BUY vs DIY - Recreating an Opal Phone Grip with RESIN
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
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Hi guys love the videos ❤️
Early nice craft couples
Hi
Hello y’all how’s everyone’s day?
I missed u guys!
I think yours is lovely, definitely the better one, but if it had a purple undertone it would have looked enough like the bought one too.
Hi K'eyush and Jodie! I love your channel! I send love to both of you!
Thanks so much! Also yes, that would have been so pretty! Hard not to keep on iterating
@@EvanAndKatelyn is that an Evan's face emoji...???
Yes it is, and the other one is Supurrvisor. It's a perk our channel members get
@@EvanAndKatelyn I’ve never seen you guys spell Supurrvisor like that in you’re videos maybe I’m not obspurrvent enough!😹😹
Evan burning his hands to cure the resin "for science" is the same energy of the mythbusters guy who said "hmm I've been standing in this death ray for an hour and its not working"
haha sometimes you just got to know!
Hah
Lol Adam actually has a RUclips channel and he does a lot of cool stuff!!! Jamie even makes appearance once in a while.
@@sunnygirlsense what is the name of this channel. I must know!
@@shimmyalot Adam Savage's Tested - it should be the first result if you look him up on here.
Evan: "I didn't level it"
Me: I'd be more surprised if you did.
We'd be surprised too 🤣
EvanAndKatelyn What about a “did you level it”?” or “pro-makers don’t level” type of joke on a T-shirt? ☺️
@@EvanAndKatelyn I love your videos 🤗🤗🤗
Same.
Lol
Ive made opals with uv resin many times, just a tip, use a black base and the colors will look more opaley... also with UV resin, as with regular resin, you can use a flame to pop bubbles. :) Let it sit in the UV Light for more time than what it says....it wont hurt it. Also they sell thin abalone sheets which look much like opal and would make an awesome pop socket :)
Thank you for this!!!!!!!
Abalone covered with resin would be so pretty!!!!
I was really surprised that you didn’t color the background underneath the resin with the bright colors so you’d get a bit of them showing through the resin!
I was thinking that. I may have to try it myself to see if that would work. Or find more colors of the mica flakes.
Kris Jo try making it but as black opal.
@@xXStevenHerbavoreXx I will definitely have to try that out too! I love excuses to buy more molds.
Start with the BUY & do all the DIY on top of that.
I would’ve loved to seen them put resin with the flakies ON TOP of the bought one just to see what that would look like. Which would give anyone wanting to try this an idea of what one would look like with the colors painted underneath. Without having to take the time to paint, dry & resin a blank 4th piece!🤷🏻♀️
can i just say that i absolutely adore the automated voice for when evan doesn't finish his sentences? it's a whole mood of the person i'm talking to knowing what i'm trying to say but everyone else going ?????
Leveling the *whole table* sounds like a very good time investment. If you make fine-tunable table legs, you could level it again if you ever move the table. That way, if it's flat on the table, it's level automatically.
You two are precious. So fun!
Using interference powders in resin mimics the look of an opal almost perfectly. Specifically interference blue, green and red 😁
you should replace the time factor with overall experience, how fun it was to make for the DIY and how easy to buy and ship (shipping damage) for the buy.
Good idea, hope they see this. 👍
yes cause time shipping is different from place to place, things in brazil never arrive before 5 days after buying it especially from outside
I own that exact Pop Socket. I too was disappointed that it's just a matte sticker. So.. I covered mine in holo nail polish. I love your version so much more!
E: I’m not glowing :(
K: *Wildly dances in front of non-glowing partner*
🤣
💃 muahahah laughs in glowing
@@EvanAndKatelyn lol
Lol
🙂
I like how Katelyn while editing finishes Evans sentences because he doesn’t finish his lol 🤣🤣🤣
I do the same thing Evan does, forget to finish my sentences because my brain is already three steps ahead of my mouth. I wonder if Evan has ADHD because I certainly do!
7:32 ah, the Celestial being is known as Evan-essence. honestly, I hope someone appreciates this pun. and I hope they have an actual name for that Evann Persona.
And some reason he sounds Scottish or Irish😂
@@mikaylajesuslovesyou3954 The Welsh Nan or aunt that gossips constantly and always has something to say about your appearance. look up welsh accents and tell me I'm wrong lol
now there's a joke that brings me to life
@@antonelabogdanovic9584 you're a woderful person. never let Amy Lee's efforts go to waste and...stay woke. lol
I actually make fake opal resin things often! You should look into "interference mica powder", if you gently mix (like a soft marbling) several colors of those together, it makes a HUGE difference! ✨
Yeah. I almost always like their version better. But, their version could never pass for an opal stone. Where as, the purchased one, looks more like real opal, IMO.
@@Sassyglbeauty Probs because they did the equivalent of pasting a screenshot of one on the damn thing.
Of course there was shrinkage, it was in the pool!
Now seriously, that UV setup is frankly overkill for the purpose, a single lamp would be enough, but you gotta be the first people I've seen online using proper precautions for UV lights outside of science channels, very good! I don't think for the amount of time you use the lamps you're gonna get burned, but it's very good you're using proper PPE anyway!
I would love to see the bought one with a sparkly layer of clear resin over the top. I think it would show the color and get the depth from the holo glitter.
I like how Evan just stops speaking in the middle of the sentence and you guys have to add a robotic sound to complete them 🤣🤣🤣 It relates to me on a mental level 🤣
When me and my husband are talking we both often leave sentences unfinished yet we understand what each other is saying perfectly. Drives our friends & family crazy. 😂😂
haha sometimes I forget we're recording and just rely on Katelyn's understanding of me
@@EvanAndKatelyn hey! How do we become a channel member to access those emojis?
@@EvanAndKatelyn HOW DID YOU GET THOSE EMOJI’S????? IF YOU TELL ME YOU WILL GET 100 BOTTLES OF RESIN :D (both parts)
@@hesterwesseling8398 I think you need to be a member to get the emojis
Nail artist comment! I just did a set that layered Unicorn Skins (I know you guys know!) with layers of gel (which is essentially UV resin) you can totally take a nail file or buffer to uneven edges, smooth them out and then do a thin layer of clear (Or clear, UV gel top coat!) and it'll come out clear! I've used my nail techniques and products in my cosplays, like making details with UV gel meant for nails, and they come out great! If you do attempt a round two, maybe some cool encapsulations? I made a phone grip with a tiny sticker of Tom Nook and encapsulated it in UV Gel with glitter!
Thank you! I came on here to say basically that. They need to check out some nail channels ffg or some information and inspiration.
*OMG* Y'all should go back to your previous BUY vs DIYs and re-create them but with Patreon supporter's / commenter's tips and suggestions 😮😮
My wedding ring is opal and I would love this!!
Mine was too but it turned yellow 😭
@t m I think it might have been a tiny opal in resin. My husband bought it off one of those design your own wedding band stores and after contacting them, they couldnt help. 🤷oh well lol
A nice alternative since opal is pretty soft haha though, nothing can replace a true opal! So beautiful!
You need to make an "I forgot to level it!" shirt.
I’m so glad you guys are doing more Buy vs DIY! This series is so fun to watch, educational and I love ‘hanging out with u guys’. You always improve my day :)
I'm so glad Evan has acquired shaved ice and I CANNOT wait to see what he does with it!!!
You must try clear into a mold then dump the shaved ice directly onto that then black to fill the rest of the mold, the best galaxy pieces!
The trick to doing "rock" like look is layering. To get depth. Check out fingernail videos for many ideas.
I said the same thing! Especially when it comes to opal! :)
Honestly please try more opal. I’ve attempted for a while now, especially with mixing other glitters/ holo flakes together and it helps a lot!
It’s hard to find things that both me and my little girl likes to watch together but this channel slaaaappppsss
Personally, I absolutely love the pop socket you made!! You added dimension and it actually looks like an opal, unlike the printed pop socket!
”We're gonna be using resin..”
no way!
”UV LIGHT RESIN”
NOW THATS A HUGE UPGRADE
I've done this with epoxy resin and it works great. Regarding uv resin, you can "overcure" it by exposing it to too much UV light. It essentially becomes more and more brittle the longer you cure it but you could literally leave the light on there for an hour and it would be beyond fine. Some uv resins will yellow with too much exposure
I've worked with almost exclusively UV resin! A few tips:
1. too much exposure to UV (including sunlight) will cause it to yellow, but it takes a while so don't worry about leaving your items under a UV lamp unless it's for several hours or something extreme
2. try to work away from windows so it doesn't start to cure while you're trying to work with it
3. UV resin cures into a solid state nearly instantly! So it doesn't have to sit in a transparent mold for very long! But you do risk putting fingerprints on your piece if you try to remove it too early
4. You can still use lighters/torches to get out the bubbles
5. If you don't have a UV lamp, set your pieces in a sunny windowsill to cure
E&K: Opal is a little shifty...
Opals: Steals your wallet...
😂😂😂😂
Points out the majority of opal comes from Australia so there's definitely a history there...
H A
"Opals come from Australia, as everyone knows, and Australia is entirely peopled with criminals, and criminals are used to being called shifty..."
Opal killed commander root!
That's the popsocket on my phone 😂 I can confirm that after a few months the print does start to wear off
Same lmao
Song of the year: Resin time! Resin time! Doo doo doo dooo! RESIN TIME!!!
We need someone to make a remix NOW!!!
I think putting the resin one on top of the pop socket would be the best option! I like you guys’ with the shimmer, but the color on the name brand one is so much prettier IMO. A mix of them to get the color and the shinies would be so pretty!
At this point i think that when they shop their brain goes " hMm can I dO this iN ReSiN?"
"this is pretty and all, but could I make a better one?"
Normally I will skip through sponsorship clips but you make your so creative it’s just so fun to watch!
0:36
It’s okay Evan, you’re glowing from the inside.
I’m so glad you guys stay safe, most youtubers/crafters just say “don’t do what I am doing” and then people just don’t understand the consequences and don’t stay safe since they saw another person do it. Not to mention they may see someone use UV resin without a mask and get into UV resin thinking it’s easy and a 2 step process without researching the dangers. ❤️ so thank you 😊
“Iridescent”, “light-shifting”, “duochrome”, “flakies”, “HOLO”...
**Cristine from SimplyNailogical enters the chat** 😂
Can you tell we watch Cristine? 😅💿🌮
From my knowledge of jewelry making on real opals, to protect and enhance the opal people often use what is called a triplet which usually a dark colored stone(preferably black), the opal in the center, then topped with a clear hard crystal. So if you want to do opal like stuff again you have that knowledge. 🤗😍
Evan: When it reacts, it gets really hot.
Katelyn: Maybe you shouldn't take your hands out of the lights.
Evan: I need to do a scientific test.
Me: STAAAHP
science: Yes I agree, do stop that good sir, that is what youngsters on the street call, **peace signs* "a no no."
Me: **nodds over enthusiastically in agreement*
A few tips! (I actually offer custom phone grips in my shop) tape it to a piece of cardboard, it makes it easier to maneuver and design so you’re not touching the pop socket and trying to not get fingerprints in it. Also, use a BBQ lighter to pop the bubbles in the UV Resin before curing it. The cellophane wrapping paper gives an awesome opal look as well. I make custom tumblers also and my most popular, best seller, is my opalescent tumblers and that’s what I use! I love your channel by the way!
Why is it still “science adjacent with Evan & Katelyn and not “science time!” 😂
#bringbacksciencetime
EvanAndKatelyn NUH 😰 but “science adjacent with Evan & Katelyn” is super cute... I want it as my ringtone 🤧 please never change it 😼
I love these two so much. It's like if Pam and Jim had a chaotic DiY RUclips channel. I'm here for it. 🖤🖤🖤
“...Or you will get *cRiSpY* “
Quote of the century.
I've been painting my own pop sockets for awhile now so I'm so happy y'all are doing this video 😍😍
I’m early!!!! Hi Evan and Katelyn, how are you today?
I have paint in my hair from a project but other than that, doing great!
EvanAndKatelyn omg-
@@EvanAndKatelynsadly relatable
@@EvanAndKatelyn .. h o w
EvanAndKatelyn omg hiiii
Literally our two favorite people on the planet! We only wish we had your talent ... and your garage!!
honestly the only ads that i dont skip on all of the channels that I watch is this one bc its actually entertaining lol
I have that exact opal popsocket. I was also disappointed when it wasn’t shiny. So I mixed some pearlescent pigment into some resin and made a top layer. It’s so nice!!!
It would look cool to use the bought one under the ones you made. Yours wins for sure! I hope you both and your loved ones are all healthy and safe! Thank you for keeping me entertained for HOURS!!
Unicorn Flakes, the signature E&K aesthetic (after cobble).
I agree with the patrons about missing some more color, but the flakes were very cool and totally expected. In the matter of being an OPAL pop socket, you guys definitely win
Awesome video! I wonder if it would make a difference to paint the blank a color before adding the flakies? Also, the adhesive lasts quite a while! I’ve been using the same pop socket for around 18 months...it’s popped off a couple times when it’s humid, but I can always just let it dry for 5 minutes and then press it back on!
I saw that dang pop socket in the store and got so excited until I grabbed it.... SO UPSET!!! Yours is a million billion times better. Great job!!! That is what the pop socket SHOULD have looked like.
Can we all have a moment of silence for Block Of Wood?
*finishes moment by cutting Block Of Wood*
RIP block of wood
I definitely prefer the one that you did because it has actually has depth and a lot of character and it has a lot of shine.
I yelled at my TV "Dont forget mold release!!" and then went "Ooooh. Yeaaaaah." 😂
Ad reads and editing are chefs kiss amazing .
1: buy vs DIY is my favorite
2: Evan's boops
3: every time when you plug your other channels at the end you always take a second to remember the last one XD
P.s. looking forward to your next podcast
haha thank you!
The glitter used looks like my nails and honestly it doesn't photograph well but in person... It's gorgeous!
So I appreciate how gorgeous yours looks in person.
for some reason yesterday I stood at my workplace, did a little bobs with my legs while singing "resin time resin time dodododo resin time!" :D
I would've loved to see the last blank on top of the painted bought version. Just curious of how it would look. I can definitely see the potential for using resin to customize the grip. Great video as always!
Me: Oh this looks like a fun idea!
E&K: *show picture of pop socket they bought*
Me: Wait that looks....
*looks down at my pop socket*
*looks back up at the one they bought and hate*
*back down*
Me: Oh.
SAME hahaha I was like, wait a minute, that design looks familiar... 😂 still love my pop socket tho
Me too!
I bought it for my mom and have it on my phone at this moment 🤣🤣🤣
I once saw a tutorial for making opal like looking stones with resin. One thing that was done, was using different interference mica powders in the resin. Maybe using those together with the "shaved ice" in the resin on a darker background would make a difference.
i found this amazing couple by accident a few months ago, and now i can't live whitout them :D
Me too.
Me three!
I'd love to see a 2.0 series, where you try things again. Yours turned out amazing, and I'd pick that out of the two but I would love to see you try again with more colour. Also any of the flow acrylic videos, I love those!! lol xx
Someone comented “Sparkles are elite” AND COULDNT HELP BUT GIGGLE IDK WHY HAHAHSHAHAHAH
That ad spot was amazing.
Thought you might go all uncut gems on this opal at first.
Haha thank you!
I love both, and I think you could really improve the bought one by putting a layer of resin on top to make it shiny. Boom, problem solved!
hell yeah the buy vs diy cloud lamp was the first video of your guys’ i stumbled upon and i have binge watched so many of your videos since eating for another 😻
you guys are awesome thank you for always inspiring me and always sparking my creativity
I am early :D Sooo excited whenever you guys post a video. Your Videos are so incredibly fun to watch ^^
7:43 I will never get tired of Evan's costumes, this one gives me eccentric fashion designer/coinsure vibes
Me thinking Evan and Katelyn has more than 1 million subs:
Them: soon 900,000
Also me: 👁 👄 👁
I tried resin for the first time this week. Picking up the final product tomorrow. Can't wait to see and show you. It was SO much fun.
Y’all posted when I was in online class and I was like resist...resist.
yooooo i use that same pop socket because my birth stone is opal and i'm obsessed with it cuz it's like a pastel galaxy I love how you made it out of resin and it looks so cool! i found your channel yesterday and it's is amazing keep up the good work i love your videos ❤️❤️❤️
Evan: Just to *mix things up* we ARE going to be using resin
In my head: of course th-
Evan: Of course we are going to be using resin
Me: how did u do dat?
Ps love ur videos, been watching since the resin knife video ❤️
I absolutely love opal anything I've been experimenting and watching Daniel's channel and the key really is layers
Oh I remember that one where it went:
*Evan* Hey Katelyn, This Brand new tesla came out!
*Katelyn* We can Make that!
*Evan* ... 🤔🤔
I prefer the sparkling opal pop socket much more it has more of an opalescent look to it than the other one. I think evan and katelyn did an awesome job 🤗
I've never been this early! So hi!
also 0:33 an accurate portrayal of me when I saw how early I was lol
hi 🙃
Evan and Katelyn are so creative! Their paid sponsorship ads are always the best.
The opal you guys made has more synthetic opal look, where the bought one looks more like the natural stone. I like them both, some sort of hybrid would be too powerful. 😂
I, personally, think the bought one just looks like a piece of colored paper on the holder - no interest, just blah. You could do better just taking a crumpled bit of foil, smooth it out and glue it on the pop socket.
I got my resin stuff today!
Thank you so much for getting me into resin!
I got 2 part epoxy, 13 alcohol inks, small box molds, and pyramid molds!
I love how the first patreon listed was "Katelyn's mom"
I love their sponsor show
The most creative I've ever seen
ME: WOOOOOW i want to do it
My mom: no
Katelyn does such an incredible job editing! No words. The content speaks for itself.
E: I forgot to level it
Kevin’s: of course you did, it’s a tradition
I'm excited to see more of that UV curable resin, that could lead to some interesting future projects if you could iterate really fast like that
Evan: time for....
*awkward silence*
Me: resin time do do resin time
I instantly clicked for OPAL..my birthstone! Yay! 😍
I would combine the two for ultimate win. Watercolor background, flakies on top, seal with resin... Win win!
_it's ok Evan, you might glow one day._
I saw your Instagram post with them before watching the video and I was like "The sparkly one looks so much better" and then I was so happy when I found out it was yours
shiiiiiiiiiny sparkles are the most eye-catching. But I still prefer the more colors than just shiny alone.
I wonder what a resin coat with sparkles coated over the bought popsocket would have been like.
that would be an interesting thing to test!
@@EvanAndKatelyn more iterations!!!!!!!
7:23
YES THEY USED THAT AGAIN!!
_whispers from a dark corner_
You didn't account for the price of the lamps...
They used UV resin specifically to save time. If they chose to cure it in sunlight, that would defeat the whole point of using UV resin. They would also have a different result in time. They lost in the time parameter anyway, so it doesn't matter that much, but it would still be a drastically different experience to cure UV resin in sunlight.
A $10 torch is still $10 - the price of the entire 'buy' version of the project. Of course, it can also be used for other things later, but if you didn't already have one, you still have to buy it for this project, which is kind of the point of calculating pricing when comparing DIY vs Buy.
I agree that their lamp choice was completely overkill and uncommon, but since they used UV resin to speed up the process, some sort of lamp or torch was necessary, so they should have factored that into their price calculations.
Sure, this is all kind of mostly for fun, for the video, and it's unlikely that anyone is going to use this video as actual guidelines to recreate the project. I just think it'd be hilarious if at some point during their desperate attempts to justify how much they spent on materials, they remembered that they also used 2 really huge and expensive lamps. 😄
I like how watching Evan so much he went from being really shy to being out there and fun I like watching them just because they remind me how my girl and I are
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