I absolutely love your experiments gone right or wrong! I also absolutely LOVE your torn up jumper! That is the clearest indication that you are an artist, rather like when you never, as a dancer, show up to an audition with a new pair of shoes. They should be worn and tattered or no one is going to believe you have put in the work you have. Artists are the same. An apron should be trashed, or a shirt, or whatever, all covered in paint, glue, resin, glitter and whatever else. Good on you!
Absolutely! It’s kind of funny to comment on his clothing when what he is doing is so absolutely cool, but that striped torn shirt is the bomb! I want one!
Please give more information on how you mixed the resin with the plaster of Paris.... How much of each was used? How long to cure? Is there anything difference in the hardness? Or strength? Colors? Love the look of the bust.
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you for taking the time and effort to answer each and every one of my questions!!! I'm always interested in working with new things. I've learned SO MUCH from you. Thanks for sharing and teaching.
I am glad you asked this because I watched the video 4 times to see if missed the amounts lol. I was doing some other things at the time and kept thinking I just missed it.
Wow. Perhaps a good way to cut down on the amount of resin we use? Resin is terribly expensive, so it'd be nice to see if this works. I wonder if you can color it with mica powders. 🤔🤔 You've got my brain going now! Thanks Steve!
Thank you for this! I mix sand into my resin for certain projects to give a little weight to some pieces and was planning to try something like your experiment! Glad to see it worked!
I love this idea, and yah, it turned out perfectly! It occurs to me that this is also a great way to save resin. The plaster adds enough bulk to the resin, I think, so you use less of it. (Less resin, I mean) Any thing that saves using more resin is awesome to me!!
I'm curious! Have you tried experimenting and adding the other way around. Like doing the usual plaster of Paris mix with water, and then adding a bit of resin? I'm curious what It looks like
Water and resin doesn’t mix well….or rather doesn’t set well together. However I dont see why you couldn’t use an alternative that evaporates over time. ISO alcohol 70% maybe? I like the idea of mixing plaster and resin. Someone need to do some experimenting! Not it!
If you could you add small bits of black or grey pigment and draw a toothpick or thick needle through that I think it would look like a little marble sculpture.
This is great! Love the look buuuttt...... It raises more questions for me. Can you put colors in? How long did it take to set up, resin curing time? Can you increase the depth of the pour ( more than 1/4 of an inch)? This could be another trial for you. So many questions, and I am still going to try it. Thank you Steve, I enjoy your vids so much and look forward to them each week.
Hi Steve, watched many of your videos, they are a great source of inspiration. I have often wondered about adding plaster of paris or in my case gypsum. Would really love to know how much you used.
oh my goodness Mr McD. Just when I think I may not need to buy anything further, you mix it up. each time I watch your videos, im yelling at Alexa to add the and add that to my shopping list whilst im watching lol. love ya x
Question will it still capture the details? For example im planning on making a mermaid tail and i wanna pour this mixture into my sculpt. And what is the ratio of the resin and plaster. Thank you. Please do enlighten me.
Mr. McDonald do you think you could figure out or show us how to make druzy silicone inserts? I have some ideas of how, but I’d love to see your genius working
@@bonny9680 yes I saw that one, that could be a good method maybe with chunkier salts? I was attempting to make the borax crystals and hopefully pour silicone over for that bigger round insert. I ended up messing up a whole glass loaf pan. I was also thinking maybe just gluing crushed glass or rock down and doing silicone over that? I feel like Steve is way more crafty intelligent than I can ever be. LoL
I spend most of my working day working with fibre glass and when we are low on Talc we have used Plaster to thicken the resin as a gel coat to paint into the Mould pre glassing..seems to work fine but it does add more weight than Talc...
Um yahhhhh! Loving the figurine piece ..and that little bit of sand really set it off! The base you make is so simple yet so effective. Well done Steve 👏👏👏💯💯🌹🌹
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts now that’s a great idea! I learn so much from your channel it’s quickly become my favorite, I like how it’s more educational than you showing us art technique (yes you also do that but it’s more like giving ideas)
Loved the experiment you did, was thinking how plaster of paris would mix in resin so this was really helpful. I don't think I'm quite experienced enough with resin yet to try this but at least I know it can be done. Thank you
I was wondering if pea gravel in perfect cast casting material would work as a filler, or would it break or be stronger, would it allow for details in your mold, do the rocks just fall to the bottom? What are your thoughts?
So I'm a bit confused and video didn't show it. Did you mix water with the plaster of paris before you mixed with the resin, or did you add the dry powder plaster of paris to the resin? If you could explain a bit further it would be appreciated Thanks
I have a plaster mold, I was thinking of pour resin on it to preserve it for a long time, would that work? Or any suggestions please. It is a mold of my wife, daughter and I hands, my wife passed away and I want to make sure it is well preserved. I appreciate your direction
@@fillmorehillmore8239 - Depends on the resin you use. Some are better at that than others. There are also top-coats you can add to enhance the UV resistance.
Is it more brittle? can you nail it? I'm making a shoe last for shoe making, added some pop in it will save so much money, just wondering if it going to break easily
Who knew? Definitely not me. Love the 'stone' appearance. Obviously I will now add PoP to my shopping list. (I use PoP when I create my own chalk paint. More than one use craft supplies - love it!) TFS!
I am curious to know if you have made molded plaster of Paris and then placed the project in apixy resin..? I handmade sand dollars, and I want to make them into coasters with a coat of resin. Have you done this type of combination? TIA 😊
I came accrossed your chanle the other day i love what you do. If you would please help me. My question is , i bought a candle mold spraid it down with mold release but it was the dickens trying to get it out of the mold. Is there something i can try to help me get the candle out of the mold easier.
Steve! That last coaster you made, with the opaque white that wasn’t completely mixed in, looked like marble! Maybe you could try it with a few different shades of white or grey?
Thanks for trying this out. Can I ask how much of the plaster you added to each resin. Sorry if you say in the video but I've watched a few times and can't hear how much. I only hear you say same amount in each. Thanks again xx
That's bloody brilliant mate! Am curious though, what ratio did you mix the resin and plaster of paris? That looks like a plastic gear repair that would be extremely durable. I just found your channel, and subscribed straight away, so I've a lot of your videos to peruse! :) Thank your for your work. Cheers from Kansas, U.S.A. and God bless. Rev. D.
Hello and ty for this. So, are you mixing up the pop per instructions using water then mixing in the resin? Or did you mix the resin in as a water replacement? I didn't catch that part too well. Do you feel one is stronger than the other? What if you used a color other than white? I think it has a great effect. Ty
Hi, I am going through and reading all the comments. Someone else asked about mixing the pop with water per pop instructions, then adding resin, and the reply from a reader said resin does not set up right when mixed with water. I know that in the first batch with pop and resin, it was just the pop powder. The one with pigment added made it hard to see if it was powder or wet. So, I see why you asked the question.
The mixture with the resin and plaster of Paris is banging! Looks very smooth, perfect, and professional! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love your experiments gone right or wrong! I also absolutely LOVE your torn up jumper! That is the clearest indication that you are an artist, rather like when you never, as a dancer, show up to an audition with a new pair of shoes. They should be worn and tattered or no one is going to believe you have put in the work you have. Artists are the same. An apron should be trashed, or a shirt, or whatever, all covered in paint, glue, resin, glitter and whatever else. Good on you!
Absolutely! It’s kind of funny to comment on his clothing when what he is doing is so absolutely cool, but that striped torn shirt is the bomb! I want one!
Please give more information on how you mixed the resin with the plaster of Paris.... How much of each was used? How long to cure? Is there anything difference in the hardness? Or strength? Colors?
Love the look of the bust.
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you for taking the time and effort to answer each and every one of my questions!!! I'm always interested in working with new things. I've learned SO MUCH from you. Thanks for sharing and teaching.
I am glad you asked this because I watched the video 4 times to see if missed the amounts lol. I was doing some other things at the time and kept thinking I just missed it.
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts 💋😍
Never would of thought of this but after seeing this video I'm definitely going to give it a try! Thank you so much for the video! 😊
Wow. Perhaps a good way to cut down on the amount of resin we use? Resin is terribly expensive, so it'd be nice to see if this works. I wonder if you can color it with mica powders. 🤔🤔 You've got my brain going now! Thanks Steve!
I love this--it looks so organic, like a sculpted piece of clay!
Thank you for this! I mix sand into my resin for certain projects to give a little weight to some pieces and was planning to try something like your experiment! Glad to see it worked!
I am going to try this for sure
I just bought those molds, what a great idea for a faux marble look. Steve you’re a genius!!
Thank you for sharing! I have both and I'm making a pond for my mom recently passed and this is perfect! Thank you Thank you❤
I think it looks just like marble, fantastic idea and result with the plaster of Paris. Thanks
I love this idea, and yah, it turned out perfectly! It occurs to me that this is also a great way to save resin. The plaster adds enough bulk to the resin, I think, so you use less of it. (Less resin, I mean)
Any thing that saves using more resin is awesome to me!!
Looks Great.
New series: Putting weird stuff into resin 🤣👍🏻🤞🏻😊
Seems like a fun playlist... I'm addicted to this channel
Love this! Can I ask what ratios of resin to plaster to use?
It was such a surprise seeing the sculptural sample you made! Thanks!!! Super!!!
Lovely porcelain look❤
Thank you. 😀😀
Thanks for sharing. I love experimenting.
I'm curious! Have you tried experimenting and adding the other way around. Like doing the usual plaster of Paris mix with water, and then adding a bit of resin? I'm curious what It looks like
If you add water the resin doesn’t always set hard, it sets but a bit bends!
Water and resin doesn’t mix well….or rather doesn’t set well together. However I dont see why you couldn’t use an alternative that evaporates over time. ISO alcohol 70% maybe? I like the idea of mixing plaster and resin. Someone need to do some experimenting! Not it!
Well water and resin are not friends, but u can try and let us know 😏
Just the video I was looking for and it is by my favourite crafter. You are awesome ❤️thank you
Also could you do a plaster of Paris base with resin on top, Would the resin adhere to the POP?
Hahaha now there is an idea! I am still new to resin craft but want to try to make my.pieces stand out, you have given me so many ideas ❤️
just brilliant idea and happy Birthday.🎈🎁🍰☕
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Awesome that's what I ask for lol
Wow! The bust looks like porcelain! I love the effect!
Thanks for the vid! I found it bc I was trying to find info on apply resin on top of a plaster of Paris mask! I’ll have to try it
If you could you add small bits of black or grey pigment and draw a toothpick or thick needle through that I think it would look like a little marble sculpture.
Very interesting Steve, I'd love to see plaster of Paris, in resin with a blue pigment, mica and translucent colour.
I think the bust look a little like marble. Or a finely finished bust. Very nice. VERY interesting!! Thank You!
Thats so pretty I like it I have a male and a female bust and now I wanna try this
This is great! Love the look buuuttt...... It raises more questions for me. Can you put colors in? How long did it take to set up, resin curing time? Can you increase the depth of the pour ( more than 1/4 of an inch)? This could be another trial for you. So many questions, and I am still going to try it. Thank you Steve, I enjoy your vids so much and look forward to them each week.
Ah! I have all the same questions. I’m going to do a deep but narrow pour and I’m going to leave it at least 12 to 14 hours.
Thank you so much will try it soon
What a fab finish. I will give this a go
Works well. Thanks
nice polished look to it.
Thank you I will use this
I love that mould. I've got my husband a candle shaped like that for Christmas. Shhh! X
Almost looks like marble. Pretty cool!
So awesome thank you
How did it effects the strength of the pieces? Did it make the pieces brittle?
Hi Steve, watched many of your videos, they are a great source of inspiration. I have often wondered about adding plaster of paris or in my case gypsum. Would really love to know how much you used.
Thanks Steve!!!!!
I have mixing powdered marble. I add some white, and slightly mix in some clear
Love the way the bust mold came out
oh my goodness Mr McD. Just when I think I may not need to buy anything further, you mix it up. each time I watch your videos, im yelling at Alexa to add the and add that to my shopping list whilst im watching lol. love ya x
It’s a great video. What is the ratio of plaster to resin mixture?
@mercedestolentino2407 was really hoping to find this answer in the questions too
I was hoping also
Question will it still capture the details? For example im planning on making a mermaid tail and i wanna pour this mixture into my sculpt. And what is the ratio of the resin and plaster. Thank you. Please do enlighten me.
Hi steve. I wanted to know if these can be painted. I want to make a brooch but dont have any colour just acrylic paint. Thanks for videos.
🤩 a really right great 👍
Very interesting 🤔 the bust looks good with the sand 😘
Hi this is great. Just wondering if the plaster of Paris makes the casting heat resistant
I’m curious did this make it feel more solid as a piece like if you wanted to use it as a tray cast?
Can you do a durability test with each material? ie. Plaster of Paris, sand, limestone, etc.
Mr. McDonald do you think you could figure out or show us how to make druzy silicone inserts? I have some ideas of how, but I’d love to see your genius working
Did you watch the Epsom salts video? that was what I was thinking
@@bonny9680 yes I saw that one, that could be a good method maybe with chunkier salts? I was attempting to make the borax crystals and hopefully pour silicone over for that bigger round insert. I ended up messing up a whole glass loaf pan. I was also thinking maybe just gluing crushed glass or rock down and doing silicone over that? I feel like Steve is way more crafty intelligent than I can ever be. LoL
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts the alum method? I bought some chunks of it but gave up after the borax mishap. I’m so excited your doing this thank you!
excellent, and in my mind, I'm asking the same questions as everyone else. This could be a game changer! Thank you!
Beautiful experimenting
I spend most of my working day working with fibre glass and when we are low on Talc we have used Plaster to thicken the resin as a gel coat to paint into the Mould pre glassing..seems to work fine but it does add more weight than Talc...
Um yahhhhh! Loving the figurine piece ..and that little bit of sand really set it off! The base you make is so simple yet so effective. Well done Steve 👏👏👏💯💯🌹🌹
I really luv it
Does it make it stronger/more durable?
Would you say epoxy + plaster is impact resistant? I'm more trying to use it for filler material and drill into it as well w/ some screws.
That was a great experiment. Thank you. Can you mix any color or just white?
Nice, I’ve never played with plaster of Paris but I’m intrigued
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts now that’s a great idea! I learn so much from your channel it’s quickly become my favorite, I like how it’s more educational than you showing us art technique (yes you also do that but it’s more like giving ideas)
This is amazing ❤
It would be nice to know how much PoP / Gypsum to resin ratio Steve.
Is it make more stronger adding some mix in epoxy?
How much plaster did you put in?
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thank you will try it today. 🙈
Loved the experiment you did, was thinking how plaster of paris would mix in resin so this was really helpful. I don't think I'm quite experienced enough with resin yet to try this but at least I know it can be done. Thank you
I was wondering if pea gravel in perfect cast casting material would work as a filler, or would it break or be stronger, would it allow for details in your mold, do the rocks just fall to the bottom? What are your thoughts?
What would happen if you made something with plaster let it set then embed that trinket inside a resin block or globe?
THANK YOUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I'm a bit confused and video didn't show it. Did you mix water with the plaster of paris before you mixed with the resin, or did you add the dry powder plaster of paris to the resin? If you could explain a bit further it would be appreciated Thanks
Hi you must never have water with your resin to will ruin it. He just put in dry plaster into the resin. ☺
I have a plaster mold, I was thinking of pour resin on it to preserve it for a long time, would that work? Or any suggestions please. It is a mold of my wife, daughter and I hands, my wife passed away and I want to make sure it is well preserved. I appreciate your direction
Which resin filler gives the best durability and hardness to the resin? Thanks
I want to make candle holders and also some molds for clay such as slump and drape molds what kind of plaster will do I'll be making cement ones too
Love to know how strong and weatherproof this is. My application is for garden statues and figurines.
May yellow over time.
@@fillmorehillmore8239 - Depends on the resin you use. Some are better at that than others. There are also top-coats you can add to enhance the UV resistance.
@@angismith7261 can you recommend some?
@@watermarchs Resin? Or top-coats?
@@gwydas top coats
Beautiful! My craft motto has always been "let's see what happens if we do THIS!!" so I think I've found a home :) Enjoying the vids! Subscribed!
Is it more brittle? can you nail it? I'm making a shoe last for shoe making, added some pop in it will save so much money, just wondering if it going to break easily
You really have a great idea here. The Resin is going up so much! could you mix those with silicone for molds?
Who knew? Definitely not me. Love the 'stone' appearance. Obviously I will now add PoP to my shopping list. (I use PoP when I create my own chalk paint. More than one use craft supplies - love it!) TFS!
Great ideas. Thanks
Gives the bust an Alabaster look, cool :)
As much as I love it anyway, I think the addition of the sand is amazing!
Can you tell on which material epoxy should be used? because i have mould done with the help of moulding powder. will epoxy work on this mould?
The bust looks great - what ratio of resin to plaster of paris did you use?
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you.
I am curious to know if you have made molded plaster of Paris and then placed the project in apixy resin..?
I handmade sand dollars, and I want to make them into coasters with a coat of resin. Have you done this type of combination? TIA 😊
What kind (brand) of resin do you use ? Please
wow ! its almost like a homemade ceramic looks awesome !
I came accrossed your chanle the other day i love what you do. If you would please help me. My question is , i bought a candle mold spraid it down with mold release but it was the dickens trying to get it out of the mold. Is there something i can try to help me get the candle out of the mold easier.
Steve! That last coaster you made, with the opaque white that wasn’t completely mixed in, looked like marble! Maybe you could try it with a few different shades of white or grey?
Thanks for trying this out. Can I ask how much of the plaster you added to each resin. Sorry if you say in the video but I've watched a few times and can't hear how much. I only hear you say same amount in each. Thanks again xx
My mission is to tey 3d depth lasering on resin mixed with plaster of paris. Planning to make a nice coral engraving.
Would be so interesting if you try a little bit of grey pigment to create a marble vein
What kind or resin dos you used?
What is the ratio of plaster to resin.. and what resin did you use..
Nice!
Not sure if I missed it but I mean like appearing the word resin but I never heard what the resin is it epoxy resin is it fiberglass resin?
Beautiful outcome! The video blipped out just as you were adding plaster..equal amounts to resin???
Thank you for all you teach us!
Love your videos. I may have missed it but what ratio of resin and plaster did you use?
That's bloody brilliant mate! Am curious though, what ratio did you mix the resin and plaster of paris? That looks like a plastic gear repair that would be extremely durable. I just found your channel, and subscribed straight away, so I've a lot of your videos to peruse! :) Thank your for your work. Cheers from Kansas, U.S.A. and God bless. Rev. D.
Awesome! What were the ratios?
Hello and ty for this. So, are you mixing up the pop per instructions using water then mixing in the resin? Or did you mix the resin in as a water replacement? I didn't catch that part too well. Do you feel one is stronger than the other? What if you used a color other than white? I think it has a great effect. Ty
Hi, I am going through and reading all the comments. Someone else asked about mixing the pop with water per pop instructions, then adding resin, and the reply from a reader said resin does not set up right when mixed with water. I know that in the first batch with pop and resin, it was just the pop powder. The one with pigment added made it hard to see if it was powder or wet. So, I see why you asked the question.
So what's the ratio/measurements?
How would mica powder look in the plaster of paris and resin?