Real flowers do well when coated in silica, it keeps the resin from yellowing over time 💙💜 also, RESPIRATOR! Proper PPE is the most important part of doing epoxy resin. And yes, pour the resin to where it has a slight dome, as resin shrinks when it cures.
OH! And be careful using a lighter/etc on your pieces, they overheat the resin easily. Heat guns work really well, but you can still put too much heat if you aren't careful.
what sort of respirator should we use?
@GuyCarr Wuzright I use a 3M 5301 half mask respirator, I also wear goggles and wear long sleeves.
What will happen if you don't remove the air bubbles? I actually like them and I'd like to keep them. Am I the only one who feels this way?
@geetavontease7233 I believe air bubbles weaken the resin piece, if I remember correctly. I liked the air bubble look too, but when I learned it's not good for the integrity of the piece, I started smoothing mine.
Thank you for doing this! I am just getting into resin and the more I can learn now, the better off I will be.
Thank you for doing this. I’ve not saw many people talk about their first experiences using resin or the mistakes they made. I’ve taken note in the hopes I can reduce the amount of mistakes I will make
These were super helpful tips for beginners that I haven't seen in most other videos, thank you!
What a refreshing video! Seeing someone really crafting and showing the mistakes made when starting out with a new skill. You've really helped me understand some of the mistakes I've made and given me pointers on how to avoid too many future ones. Hope your sister and the rest of the recipients liked their gifts. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 😊
Will keep this summary for me when working next time. Number 4 is the new to me 👍
1. Measure you mold ( by ruler or pour water)
2.less is more ( you need less than you might think)
3.Stir slowly
4. Flowers will float, do your work in layers.
5. Use level surface.
6. Know when to stop ( to prevent messing up your design)
7. Wear gloves for protection
8. Slightly overflow your mold
9. Pay attention to the tempreture to cure resin properly
10. Leave time between layers of colors
i loved how you reviewed your 1st resin project and make pointers on each mistakes that you made and sharing it to the world how to avoid it.
I've watched a lot of videos of resin making. Yours has been the most informative video by far. Please keep doing them. X
You are a hoot. Loved this video. Love how you're just natural and lovely. Keep it up.
Absolutely adored this video, and it was so helpful as I've just bought my first resin kit! I love how honest and realistic this was, never would have even thought about the mixing speed!
I"m about to do my first resin project. this was SO helpful! You're so fun to watch. Thank you!
The eyelash tray is creative and came out so adorable
OMG this was absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your first resin experience, it helped me out a lot
I've watched a lot of resin videos and I got my first batch today needless to say I made a lot of these mistakes but I do appreciate the format of this video most people can just talk about the mistakes and it kind of goes in one ear and out the other this was a great visual on what could happen specifically if you do it a certain way great job I learned a lot I'm more of a visual learner and I'm sure this one will stick LOL just like my hands did because I did not wear gloves the whole time😅
This was actually really nice to watch. You just went for it and turned out some nice pieces. Great tips.
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to use resin but after watching you I’m totally up for the challenge! Thank you for your video xxx
Thank you. Waiting for the supplies right now. And I have always wanted to do this. ❤
I just love this video! I love how your personality and humor is shown. I love that you added the bloopers at the end and that you took the chance of videoing your first try so that we could see how beginners think!
Thinking about doing resin, and I love all the assistance u r giving, thank you
Thanks so much for making this video, because I am so interested in using resins to make various projects and just like you I was just going to go all in and know that I would've made all the same mistakes. So thank you for educating us beginners. I still think your projects turned out well.
I love your video: My 2 points of learning is
1) fill your mold with water, then pour it into the cup your going to fill with epoxy. You mark the water line in your cup and that is the amount of epoxy you'll need. 2) I tried the reverse letter molds. Later when you unmold, all the adatives (glitter pattern swirls color flowers) will be on top, when you flip it over. You can see a lot of your adatives were at the back of the letter.
Good luck to everyone
As someone who is going to start up a resin business soon, I appreciate this video. Thanks so much for the easy explanations! :)
I loved this video/tutorial. Really great of you to list the lessons you learned while using this. I see all these beautiful pieces and now I can do some of my own.
Thank you so much for making this video and being so fearless to show us bloopers. And how to learn from them!
I love that you used your first run for the demonstration. Most videos tell you what to do, but don't explain exactly why. Your method makes it easier to remember the tips. Thanks for the video.
Great tips! It’s helpful to see that not every pour is perfect and mistakes do happen. You did a great job explaining everything you did. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
I'm learning so such from this video. I appreciate the funny & honest way you are showing the errors & critiquing them to help us learn. I can honestly say I've learned more from watching this one video than I have from the hundreds I've already viewed. I know that had I not stumbled across this video I would be making almost every one of these errors - less is more & stirring to fast - just to name a couple. I'm starting my very first project tomorrow. In the meantime i will be watching your videos on this subject. Thank you so Much for a wonderful helpful video. I'm a new, loyal fan!
This video is a gift to newbies like me!
Genius video idea! Thanks for taking one for the team
Uncured resin is still toxic so please be careful when handling.
How do you put hair or fur in I have made any yet
@@patriciajay5624 sorry not sure I get what you mean
@@patriciajay5624 you don't put hair in resin..?
@@MG-Raiden I think they meant the lashes
I had been thinking to ride on this bandwagon for a while now buy wasn't too confident, but finally had bought all the required stuff. I was searching to find out how to properly fix the chain to my creation for key chains and came across this video. It is funny and very useful. Thanks girl. You did so well and helped us understand the unavoidable mistakes. 😀
Learned so much more seeing the mistake than just hearing tips!
OBSESSED with the eyelash mold!!!!
This was actually very interesting and helpful! I watched the whole video!
I LOVE the eyelash tray!! What a great idea! Thanks💕
Well done. In all aspects of life I've learned more from the projects that have gone wrong than those that sailed through uneventfully. It's great to have a trouble free project but without the learning experience you can get over cocky and screw up the next bigger and more expensive project. Thanks for sharing this and letting us learn from your own mistakes.
Kind regards . . . Andy
I really appreciated your approach to this. I’m mostly to ‘wing it’ like you did. I like that you turned them into “lessons” especially because you owned it!
About to start making resin stuff soon but wanted to do my research first beforehand. Glad I found your video. Didn’t know so many mistakes could be made. Thanks a bunch 💕
What a great idea for a video! This was helpful to see since I am just starting off experimenting with resin molds. It is helpful to see how we all start off and make similar mistakes. Less is more is definitely good advice. I really liked the gold flakes and flower bits bookmark in the end.
Thank you for your great advice. Now I know what to do with the lashes I don’t use! They turned out beautifully.❤️
I have just brought resin but too scared to start. Thanks to you I am more informed and excited again. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the video! I just ordered a ton of resin supplies and I'm trying to learn as much as possible so seeing the mistakes helped already!
Thankyou for this!! I'm about ti start my own resin bussiness and what you said is true, no one shows the mistakes! This is really helpful ♡
“To” is spelled wrong
Make sure you wear a respirator in a well ventilated space, it has no smell but it’s very toxic to inhale
Love the eyelash tray idea, may have to try that x
I am about to use resin for the first time. I am so glad I found your video! I think I would have done exactly what you did. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for this video. Loved your humor in all of your experiments with resin. I love you can laugh at your mistakes and not get discouraged.
Thank you for sharing your humaness with us! I learned so much from watching this - and it was fun.
Adore the eyelash tray! So, so cute and a great idea!
I'm thinking about getting into resin and this video of yours has helped me out the most. Plus you're hilarious! Can't wait to watch more of your videos.
Thank you so much for this video, I just bought my first silicone molds a few days ago, waiting for them to come in the mail. I hadn't ordered my resin yet because I wanted to make sure I was using it safely and correctly. Definitely make sure you are in a well-ventilated room, I've heard of people having trouble breathing because of resin fume exposure.
This is incredible!! I made every single mistake when I was first starting off too! They turned out pretty well too. The lashes plate is literally my fave idea ever!!! I wear lashes (the same size as those) every day and if I’m in a rush at night I always throw them by my sink, they always get lost or wet and it’s soooo annoying. I’m absolutely gonna make one of those plates. Thanks for your vid x
Smaller, thinner pieces take longer to cure since they generate less heat.
Thank you for the advice. Could I use a torch for that purpose?
Or warm bath
@@ambie3603
When I was just starting I put some in hot water (I was told it’d get rid of the bubbles) and I came back a few minutes later and it was completely solid. So heat definitely helps lol
cannot tell you how much trouble this video saved me from. literally the most helpful advice i’ve found. thank you!!
I'm just starting out so I appreciate you sharing your experiences. Good way to learn, just dive in!
Love the lashes idea! So fun to watch, and I’ll be trying out my first time resin as well!
I measured my resin separately I started from point A to point B, because I had to used those cups where you put snacks in and I had to borrow my mom's food scale to measure the resin without making a mess. Plus I used gemstone silicone molds from Michael's and they were on sale, because it was perfect for beginners.
The eyelash one I would love as a soap dish. So cute. 😍
I love this. Great watching a first-timer when I myself want to try it out. Doesn't make it as scary as i thought lol. thank you
Thank you for this video! I've been toying with the idea of doing resin projects so thank you for this list! Also, I love the eyelash project. That's pure genius! 💖💖
Thanks Kelly!
I LOVE it! I just ordered bookmarks and I am drying some rose petals! I’ve got gold flakes already. Thank you for posting this and I love the eyelash idea. I don’t wear eyelashes but I know a lot of girls who do and they would probably really like a thing like that.
This is actually really helpful I picked up some resin that I'd like to start working with. I'm incredibly grateful for these tips..
I love the eyelash holder
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!!
Well I think for the first time you did great, they are all lovely and truly unique. Keep the good work it’s great
This helped a whole lot cuz I dint think about some of these stuff
Brilliant your funny and quietlyconfident learning and entertaining at the same time. Even if they didnt come out quite right you were honest . Fun to watch thankyou
I LOVE the eyelash saver! So cute!
Awesome video really helpful as I want to get into Resin molding as a hobby. Thank you and please do more 👍👍👍👍👍
An emery board is good for removing the overflow. It'll keep you from overtrimming or chipping the edges
This video is actually so handy and humble I love it! Thankyou.
We all start at the beginning and learn from our mistakes so BRAVA and THANK YOU for sharing those moments so we can all get past those horrible bumps!!!
Thank you so much Penell!
I'm sorry, it was difficult to hear over the music volume.
Agree
Exactly!!
Agree, the music is distracting
Very difficult to understand you!!!
I can't even hear her
Loved your resin work..😊
All your projects were beautiful! And you're too funny! Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to show what you did. All of your items were soooo cute!