Resin crafts 101

Tip: when you do the resin to help stop everything sinking wait 5 minutes , so it thickens a bit, then pour.

Their is so so so much to resin I can definitely tell you are a beginner but like me instantly fell in love! A few things you didn't mention that I think is very important for those just starting to know : there are multiple types of epoxy resin and if you are using molds you will need a casting resin. TEEXPERT is a great one actually one of my favorites. Also a mask is very important when heating resin up because it lets off invisible fumes that can blister your lungs and epoxy is poisonous until fully cured. Also acrylic paint will reduce your work time anything with a binder will lessen your work time. As for using food coloring I wouldn't suggest that because anything food grade has the ability to mold. Also it can lose its color over time. Also you will want nitrite gloves 🧤 because they are made for working with chemicals. You also need 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol for clean up. Pictures also can bleed so you will want to spray them with an acrylic sealer first. You can spray your mold with alcohol before pouring in your resin to help the bubbles degas then also spray the top of the resin with alcohol to pop those bubbles or use a heat gun but never a lighter or flame 🔥 after spraying alcohol. You also want to pour part A into part B before mixing because part A is thinner and easier to mix completely. If this is something you love I would highly suggest getting the istoyo stand mixer with the AI mix option then after it's done mixing all you have to do is scrape the sides and bottoms and mix that in a few seconds until no stringy lines in the resin. I hope all this info helps you as you learn I have been doing this about a year or more now and there is so so so much to it. I had no idea how many types of resin there were! Like counter top, 4 hr, 2hr, 30 min, deep pour, art resin, polyurethane, and casting resin to name a handful! And they each have their own viscosity! And use! Also grab yourself a set of needle files it removes overpour so much easier! Much love sweetie 🥰

I can say that ventilation is definitely a necessity. I bought some resin to try and learn with. It's a low odor/low voc and I couldn't smell anything while using it, but it still stung my eyes a bit. I made sure it was in a separate space from the main areas of the house, windows open too. It was literally only 3 Oz of resin I made. So good ventilation is absolutely a must. You never know if you're sensitive to something until it happens. I'll be doing more projects but only when temperatures are good so I can keep lots of fresh air flowing.

This video was the precise breakdown that I needed! Wow! My first time doing resin and now I’m more so motivated than scared now lol. Grateful for you!

With Matte molds you can take a clear coat nail polish and put a top coat on the piece you make, or you can take resin and put a coat over top as well. That’s what works for us and our business, so you don’t have to just stay away from them, you can still use matte molds.

I am absolutely in love with resin! I bought all my supplies off of temu. Not all are the best quality but I'm a beginner so I was nervous about spending too much. I just happened to come across this video ,and I am so glad I did! Just in the 1st few minutes I learned enough that I am even more excited to start making things. I didn't know that there were different types of pigments. I've been using the opaque and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't see through it.I honestly though maybe I was putting too much in it ,and I couldn't get the right balance. Now I know why.I am now subscribed to her channel and I will definitely be passing it on to family members that are trying this out with me. Can't wait to watch more.

These were some great tips and you answered some questions for me that I didn't even know I had, and I really appreciate the immeasurable amount of wasted time and poorly hidden frustration you have saved me from

Ok now I’m off to spend money lol Seriously need a tutorial on that bracelet ! I love it

Easter grass is pretty amazing in resin also. I've used it a lot for projects

Girl you did a great job, you help me a lot ❤

Best 101 video out there. Thank you!

They make reusable cups with measurements on them. You let the resin cure and you can squish the sides of the cup to release it and pull the cured resin right out. (For those who want something they can reuse and also that gives accurate measurements.) You can also use the plastic cups meant for paint. They can also be squeezed on the sides to release the resin. Another tip for that- leave the popsicle stick in the reusable cup and when it's cured, squeeze the sides, then pull on the popsicle stick! It will pop out with the resin attached. Domed is when the top of the resin is rounded while in the mold. Be careful because if you use too much it will literally overflow onto the mold.

This is the best video I've seen in my search of how to start. Thank you

Thank you for this video! Very helpful! I love the sprinkles effect :D

Best tutorial ever! Thank you.

Thank you. This was a very helpful video, it really covered everything I was curious about before starting.

Well done! You have answered every question I had.thank you.

it's best tutorial ever i seen you tell everything very clearly and nice thank you so much 💞💞

You have answered all my questions. Thank you im new to this art form and I'm from Cape Town South Africa

This video made me cry. Great presentation but sooo many things made me cringe. Don’t forget your PPE like your respirator and gloves and please try your best to be more sustainable. We are in the middle of a climate crisis after all so I don’t think constantly throwing away plastic cups is very responsible. Silicone mixing cups are fantastic and save money too! Just let the resin cure and pop it right out :) also having some extra moulds to use up any extra resin is also a great idea, especially if you’re selling your products you could include it as a free gift with orders.