Just a quick tip, if I may: If you slowly add the cement to the water, rather than adding the water to the cement, you won't have all the dry pockets on the bottom that need scraping.
I am glad to confirm we still carry the concrete items. You can find them here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=concrete If properly stored, the concrete items can last a long time. Thanks for watching!
You know it's been awhile since we worked with this material but I do remember it was challenging to get a deep rich color using the concrete pigment powder. I'd definitely encourage experimenting with different pigments, but be aware that the concrete just may not take color very easily.
Doesn't this concrete have to be sealed with a sealer? I have never made concrete jewelry but wouldn't it ruin if water gets on it say from rain or your hands or perfume sprayed on it? Please someone let me know before I spend money on this stuff. thank you
To obtain a marble texture mix more than one pigment, but do not fully mix the pigments. One or two stirs with the pigment should be enough. Thanks for watching!
@@beadaholique thanks so much for replying. Will you be having a tutorial. I do get the git of it but it would be helpful to watch it so that I know if I am heading the right direction. I did try to mix two pigments with the mold but it came out awful because both side doesn't reflect the same. Maybe with bezel it might be different story.
Hello, I was wondering about the molds you might be able to use? The ones here seem to be hard plastic, has anyone tried the softer silicone molds? Like the ones you might use for resin or PMC? Or even the molds you use to make fancy cake frosting decorations? Oh the possibilities! But I don't want to ruin any molds accidentally. Thank you!
+tall treesinc I wish I had silicone molds to experiment with here but unfortunately I don't. My best guess is that they will work with the concrete, it has proven to be very easy to work with. If you have an old mold I would suggest trying one section of that one first just in case it does not work.
Just a quick tip, if I may: If you slowly add the cement to the water, rather than adding the water to the cement, you won't have all the dry pockets on the bottom that need scraping.
are you still working with these concrete jewelry? how do you think they have performed with time considering concrete is hard to maintain?
I am glad to confirm we still carry the concrete items. You can find them here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=concrete
If properly stored, the concrete items can last a long time. Thanks for watching!
What would happen if you added just normal pigment powders like the iridescent or more shimmery style that you can use for epoxy? Would it show up?
You know it's been awhile since we worked with this material but I do remember it was challenging to get a deep rich color using the concrete pigment powder. I'd definitely encourage experimenting with different pigments, but be aware that the concrete just may not take color very easily.
Doesn't this concrete have to be sealed with a sealer? I have never made concrete jewelry but wouldn't it ruin if water gets on it say from rain or your hands or perfume sprayed on it? Please someone let me know before I spend money on this stuff. thank you
The green rounds look just like Jade & the dark blue with just a bit of fine gold glitter would look so much like Lapis Lazuli. :D
how do you do the gray marble texture? I wanted to try that.
To obtain a marble texture mix more than one pigment, but do not fully mix the pigments. One or two stirs with the pigment should be enough. Thanks for watching!
@@beadaholique thanks so much for replying. Will you be having a tutorial. I do get the git of it but it would be helpful to watch it so that I know if I am heading the right direction. I did try to mix two pigments with the mold but it came out awful because both side doesn't reflect the same. Maybe with bezel it might be different story.
Hello, I was wondering about the molds you might be able to use? The ones here seem to be hard plastic, has anyone tried the softer silicone molds? Like the ones you might use for resin or PMC? Or even the molds you use to make fancy cake frosting decorations? Oh the possibilities! But I don't want to ruin any molds accidentally. Thank you!
+tall treesinc I wish I had silicone molds to experiment with here but unfortunately I don't. My best guess is that they will work with the concrete, it has proven to be very easy to work with. If you have an old mold I would suggest trying one section of that one first just in case it does not work.
+Beadaholique Thanks so much!
Can I just give you a tip, if you just tap the table top beside it, it will self level, fill the corners and remove any bubbles...