The way you explained how it is important to add the mica only on a clear layer of resin first to get the crackle effect, no other artists have ever mentioned that. Thank you for the basic but most important tip!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yours is the first video I've seen that actually explains how the resin moves and what makes it move. I'm a newbie and I've been trying to figure out how to make the resin move. Many thanks! Keep them coming.
I love the Denim and Diamonds and I’m fairly new to resin and a new follower of yours. Will this same effect work in a 20” table top mold? I don’t plan to fill it but 1/2 way or less.
I’ve had trouble getting this effect in larger molds. They’re so wide across that the resin thickens up before it can move all the way to the middle. I know there are resins that will work for it, but I haven’t been able to find one.
These are beautiful. My first video of yours and subscribing straight away and next looking through your other videos. I do have a question though; when it comes to selling pieces that may have an accidental hair in it how do you do that?
It depends where the hair is. I do have a disclaimer on all items saying that they are handmade and may have bubbles, hair, dust, or other inclusions that are the result of the handmade process and are not considered defects. But if it’s noticeable, I don’t sell it or I’ll topcoat it.
These are beautiful. Thank you for the great explanation. I'm new to coaster making....okay I've only made one set...LOL I'm wondering if the color doesn't go all the way to the center and you wanted the color to go all the way could you pour a layer of blue on the back before demolding?
I love your coasters and experiments so I just subscribed to your channel. I think your channel would do a lot better if you didn't have so many shorts, or had tutorials to go along with the shorts kinda like as a sneak peek of what's coming up. I've been working with resin and watching tutorials for about 20 years now and I really enjoyed watching your videos. I hope you do well. You have all the potential you need. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
Hi, I love your videos and am trying this technique. I am using Let’s Resin Epoxy Resin and Black Diamond Mica Powder. When I pour the Mica Powder in the layer of clear resin and have poured the clear resin in the center the Mica Powder tends to form bubbles and pop when pulling back to the center leaving circular negative space. By chance, do you know what could be the cause. Wish there was a UA-cam option to include a picture. Thank you for any advise you are able to provide.
I’ve had this happen. Make sure your resin is as bubble free as possible before pouring. With mica, I let it sit a few minutes after I mix because it creates more bubbles. Then blow the bubbles off the top of your cup with the heat gun before you pour.
Wow so beautiful! Didn't realize you can get this effect with just 1 single pigment. I would have thought you needed to layer with at least 2 pigments to get this effect. Thank you for sharing! (also is this the technique you used to make your teal server and coaster set that is in your shorts video?)
For that one, I poured a ring of mica first, then poured clear in the center, and then poured more mica in very thin rings in spirals around the edges.
I am having a hard time getting rid of the bubbles. Following what you are doing, using the same products, but obviously, am doing something wrong. Any suggestions?
A couple things come to mind. Stir slowly in a zig zag, not in circles. Don’t lift your stick off the bottom of the cup. Use a plastic or silicone stir stick, not wood Warm up the resin (part A) before combining. I put my bottles near the space heater for about 1/2 hour before I start working. You could also set the bottle in a warm water bath. Let the resin sit a few minutes after mixing. Hit with the heat gun (while in the cup) before you pour to pop the top bubbles.
@@tiffaniwilliamsfineart You've certainly given me things to try! I am pouring coasters this afternoon (Christmas gifts). I will let you know how it goes! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Diana
The way you explained how it is important to add the mica only on a clear layer of resin first to get the crackle effect, no other artists have ever mentioned that. Thank you for the basic but most important tip!
Hello, so glad I found you! Love this blue coaster. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thanks for your help. Looks great
I'm obsessed with the crackle effect. These came out beautiful!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yours is the first video I've seen that actually explains how the resin moves and what makes it move. I'm a newbie and I've been trying to figure out how to make the resin move. Many thanks! Keep them coming.
I love that look!
Exactly! This is the only channel that explained this
They turned beautiful
Both sides are beautiful…awesome effects
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing your technique. I’m new to resin and learning so much. These are beautiful btw 😊
wow this is amazing
That blue is beautiful, and your crackle effect is spot on
Great job! The fine crushed glass comes in all kinds of colours. 😉
So pretty!!!
Gorgeous!
Gorgeous 😍
Beautiful 😍
simply gorgeous!
Woow, she looks so nice. Amazing!!!
These are gorgeous! I so enjoy your videos. Thank you!
so Beautiful.!!! where did you get the molds you are using I love the size of them. Thank you
I got them from funshowcase.com
Where did you get these coasters? Can't seem to find this shape anywhere! I love your art. You are teaching me so much!
These are from funshowcase.com
I love the Denim and Diamonds and I’m fairly new to resin and a new follower of yours. Will this same effect work in a 20” table top mold? I don’t plan to fill it but 1/2 way or less.
I’ve had trouble getting this effect in larger molds. They’re so wide across that the resin thickens up before it can move all the way to the middle. I know there are resins that will work for it, but I haven’t been able to find one.
These are beautiful. My first video of yours and subscribing straight away and next looking through your other videos. I do have a question though; when it comes to selling pieces that may have an accidental hair in it how do you do that?
It depends where the hair is. I do have a disclaimer on all items saying that they are handmade and may have bubbles, hair, dust, or other inclusions that are the result of the handmade process and are not considered defects. But if it’s noticeable, I don’t sell it or I’ll topcoat it.
These are beautiful. Thank you for the great explanation. I'm new to coaster making....okay I've only made one set...LOL I'm wondering if the color doesn't go all the way to the center and you wanted the color to go all the way could you pour a layer of blue on the back before demolding?
Yes, you can definitely do that! I do that sometimes with a contrasting color, too.
I love your coasters and experiments so I just subscribed to your channel. I think your channel would do a lot better if you didn't have so many shorts, or had tutorials to go along with the shorts kinda like as a sneak peek of what's coming up. I've been working with resin and watching tutorials for about 20 years now and I really enjoyed watching your videos. I hope you do well. You have all the potential you need. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately I have to put videos somewhere for my website to use. UA-cam automatically turns vertical videos into shorts, so I can't avoid it. :(
Hi, I love your videos and am trying this technique. I am using Let’s Resin Epoxy Resin and Black Diamond Mica Powder. When I pour the Mica Powder in the layer of clear resin and have poured the clear resin in the center the Mica Powder tends to form bubbles and pop when pulling back to the center leaving circular negative space. By chance, do you know what could be the cause. Wish there was a UA-cam option to include a picture. Thank you for any advise you are able to provide.
I’ve had this happen. Make sure your resin is as bubble free as possible before pouring. With mica, I let it sit a few minutes after I mix because it creates more bubbles. Then blow the bubbles off the top of your cup with the heat gun before you pour.
hi thankyou for sharing every step i want to know the resin u used is high velocity or low or medium
I use Naked Fusion which is a medium viscosity resin.
That's beautiful! May I know how long you let the first clear resin layer sit for before pouring the mica layer?
I just pour right away with this design.
Wow so beautiful! Didn't realize you can get this effect with just 1 single pigment. I would have thought you needed to layer with at least 2 pigments to get this effect. Thank you for sharing! (also is this the technique you used to make your teal server and coaster set that is in your shorts video?)
For that one, I poured a ring of mica first, then poured clear in the center, and then poured more mica in very thin rings in spirals around the edges.
Beautiful🤩 do you use a low viscosity resin?
It’s on the thicker side. I use Naked Fusion.
@@tiffaniwilliamsfineart Thank you for replay to me😘😘
I am having a hard time getting rid of the bubbles. Following what you are doing, using the same products, but obviously, am doing something wrong. Any suggestions?
A couple things come to mind.
Stir slowly in a zig zag, not in circles. Don’t lift your stick off the bottom of the cup.
Use a plastic or silicone stir stick, not wood
Warm up the resin (part A) before combining. I put my bottles near the space heater for about 1/2 hour before I start working. You could also set the bottle in a warm water bath.
Let the resin sit a few minutes after mixing. Hit with the heat gun (while in the cup) before you pour to pop the top bubbles.
@@tiffaniwilliamsfineart You've certainly given me things to try! I am pouring coasters this afternoon (Christmas gifts). I will let you know how it goes! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! Diana
Hi, really love your videos. I also tried this method but it didn't work and I don't know why :( seemed to be easy and safe
Keep working at it!
Beautiful