@DaringDarkness- I would suggest using a 2-part resin for flowers, I don't feel that UV resin will react as well. Nunn Design puts out a great resin and we will be carrying it shortly.
To form a dome you will keep filling your bezel higher and higher until a dome appears and the surface tension of the sides is keeping the resin in place. There is always a risk of overfilling and your dome collapsing, just be cautious of this and go very very slowely. You will always need to check for air bubbles, whether doming or not. Best of luck and have fun!
joannewton You can do it either way and no one way is best, it is just what you are comfortable with. I prefer to dome it right from the start, but I know plenty of people who feel the opposite. My best suggestion is to just experiment and see what works best for you.
Loved the technique, beautiful and lots of ways to use this.....should I presume that the "organics" materials must be dried and not "fresh" when embedding/coating in resin? Not sure if they would rot or change color if used 'fresh' or raw..... ?? Thanks for sharing these great tutorials Becky :)
I have done a lot of experimenting with flowers and other organic materials in resin and I do find it best to use dried ones. The fresh ones can loose their color and they also tend to not hold their shape when covered with the liquid resin (it's almost like they collapse in on themselves).
I have no idea how you would need to prepare something like that. We generally do not work with any animal products here at Beadaholique, so I'm not as familiar with techniques like that.
Krazyboy Tx I took a look at that project and it was made by a designer for Becky Nunn. I can't say for certain what she used but it looks perhaps like some dyed jasper. Gemstone Beads www.beadaholique.com/c-60243-gemstone-beads.aspx?UA-cam&
rubyjmm720 I would experiment a little with the pressed flowers. If they are already quite stiff, then you should be able to put them directly into the resin. Fresh flowers are more challenging because they tend to curl up when wet.
Dried flowers tend to hold their color okay in the resin, it is the fresh ones that sometimes have issues. But be careful if you are using dyed dried flowers, those colors can sometimes bleed in the resin during the initial stages of the curing process. All flowers are different, even dried ones, so you might experience varied results.
I've heard people doing that.. But don't use a nice paint brush - at least not at first, until you get the hang of it. You could try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol or something to clean it. Once it hardens, the brush is useless, and water can't clean it like it does with paint. So you may have to use cheap ones that you just dispose.
That's Mango Hi, I think drying it out is a good idea. Are you okay with pressing it? That would probably help as well. Organic matter that is "soft" and "flexible" is very tricky to embed in resin.
That's Mango The very first thing I ever tried with resin, was submerging some tiny pink rosebuds in a heart shaped mold. I stained the resin translucent pink with acrylics. I keep wondering if anybody has actually tried making a feature of bubbles in resin?
Yes, you can use fresh flowers in resin but I have honestly had mixed results with it. The flowers tend to fold in on themselves once they touch the resin and sometimes they yellow (I think air somehow got to these). Some artists have perfected how to use fresh flowers in resin but my skills in this department are still developing. I would suggest experimenting or contacting someone who you have seen done it well - Julie
I found how to do it , you have to soak the flowers ina silica bath to "Dry out" but it keeps its color and shape for 3 days, then gotta spray with resin spray( which I haven't heard of, so I need to find) to help it hold up during the casting. I found it on Ehow.com goos live search engins lol Ill try and and let u know how it come out :) here the website I found it on www.ehow.com/how_7303326_set-fresh-flower-resin.html
So glad I watched this. My 1st attempts with 2 part resin (with moulds) really didn't turn out that well. Yes, I could use them but not for any piece that are for others. Actually, probably better as card embellishments. Sadly I'm 'one of those' ~ if it goes wrong first time, I feel deflated & think "I can't do it". The tape idea is genius & coating organics to start. Does that go for any additions; such as seed beads? I only WISH I could afford the large open bezels (& that I wasn't in UK, lol). Thank you very much for sharing with us. Perhaps I'll try again...💬😊
I have a question. If you want to put in a resin some dry flower how do you preserve the colour of these? I have tried to put some flower in resin but after some time they faded out all colour and turn into a sand color! Same with some green dry moss :( Can you help me please? Thank you :)
Gix's Crafts: As soon as my flowers and plants dry in silica crystals, I use professional grade watercolor in the same color of the plant to reinforce the color. White flowers do well with acrylic paint in a soft white with medium to make the paint translucent. Untreated flowers and leaves will fade.
When using flowers or anything organic it will need to be dry. The chemistry of resin is sensitive to water, if even a tiny amount is in the mix it can keep the piece from properly hardening.
Anngillian Cruz You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video. www.beadaholique.com/t-video-Becky-Nunn-17.aspx?UA-cam&
She is using Nunn Design 2-Part Epoxy Resin. You can find it here: www.beadaholique.com/nunn-design-2-part-epoxy-resin-kit-jewelers-grade-clear-8-oz-kit.html
Uhm...i recently tried to put into resin a small mini bucket of flowers, but then!!!...the flowers loose the colour!!! >< and i got all of them in green and yellow only :´(
Did the flowers loose color immediately or after a little time had passed (several days or a week). I have found that the flowers loose their color if there is any air that has been able to reach them, like their leaves sticking out of the resin a little. If that is not the case, then I am unfortunately not entirely sure what happened. The color tends to darken when resin is applied but not totally wash out.
ohh no!!, i pick the flowers, came home, mix the resin and put the flowers in the resin, after a minute the flowers loose the colour, i guess something with the resin and the flowers natural pigment... the flowers was upside down so was covered complete in resin.
GEFEST96 It's ICE Resin. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video. www.beadaholique.com/c-65166-resins.aspx?UA-cam&
That's true, good point to emphasize. The chemistry of resin is also sensitive to water, even a small amount can keep the resin from properly curing, so that's even more reason to carefully dry out anything that's being embedded
@DaringDarkness- I would suggest using a 2-part resin for flowers, I don't feel that UV resin will react as well. Nunn Design puts out a great resin and we will be carrying it shortly.
Excellent video! Tape is the resin crafters bestie!
What kind of resin should I use for flowers and such?
Do you add more resin to form the dome? If so, is it still necessary to keep checking for air bubbles? You make it look so easy!
To form a dome you will keep filling your bezel higher and higher until a dome appears and the surface tension of the sides is keeping the resin in place. There is always a risk of overfilling and your dome collapsing, just be cautious of this and go very very slowely. You will always need to check for air bubbles, whether doming or not. Best of luck and have fun!
Beadaholique Do you stop at the point you did in the video and add more when that's set or just add enough to dome right from the start?
joannewton You can do it either way and no one way is best, it is just what you are comfortable with. I prefer to dome it right from the start, but I know plenty of people who feel the opposite. My best suggestion is to just experiment and see what works best for you.
Can someone tell me if moss can be used, and if so ..what kind?
@beadaholique have you ever done a pendant with a loved ones ashes?
very good video!! learned a lot!!
Loved the technique, beautiful and lots of ways to use this.....should I presume that the "organics" materials must be dried and not "fresh" when embedding/coating in resin? Not sure if they would rot or change color if used 'fresh' or raw..... ?? Thanks for sharing these great tutorials Becky :)
I have done a lot of experimenting with flowers and other organic materials in resin and I do find it best to use dried ones. The fresh ones can loose their color and they also tend to not hold their shape when covered with the liquid resin (it's almost like they collapse in on themselves).
Beadaholique Ok, thank you so much, I appreciate the guidance.....it's great to learn from the master :) ~peace
I want to embed a butterfly wing in resin. Will it change the color of the wing? Can I seal it with something first as you do with paper?
I have no idea how you would need to prepare something like that. We generally do not work with any animal products here at Beadaholique, so I'm not as familiar with techniques like that.
***** Becky Nunn was a guest designer and she brought in her own supplies. The designers at Beadaholique.com don't tend to use animal products.
Thank you. how match time i need to white until the resin on the shell will dry? if i use a metal should i cover them with resin before?
We recommend waiting a full 48 hours for the resin to harden completely. If you want to add object we suggest doing layered resin pours.
Great video! I love that! That's a beautiful piece.
What kind of stone is use on the necklace,that matched the flower embedded in the train?
Krazyboy Tx I took a look at that project and it was made by a designer for Becky Nunn. I can't say for certain what she used but it looks perhaps like some dyed jasper.
Gemstone Beads
www.beadaholique.com/c-60243-gemstone-beads.aspx?UA-cam&
If I use dried Pressed Flowers, do I still need to coat them with resin first? They tend to be very thin and delicate.
rubyjmm720 I would experiment a little with the pressed flowers. If they are
already quite stiff, then you should be able to put them directly into
the resin. Fresh flowers are more challenging because they tend to curl
up when wet.
rubyjmm720 Hi! I would coat them in resin first to avoid bubbles, I do this with all my inclusions because bubbles are disappointing lol!
How do you prevent dried flowers from losing their color in resin?
Thanks!!
Dried flowers tend to hold their color okay in the resin, it is the fresh ones that sometimes have issues. But be careful if you are using dyed dried flowers, those colors can sometimes bleed in the resin during the initial stages of the curing process. All flowers are different, even dried ones, so you might experience varied results.
Wouldn't it be easier to use a small paintbrush to apply the resin to the findings instead of a wooden stick?
+freedom dove I am sure you could. There are lots of different ways to do things and exploring what works best for you is part of the fun.
Beadaholique
Okay, thank you. :)
I've heard people doing that.. But don't use a nice paint brush - at least not at first, until you get the hang of it. You could try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol or something to clean it. Once it hardens, the brush is useless, and water can't clean it like it does with paint. So you may have to use cheap ones that you just dispose.
Hi, your video was amazing but I want to embed a dandelion... Any tips... Should I dry it? Because I can't really coat it in resin...
That's Mango Hi, I think drying it out is a good idea. Are you okay with pressing it? That would probably help as well. Organic matter that is "soft" and "flexible" is very tricky to embed in resin.
Ok! Thanks so much this actually helped me a lot and the dandelions didn't even look bad being pressed!
That's Mango The very first thing I ever tried with resin, was submerging some tiny pink rosebuds in a heart shaped mold. I stained the resin translucent pink with acrylics. I keep wondering if anybody has actually tried making a feature of bubbles in resin?
That sounds so pretty- and I'm not sure so now I'm gonna search that up.
That's Mango I just mixed it up, and dunked them in. I realise now, that theres quite a lot I didn't know!
can you use fresh flowers in resin?
Yes, you can use fresh flowers in resin but I have honestly had mixed results with it. The flowers tend to fold in on themselves once they touch the resin and sometimes they yellow (I think air somehow got to these). Some artists have perfected how to use fresh flowers in resin but my skills in this department are still developing. I would suggest experimenting or contacting someone who you have seen done it well - Julie
thanks for the help :)
I found how to do it , you have to soak the flowers ina silica bath to "Dry out" but it keeps its color and shape for 3 days, then gotta spray with resin spray( which I haven't heard of, so I need to find) to help it hold up during the casting. I found it on Ehow.com goos live search engins lol Ill try and and let u know how it come out :)
here the website I found it on
www.ehow.com/how_7303326_set-fresh-flower-resin.html
Kaykay brown did you ever try this? If so did you find out where to get the spray resin? x
no sadly I have not :(
So glad I watched this. My 1st attempts with 2 part resin (with moulds) really didn't turn out that well. Yes, I could use them but not for any piece that are for others. Actually, probably better as card embellishments. Sadly I'm 'one of those' ~ if it goes wrong first time, I feel deflated & think "I can't do it". The tape idea is genius & coating organics to start. Does that go for any additions; such as seed beads?
I only WISH I could afford the large open bezels (& that I wasn't in UK, lol).
Thank you very much for sharing with us. Perhaps I'll try again...💬😊
Thanks for watching!! We truly appreciate your kind words. We can confirm non-organic materials do not need to be coated. Thank you!
I have a question. If you want to put in a resin some dry flower how do you preserve the colour of these? I have tried to put some flower in resin but after some time they faded out all colour and turn into a sand color! Same with some green dry moss :( Can you help me please? Thank you :)
Gix's Crafts: As soon as my flowers and plants dry in silica crystals, I use professional grade watercolor in the same color of the plant to reinforce the color. White flowers do well with acrylic paint in a soft white with medium to make the paint translucent. Untreated flowers and leaves will fade.
thank you so much for the answer!!! It's very helpful to me! :)
Do you have to use dried flowers?
When using flowers or anything organic it will need to be dry. The chemistry of resin is sensitive to water, if even a tiny amount is in the mix it can keep the piece from properly hardening.
Where can i find this particular bezel?
Anngillian Cruz You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
www.beadaholique.com/t-video-Becky-Nunn-17.aspx?UA-cam&
Nyc video. Which resin have u used in the video
She is using Nunn Design 2-Part Epoxy Resin. You can find it here: www.beadaholique.com/nunn-design-2-part-epoxy-resin-kit-jewelers-grade-clear-8-oz-kit.html
Uhm...i recently tried to put into resin a small mini bucket of flowers, but then!!!...the flowers loose the colour!!! >< and i got all of them in green and yellow only :´(
Did the flowers loose color immediately or after a little time had passed (several days or a week). I have found that the flowers loose their color if there is any air that has been able to reach them, like their leaves sticking out of the resin a little. If that is not the case, then I am unfortunately not entirely sure what happened. The color tends to darken when resin is applied but not totally wash out.
ohh no!!, i pick the flowers, came home, mix the resin and put the flowers in the resin, after a minute the flowers loose the colour, i guess something with the resin and the flowers natural pigment...
the flowers was upside down so was covered complete in resin.
wow jestem pod wrazeniem. piekne
I have found hundreds of four leaf clovers over the years I would love to try this and flowers to stay beautiful forever appeals to me..
Valerie Stewart bullshit
Valerie Stewart I have found hundreds of 4 leaf clovers in my small yard over the years too! I use resin to preserve them and sell on etsy, not BS lol
I also found a few..... in the parking of my school xd
My boyfriend always finds them too, in exact areas I've looked right beforehand! Strange.
the name of this resin
GEFEST96 It's ICE Resin. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
www.beadaholique.com/c-65166-resins.aspx?UA-cam&
but it is an amazing video not going to lie
if you use a lighter on top of the resin it will make all the bubbles rise and pop. Just something to make your life more easy.
go to 1:38 and she says burn a shit
not 1:38 it's 1:36
You sound like Agent skully.
If you don't dry the plants they will decay inside the resin.
That's true, good point to emphasize. The chemistry of resin is also sensitive to water, even a small amount can keep the resin from properly curing, so that's even more reason to carefully dry out anything that's being embedded
my god, you sound like River Tam from Firefly xD anyway, great video, very useful
I thought the same thing!
you sound like al from full metal alchemist
boo