The Secrets That No One Told You About When Using Resin

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Hi Everyone. if you are new to using resin or in need of a refresher on some areas then this is the video for you. I demonstrate 15 secrets that no one told you about using resin that I wish I had known before I started using resin. These will not only save you time, but also money and failed projects.
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The Secrets That No One Told You About When Using Resin
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@amydavis4945 2 года назад

Fun Tip: If you use a big silicon mat like the one Steve showed, you can make "resin sprinkles" with leftover resin from your pours. Just scrape out your pot of tinted resin (or put a little pinch of mica to color clear resin). Then make tiny drops of resin or even lines of resin directly on your resin mat. Let it cure then pop it off with tweezers or just a fingernail. Store your "sprinkles" in a little pot to use in future resin projects. If you have enough leftover resin, you can even use a pipette to write letters, symbols, or just doodles on the silicon mat... let it cure and pick it off when it's hard enough.

@Blahblahblah769 2 года назад

Very cool

@karenmcclumpha7329 2 года назад

Wow that’s a great idea, I never would have thought of doing the letters with a pipette thanks for that tip Amy 👍🏼

@angielu3187 Год назад

I have a mold of tiny letters that I got from the craft store that I always keep next to me when resining. I pipe left over resin into it and store all the letters in a cup . They’re great for personalizing resin gifts. I just glue them down with e6000 or epoxy cement glue.

@xchrysantha Год назад

I love this idea so much, thank you for sharing!!!!!!

@valeriefuqua4641 Год назад

Yeah, I've been thinking about doing this myself. Why waste it? Might as well create extra stuff to toss into the next project.

@victoriabutterfly6521 2 года назад

Hi, I have a few more suggestions: When it’s rather cold I warm up the 2 bottles first, either in warm water or on the radiator. This helps to minimize the micro bubbles. If you do it in water make sure to dry the bottles very well so you don’t end up getting water into your resin. After mixing I leave the resin stand for about 5min to allow the bubbles to rise to try to get rid of the majority before I start pouring. Personally I prefer my heat gun to pop the micro bubbles & I even use the heat gun while mixing depending on how cold it is, by having it blow on my mixing cup. Just make sure to use tge low setting & to not letting it get too hot or it will cure too quickly. I also try to pour slowly to minimize the risk of micro bubbles. Also if you are like me you end up with sticky fingers no matter what. Fair enough the gloves will protect my hands. But what about the phone since I use it to time when I mix the resin as well as waiting for the bubbles to rise. Plus I use it also for music while I work on my projects. To make sure my phone doesn’t end up as sticky as my fingers [& god knows it happened more often then I’d like to admit] every time before I start a project I use cling film to cover the phone very well. Make sure it’s tight and smooth on the screen then you have no problems using the phone while working with the resin. And if you want to listen to music or need to charge ensure that you leave those openings uncovered. You also should always use Purple as there is no colour more awesome … EVER 💜 And Glitter … lots and lots of Glitter ... Because everything is better with Glitter❣️

@breannspencer8007 2 года назад

I learned very quickly that Alexa can be your best friend when it comes to anything craft related 🤣 I have an Echo Spot in the room that I work in (I like having a screen so I can see the timer/videos, ect. and the Spot takes much less space than some of the other screened devices), so I can have my music playing, set timers, handle any calls or texts I may get, and watch youtube, all without the worry of my phone getting destroyed (again) 🤣

@toniahuffman7022 Год назад

Umm 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ sticky fingers all day also I have gloves and God know why I end up either starting without or w.e happens when i do wear em boom there off n ever u thing is sticky but this phone trick girrrrrllll yesss lol thank u

@victoriabutterfly6521 Год назад

@@toniahuffman7022 💕

@tsgodf Год назад

Purple is absolutely best! And thanks for the phone tip!

@hyroprincess Год назад

I always put my phone in a zip lock bag to protect it if I'm concerned about getting it dirty. The touch screen still works just fine too. I like this method because I can re-use the same zip lock bag over & over again so there's less plastic waste. There is so much waste from doing arts & crafts so I'll do anything I can to reduce it. Every little bit helps!

@kallista5194 6 месяцев назад

I appreciate you & your channel, thank you! Some tips from my current 2023 set-up: 1. I use a lint roller to clean my silicone mat work area, it rolls quickly. Glitter cannot escape its sticky awesomeness.

@AlexandriaNFall 2 года назад

One thing that really helps me get rid of bubbles before I even start to pour is sitting the resin tub in hot water for 5 or ten minutes!

@arianapollard8091 Месяц назад

Never hot water but warm!

@chriscrosscrafter 2 года назад

With the silicone cups I didn’t like marking them on the side because sometimes I would do three or four pours one after the other rather than pouring a lot at a time because then that would give me more work time with each individual pour. What I would do is I would set a flashlight (a little mini flashlight) next to the silicone cup and then pour the resin into the cup. If you aim the light slightly behind the raised labeling on the cup, the light will highlight it very well to make it easier to read and see. What I discovered about mica powders is that there are two kinds. There’s the one that we use for resin but apparently there’s another one that they use for soaps and it is made with oil which, if you mix it with a resin, will never ever ever ever ever let your resin cure. It makes quite a mess when you try and clean it up. Great tips thanks so much. Take care and stay safe!

@stephi586 2 года назад

What type mica powder did you use that wouldn’t let it cure? Because I’ve bought so many different powders including stuff used for soap/candles and they work just as well as other’s. I also stopped mixing the color into the resin instead I paint the silicone molds with mica powder how I want it then pour resin and bam it’s colored. But all mica I’ve used have always cured no matter which on i use

@chriscrosscrafter 2 года назад

@@stephi586 It said it was oil based. That’s all I know.

@allisonwaller7556 Год назад

Was lead to believe some mica powdered leave a residue but I’m just learning an never had that problem ( yet ) but I do stir for longer as waching hundreds RU-vid vids say if they dint cure it’s because u have done something wrong like not mixed enough or using a dirty stirrer. Bowl or sticks etc

@kelleyspartiatis5323 Год назад

@@chriscrosscrafter I don't know what you used but I make soap, makeup etc and mica is never oil based . It is always just a powder.

@AriamaAhram Год назад

@@kelleyspartiatis5323 haha right? Mica is made of muscovite, a naturally-occurring mineral. If a mica product indicates that it has oil(s) in it, it’s not simply mica. It’s some kind of mixture product and should not be used interchangeably for “normal”powdered mica.

@bernadetteflynn5005 Год назад

I used resin for the first time recently and didn’t wear gloves. Needless to say my hands were full of resin. I tried everything to try and get it off to no avail. I finally found out that I should use vinegar. It worked perfectly. Phew.

@TH75767 Год назад

I’ve used Isopropyl alcohol/ rubbing alcohol

@vincentferrari 2 года назад

Another tip for resinwork: Get an adjustable heat gun: one that you can turn the fan speed up and down and the temperature up and down. It's a lifesaver for getting bubbles out. Also if bubbles are a major concern, the slower the cure the less likely you are to have bubbles (generally). This is a great video and should be required viewing before getting into resin work!

@catkudaterbang7277 2 года назад

or a buckets of a warm water, its cheaper 😁

@stephi586 2 года назад

Or just a regular lighter will work wonders for bubbles just don’t burn the silicone molds lol!

@SharoninKentucky 2 года назад

Alcohol sprayed on the bubbles works great to get rid of them

@DariceDavisjprocks94 2 года назад

@@SharoninKentucky 91% isopropyl alcohol? Or technical grade, 99%?

@iLitAfuseiCantStop Год назад

Do you have one you can recommend?

@emmalunn4162 4 месяца назад

I just surprised my fiancé by sitting through an entire instructional video for the first time ever. Thank you for the great advice, now I need to watch your other videos

@BBare. 2 года назад

Hello Steve, you can resurface your "Flat" molds, nothing with texture. All you have to do is mix a small amount of 2 part silicone, spread it evenly on the bottom of the mold. Make sure the mold is level, the silicone will self level. Let it cure. As we know silicone will stick to silicone so it works very well. Thank you for the tips! 💙🐰💙

@marthagodsey7061 6 месяцев назад

I came here to say the same thing. Just a beginner myself but wrote that tip down from Julie Cutts (Pouring Your Heart Out)

@lisacharles6235 9 месяцев назад

I'm here for the first time! And in less than 2 minutes and have learned I can't buy just resin for my project!! Thank you so much for your intelligence 🎉

@seanmeadows129 7 месяцев назад

Excellent introduction for the novice. Thank you Steve.

@isabellrc 7 месяцев назад

I completely relate. I feel I become a novice with every new creation… YES, to getting info on resins!

@lynngoett488 9 часов назад

Thank you so much for the information video. I am so happy to see someone giving us a heads up on what is needed to use resin safely and effectively, I feel that this is soooo important, especially for those who are considering getting into resin crafts such as myself again I want to thank you for the information. I have shared for others information.

@trebeledias Год назад

I just want to say thank you for an educational video! As a complete beginner, I found this video the most helpful so far out of all of the videos I've watched here on RU-vid with this subject. I even found myself taking notes! Thank you for all the helpful tips! I'm going to go binge watch the rest of your videos now. 😅

@nickynonque5482 2 месяца назад

Me too!! 😂😂😂 Am having trouble which one to watch first - they all look great 👍 Bang goes everything on my list for doing today! 🫣🤭🤭🤭🤭 Thanks a million for such a good video 🫶

@pinkyflee6382 Год назад

I saw 19 minutes 35 seconds and almost didn't watch this. I AM SO GLAD I DID! You sir, are a delight to watch! You got stuck into the info straight away, always to the point & there is sooooo much here to take away. Thank you for your time & for sharing 🥰🥰

@michaelg7089 Год назад

One tip I found important is to invest in some bullseye levels to check that your work surface is level before you start.

@tinacluff2793 2 года назад

I did not know that molds dry out. Thank you.

@mr.mephitis2492 2 года назад

I didn't know that either.

@robperrim4981 Месяц назад

I am thinking of using resin in jewellery making and have watched quite a few videos before I start. Yours is by far the best I have found. You explain everything very clearly so even someone with no experience using resin like me, can understand. I do have one big disadvantage in that I am connected up to oxygen 24/7 so I cannot work with naked flame. So it was great to see someone in the chat say they use a heat gun to get rid of the bubbles.

@terrisowards4397 12 дней назад

I used resin for the first time in a community class. They taught us to gently stir to mix not whip it fast. We never got bubbles that way. She also said you can use a hair dryer after you pour to get bubbles out of you do get some. How that's helpful. I'm loving this new medium

@nrgbunni. Год назад

1) storage 2) which resin 3) mixing resin 4) after mixing 5) storing moulds 6) personal safety 7) using powders 8) pot life 9) silicone mats 10) using a torch 11) pouring in layers 12) fresh flowers 13) gloss finish 14) cover curing resin 15) alcohol on resin

@DocBree13 7 месяцев назад

You rock - thanks!

@be7th Год назад

1) Don't use a vacuum chamber with resin already in a silicon mold. Your mold will expand and break down. Instead, vacuum prior, then pour. 2) Don't stand and/or have a crowded table while working on time sensitive casts. You might trip yourself or the buckets much more easily. Instead, sit tight and have all and only what you need in arms reach. 3) Don't wear clothes for which their pristine state matters to you. You might get an unforgiving stain should something slip. Instead, don worn out clothes for that occasion. 4) Don't prepare food at the same time if you do it in an area with two purposes. One may get in the other and both options are big no-nos. Instead, do one, then clean, then the other, then clean. 5) Don't allow yourself to make the same mistakes. Keep lists of where you effed up.

@frontoffice9077 Год назад

I saw a tip to revive silicone mold shininess. (for the flat surface on the bottom.) Just put a tiny bit of silicone for mold making in the bottom of your tired mold to cover the entire bottom. The mold will stick to the new silicone and you have a new shiny surface!

@mookzmom 2 года назад

I have seen someone salvage a damaged, dull mold by pouring just a light coating of mold making silicone into the bottom f the damaged mold. I does reduce t he mold capacity a bit, but the finish would be shiny again. Silicone sticks to silicone, so it's a good fix till you can replace the damaged one.

@jcouch1993 2 года назад

New silicone put on old silicone does not usually bond well or strongly. It may stick for a bit but would most likely fail in the future.

@kerenhughes409 6 месяцев назад

Hi Steve, I don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but I wanted to say thank you. I’m an author, and I’m making swag to go with my books. I’m new to resin, and your tips are invaluable. Thank you for going so in-depth with these tips and tricks. I’ve just subscribed to your channel, and will be watching more videos in the future. I’ve watched some other tutorials, but your personality is what makes me enjoy your video. Sometimes, people can go on a little bit, sometimes they aren’t quite as in-depth too. So having a bubbly personality like you makes me sit up and pay attention more. No shade to anyone else, I just learn better when I feel as though the person teaching really cares, and has that personality that makes me want to listen.

@MrGeneShopTalk 2 дня назад

Great to find another fellow McDonald...great points and tips to ponder buddy

@anastaciaflores8645 2 года назад

Love your videos, needed the refresher. My tips : -I place wax paper on top of a cling wrapped table to keep the integrity of my table. I learned quickly that resin on table is a no no. -When measuring tap the silicone measuring cup so it is leveled before adding the other mixing part to ensure more accurate mixing. -Use a silicone popsicle stick when mixing the epoxy and hardener to reduce bubbles and it does mix a bit better. They're easy to keep clean! Thank you everyone who contributed, I did edit my comment to reflect the change! I appreciate the tip on silicone mixing sticks!

@marikiemarie7622 2 года назад

Never use popsicles sticks. Only silicon. The wood creates air pockets cause it can soak into the wood... and it creates fog because those sticks are treated with chemicals that highly effect the resin.

@anastaciaflores8645 2 года назад

@@marikiemarie7622 Really? Thanks for the tip. I have yet to encounter any issues with popsicle sticks for the passed year but I'll try silicone and see what the difference is.

@kaylincampen3137 2 года назад

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@marikiemarie7622 2 года назад

@@anastaciaflores8645 you may notice a much clearer resin and far less micro bubbles. Some sticks aren't as bad and I'll use the stick if I'm coloring the resin or practicing... but never on a pricey piece or with very clear items.

@MorkieMayham Год назад

I get too many bubbles with the pop stick. Love the silicone sticks. Just clean with alcohol right after done

@sallycasewell8608 2 года назад

I almost just hit the roof when you clicked the flame!

@faintlymacabred Год назад

Steve, I've got what I think is a good UV hack. Mind you, I am making my very first resin craft today. Yeah, yeah.. I am not using the "proper" mold. I found a dino shaped silicone fidget popper at a discount store that I liked the shape of and I modified it to suit my purposed. That, however is not the hack. My hack is using aluminum foil to get the light in more areas as it cures. I pulled this idea off watching lots of restoration videos where they use UV light to whiten old toy car parts. I think it is really aiding the curing process. Dollar stores are dangerous to the wallet. I do not see what they are selling. I see the potential in those items. Left with lots of "maybe someday" on many items. Quick question. Anyone ever use a heating pad to speed up the curing time on two part epoxy resin?? Thx.. Love your channel!! Happy crafting!

@marthambryce2242 11 месяцев назад

Steve, you are utterly charming and personable. This should be required for anyone thinking about or starting to work with resin. If I had found your exceptionally excellent video before I started working with resin, I would have saved time, mondy, and worked far more safely. Instead, it took me a lot of research and a few expensive mistakes to learn. You also taught me several things today that I still did not know, so thank you!

@Lacroix999 Год назад

I’m watching this with headphones in, late at night, by myself, half asleep and I got to the part where you’re flicking the lighter explaining why it’s not ok to use alcohol in the area you’re working in…. To which, it woke me right up and made me jump nearly out of my skin at the explosion sound because I didn’t process fast enough where you were going with that point before your sound effects kicked in! 🤯🤣🤣 I definitely won’t forget that pointer!! Thanks!!

@lindalester9151 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Steve. The advice about putting a fan BEHIND you pointing to a window makes perfect sense🤗 I'm a safety nut, yet, I never thought to do that💖 Truly appreciate the tip!

@catbwead 3 месяца назад

-very new resin worker, didn't know molds dry out- you are probably saving me a lot of money, thank you

@wendyfoot1110 2 года назад

Is it weird that I'm jealous of your work studio!? 🤣🤣 Seriously, though, I loved your video...far more informative than most I've listened to, and I look forward to listening to more! Thanks, Steve!

@mauritsvw Год назад

About not mixing the bottle tops, of course you can mark the bottles and corresponding tops with a permanent marker to prevent any mixup. (And I think you owe us a video of you working in your full safety regalia.😄)

@uniqueresinartbymarlies3292 2 года назад

Thank you so much Steve for your VERY informative videos. I am just starting out with resin and can’t begin to tell you how much I already have learned from you. Thank you!

@marybauers3104 2 года назад

I'd like to know the different resins for different types of projects. For example...I made trinket boxes that turned out great. Then I used the same resin for a cell phone holder & it warps when in use. What should I have used? I'm a beginner to resin.

@garydeandeery 2 года назад

Iv been making carbon fibre stuff and pots of resin will go off over time in your tube I used one then the next month it was not as good Pro cast epoxy resin is the normal one and takes long time to set Iv used the catalyst resin which is more base then few drops of harder polyurethane stuff and you have mins to use it I forgot before and did one layer normal resin then next coat to be quick was the poly one which won’t stick properly and can look cloudy. Clear cast is good for thick levels build up any epoxy resin works best and shine

@marybauers3104 2 года назад

@@garydeandeery ? None of this made any sense to me. I'm new to resins!

@garydeandeery 2 года назад

@@marybauers3104 try think 2 lots of resin Epoxy resin is used to cover things to give you a nice finish like a floor Polyester resin catalyst is for build things say like jewellery so goes off faster

@catkudaterbang7277 2 года назад

i try. maybe youre doing too thin, try others. could be the table top (epoxy) types, or polyurethane resins? read the manual for every types of them, and youll find which the right one for your project.

@rtd1791 2 года назад

Steve said he has a video about different types of resin. There’s a link in the description. Start with that and then look up other videos or do a general internet search. I bet you’ll have better luck learning how to use resin this way then trying to decipher YT comments. Also try searching for “resin mistakes” or “troubleshooting resin”. Above all have patience with your projects. Resin does have a learning curve and you will have duds. It’s part of the process.

@tanyamccord7422 Год назад

Julie Cutts from Australia has a video on how to make molds shiny again.

@PopArow4702 6 месяцев назад

Watching your videos is giving me some courage to try resin crafts for the first time

@catherinedavis1690 2 года назад

Very informative video! Clear and detailed with very good reasons why you do your list of things. I do not work with resin, I just love to watch and learn. Resin art can be very very beautiful. Thank you!

@roxoriginal732 Год назад

Good vid mate. 2 tips : baking paper is just like silicon .the resin just peels away from it ,second tip : try lubricating your moulds with olive oil or lubrication oil ,they work brilliant for me epically the baking paper one that’s got so many applications you can use it for from river tables to even just cover your work bench with it will help …saves your benches .take it easy ,first Time seeing you 👌

@4veijzer Год назад

Be careful with oil on your molds, it might weaken the silicone

@isabellrc 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been watching you for almost 2 years 😮, and I do not remember this well needed video. I do believe, so many of us get caught up in how to do all this fabulous projects, yet are not following the very necessary steps to start. 🙌🏻….

@katherinehite7309 2 года назад

Thank you for your help and kindness with those of us who are in the middle of using resin.

@JAximcelt 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos. I particularly like that you constantly, in many videos, drive home the importance of PPE.

@McPoink 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your secrets Steve!

@joannmcneil3107 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to explain all details on the do's and don'ts

@shazambrose3091 2 года назад

I stumbled on your channel by accident and boy am I so happy that I did as I'm about to start delving into using epoxy resin. You have supplied me with sooooooooo much fantastic information and great tips. I'm so very grateful to you and your experiments are so worthwhile. PLUS!...I discovered your other channel too which is also awesome and valuable to me. You're amazing!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! X

@renmner Год назад

I love that you are so real and straight forward. You are unquenchable exuberance ! Thank-you for all the information for a newby like me!

@adelinaventura1847 2 года назад

I just starting resin, I rely on your videos to learn. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@barbseed4434 2 года назад

I really appreciate the details you share in your videos.

@noneurbusiness1680 2 года назад

Thank u for ur video! I just started resin about 4 months ago & have watched SO many videos! Urs was BY FAR the best & most informative!! Thank YOU

@ixykix 2 года назад

thanks :) I just wanted to say you never stop learning or picking up good tips from other makers. I've been working with resin for 15 years and I'd never say I know everything, I definitely learn from other makers all the time 👍

@Tmamabear108.. Год назад

Thank you very thoughtful of you to help others. Much appreciated

@vonnie4781 2 года назад

Steve, you are a true treasure to the RU-vid crafting community! Today I’m going back and rewatching your videos that I’ve saved for future reference! I’ve saved so many that I’m picking out what I need right now! Stay strong and healthy! You’ve got a friend in me! Thank you sooo much!

@cindysarver2483 2 года назад

I'm so glad I watched your channel today. Recently I've had a problem with my eyes swelling up and itching terribly. Now I know why. They look exactly like yours! I had never associated it with using resin. I've been using the same brand since the mid 90's and this has just recently become a problem. Thank you so much for showing me what the issue is. I'm getting one of those masks today.

@jasminesmith9656 2 года назад

Omgggg so helpful!! I’ve been working with resin for about a year now and this answered many of my questions! Also I will definitely bulk up my PPE!! Thank you soooooo much!!!

@lynnemorton6055 Год назад

Hi Steve, I came across your channel as I am really interested in starting to craft with resin. Your channel is great to watch and educational. I never knew about different kinds of resin for projects. I just thought resin was resin. I am learning so much from your channel. I cant thank you enough. You have a new sub.

@cheekysaver 11 месяцев назад

I keep making lists of things to be able to pour. Today, release spray, big ziploc bags, baby wipes and dollar store long lighters got added to the list. I am low income so I am starting in July. It will be 3 months worth of purchasing. First, I got some molds and foils ect, then a gallon of resin, ventilator mask and more molds and a silicone sheet and a bunch of tools. Now I am getting to the final stages.

@ramzydaisy8822 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@janawest7186 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate your teaching us. I had no idea about the molds!

@bettygg6318 2 года назад

Have a fire blanket or extinguisher on hand just in case. Poor preparation = Poor Production. Thanks for all the tips. 💕

@itsmemimimao 2 года назад

Thank you Steve!!! I always think you're really smart, knowing all those things (the molds storage for example) and letting us know! Blessings from Italy

@cherylfelton4030 Год назад

I have been doing resin for years.. I found your tips really helpful!

@generalnewsense5264 Год назад

Thanks! 🙂 I appreciate the ideas and education 🙂I'm just getting started with this stuff and it's a bit overwhelming and too expensive to be making easily fixable mistakes. I''m sure I will be binge watching your videos in order to learn more

@makingcookingfixing Год назад

Thanks for your tips. I am experimenting with silicone molds and resin casting and learned something today.

@horrorfan7148 2 года назад

You have been such an inspiration to me. This is another great video. Thank you for sharing so much with us ❤

@prettycrabby 6 месяцев назад

I’m so excited to start making stuff with resin. Your videos are soooo helpful. Thank you! ♥️

@carolejackson2666 2 года назад

Thank you Steve, I am very new to using Resin. Your videos are a very big help for me! 😘

@mandicoleman7433 2 года назад

I've just started playing around with small resin things. There r lots of things n ur video I found really helpful! Thank u!

@nanapaula1031 2 года назад

Thank you hun for updating this

@melissamaxwell8381 Год назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH You are so thorough and that has helped me more than anything I've seen

@angelacole9664 2 года назад

Being a brand new newbie, thanks for the tips! I went and moved things out of direct sunlight as soon as you said that.. so thanks for the tip!

@klaudiapetersennaturopathi3794 6 месяцев назад

One of the few YT channels that informs about safety rules for users, Resin is a very poisonous product and if used without protection, you can quickly develop chronic ailments and diseases. Take care and Thx for info

@BreasCraftyCrafts 7 месяцев назад

I just started using resin a couple days ago. So much info in this video, thank you so much!

@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts 7 месяцев назад

Glad to be of help

@paulinenicoll6917 8 месяцев назад

I'm planning to get into resin and your video's are very helpful thank you. I didn't realize moulds dry out, so thank you for that, all your tips and video's are so helpful.

@pearlenesmith6492 Год назад

I was very impressed with your knowledge of resins and molds. I learn a lot from this video.

@christinaperson1168 2 года назад

I never thought about the molds drying out. I will start putting them in bags later this week. Thank you Steve!! Love all of the other information you've given as well!

@valeriefuqua4641 Год назад

I don't actually understand why a dry mold is bad. Dry from what? They all come dry for me when I get them delivered.

@christinaperson1168 Год назад

@Valerie Fuqua dry from the air and sunlight. Yes, they are dry when you get them, but keeping them like Steve says will prolong the life of the mold. Especially if you use it a lot

@grandmasdrugs 4 месяца назад

Yes, I was going to buy bags for storage (my molds are kept in dark, plastic cubbies with doors) and happened to think of my vacuum-seal gadget for food I don't really use like I used to. I have SEVERAL rolls of the material you use to seal it shut. Because of this, I'm going to make bags to fit to each mold plus extra at the end to fold over. I'm also going to invest in resin release prior to putting the molds inside the bags. I loved that tip! I have over 100 molds and don't feel like rebuying them!

@SSLollipops 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. I've been itching to buy the materials and tools but your video made me to learn about it more from many people. Thank you really.

@LisaVesander.Creative 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips and I am really enjoying the education Steve.😊

@priyak5696 7 месяцев назад

Very Informative . Thank you

@mayrakopjansen2814 Год назад

I’ve been following you for quite some time now and I just love all the tips you’re giving .Thanks 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@romonamorrow7296 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video. Very helpful and your wonderful sense of humor makes it even more interesting.

@dianewarde6074 2 года назад

Thank you , Steve!❤

@MariaNyceDesigns Год назад

Thanks so much! Take care!❤

@daryljeter1100 9 месяцев назад

Making picture tile coasters for Christmas gifts. Your videos are so helpful. Thanks

@butwhytho4858 7 месяцев назад

Tysm!!!! 💞

@crlynch22 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve never used resin. It’s a bit intimidating. But now is the time to try it. 😊👍🏻❤️

@victoriabutterfly6521 2 года назад

It's easy enough once you get the hang of it. I love to play with alcohol ink because it creates those spores and smokey wisps which are wuite awesome. So i suggest of course to try it out. Have a look around for videos where they use alcohol ink so you know how to do it. But its easy. Basically you drip white ink on drops of coloured. They then start to react. You will of course only see how it turned out after the resin cured and you de-mold your project. But usually the results are awesome Also mica powder is nice to use to colour the resin. Of course i always seem to end up with using purple 💜

@sheilaread7724 Год назад

Thanks you so much. I had a play with resin and really didn't get on with it. After watching a few of your videos I feel confident enough to try again.

@Strawwberi Год назад

This is really helpful for a beginner like me; I haven't tried Epoxy resin yet, but this is still very helpful as I do plan on using epoxy later down the road since I would love to make dice later on (and many other things). But overall, this video is really helpful with a lot of information that help beginners like me! Thank you for this video!

@loreleirez6743 Год назад

Wow, I love your channel. I just wanted to thank you for posting the links in the description. I am starting my own resin business, and was going to spend over $380 to get what I needed because I was buying everything separately. But no I will be spending WAY less, you are seriously a paycheck saver lol. But I also love your content, it inspires me and it is so helpful. I honestly appreciate your channel. This may not be much, but just know that you made this newbie resin business persons day!

@Rammy72Moni Год назад

This really is a great video on using resin - thanks! I love that you go on about personal safety; most of my acquaintances that do epoxy laugh at me for using nitril gloves, a respirator and goggles. But it is so, so important! Two little tips: 1. If you don´t have baby wipes, pour some nail oil on toilet paper or this little wipes from doing gel nails. 2. If you don´t want to use a burner or lighter to get out bubbles, then spray the surface lightly with alcohol or hand disinfectant. Same effect.

@bellnorton1691 Год назад

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you.

@vickig2406 Год назад

thank you!

@the.resintist 2 года назад

I treat my silicone stuff like skin as it's similar. So we moisturise dry skin so with silicone a silicone spray is like moisturiser and keeps them subtle. Also if you use isopropanol alcohol and get it on your skin it dries it out and then you need to moisturise so if using too clean silicone it makes sense after to wash in warm soapy water then spray with silicone. Pop it in bag and massage. And I find when I go to use them next that all the silicone spray has been absorbed by the silicone mould. Plus if you have a mould that's dulled a bit from constant use a quick spray with silicone your art will still come out shinny plus it helps releasing them 👌😉

@FluidArtwithErika 2 года назад

Terrific tips!! Thank you for putting this together for us ❤️🌵✌🏻

@Taswolf Год назад

❤️thank you for being so detailed

@anitapotter2586 6 месяцев назад

Very informative. Thank you so much. So many tips that I didn't know but that are so helpful

@teresatsamis3221 2 года назад

Thankyou so much for these tips.. you are so generous with your info!

@Meagain921 8 месяцев назад

Thanks….you are an encyclopaedia 👏👍

@joallawestervelt6918 2 года назад

Thank you so much for all those tips. Very helpful as I have only been doing resin for a short time. Those layering lines you were talking about are called "witness lines". Where it came from I don't know but I heard it on woodturning videos. They all use the term, those who use resin of course. 💕😊💕🇺🇸