This is an ashtray mold ; I made several for Christmas gifts and everyone loves them! I suggest that they are fine to ash in, but never to put a cigarette out in.
Even though I'm NOT a fan of this mold, the way you colored it is beautiful. I must try this experiment.... Keep singing.... it's just the joy of working resin coming out!!!! Keep having fun in life🤗🤗🤗
That is very neat looking. You could make or add a small gem or something in those three spots to cover the fact that it's an ashtray. And you are so right, resin should not be used for ashtrays.
Hi Steve, are you aware that a sugar solution rotates polarised light? I'm curious whether epoxy will still set if mixed with syrup? Combined with a polarising screen, perhaps it would create astounding lampshades...
Looks really cool! I’d be tempted to use the cigarette slots on the sides to prop up paintbrushes myself. Y’know, while you’re still using them and have paint or Micah powder on the bristles, but don’t want to get it on the table
I kinda wish it was done without mica in some areas just so we could see the sand/salt effect better. But I thank you for all your videos because now I know ahead of time. Adore you Steve ❤ I wish we could find that mold that isn't an ashtray! I get so mad about evertime I see resin ashtray molds, I feel it's giving people the idea that resin is ok for ashtrays when it's a bad idea!! Sorry for venting, great video as always
I had a friend give me a ring that is sterling silver that is platinum clad. In my past experience the the platinum eventually wore off. My question is could I cover the ring with resin to keep the original luster?
You can use the same technique that you've used here of course using a little more of the mold release you can mix sand and cement and actually use it as an ashtray
Exactly! I don’t understand the salt! I get sand it could look like stone but salt I’d never use that, it could combust, from doing chemistry in college... that’s a bad idea 👎
Hi there, love your videos. Need to ask you two questions 1st- can I buy resin on its own ? 2nd - my resin isn’t setting properly it’s still soft and bendable after 3 days even though I measured it exactly and mixed it for the correct time ?
If it’s Art Resin brand resin, they will sell each part separately. Just email or call them and ask. I had accidentally used the weight calibration instead of volume on my scale (my scale does either, but changes modes on me sometimes on its own and I hadn’t noticed.) That threw off my part A & B ratios. My resin still cured but over the coarse of a few projects I ended up out of synch. They were very friendly about selling just the one part. As Steve mentioned below, check that you’re using the right measuring mode; volume or weight. Many resins are actually denser than the hardener so would weigh more than an equal volume of the hardener. Hope our suggestions help. Also, I would assume that many of the other brands will sell individual if you contact them and ask. They might also be able to help figure out why not curing. GOOD LUCK!
No way! I thought you had to mix a bit of mica with alcohol to paint with it!, your way is much better I don’t like using isopropyl unnecessarily! Your way is much more opaque! Guess what I’m doing tomorrow 😁
This turned out great Steve! I wonder tho if putting a finishing varnish or sealant onto it after demolding would perhaps prevent the fumes from happening if used as an ash tray. 🤔
Isn't there a heat safe resin that you can use in products like that? also I think there's a food safe one if you wanted to make the little shot glasses right? I've never really been too familiar with those so I'm not sure
Love ur experiments You should have been a Scientist you would have enjoyed it ⚘😊⚘ شاطر i will be trying resin on my channel soon just studying ur experiments teacher 👍😊⚘😊
Well apparently I'm not going mad after all. I could never get my head around the resin ashtray moulds you see everywhere 🤦♀️ They make an awesome trinket mold lol Tfs & take care 🦉🎨
Very nice piece, but it is false what was said about a resin ashtray. I made one years ago and it works just fine. There are no fumes or anything else bad about it except for the cigarettes of course.
I really like the whole thing colors, mold, and brush work
Such interesting texture and a way to save resin for other projects. Win-win!
Freaky!!! you did a fabulous job on coloring this ... and the sand and salt base was perfect.
Neat experiment, has a unique look to it ... Helps save a bit on resin as well
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts that's great news ... I love your experiments and definitely need to do this in my future coasters and things
Looks cool, I think I will try the sand and epsom salts. Thanks for sharing.
Love the colors used on this ash tray!
This is an ashtray mold ; I made several for Christmas gifts and everyone loves them! I suggest that they are fine to ash in, but never to put a cigarette out in.
Even though I'm NOT a fan of this mold, the way you colored it is beautiful. I must try this experiment.... Keep singing.... it's just the joy of working resin coming out!!!! Keep having fun in life🤗🤗🤗
That was very neat
I love your experiment, the texture is nice
Love it
I’ve just. Got the same mould delivered great video will try the same with the mica ,Thanks for the great videos you put out .
You’re Awesome! Love all your experiments with resin.
Love the colors. So pretty
I bought those microbrushes on your recommendation and they are super helpful. Way less bubbles on bottom. Thank you!
That turned out really cool! I love the colors that you used. I actually have that same mold and have had no problems using it as an ashtray.
I think I would use it to rest my brushes on. It really came out nice.
That is very neat looking. You could make or add a small gem or something in those three spots to cover the fact that it's an ashtray. And you are so right, resin should not be used for ashtrays.
Ooh nice experiment. Perhaps this salt and sand mixture would work well for your egypt-themed project!
The mold is awesome. You could put a chain on it and have a wall hanging 😃
Lovely, well done!
I got the same mold it's a great ashtray ect
A little UV resin and some faceted and set rubies in those cigarette cradles would be a fantastic way to "convert" it. 😁
Hi Steve, are you aware that a sugar solution rotates polarised light? I'm curious whether epoxy will still set if mixed with syrup? Combined with a polarising screen, perhaps it would create astounding lampshades...
Omg!!! I need to give this a go. Its antique looki g
Love your videos...
Cool!!!
Looks really cool! I’d be tempted to use the cigarette slots on the sides to prop up paintbrushes myself. Y’know, while you’re still using them and have paint or Micah powder on the bristles, but don’t want to get it on the table
Came out Great! Question, What did you do with All that Extra resin? 🤔
Love the idea 💡 👌
Looove your experiments! Fab results x
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts pleasure.
Love it.
I kinda wish it was done without mica in some areas just so we could see the sand/salt effect better. But I thank you for all your videos because now I know ahead of time. Adore you Steve ❤ I wish we could find that mold that isn't an ashtray! I get so mad about evertime I see resin ashtray molds, I feel it's giving people the idea that resin is ok for ashtrays when it's a bad idea!! Sorry for venting, great video as always
I have this same silicone mold. Its an ashtray 😂😂. I love it ❤❤❤
This turned out awesome. Reminds me of pirate treasure! I wanted to see what the epsom salt and sand looked like by itself too
Will tapping the mold lift out the bubbles? I used to do that when I made chocolate in molds and was just wondering.
I had a friend give me a ring that is sterling silver that is platinum clad. In my past experience the the platinum eventually wore off. My question is could I cover the ring with resin to keep the original luster?
You can use the same technique that you've used here of course using a little more of the mold release you can mix sand and cement and actually use it as an ashtray
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts if you do use the sand/ cement mix PLEASE please share it with us!!🤗🤗
Nice 😘
What does the salt do? Can you add just sand or does it need to be a sand salt combination?
What effect did the sand and salt do? Why is it different from just using the mica powders?
Exactly! I don’t understand the salt! I get sand it could look like stone but salt I’d never use that, it could combust, from doing chemistry in college... that’s a bad idea 👎
Do the mica colors rub off?
Do you always use or recommend using a mold release spray?
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts any special brand that's better?
Could you ‘bung up’ the grooves in the mould with something, to make it into a trinket mould?
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I was thinking of doing the same thing 👍🏻
Hi there, love your videos. Need to ask you two questions 1st- can I buy resin on its own ? 2nd - my resin isn’t setting properly it’s still soft and bendable after 3 days even though I measured it exactly and mixed it for the correct time ?
If it’s Art Resin brand resin, they will sell each part separately. Just email or call them and ask. I had accidentally used the weight calibration instead of volume on my scale (my scale does either, but changes modes on me sometimes on its own and I hadn’t noticed.) That threw off my part A & B ratios. My resin still cured but over the coarse of a few projects I ended up out of synch. They were very friendly about selling just the one part.
As Steve mentioned below, check that you’re using the right measuring mode; volume or weight. Many resins are actually denser than the hardener so would weigh more than an equal volume of the hardener. Hope our suggestions help. Also, I would assume that many of the other brands will sell individual if you contact them and ask. They might also be able to help figure out why not curing.
GOOD LUCK!
No way! I thought you had to mix a bit of mica with alcohol to paint with it!, your way is much better I don’t like using isopropyl unnecessarily! Your way is much more opaque! Guess what I’m doing tomorrow 😁
I want to make a resin mold of a star fish so the resin star fish looks like sea glass…any ideas?
This turned out great Steve! I wonder tho if putting a finishing varnish or sealant onto it after demolding would perhaps prevent the fumes from happening if used as an ash tray. 🤔
So its not dujjested to use resin for items thant can be used with hit? What about trays? Or costers for hot drinks?
I thought once its cured its safe
Would u still not use the heat resistant resin (I think some are like good up to 425f) for an ashtray mold? This turned out really good love it!
Cigarettes usually burn at 900c so that wouldn't be enough for a Cigarette. I dont know of any that are heat resistant to flames or Cigarettes
Isn't there a heat safe resin that you can use in products like that? also I think there's a food safe one if you wanted to make the little shot glasses right? I've never really been too familiar with those so I'm not sure
I’m also curious to know 🧐
A cigarette burns st around 900c so no resin ive found is heat safe to that high level of heat / flame.
Also with the food safe i dont think any are 100% safe as they say the alcohol can still break down the resin over time.
I don't see why it wouldn't work, it's similar to how manufactured marble is made. It turned out well.
Great job. Could you try making a double sided silicon mold? I did and they came out great. Make sure there is a lot of silicon between.
Love ur experiments
You should have been a
Scientist you would have enjoyed it ⚘😊⚘
شاطر i will be trying resin on my channel soon just studying ur experiments teacher 👍😊⚘😊
Well apparently I'm not going mad after all.
I could never get my head around the resin ashtray moulds you see everywhere 🤦♀️
They make an awesome trinket mold lol
Tfs & take care 🦉🎨
Very nice piece, but it is false what was said about a resin ashtray. I made one years ago and it works just fine. There are no fumes or anything else bad about it except for the cigarettes of course.
Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts Well I guess the fact that smoking is done outside not in makes it ok as I have never seen any ‘fumes’ come from it.
No it doesn’t I’m a smoker and have created multiple resin epoxy ashtrays including the one your showing and it doesn’t gets damaged by cigarettes
Always wondered why ppl made resin ashtrays. Guess they want to ensure they die.(im a smoker,so no @ me)