I agree with Carolyn Mo... Maybe giving the mould a good alcohol spray just before filling it would do the trick. I think the gold accents are perfect❤❤❤
Thank you Carolyn but with these handmade molds they don't recommend spraying alcohol directly on the mold. But, I did figure it out though. You will see in my next video. 🥰❤
So pretty! I am going to order a couple of their molds. I missed the bigger lotus mold the you got. I have the smaller one in my cart.. I might get them both, that mold is hard to resist!😊 I want to make a couple of my rectangular box mold, then add the smaller lotus flower and their hand made brooch flower mold for the knobs on the lids. I love the way yours turned out! The swirling alcohol ink is gorgeous and the gold trim really defines the petals. I was holding my breath for you as you were de-molding.😂 Can’t wait to see what you came up with to eliminate the bubbles.❤
Wait till I get my discount code. Its going to be 20% off. They are supposed to have it in 24-48 hours. I will let you know when I post it. Thank you and your ideas sound awesome. Wish I could see them. 🥰❤
Thank you🥰❤ I feel so stupid having to ask you this again, but can you tell me your name again, I have short term memory loss from a brain injury from a car accident 8 years ago, and if I don't write things down I forget. And like a dummy, I didnt write your name down🤦🏻♀. Im so sorry.
@@mywifetheartist thank you Carolyn, I have it written down now. Its ok, I have learned to live with it, Alexa is my bff she reminds me of things I need to do daily, and I have stock $$ in "Post It" notes. Doing Resin is my saving grace. ❤🥰
With molds like that, spray the alcohol in first before you pour your resin. Or if you have a pressure pot, you can set you mold filled with resin and it will come out perfect with no bubbles. You can use the pressure pot to De bubble your resin too. But it's nice to just pour it in the mold and set it in. It will come out cured for you too.
Beautiful!! If you don't want bubbles, you could try putting the mold, in a larger silicone bowl to protect the vacuum chamber, into the vacuum chamber once you pour.. But I wouldn't do it once you have the ink in there. Another option would be to use a deep pour mold. Wait a day or even two depending on the mold, before putting in the ink, and wait the other day or so to demold. It is very thin, would pick up the details perfectly, and has the time to degas. Putting deep pour mold on a heating mat seems to cause it to create more bubbles though, just as a warning.
I had that problem with outside bubbles to and it was because of the heat mat. I also spritzed the inside of the mold with alcahol. Try letting it cure naturally. Hope that helps.
Thank you Cathy. Hear mats are great but sometimes they can cause more issues, I tend to use my curing machine more than the hear mat. But thank you for your tip.❤🥰
If the bubbles were in the points, could you syringe some resin into the petal ends first ? But it is so lovely anyway. If you ever use an opaque resin, some dewdrops applied afterwards might look good. Could you introduce us to your big dog? I miss mine so much.
In order to not get surface bubbles in a mold like that, you either need to get a much lower viscosity resin (that looked like medium viscosity, not low). It actually looked like Let's Resin, maybe. You need a much thinner resin like ResinPro Art Pro which is a 3:2 resin or their iCrystal (a 2:1), The Epoxy Resin Stores ClearCast 7000 (2:1), or their Liquid Diamonds (also 2:1). The thinnest 1:1 that I have ever tried is Naked Fusions The Crafter's Resin. Which is an amazing resin. None of these are deep pours. They are all casting resins that cure in 24 hours without help from a heat source. When you have a very detailed mold, one with sharp corners, 90-degree angles, or overhanging parts in the mold, you are going to get surface bubbles. I would not recommend spraying alcohol directly on that expensive and soft silicone. On a cheap mold, sure, but not a $35 mold, make that $55 after shipping to North America. Alcohol will cause the mold to begin to dry out and break down faster. Just touching or rubbing that soft silicone, even with a gloved finger or a baby wipe, can cause damage to the mold. Yes, it will work, but you will be damaging that beautiful mold prematurely. Another option is to invest in a pressure pot. It will shrink any and all bubbles down to microscopic bubbles so tiny the human eye can't see them. It's also a $100-300 investment. Just the pressure pot can cost between $100-250, and then you need a compressor if you don't already have one. The downside to a pressure pot is that you leave your project, mold, and everything inside the pressurized pot for the entire cure time. No heat mats or curing machines. It has to stay sealed in the pot for 24 hrs. Another option is to get some silicone tools. Pour your first petals, then carefully use the tools to dislodge any bubbles. Then, pour the next level of petals, but don't fill the mold yet. Again, use the tools to dislodge bubbles. Then, it should be safe to spray a little 99% alcohol to pop the bubbles dislodged. Then, finish filling the mold and check for bubbles around the top of the mold and use your tools to carefully bring them to the center. A vacuum chamber is great at giving you bubble free resin, but surface bubbles are different beasts.
I appreciate all this information, thank you. I did however figure it out. I used the Lets Resin casting Resin. Also no alcohol or torching in these molds or wiping of any kind per their instruction, so that don't happen either. But again, thank you for all the tips I really do appreciate it. 🥰❤
@resinmeup The black bottle one? If so, I do think it is very close to the same viscosity as Naked Fusion. I haven't tried it out myself yet. Maybe when they have the next good sale on it. I did notice it came down almost $10, which puts it a lot closer in cost to Naked Fusion. I'm glad you found a way to stop the surface bubbles. They are the most annoying part of some pours.
Thank you Sandy, normally I would have done that, but with mold being handmade, the company suggested not spaying it with alcohol. But I did figure it out though. ❤🥰
I agree with Carolyn Mo... Maybe giving the mould a good alcohol spray just before filling it would do the trick. I think the gold accents are perfect❤❤❤
Thank you Carolyn but with these handmade molds they don't recommend spraying alcohol directly on the mold. But, I did figure it out though. You will see in my next video. 🥰❤
It came out beautiful, can’t see the bubbles at all. ❤❤❤
Thank you Katrin🥰❤
Its beautiful, love lotus flowers , pretty colours ❤
Thank you Juls❤🥰 me too😊
Ooh, that's awesome. Really like the colors 😮. Thanks for sharing this technique.
Thank you Mari and your welcome🥰❤
Beautfull love it. ♥️♥️♥️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you Marcella🥰❤
So pretty! I am going to order a couple of their molds. I missed the bigger lotus mold the you got. I have the smaller one in my cart.. I might get them both, that mold is hard to resist!😊 I want to make a couple of my rectangular box mold, then add the smaller lotus flower and their hand made brooch flower mold for the knobs on the lids. I love the way yours turned out! The swirling alcohol ink is gorgeous and the gold trim really defines the petals. I was holding my breath for you as you were de-molding.😂 Can’t wait to see what you came up with to eliminate the bubbles.❤
Wait till I get my discount code. Its going to be 20% off. They are supposed to have it in 24-48 hours. I will let you know when I post it. Thank you and your ideas sound awesome. Wish I could see them. 🥰❤
It is a gorgeous mold, and you colored it beautifully.
Thank you Vicki❤🥰
Very beautiful flower, love the colors and gold accent!
Thank you Jennifer❤🥰
Mary the colors are perfect. ❤❤❤
Thank you🥰❤ I feel so stupid having to ask you this again, but can you tell me your name again, I have short term memory loss from a brain injury from a car accident 8 years ago, and if I don't write things down I forget. And like a dummy, I didnt write your name down🤦🏻♀. Im so sorry.
@@resinmeup no problem Carolyn or Carol. Last name Perez. If I can remember I will let you know my name when I leave a comment. 😊
@@resinmeup sorry about your accident.
@@mywifetheartist thank you Carolyn, I have it written down now. Its ok, I have learned to live with it, Alexa is my bff she reminds me of things I need to do daily, and I have stock $$ in "Post It" notes. Doing Resin is my saving grace. ❤🥰
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
Maybe spray the mold with alcohol? Very pretty though!❤
Carolyn, I figured it out. Stay tuned for next video.🥰❤
Beautiful ❤
Thank you Brigitte❤🥰
Gorgeous
Thank you Susan🥰❤
With molds like that, spray the alcohol in first before you pour your resin. Or if you have a pressure pot, you can set you mold filled with resin and it will come out perfect with no bubbles. You can use the pressure pot to De bubble your resin too. But it's nice to just pour it in the mold and set it in. It will come out cured for you too.
Thank you, I did figure it out, stay tuned for next video.🥰❤
very beautiful!
Thank you🥰❤
OMG that is just stuning and i just LOOVE the colour
Thank you Selene🥰❤🐣🐰
Beautiful!! If you don't want bubbles, you could try putting the mold, in a larger silicone bowl to protect the vacuum chamber, into the vacuum chamber once you pour.. But I wouldn't do it once you have the ink in there. Another option would be to use a deep pour mold. Wait a day or even two depending on the mold, before putting in the ink, and wait the other day or so to demold. It is very thin, would pick up the details perfectly, and has the time to degas. Putting deep pour mold on a heating mat seems to cause it to create more bubbles though, just as a warning.
Thank you Naudia. If you watch my Easter Collab video, I figured it out. But all good advice.🥰❤🐣🐰
@@resinmeup I'm working on the collab list. A lot of great artists. Makes me sad that I don't speak anything well but English.
I had that problem with outside bubbles to and it was because of the heat mat. I also spritzed the inside of the mold with alcahol. Try letting it cure naturally. Hope that helps.
Thank you Cathy. Hear mats are great but sometimes they can cause more issues, I tend to use my curing machine more than the hear mat. But thank you for your tip.❤🥰
If the bubbles were in the points, could you syringe some resin into the petal ends first ? But it is so lovely anyway. If you ever use an opaque resin, some dewdrops applied afterwards might look good. Could you introduce us to your big dog? I miss mine so much.
Thank you, dew drops? Great idea. ❤🥰 Absolutly I can introduce you all to Mylo. I will try and get him in an upcoming video for you. 🐕🦺
In order to not get surface bubbles in a mold like that, you either need to get a much lower viscosity resin (that looked like medium viscosity, not low). It actually looked like Let's Resin, maybe. You need a much thinner resin like ResinPro Art Pro which is a 3:2 resin or their iCrystal (a 2:1), The Epoxy Resin Stores ClearCast 7000 (2:1), or their Liquid Diamonds (also 2:1). The thinnest 1:1 that I have ever tried is Naked Fusions The Crafter's Resin. Which is an amazing resin. None of these are deep pours. They are all casting resins that cure in 24 hours without help from a heat source.
When you have a very detailed mold, one with sharp corners, 90-degree angles, or overhanging parts in the mold, you are going to get surface bubbles. I would not recommend spraying alcohol directly on that expensive and soft silicone. On a cheap mold, sure, but not a $35 mold, make that $55 after shipping to North America. Alcohol will cause the mold to begin to dry out and break down faster. Just touching or rubbing that soft silicone, even with a gloved finger or a baby wipe, can cause damage to the mold. Yes, it will work, but you will be damaging that beautiful mold prematurely.
Another option is to invest in a pressure pot. It will shrink any and all bubbles down to microscopic bubbles so tiny the human eye can't see them. It's also a $100-300 investment. Just the pressure pot can cost between $100-250, and then you need a compressor if you don't already have one. The downside to a pressure pot is that you leave your project, mold, and everything inside the pressurized pot for the entire cure time. No heat mats or curing machines. It has to stay sealed in the pot for 24 hrs.
Another option is to get some silicone tools. Pour your first petals, then carefully use the tools to dislodge any bubbles. Then, pour the next level of petals, but don't fill the mold yet. Again, use the tools to dislodge bubbles. Then, it should be safe to spray a little 99% alcohol to pop the bubbles dislodged. Then, finish filling the mold and check for bubbles around the top of the mold and use your tools to carefully bring them to the center.
A vacuum chamber is great at giving you bubble free resin, but surface bubbles are different beasts.
I appreciate all this information, thank you. I did however figure it out. I used the Lets Resin casting Resin. Also no alcohol or torching in these molds or wiping of any kind per their instruction, so that don't happen either. But again, thank you for all the tips I really do appreciate it. 🥰❤
@resinmeup The black bottle one? If so, I do think it is very close to the same viscosity as Naked Fusion. I haven't tried it out myself yet. Maybe when they have the next good sale on it. I did notice it came down almost $10, which puts it a lot closer in cost to Naked Fusion.
I'm glad you found a way to stop the surface bubbles. They are the most annoying part of some pours.
@@kdscraftcorner I call it the pump bottles. But yes the black bottles.
Spray your mold with alcohol before you pour in your resin, it works really well.
Thank you Sandy, normally I would have done that, but with mold being handmade, the company suggested not spaying it with alcohol. But I did figure it out though. ❤🥰