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  • @btlawrence
    @btlawrence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +401

    If you would have asked me before this video "how long have you been watching Peter Brown"? I would have said "2 or 3 years"... I had no idea that I have actually been watching for over 7 years!

    • @heehoopeanut420
      @heehoopeanut420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      right?!

    • @daalelli
      @daalelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same!

    • @marsklassen
      @marsklassen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was my thought too!

    • @TeddyLucia1006
      @TeddyLucia1006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same boat as you. How time flies! Kind of uncomfortable to think about, actually...

    • @roxaslight7503
      @roxaslight7503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely had the same thought, maybe not subed as long but had checked out the works and channel well before I thought I did.

  • @gamemeister27
    @gamemeister27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1095

    I imagine the resin changes pigment just as fast when it's thin, but the thinness of it does a lot to make the pigment less obvious. Think of how dark coffee looks in a mug, but a thin layer is translucent.

    • @privatizitat815
      @privatizitat815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Or ice. If you have a large block of ice, it will have a stronger colour then when you shave up some of it. Where it basically always just looks white, with just a slight colouration

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Could be yeah. Makes sense.

    • @TigerAceSullivan
      @TigerAceSullivan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      just came down to comment this. the thicker the resin the more the yellowing will show, but it all yellows the same for the most part.

    • @viddeliten
      @viddeliten 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've heard stories about coffee that let's you see the bottom of the cup! Coffee should look black or you are doing it wrong. Only a very thin layer let's you see through it, but it's still brown. I wouldn't describe it as translucent, that makes me think of clear liquids. But English is not my first language

    • @quakerparrot9084
      @quakerparrot9084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@viddeliten translucent is correct. I think you're thinking of transparent which would be a clear liquid. Translucent is partially clear i.e. mildly colored or cloudy or whatever else

  • @Howtard
    @Howtard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    "If this doesn't show you exactly what happens to resin over time; I can't make it any clearer"
    That is some lovely wordplay. I appreciate it, intentional or not!

    • @SallyWooten
      @SallyWooten 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I came to write this same thing lol but decided to look at the comments first

    • @HandyHelons
      @HandyHelons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup! That’s exactly what I was thinking!

  • @Lucrio40
    @Lucrio40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    The most disappointing revelation in this video isn't that all resins amber over time, it's that Peter keeps so many awesome projects stored away in random boxes instead of displayed somewhere.

    • @suzettekath9860
      @suzettekath9860 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is part of aging. No matter what the item or being is. There will be indications that things age. Like resin, it goes amber/yellowish.

    • @Devok07
      @Devok07 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@suzettekath9860 You completely missed what they were saying.

    • @kmaxmadness7892
      @kmaxmadness7892 ปีที่แล้ว

      What type of resins don’t Amber over time?

    • @WatermelonCatermelon
      @WatermelonCatermelon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can only display so much awesome before *they* start getting suspicious…:)

    • @MarktrustingJesus
      @MarktrustingJesus 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kmaxmadness7892 polyaspartic resin. different chemistry

  • @mary78880
    @mary78880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Yuuuuuuup! As an interior designer we have to take into account the fact that the color will yellow when selecting the flake colors for an epoxy resinous flooring

  • @SunnyPea
    @SunnyPea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Following a good amount of people who work with resin in the BJD (ball jointed doll) community, there are resources out there for comparisons of what happens to what pigments after time! But even resin with pigment will yellow over time no matter what you do. It's a sad fact that we accept to do and make things we love :)

    • @Animadictsaiyuki
      @Animadictsaiyuki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Was about to say. We call it 'yellowing' though if you have a tan doll, it turns green. (Luckily my tan girl of many years has yet to turn green yet because I got her resin with UV cut on special request.)
      It is just that red on the colour spectrum is unstable and breaks down across the board, even in paint and film included. I had pastel blush go out on me over the years so I switched to higher grade pastels and airbrush paints to help prevent that.

    • @zachaliles
      @zachaliles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm afraid to ask what a ball jointed doll is.

    • @AvenRox
      @AvenRox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@zachaliles a type of doll with ball and socket joints in the arms and legs for posing (includes ankles and wrists)

    • @kariechaos5382
      @kariechaos5382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh my goddess, does anyone remember (I think it was) Volks? Beauty white. It would eventually turn green. It was many many moons ago, but oh the outrage and confusion. I have four dolls, and they are kept in the dark unless I'm doing photos and even then just a little sunlight now and again has yellowed the white skin ResinSoul boy to a sort of very pale ivory.

    • @nui4758
      @nui4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      First another Evan and Katelyn fan, and now a fellow BJD collector :D I'm finding all of my people in this comment section

  • @Miscast
    @Miscast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +396

    Thank you!! I had absolutely no idea, I gotta work out how to future proof my projects now.

    • @EddieBurke
      @EddieBurke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Urination

    • @gracieshepardtothemax1743
      @gracieshepardtothemax1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just subbed to your channel! Gonna go down another rabbit hole! 🍁

    • @Me-th3gj
      @Me-th3gj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Could probably UV the yellow out of existing ones, and I was wondering if adding a little amount of coal dust would filter out the yellowing properties.

    • @Howtard
      @Howtard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Me-th3gj The one that he noted was unusually clear for its age was the charcoal bowl, wasn't it? I had the same thought.

    • @mai2015
      @mai2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg hi Trent! I had no idea he'd be here too!!!

  • @marqbarq5977
    @marqbarq5977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I’m sure “all resin yellows over time” can fit for a lot of life. All ________ yellow over time. Relationships, morals, teeth, and so much more.

    • @RoamingAdhocrat
      @RoamingAdhocrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      all coldplay songs yellow over time

    • @racheltiffany9892
      @racheltiffany9892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Toenails

    • @Bluhbear
      @Bluhbear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      at the end of the universe, all will be yellow

    • @hansdegroot8549
      @hansdegroot8549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@racheltiffany9892 Paintings

  • @reallifeistoflat
    @reallifeistoflat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Archival resin for art conservation surely has to be incredibly slow to yellow if it's not immune. I imagine it's also very expensive

    • @reallifeistoflat
      @reallifeistoflat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      I actually reached out to Julian from Baumgartner and he said the following.
      "The resins I use are stabilized against uv light. That said it’s likely over a long enough time with enough UV exposure they may yellow. The research however has not shown any change either molecularly or visually over 60 years of use."
      Something to keep in mind since they would also be surviving uv damage

    • @twistedmyth5860
      @twistedmyth5860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      True, but those are also not casting resins. Meaning they might not change when used as intended but I wouldn't be surprised if they changed dramatically if someone tried to cast with them.

    • @reallifeistoflat
      @reallifeistoflat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@twistedmyth5860 it seems likely that casting versions exist as it seems like yellowing is partially due to impurities. I think the important thing to remember is that the resins Peter uses are not intended to be optical and archival but strong. Total boat wants a resin with high sheer strength and optical issues are at best an afterthought

    • @robmckennie4203
      @robmckennie4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I think an important factor with archival resin is that it's reversible, so even if it does yellow, ideally you would be able to take it off and replace it as often as you like without damage to the artwork

    • @OutOfNamesToChoose
      @OutOfNamesToChoose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@reallifeistoflat Thanks for taking the time to ask Julian

  • @kyleryan22
    @kyleryan22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I work in paint and wood coatings, and I can't tell you how often we have to explain to people that NO MATTER WHAT, your coating is going to amber over time. I also can't tell you how often people just cant grasp why it can't stay crystal clear forever.

    • @AlynneTheFlorifant
      @AlynneTheFlorifant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is it possible to uv treat it? Like what they do with plastic that has yellowed?

    • @kyleryan22
      @kyleryan22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AlynneTheFlorifant At least in my experience UV is what you’re trying to avoid

    • @ExaltedDuck
      @ExaltedDuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      UV treatment can break down the remnants of certain halogenated additives. The role of those additives is to protect the resin and/or pigments from being damaged by light. Without them, colors would fade faster and/or the resins/plastics containing them would go brittle and start cracking/flaking much sooner. However, the yellowing Peter and Kyle are referring to is part of the resin product itself. Sometimes it's excess amine-terminated co-resins, amino or transition metal catalysts (sometimes residual from manufacturing the resin, sometimes added to moderate the product's cure)... when that happens, that's it. It's yellowed. Interestingly, those brownish-staining additives can stall that process for many years. But once gone, entropy will do what it does and other (non-sacrifical) components of the resin system will oxidize, darken, weaken, etc.

    • @hulkbanner2739
      @hulkbanner2739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ExaltedDuck great explanation!

    • @LazerLord10
      @LazerLord10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlynneTheFlorifant This isn't uv, though. Those bubble-wrap coasters were stored in an opaque drawer.

  • @sarahn.2296
    @sarahn.2296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I haven't watched the entire video yet, but I know when I used to work primarily in resin we would add a slight, SLIGHT bit of transparent blue/violet pigment. It wasn't enough to notice but it offset the yellowing process a bit. Though it's inevitable.

    • @vanathema
      @vanathema 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That might be why the charcoal bowl seems so clear now! I remember that when it was freshly-cast that some blue pigment or chemical had seemingly bled out of the charcoal and tinted the casting resin.

    • @vintagepc64
      @vintagepc64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@vanathema Either that or the charcoal had some sort of adsorbent effect on the components that are yellowing. I seem to recall reading that the yellowing happens because the mixture and ratio of A/B is never perfect, and it is the "uncured" trace amounts left behind that are breaking down and turning yellow.

    • @ExaltedDuck
      @ExaltedDuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I worked with an epoxy product years ago where that strategy was used. It was meant to be a water-clear casting compound and used an amine cure system (most common epoxies do - it's easy, reliable, and very forgiving to measuring/mixing problems). Thing is, amines tend to be slightly yellowish, and to darken with age and amine cured epoxies usually carry an excess of amines. So the epoxide side had a very slight addition of a violet pigment. And the stuff did cure beautifully clear. Although my favorite product in those days was a high thixotropy epoxy adhesive that had an acid/base indicator as a pigment in its amine side... it was bright pink in the packaging, went milky white when mixed, and cured clear-ish.

    • @JERZEE847
      @JERZEE847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a great idea. Thanks for sharing that little tid bit.

    • @Nerdygoddess
      @Nerdygoddess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fun fact, back in the Victorian era, it was standard procedure to add "bluing" (a hint of blue dye) to the wash water for whites to counter yellowing with time.

  • @ILEFTCAPS0N
    @ILEFTCAPS0N 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "Bacon handle vegetable peeler."
    I really hate how brilliant this is.

    • @azinfandellvr
      @azinfandellvr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My boyfriend overheard that & said I'm subbing immediately! 🤣😂

  • @krysmun
    @krysmun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Personally, I wonder if we'll get an update on the Black Resin & Aluminum Shavings bowl. Also notoriously known as "THE MURDER BOWL". That was one of my absolute favourite collab Projects.

    • @angelwhispers2060
      @angelwhispers2060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Considering the murder Bowl belongs to someone else now you would have to ask on that channel

    • @krysmun
      @krysmun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@angelwhispers2060 Yeah, I know, I just sorta said it here since this is where the initial blank for the murder bowl was first poured, and I wondered if peter was still in touch with Carl Jacobson, the guy who turned the final bowl.

    • @angelwhispers2060
      @angelwhispers2060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@krysmun probably... I'm just saying you'll have better luck messaging to Carl directly. Good luck

    • @krysmun
      @krysmun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelwhispers2060 yea, you're probably right. but I doubt I'd get a response either way.

    • @peterbrownwastaken
      @peterbrownwastaken  2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      OK. So Carl did a giveaway, and the Murderbowl now resides in Germany.
      At Makers Central 2018 I met the owner but they didn't want me to take a picture or talk about them.
      So, I know it's well-loved but that's my only update.

  • @HotMess320
    @HotMess320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The fact that I remember every single project because I’ve been watching since the jean bracelet was made warms my heart. I wondered what you did with all the stuff and if Mrs. Brown used the hair barrettes you made.

  • @8BitBaker
    @8BitBaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I collect resin dolls and this is something the (doll) community discusses a lot, so I was honestly happy to see this video. Items that are heavily exposed to light will obviously yellow faster, but it's hard for many people to stomach that when they purchase an expensive doll (or other resin piece), it will eventually become yellow in time. Dolls are made with heavily pigmented and completely opaque resin and it definitely does yellow over time - typically it takes 4-5 years before it really begins to look unnaturally yellow, however.
    To fix the issue, usually there are two solutions:
    1. (If the resin is peach) Briefly dip-dye the resin using combinations of pink/tan or red/yellow/pink. This will darken the resin slightly, but will put more color back into it so it does not look so yellow.
    2. Lightly sand the entire piece. This is extremely time consuming and risky on a detailed sculpt, but it can give 2-3 years of life back to the resin. Usually the outer surface of the resin is darkest, so while the entire piece will yellow, you can restore some life to the resin by re-sanding it. In the case of peach dolls, usually it will take the doll from looking smoker's yellow to looking more like a cream color.

  • @adamhutchison19
    @adamhutchison19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    All of the projects from 2015 and before hold a special significance for me. That’s when I discovered you. It was when my daughter was in the hospital getting her cleft lip repaired at 6 months old. I binged every one of your videos while sitting in the hospital room when she was sleeping. Your videos helped take my mind occupied while she was recovering.

  • @thegentlemanpirate6844
    @thegentlemanpirate6844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    That was both educational for those of us who may be interested in doing resin work ourselves, and a nice trip down memory lane. Great video as always, Peter!

  • @gamemeister27
    @gamemeister27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    So if you're planning to make an aesthetic piece that's supposed to be looked at decades for now, plan for the yellowing? Make sure it'll still look good, if not better, with a yellow tint.

    • @ldla_happymanoogmatt5818
      @ldla_happymanoogmatt5818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Or cast a resin piece with a pigment in it

    • @theJonnymac
      @theJonnymac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      a slight amount of purple will help it look clear longer. like an amount that isn’t even noticable when freshly cast

    • @kane2742
      @kane2742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I think the tablet stand made from a book is a good example of this. The yellowing just makes it look like an older book.

    • @gamemeister27
      @gamemeister27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kane2742 hell yeah

    • @M0CC3R
      @M0CC3R 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe he should remake the jurassic park cane with epoxy resin, this time without the pigment in it so that it will naturally yellow over time.

  • @patrickguerette4533
    @patrickguerette4533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    You’ve just made some enemies with the clear river table makers.

    • @CodeXCDM
      @CodeXCDM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unless the table is made with light colored slabs, I think the yellowing will add character. There are also UV resistant costs that can be applied.

    • @padel24x7
      @padel24x7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CodeXCDM even uv resistant do yellow over time

    • @Bluhbear
      @Bluhbear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CodeXCDM I mean... what comes to mind when you see yellowish fluid? I guess that still counts as character. 😆

    • @GreenFox1505
      @GreenFox1505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CodeXCDM most of those projects have been sitting in a box far away from any UV.

  • @JackRupert133
    @JackRupert133 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    An old trick I learned when working with epoxy is that adding a violet dye to it will prevent or at least hide the yellowing. Not enough to be super visibly purple, it only takes a little bit.
    I use 5 minute epoxy to paint mask eyes and if it is untinted it can yellow in as little as six months, but I have masks years old with very clear epoxy due to the violet trick.

    • @ludettep
      @ludettep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was wondering if a little purple would help. Adding a tiny bit of purple to butter cream icing turns it a pretty white and when I had blonde hair I had to use a purple toner to get a platinum blonde look.

    • @gingganggoolie
      @gingganggoolie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ah, like they used to put blue dye in washing powder to make the white brighter. That's a great idea

    • @namehere4095
      @namehere4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you recall which dye you used?

  • @izices
    @izices 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Delighted to see a review of old projects!
    I knew it would all go amber eventually, but frankly I think that that's some of the charm with this stuff.
    Especially with the book tablet stand or the penny serving tray, makes them look antique.

  • @HenriettaD
    @HenriettaD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love seeing some of the old projects you have done. I remember watching quite a few of the videos that show most of these objects being made. It is like a time capsule 💙

  • @2Tacoface
    @2Tacoface 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love your channel! I use your videos in my classroom all the time! They are great for brain breaks for kids. Plus there is something about your voice and your craft that are just satisfying. Thank you for all you do. You've relaxed over 1,500 students by this point in my career!

    • @peterbrownwastaken
      @peterbrownwastaken  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow. That means a lot to me. Thank you.

    • @daalelli
      @daalelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a wonderful thing to do for the kids!

  • @FishersShop
    @FishersShop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    What a fun walk down memory lane! I've seen everyone one of those videos back to the 2016 era.

    • @abbyferrari
      @abbyferrari 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! When I discovered him I started to go back! I don't do that with all the channels I subscribed to

    • @shazmo2962
      @shazmo2962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was looking for this comment because this is exactly what came to my mind 😊

  • @aldrea6506
    @aldrea6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Wow...it doesn't feel like you've been doing resin for that long. It was great to see all the projects you've made over the years again and see how they have held up.

  • @divalea
    @divalea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I felt a disturbance in the Force, as if Evan & Katelyn cried out “Oh, sh*t!”

    • @midnightequinox2026
      @midnightequinox2026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha! I didnt even think of that, do you think they know? I mean they probably do, right?

    • @nui4758
      @nui4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Glad to see a fellow E&K fan here 💕

    • @BEdmonson85
      @BEdmonson85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@midnightequinox2026 Surely they would know, right? I mean, I'm not a regular resin user, but I do cast some projects occasionally, and even I know pretty much all clear resins will yellow a bit over time. Most of my projects involve resin over wood, so yellowing isn't an issue. Heck, oil-based polyurethane "clear" coats go on slightly yellow from the start and look great.

    • @divalea
      @divalea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nui4758 They’re so forking wholesome and funny.

    • @Heartwing37
      @Heartwing37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      E & K forever! 😂♥️

  • @Meriko92
    @Meriko92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I almost cried at the beginning of this video. All the nostalgia. The years of projects that I remember watching. I was afraid this is how Peter would be ending his TH-cam channel...

  • @kesami123
    @kesami123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I collect ABJDs and this is a well-known "secret". Red pigments will definitely break down faster than other pigments, but even colored resin pieces will yellow over time, whether exposed to UV or not.

    • @FigNewter
      @FigNewter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was just about to comment about this! As soon as I saw the title I thought "oh it's a video about resin yellowing" lol It's so widely talked about in the BJD world I forget that most people probably don't know about it.

    • @rolfredford
      @rolfredford 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if can make yellow dye that breaks down as resin itself yellows, so it stays same shade, or in least approxate lol

    • @anonymouswhite7957
      @anonymouswhite7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rolfredford lol nice idea! im sure you can do it, but there are probably going to be lots of trial and error

  • @Ina552
    @Ina552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hmm, what if you made a resin half sphere, then next year, when it gets a bit yellow, encase it in another, bigger resin half sphere and keep adding a layer each year. Eventually, you'll (hopefully) get this thing with a darker shade of amber in each layer. I guess you could do the same thing with pigments though. Would look pretty cool I think.

  • @lollipopsandpolaroids5148
    @lollipopsandpolaroids5148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve never been this early before!! These videos have helped me overcome so much anxiety! Thank you Peter

  • @cupcakebyamy
    @cupcakebyamy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Heh. “I don’t know if I can make it any clearer.” Well played, sir

  • @Heaven_v
    @Heaven_v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m so glad you’re talking about this! I’ve found a few old resin pieces at goodwill and they’re always yellow so I was always curious.

    • @YS420X
      @YS420X 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. Always thought the previous owners were just smokers haha

  • @BattleHat
    @BattleHat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Would you consider trying to use Retro Brighting on these? It's a pretty common technique to use on old yellowed plastic, I've seen it mostly when renovating old game systems. I'd love to see what would happen!

    • @BEdmonson85
      @BEdmonson85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Retro-Brighting is a surface bleaching technique; it's only "skin-deep" so to speak. It wouldn't penetrate through the whole piece. The yellowing in resin is not just on the surface, it goes all the way through.

    • @toddfraser3353
      @toddfraser3353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@BEdmonson85 I expect you are right. But it would make an interesting experiment.

    • @Quickened1
      @Quickened1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@BEdmonson85 I'm not so sure I agree with your statement. An object that seems to contradict your statement is an automotive headlight lens. I have seen them turn almost brown, but end up almost clear when a polish is used on them. I think some experiments would be warranted...

    • @dsma2023
      @dsma2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I came here to comment the same thing. How do we know that this problem with the yellowing is not just the surface?

    • @wallywest4274
      @wallywest4274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also came to say the same. Maybe a hydrogen peroxide bath with UV lamp for a few days? Love to see what would happen with the rose.

  • @cornonjacob
    @cornonjacob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fun to look back at all the old projects! Didn't realize i have been watching for almost 4 years by now

  • @aniano39
    @aniano39 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m absolutely loving how his attempt at creating a more educational video is slowly turning into a blast from the past. I’d forgotten about some of my favorite resin projects from 2016-2017

  • @arcadius90
    @arcadius90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    On the charcoal bowl, that hasn't changed, I have a theory... Back when I used to bleach my hair and tried to maintain a paper-white colour, my number one enemy was the weird yellow colour my bleached hair wanted to be. To deal with this, I had to use a 'violet shampoo' which had a tiny bit of purple dye in it - the faint purple dye cancels out the faint yellow colour. If I recall correctly, the charcoal bowl resin ended up with a small amount of deep-blue / violet colour in it, that leached from the coal (wasn't it UV reactive?) - I think maybe the faint purple in the resin is cancelling out the yellowing... maybe this trick could be used on purpose for projects that are likely to yellow over time??

  • @fancyflautist
    @fancyflautist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been with the channel for 6~ years and watched pretty much everything you've ever done, it's so nice seeing an update on all the projects 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Wolfesbrain
    @Wolfesbrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This was a cool retrospective! I'd love to see more "craftsman's secrets" video, whether their dirty secrets or tips and shortcuts! Or dirty shortcuts?

  • @zt4680
    @zt4680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve watched every single one of your videos, and it’s strange to watch you look back on your projects and simultaneously look back to where I was when I watched you make them. Way meta my dude! Making projects and making memories.

  • @taylorandrews509
    @taylorandrews509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I get recommended a lot of resin art products that small businesses sell and this is definitely something I would like to consider when purchasing anything made of resin. Especially if it is something large scale and expensive. I wish more resin art creators disclosed this when they are selling their products. I understand it might deter some people from purchasing products but it would help the consumer understand what they are purchasing and how it would last.

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    12:45 I absolutely LOVE that bracelet with the wires in it. As an electronics geek I would love to wear something like that. Even if it did yellow.

  • @louiebugooey
    @louiebugooey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't believe how long I've been watching your channel for, having never once used resin or turned a single item. Hell, I don't this there's a single overlap in the things we make, but somehow I've been captivated by every video you've made since 2014, apparently. I genuinely love watching you create

  • @tarajadez225
    @tarajadez225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy shit, I literally grew up watching this guy it makes me so happy knowing he’s still making videos

  • @invictus50ssl
    @invictus50ssl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah, no one really mentioned that it yellows over time. Love that you did this and also love seeing the projects all together to be honest lol It's crazy how many projects have been made and looking back at them now VS how they were when you first made them is so interesting to see

  • @matthewdaniels1147
    @matthewdaniels1147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome to see all the old projects!

  • @noisytim
    @noisytim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, that brought back so many memories. Kinda got me choked up a little.

  • @volemek
    @volemek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So looking back, i can remember watching every one of those videos when they came out. Thank you for so many years of awesome content.

  • @tommycarlier9617
    @tommycarlier9617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So cool seeing all these projects again! I use resin to ‘glue’ animal skeletons back together. Luckily bones have a slight yellow tint to them already

  • @NotCallum
    @NotCallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    it's crazy to go back through this, it's really been a pleasure to have watched the channel grow for all those years! loads of good stuff

  • @Alleroc
    @Alleroc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I have been watching your videos for a long time. This was a fun look at the catalog from over the years, and here's to many more!

  • @The_Great_Whodini
    @The_Great_Whodini 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This walk down memory lane was awesome. Hard to believe I was watching these videos seven years ago now.

  • @RebeccaKatsuya
    @RebeccaKatsuya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So, first off, I really appreciate the info, thanks!
    My mum has said for years we should just pour resin over a few antique side tables that are missing the glass inserts, & I’ve always thought it wouldn’t be a great idea due to our lack of experience & the possibility of ruining them. This makes me really glad we didn’t, & I think it would be a better idea to get new glass panels cut.
    Secondly, nice to take a trip down memory lane, & fun to see all the old projects again!
    Thirdly, that “missing penny” was never missing?? Do you know how much that bothered me, & it was there all along?! 😂

  • @setavulos
    @setavulos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this retrospective made me realize just how long i've been following you! you've made some awesome stuff over the years, for sure. and it's interesting to see how it all ages! :)

  • @X22GJP
    @X22GJP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Surely a thinner coat yellows just as fast, if not faster, than a thicker pour. Only difference is on a thin coat you are hardly going to notice the yellowing as much.

    • @ExaltedDuck
      @ExaltedDuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes and no. Initial heating during cure can hasten yellowing, so large bulk pours can yellow quite a bit faster up front. Thinner pours can manage heat much better and yellow a little less. In the end, as long as the thicker/bulkier piece doesn't exotherm past any threshold temperatures that might be burning its ingredients, it should be expected both pieces, given plenty of time to oxidize, should reach the same degree of yellowing (which will look more intense through a thicker optical path)

  • @ashleycottontail1968
    @ashleycottontail1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was so nice to see you go through all your work. I remember all these projects. Thank you

  • @fryambuter3966
    @fryambuter3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always know it's going to be a good video when it starts with you laying things out on the bench. It was so nice to see an update on the older pieces all at once- like a little museum. Thanks for the informative and clever content, as always.

  • @HappyKittens
    @HappyKittens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I didn't realize how much time had passed. I've been watching your videos for longer than I would have guessed.
    Loved seeing the projects again, although I wonder why people were upset about the foot now.

  • @nonchip
    @nonchip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i wonder *how* it yellows. i've seen explanations ranging from "UV is so energetic it breaks down the molecules" (you stored them in a dark place) to "it's just slowly oxidizing, and UV can catalyze the rate of that" (might be interesting to see if e.g. storing them in an inert gas would prevent yellowing?) to "some unspecified internal reaction between the polymer and components of the hardener".
    if we figure out how it happens, it might be possible to prevent/delay it with e.g. special types of hardener, coatings, or maybe adding reduction agents to "eat up" the oxygen before it can mess with the resin. i can imagine a lot of those things just aren't done by the resin companies due to being more expensive in bulk, or considered california in the state of carcinogens, or would make it more complicated than "mix 1:1 of those two things" whatever. but there is special resin for art restoration that seems to not do it (or at least take a few hundred years to be noticeable), so i wonder how the chemistry works differently in different kinds of resin.

  • @do_gotcha
    @do_gotcha 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the walk down memory lane of your videos! Man do I remember each one like yesterday...

  • @breekiwalker
    @breekiwalker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a throwback too, seeing all those projects again was really nice

  • @allenlewis5689
    @allenlewis5689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So, here's a fun and stupid idea. If pigment seems to keep the ambering from happening (optimistically assuming that the pigment isn't simply hiding the amber effect) then maybe we should develop a clear pigment. I know, that sounds stupid. If it were clear it wouldn't be a pigment. Well, I mean to say that on a chemical level, the resin doesn't know or care what color the pigment is. All it cares about is how it is changed on a physical level. If you were to make something physically similar to a resin pigment but which has little to no color, maybe it would keep the resin clear. I wonder if that is what happened with the charcoal bowl, because it has a UV effect to it. At the very least, a series of experiments should be done to see if you can determine why the charcoal bowl is still clear. Maybe the substance in question could be isolated and added to resins in the future.
    I just went back and watched the charcoal bowl video, and past Peter thought it was due to the stabilizing resin mixing with the casting resin. Based on that, I suggest doing an experiment where you mix different amounts of stabilizing resin directly into different types of casting resin, label them all, and check on them annually to see if they yellow.

    • @anonymouswhite7957
      @anonymouswhite7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pigments also degrade over time i think, a thing to consider
      Not sure if it can be called as pigments, but i do know that there are already additives that can drastically slow down the yellowing and UV damage like HALS (hindered amine light stabilizer) & UV light stabilizer
      Also yea the experiment to test precise amount of casting and stabilizing resin to resist yellowing sounds good!

    • @MeepChangeling
      @MeepChangeling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Florescent dye powder might work! That stuff can be clear in the visible spectrum. A consequence of using that in resin would mean the object would glow green, yellow, or blue, under a blacklight. Also it wouldn't be clear to birds and most insects.

    • @allenlewis5689
      @allenlewis5689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MeepChangeling Woah! I didn't know that.

  • @AkosJaccik
    @AkosJaccik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now, I am very "afraid" to write this down, because it's only just wild guessing, but perhaps yellowing occurs due to structural changes in the material, namely crystallization (I thought about the "breakage" of the polymer molecules as well due to UV, oxygen, water etc., but I'd wager it's the less plausible explanation). If I recall correctly (...and I most likely don't), polymers often gain transparency due to their amorphous nature, and once crystallization occurs to some degree (the long molecules usually "fold themselves up" in a layered way), they become opaque. If this or some similar mechanism is the case, then this aging process is pretty much inevitable, and the more clear "volume" there is to see through, the more apparent it will be. Thus I think dyed resin also yellows, but because it is not _that_ transparent anymore plus the added pigments make it really hard to perceive color shift to begin with, it's far less apparent.
    But, again, I'm just guessing.

  • @turdl38
    @turdl38 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so many of your projects are so incredible. even yellowed.

  • @AlfAllton
    @AlfAllton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the information and thank you for the trip down memory lane with the past projects.

  • @liuqmno3421
    @liuqmno3421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wonder if you can "un-yellow" it in Hydrogen Peroxide like they do in Console Restoration videos!
    I love how the Bubblewrap Coaster turned out, the yellowing is perfect for that one!

  • @quadcabdakota
    @quadcabdakota 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a clear cast brand kit that I've had for 2 years. The hardener is still clear as water, but the resin itself is to yellow to use. It has never been mixed or opened. Still has the factory seal.

    • @wupme
      @wupme 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it most likely also exceeded its shelf life, which is for most resins just like 12 months tops...

  • @RaycoRedFox
    @RaycoRedFox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for putting this out there, I waited so long for someone to show how their resin project aged.

  • @thevirtualtraveler
    @thevirtualtraveler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Peter, you are one of the few TH-camrs where it doesn't really matter what the subject of any given video is, I'm gonna watch it!

  • @marialiyubman
    @marialiyubman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the “greatest hits” episode.
    Also, I still laughed seeing the magnifying glass 😂 still my favorite video of yours (with fire and rain).

  • @jlarts
    @jlarts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As someone who likes to watch art conservation videos, the yellowing effect of resin is quite dramatic once a painting is cleaned and its resin-based protective layer removed. That said, I'm sure there are UV-resistant polyester resins you can use as a top coat even if it may not be available as a casting resin. Besides, isn't amber resin that has fossilised over time?

  • @zilleaxolotl3457
    @zilleaxolotl3457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was a fun blast to the past! made me realize how long I've been watching your channel

  • @aquarhythm2999
    @aquarhythm2999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a trip down memory lane, looking back at your old projects was a really cool idea! I'm happy to see the bacon vegetable peeler one more time

  • @vythe1794
    @vythe1794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love to see another vid

  • @LokiPokie
    @LokiPokie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Peter you forgot to tell us about how the gummy bear axe has aged…😤

  • @liriosogno6762
    @liriosogno6762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved visiting all these old projects! I remember all of them 😂❤️

  • @evoldous
    @evoldous 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man... this video makes me feel old. I remember watching all of these projects as they came out.

  • @tsumgye5370
    @tsumgye5370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it's strange that smaller volumes of resin yellow slower, I would've figured it's the other way around.

    • @koalafrenzy8271
      @koalafrenzy8271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's yellowing at the same speed, it's just because the resin starts out clear, you see all of the yellow in a deeper mold showing through. Vs just the little bit of yellow present in the thin coat. If you stacked a bunch of thin coats to the same volume as a big piece, you'll see just as much yellow.

  • @TrevorGeene
    @TrevorGeene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So this is going to be completely out of left field, but I have an idea. The using of water-based dyes in polymer resin creates a super hot reaction. What would happen if you put popcorn kernels in there? Will they pop?

    • @guitarchitectural
      @guitarchitectural 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go watch the ben's worx channel... He'll be doing this in the next video. Given how hot oil needs to be to pop popcorn I'd be surprised if it works

    • @Faesharlyn
      @Faesharlyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep.. check out Ben's channel for the answer lol

  • @shaunbarrickman6339
    @shaunbarrickman6339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a trip down memory lane. I remember all of them!

  • @gabigese
    @gabigese 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This made me realize how long I've been following you. You bring me such joy I love all of your videos

  • @comradechris7975
    @comradechris7975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy moley I haven't been this early before! But rejoice Peter Brown is back and my Dip it request still remains mate, dip some of whats left of your coloured hair before it all turns grey
    Edit: there was 69 likes and 420 views when I made this comment. NICE!

  • @vixyman
    @vixyman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Does it affect the whole volume evenly, or is it a surface effect that can be polished out?

    • @abbyferrari
      @abbyferrari 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      whole thing I believe

  • @jeanstafford5473
    @jeanstafford5473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember all of these. cant believe I have been watching you that long. Thank you!

  • @Scarfysmom
    @Scarfysmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely little tour of your work

  • @SeidenFisk
    @SeidenFisk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What chemical reaction/process causes the yellowing? If it's oxidizing then maybe a coating of some sort could help

    • @gamemeister27
      @gamemeister27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Given that the yellowing penetrates throughout the resin, I doubt it's oxidation

    • @SeidenFisk
      @SeidenFisk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gamemeister27 Indeed, I guess the resin continues to "cure" over time with the ongoing slow chemical process. Presumably other material properties of the resin also change

    • @Donnerwamp
      @Donnerwamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My guess it's a mix of reacting with humidity, UV exposure, a little oxidation and contaminants from mixing or the objects encased in it.

  • @seigeengine
    @seigeengine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Does not everyone know that resins yellow?
    Also, thinner sections of resin don't yellow more slowly, it's just that the more resin there is the more "yellowness" you're looking through, much in the way water has a color, but you're not going to notice it unless you're looking through a lot of it.

  • @ashleyJean6
    @ashleyJean6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was really fun, seeing your work from the years. Also informative.

  • @alex940127
    @alex940127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really satisfying to see all these fine objects that you made! Hope we can see another 8 years or more or your works!

  • @SickSticks666
    @SickSticks666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello, pun police? This is the timestamp you're looking for! 11:10 - "If that doesn't show you exactly what happens to resin over time, I don't know if I can make it any *clearer.*"

  • @rstremix
    @rstremix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've seen on other channels where, to get rid of yellowing on plastic, they submerge the plastic in hydrogen peroxide, then blast the plastic with uv light overnight, and it pretty much eliminates all of the yellowing. Is it possible to do that with your resin projects?

    • @sdlatson
      @sdlatson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would only affect the surface of the object, so I wouldn't think so. The resin is discoloring all the way through.

  • @slaphead2965
    @slaphead2965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see those old projects again. Great video 👍🙂

  • @bigfil1981
    @bigfil1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, can't believe I've been watching you spin and sodden things for so many years!

  • @TheChemicalWorkshop
    @TheChemicalWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    apperantly art-resin does not yellow
    i asked them and well, they say it does not yellow but couldn't provide me data on strenght/yellowing after like 10+ years...
    i have aa project i need clear, non yellow and long therm

    • @peterbrownwastaken
      @peterbrownwastaken  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All resin will yellow. Art Resin is really clear, but not impervious.
      th-cam.com/video/MzIxcIqCNh8/w-d-xo.html

    • @TheChemicalWorkshop
      @TheChemicalWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peterbrownwastaken yeah thanks already saw it
      i hope here is someone in youtube with a piece of it as long as the company sells it
      im looking to encase ampoules containing rare chemicals to make them way safer to handle (because glass breaks easily)
      so not sure... but thanks anyways !

  • @LostWhits
    @LostWhits 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. Looking forward to some more dyetrying videos.

  • @dixie162003
    @dixie162003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best walk down memory lane!

  • @scottsimpey2965
    @scottsimpey2965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s really interesting to see. Very cool to see some of your oldest projects to. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and it was a bit of a throwback down memory lane to see some of the items that I remember seeing the videos on. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @indiashorty
    @indiashorty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t believe I’ve been here since the beginning. Loved the trip down memory lane!

  • @glassramen
    @glassramen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blue resin bowl really took me back. I still want one, it looks so awesome.

  • @Brooque613
    @Brooque613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so fascinating! Having never worked with resin I’d never have even thought to ask.

  • @emersonpagel2056
    @emersonpagel2056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched a 45 minute video of someone trying to make transparent wood using many of the skills and techniques you utilize on your channel. He didn’t have much prior experience working with resin and you could tell it hindered the process. He ended up getting close to result he wanted but I’d love to see you try to make transparent wood! I love your videos and I hope you’ll see this! Thanks for doing what you do