Epoxy Resin Geode Tray
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
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In this video I show you how I made this Epoxy Resin tray with a new mould I purchased on Amazon by Let's Resin.
The mould was perfect .. it was so easy to use and created no bubbles around the edge. This happens a lot when I use my Geode coasters.
In this video you will see the struggles I had attaching the handles. The screws that came with the pack were too long for the handles. The tray could not be any deeper as I filled the mould to the top. This then resulted in me not being able to get them out. It was most frustrating as we know resin projects take time so I really looking forward to the completed project.
I have contacted Let's Resin and told them that the screws were not fit for purpose.
I would however, fully recommend the kit .. as the mould is perfect and can be used over and over again. New handles will need to be purchased for any future trays anyway so I may buy a second or similar tray.
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***UPDATE*** .. I ordered more handles from Amazon last night. They came today. They came with 2 different length screws and neither fit. They really are designed for kitchen cupboards. **Advice moving forward** .... Place handles in to the resin before it sets.
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Claire’s Crafty Corner maybe try a teeny dot of superglue
@@cathyanderson9761 yesss totally eill have to on my one xxx
Hi Claire.
Beautiful tray!
I've seen moulds on eBay for tray handles. Thought you'd like to know!
Stay safe!!
Also, Artsy Madwoman used super glue then pressed down (like Cathy suggested). She then made sure to get the resin thoroughly around the handles, to create better grip!
I wish I'd watched both your videos, yours & Artsy Madwomans, before I did my tray. So my first tray is just going to be a 'practice slab.' 🤣🤣
Although I could add more resin to make it thicker, and see how the handles work with the glue & resin!
I had the same screw problem with a craft tray. The problem isn’t the handles at all, it’s the screws. Go to the hardware store with the screws that you have which are too long, show them how much shorter you need them and they will show you the right size you need.
Take care and stay safe.
Ahhhh did you... yeh its frustrating. Yessss exactly what I was saying .... the screws are too long xxx which is a shame as they come as a kit .... i bought more with shorter but still too long lol ... its way easier just putting the handlea directly in the resin i think ... If the tray is purely for decoration its perfect ... I think if the tray was for a functional use then the screw in method would be best for sure xx
The tray colors are gorgeous.
Thank you so much xxxx
Claire’s Crafty Corner you’re very welcome 😉
It’s lovely. The niffler in me loves the sparkle❤️❤️
Thank yoooooo xxxx what is a niffler? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s one of the creatures from the movie Fantastic Beast. It’s soooo cute. Anything shiny and it steals it into its pouch.
Ohhhhhh 🤣🤣🤣 I've never seen it ... I should watch xxx ❤❤❤
Definitely need to watch. If you liked Harry Potter you will love these movies too🧙🏻
Amazing, it looks like glass and so glittery..really fun to watch..thank you
Thankyou so much Kim ... i mean I went in hard with the glitter 🤣🤣 but it paid off for sure xxx
Beautiful !!! Love your Energy !!
thank you so much Alicia xxx
I love this!!! 🤩 I was thinking, when you were adding the clear resin, I love the depth and definition clear resin gives. Reading your caption that you absolutely adored it at that point, then hearing you say you're out of control with glitter, made me laugh. I absolutely love it! You can never have too much glitter. ❤ Let's Resin has some really cool moulds. A lot of really cool things. I haven't gotten to watch the full video of your wood turning yet. I think now is a good time to do that. 😊
Heyyyyyy Tracy thankyou so much xx yes I cannot fault this mould at all ... I am buying another one now and just forgetting about the screws xx lol when I first dumped the glitter in i thought Oopps.... but i love the final result xxx ❤❤❤
And thankyooooo I get that woodturning videos might not be for everyone but I am loving that too xxx
@@ClairesCraftyCorner actually, I love watching wood turning. There's something satisfying about watching it take shape. I watch Ben's Worx and Zac Higgins. Both are brilliant! We've had lots going on in California, with all the fires. They're on either side of us, so it's been nasty out. Thankfully, they're not a threat to my area. Yet! Fingers crossed they get them out soon. Anyway, that's why I haven't watched yet. Lol I know, TMI.😂
@@tracym6297 ohhhhhhhhh Tracy 🙈🙈🙈 that is so scary and so glad they are not a threat to your area xxxx fingers crossed they are out soon ... this year surely cannot continue to get worse ! Xxxx so glad you like wood turning ❤❤❤❤ I was worried about adding it to my channel but I of course have to make my heart happy xxxxxx
@@ClairesCraftyCorner never worry about adding anything. This channel is for you. We're just lucky enough to get to watch you create. ❤
OH BLURRY HELL..... That is not what you want from a kit. Bits that don't fit..!! Lovely job as we have already discussed. Will see if I can smuggle some Tom Ford in at some time for you. Great to see you back on youtube. The family are going back to 2 weeks quarantine on Thursday so I should be able to watch some more wood turning video when you put them out... (Hint, hint). Gorgeous job as usual and thanks for the giggles. xx
🤣🤣🤣 just send all the Tom Ford ! 🤣🤣 maybe I could set up a patreon for perfumes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you so much xx my next woodturning video is out Saturday ❤❤❤
@@ClairesCraftyCorner Oh goody.
Lovely Claire,possibilities are endless.Great idea,making trays,it looks great. 👍👍👍
Thankyoooooo ❤❤❤❤
Hey C Bizzle love this one honey there's something mesmerizing about watching resin pours. A couple of quick tips for ya -
1 if you place a strip of masking tape across the holes in the handle you can mark the holes with your sharpie then peel off the masking tape and stick it on your tray, that way you know exactly where to drill.
2. if you clamp the screw into your vice (I know you have one) you can use a hacksaw to trim off the end. Then use your sander to take off any burrs and hey presto shorter screw. You can also do it using a pair of pliers instead of a vice but obvs it's slightly tougher. Failing that if you have a belt or disc sander you can hold the screw with pliers and simply sand it down to the length you need.
Keep being awesome sweetheart love and hugs DG...xx
Thankyoooooo Dave ❤❤❤❤ I was thinking about cutting the screws shorter .. but I think in future I will just sit them in the resin for sure ! Way easier xxxx ❤❤❤❤
Looks good Claire! Annoying about the handles, but at least they are easily sorted! Look forward to seeing what other designs you come up with!
Thankyou so much Ian xxxx
Great job
Thank you so much xx
That is one seriously sparkly tray 😀. Well done. I admire your confidence in just ' going for it '. Definitely paid off. Shame about the handles. You could just add rubber feet and not bother with the handles as the tray is for perfume. You could maybe try a flood coat and place the handles into that. I haven't done this so no idea if it works, just seen others do it. Either way be very proud of your first resin tray 😀.
Thank you so much Tazmin ... I could do a top coat i will probably just superglue these on ... but in future I will put the handles straigjt in the resin xxx❤
That did come out really nice Claire👍
Thanks si much Steve xxx
Your tray came out absolutely beautiful. It's a shame the handles were a bust and hope you find some that work.
Anita thankyou so much xx i ordered more they came today .... but exactly the same ... screws are too long xxx so next time I will place handles in the wet resin xxx
I love your humor, and your willingness to just have fun and go with the flow. This is pretty! I'm planning to mold and cast a HUGE tray soon as my first project in resin. First to make the huge mold. Lol. Hey! Maybe you could buy some screws from a hardware store, but another thing I recently found was some tray handle molds on Etsy! Maybe that'd be better in this case.
Heyyyy Pam thankyou so much ... I actually ordered more handles last night .. They came today and none of them fit ! So ... my advice would be to put the handles straight into the resin xxx ❤❤ excoted that your first project will be a tray xx
That is amazingly beautiful.
I more than love it 😍 I
Thankyoooooo Cathy xxx and thankyou for the foils xx ❤❤❤❤
That’s fab hun, so sparkly! 🤩
Would love to see one done with one of your beach scenes, that would look awesome. You could even turn your own wooden handles for it using driftwood! 😲
Ooooo now ... a beach scene would be a yesssss from me ! I will do one for sure ! Beechwood handles sound amazing ... i love your faith in my ability 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Claire’s Crafty Corner no bother to ya girl.
@@LeonaFayWoodturning 😍😍❤❤
Omg I love it😍👌
Thankyoooo xxx ❤❤❤
Could you have done a flood coat of clear resin and put the handles in then? Just thinking that would allow you to decide which side you like best and not have to mess with trying to screw the handles in. This is so beautiful.
Sheryl thanks so much ... i totally will just put the handles straight in next time .. xx i ordered more they came today ... but same thing ... screws are too long xx I think these handles are designed for kitchen cupboards way deeper xxx
Claire’s Crafty Corner that’s really a shame because the mold itself was great. I’m new to working with resin so I appreciate being able to watch videos and especially the tips you include. Thank you for putting these out here for us to watch.
Claire’s Crafty Corner that is pretty disappointing however it was a great learning opportunity for all us watching. Thanks for letting us know about this.
@@sheryltrevino7966 Sheryl thank you so much xxx I really am glad I can help you and others xxx ❤❤❤
Hi Claire, hope you are well. Long time no speak. Absolutely beautiful. It is amazing what projects u are doing now, u really do luv crafting. I totally luv the tray the colours are fab and the silver edging really sets it off. Its amazing how simular resin fibreglass laminating and soap making are. Either way Claire its a beauty. Take care luv Lynne xx
Heyyyyyy Lynne ❤❤ I actually just checked to see when last spoke and tes its been a while xx it said you are one of my top commenters... how cool us that ! ❤❤❤ so glad you love this ... I am making another one today xx can't wait xxx
@@ClairesCraftyCorner I know its been so long. Yeah the tray is a beauty so I cant wait to see the next one. For whatever reason i dont get notifications from youtube so i miss alot. Anyways hope u are well n hopefully i will catch the new tray. Take care luv lynne xxx
Thank you Lynne xx all OK this end xxxx
It is amazingly stunning 😍 love thx 😊
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Need a sink to drill the bottom side. Will help flush the screws up. Not protruding.
Thanks lovely ... yeh I could have done a counter sink hole ...
I just put the handles directly in the resin now ... it is bliss xxx ❤❤❤❤
Looks great 👍
Thankyou so much xxxxx
I had the same problems with the handles and this is 2 years later
Awesome
Thank you 🙌🙌
This is soooooo beautiful. Gutted for you about the handles. Get down to b&q and buy glitter handles! Xx
Thanks so much Lainey ❤❤ ooo glitter handles would be amazing too! I just had a delivery of handles and definitely will have to put the handles straight in to the resin in future xxx the screws still do not fit xx
@@ClairesCraftyCorner wow, that's pretty poor. I totally get that you wanted to see what side was best and I would have gone for screws too just for safety more than anything but if the screws are too big then that sucks!!!!!
@@laineykearns4506 yehhh its a pain ... they can be cut down ... but I cant do that every time xx lol
I bought that same mold and the screws were too long also! You can take a dremmel with a diamond cut disc and cut it.
Beautiful xxx
Thank you so much Lesley xxx
This is like watching Bob Ross. You say to yourself "I could do that" knowing that there would not be a hope in hell it would work out.
🤣🤣🤣 Fred... you just referred to me as Bob Ross .... you are my new best friend ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I hinestly didnt know how or if this would turn out or if I had utterly ruined it with the whole pack of glitter .... but im still loving the results x
Maybe they do the screw length like that intentional. That way its like little legs underneath instead of it being completely flat. Maybe try little rubber balls to cover them or gluegun. When i get mine i am gonna try it out that way
thats totally possible x i just place the handles in the resin now x works great x
Beautiful tray babes shame about the screws did you get it sorted xxx🤍
They NEVER responded !!! so now I just put the handles straight in xx
I love it! I think I'll try it with a shallow wood tray and some handles I bought at IKEA. Good tip to check the screws before screwing them in, as you say it's easier to cut them before they get stuck.
Mizz definitely worth checking the screws ... i have bought more handles they arrived today shorter screws but still too long 😢😢😢 I would fully recommend just placing the handles in next time !
so pretty xx
Thankyouuuuuu guys xxxxb
Fabulous as usual 😍. Apologies if you have already been asked but who is the music by?
Thankyou so much xxxx I get my music from Epidemic sounds ... mostly Loving Caliber ❤❤
Omg I have this mould, not used it yet though 😉
Ahhhh amazing ... make sure you put the handles directly in to the resin xxx
Claire’s Crafty Corner can’t you just stick them on with glue? My mould was from eBay so might have diff screws 🤔
put the arms in the resin after 10 minutes without making screws
Thankyou so much lovely.... that is how I do it now since this video xxx
Hi, if you place the handles in the wet resin would you still need to use the screws or would the resin be strong enough to hold the handles once cured?
Heyyy lovely... no .. the screws are not needed at all .. they are solid ... rock solid stuck in the resin forever xx
umm i have a teturs board i made, but i had been putting the little bits of glitters in one pot so it had every colour size flakes the lot just im not a big glitter user so i put all the scraps in one big pot , well i had my tray ready, i had my resin mixed pot of glitter and i only wanted a little bit but i sneezed!!!! OMG the glitter fairy defiantly landed in my resin you should see the tray lol
Ellie nooooo oh dear :( I always have my respirator on before I mix my resin ... so this definitely will save your sneezes ha ha
@@ClairesCraftyCorner someone had knocked the door so i had taken it off then forgot to put it back on until the sneeze
Ahhhhh ... you need a note of the door saying 'serious glitter work in progress' 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@ClairesCraftyCorner hahaha im going to have to sort Instagram out so i can show you, as it prof you really can have too much glitter hahaha
@@elliewilliams4131 ohhhhh yes do 🤣🤣🙌🙌❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing your full process and challenges. Do you have a link for where you get your silver paint from? Love the glitter your as bad as me lol. Create video and sparkaliciouse tray ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sharon thankyooooo lovely xx im afraid I don't... I bought it off the shelf at B&Q xxxxx
Claire’s Crafty Corner that’s ok I can go and find some there ❤️💕
So pretty! Too bad about the handles. :( Guess you can just superglue them on?
Yesss I will have to .. just for decorative purposes xxxx new handles came today ... but same problem xxx
Looks amazing as usual ! Love how perfect it looks with the perfumes and then you just strike down the handle 🤣
How much resin did you use to fill the tray up ? Xx
🤣🤣🤣 yehhh fully wishing I put the handles in the resin when wet ! 🤣🤣 I think around 300/400g im not 100% sure ... but I am making another one tomorrow so will measure properly xx
I feel so frustrated. Can someone help me? Ive done 2 or 3 projects already with my Dr. Crafty resin and for some reason it doesnt cure properly. You can bend the coasters and tray even after days and weeks. I am not sure what I am doing wrong or if its actually a bad resin😭. I am using the correct resin and hardener ratio.
Heyyy lovely ... I am just going to read up on this resin and get back to you xx
OK, so after reading about the resin and reading the reviews on it ... it would seem others have had difficulty too.
Some good advice on the reviews is to place both bottles in warm to hot water for 5 mins before mixing. This will soften them up and help reduce air bubbles.
It also says it is 1:1 but someone had problems with it still be soft and always had some left over of one part.
This probably means it is 1:1 by weight not volume.
If you are pouring them in 2 separate cups and eye balling it ... this might be a problem.
Try weighing them instead .. 1:1 ratio resin is often by weight. One weighs more than the other.
Other factors could play a part .. the resin says it is slow curing up to 3 days. So mix for at least 3 mins ... at least.... pour in to a second cup to ensure its all together. Mix again for 2 mins.
If your room is cold the resin will take days to dry and longer to cure.
Also ... what you put in your resin could be having an effect. You do not want to put too much additive (ink, powder or paste) to your resin as it comprises the resin.
I hope these help .. some of the reviews were great but some were very bad. So it is hard to say what is going wrong xx Keep me posted ❤❤❤
Thanks you soooooo much 😍. I will take all these into account. And if it doesnt work will probably buy another brand.
@@Rla0111 anazing x let me know how you get on
~swoon~ GLITTER I love it
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Beautiful tray Claire. I've been wanting to make some for a while but they look like they need a lot of resin. How much did it take? xx
Heyyy lovely ... thankyou so much .. i feel like this took about 300/350 g
I am making another one tonight so I will measure it ... I measured by volume so I had to make more and more as I went along... x
When I make this one I will actually put it on the scales to weigh total amount xx
@@ClairesCraftyCornercan't wait to see the new colour scheme 😍😍😍
hi! what resin are you using?
Hey .. I use Vista Cascade now and Coaty xx
why didn't u place the handles in to cure with the resin? maybe next time, it's easier
Hey Heidi .... exactly what I said in the video 🙈🙈 I didn't want to put them in ... in case the backside was prettier I do put them un now though
Claire how much resin did you use for this tray? Thanks Lindsay
heyyyy lovely ... Gosh I would say I used about 500g / 600g
@@ClairesCraftyCorner ok thanks. I'm only doing small things at the mo but love this!! so want to have a go!!
@@lindsaypollard4351 It was fun I have to say ... x but it does eat resin !
Do you sell these?
Heyyyyyy sweets x yes I do make and sell ... just on hold at the moment as I don't really want to be out at the post office ... Covid is sooooo high here ❤❤❤❤ but I will absoluteky be opening up again soon x
@@ClairesCraftyCorner thanks for that Claire, I’m in the UK also so totally get that with our current situation. Do you have a Instagram account? xx
Shorter screws would be better.
Yes very much x