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Can You Make Resin Geode Coasters Using Epsom Salts For The Crystals
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ย. 2020
- After the experiment I did to see if you can use Epsom Salts in resin, I have to make this video; Geode Resin Coaster Tutorial - Using Epsom Salts For The Crystals to see how well they would work. I am really surprised by the results, especially as making geodes with resin is not something that I am particularly good at. This technique really helped raise my resin geodes to the next level.
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Steve, you're the most underrated channel on youtube. Thanks for always experimenting for us.
I really like the second one.
Hi Steve. Another great video. I love how honest & down to Earth you are you don’t just show off your resin pieces that have come out great. You show us everything that comes no matter how good or bad they are, mostly great 😉. I also love the fact you don’t hide your tremors or let them stop you from what you want to do. I come from a family that suffers with from tremors, sometimes they can come in handy when you want to create wobbly lines etc.
with this video I must admit I wasn’t too fussed with your first piece. But I loved the second one, it came out brilliantly. I’ve not been a fan of those geode coaster people make & paint or apply gold leafing around the edges. Or any other colour that does not have a more grey based tone around the edge. But I will admit that the silver leaf really made that second one pop out & worked brilliantly. I love watching your videos. I rarely watch anyone else work with resin now as I don’t have the time to watch lots of videos each day so I love watching & rewatching yours because of how honest they are & that you are great talking us through your process & give your reasons too. Thank you again Steve. Becks
Lovely!!! The silver leaf really does finish it off nicely.
Secretly so happy to see your sleeves tucked in hour gloves, I wasn't having panic attacks thinking they were going to bump your work and muss it up!
You’re the best Steve! Love you ❤️
I thought there would be some kind of reaction when the resin hit the salt. That's pretty cool how it turned out. Both of them are beautiful!
Oh my lord! They are fantastic!! The salt makes the geodes look so realistic, now I have to get some & try it out. I wonder what pink Himalayan salt would look like?
“I’ve got a little pot here.” How many viewers are like “I’m on my way over?” 😂
Y'know that video about using the packaging on toys as molds? We just opened the first advent night chocolate from the calendar, and it was in the shape of a small train. My grand daughter immediately asked me "Grandma, can we " and before she could finish I told her I had just seen that video, and that YES we could use the plastic behind the chocolates to mold with!
Yesss! I've been waiting to see if you tested this. I'll def have to pick up some epsom salts today to try! Well done!
Oh they are lovely 😊
Great job!!! Ty for sharing
I looked all over for a geode video. This is the best one I've seen.!!💖 your so awesome!
The second one is stunning but i love them both!💖
Great to know! I'd have thought the salt would dissolve. It does have a pretty effect, and now I'm wondering about dying the salt crystals. Nice!
If you use a little bit of alcohol ink, and stir it through, you should be able to dye them
@@Its_Remyy I love how vibrant alcohol ink is at first, but once it's exposed to sunlight it fades so fast, it's disappointing.
I made something with the salt after seeing your first video. You're right, it was too white. I was hoping this time they would look like ice in there. Well for i'm doing anyway! Thanks for the tip though!
You have the best tutorials! So grateful for your channel.
Beautiful!! And very cost effective. Thank you Steve. 😎
Nice! TYFS!
Thank you so much Steve!!! Now I can use epsom salt to make my geode coasters! So excited!!!!🥰
Nice work😁💯
They came out very nice 😊
Would love to see you apply the silver leaf!!. Enjoy your videos!!
Thank you so much
How in the world does anyone ever down vote you!? You're my resin guru! Brilliant as always!
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts you are absolutely 💯 right. Keep up the amazing videos, so many people love them!!
Well done! That’s gorgeous!
brilliant Steve. I wondered if the salt would dissolve in the resin, and quite clearly, thats not the case. As always a wonderful insight and tutorial x
This would be a great idea for making a tray!
Bought some and going to have a play!
I love the salt idea!
C'est vraiment magnifique j'adore ❤❤❤👍👏👏👏👏
I've just made some alum crystals to try. Didn't come out as big as I hoped but still ok to use.
Defo will try this with Epsom salts. Both are nice but I prefer the original one you showed at the end.
Very lovely. Thanks for sharing the results. I'd be interested if the epsom salt discolors or otherwise changes after a few months, but the immediate effect is a nice and more affordable option to crushed glass.
Try visiting ye craft store and scope out fake flower filler. You can get nice size containers for a fair price.
Hi Steve! I am amazed watching your videos at how easy you are able to make things look. I have a question, whenever you demold a piece, do you have rough or sharp edges? If you do, do you deburr or sand? I would love a video on dealing with these issues. I am just getting into resin and have cut my fingers a couple of times. Any advice? Cheers, Paige C.
Cool 😀😍. I love making geodes, they sell well. Took a pair to the shop today funnily enough to replace the ones that sold. After your previous video about the Epsom Salts I did go and buy some. However, due to Anglesey winter I've had to stop doing resin until next year, which is most frustrating. I would be interested in seeing what geode designs you could create with a slightly larger coaster mould 😀. Or even a larger geode piece of wall art or a geode tray 😁😁. Those Epsom Salts have potential!
Heating prior to use is not the issue. The problem is keeping the internal ambient temperature stable enough for the resin to cure. My house is close to the coast and somewhat exposed, despite hedges and trees. If I had a studio then it would be likely be loss to control the temperature. I do have a room that would be suitable but it has 2 of my buns living there. Got a small house and nowhere else for them to go. I need a bigger house😅. I did try using an electric propagater but I can only make 2 - 3 coasters in that. Cannot find a propagater large enough for trays, cake stands and the other large pieces I make.
As I'm writing this I can hear a bird trapped in the flue from the log burner. I don't know how it got there or how I can get it out 😥😥.
Sorry, meant if I had a room it be easier to control the temperature. Peppermint and Aubrey's room would be good because it only has one window anemone door and quite a small room.
How would that work? I thought cool boxes keep stuff cool? And how would I keep the ambient temperature stable inside a box? The utility room, where I make my resin pieces, is currently at 15c, so surely that is too chilly for resin?
@@tazminmoore455 I've had success using a heating pad understand a cookie sheet. I put small wooden blocks underneath the corners to keep it level on my shelf.
Love this vid!!!
Awesome!!
Hey, Steve, I was wondering how the salt did after 2 years? Thank you
I think it’s going to that dissolving , I did one and the salt is literally dripping from my geode and now I’m looking for a way to fix that lol
I love 💕 them
Very Pretty 😁💯 tyfs!
hi steve do you now have a resin mixer..if you dont and you want one let me know ..i use one and it works amazingly
How did you add the silver leaf? These look great!
Can you use any rosin salts like scented or does it have to be plain? I want to try this but only thing I have in my house is lavender scented Eason salts lol.
I wonder if crystal cat litter would work as well.....
Hi steve i hope you can help me. I want to make a all crystal mould. How could i make one please i want it to be really crystaly when i pour resin into the mould. X i hope u understand what im trying to explain lol 😅xx
wow that looks beautiful. I have an actual geod about that size. I'm going to make a mold of it and try and make a coaster that looks like it. I'm happy to see Epsom salts works well. I was thinking I would need the broken glass stuff.
That is so pretty! Love your videos, especially your cheeky little jokes!! You've saved me a lot of money not having to experiment! I tried making molds using epsom salts, but they didn't seem to dry, even though I left them for 3 to 4 days? Can you tell me what I've done wrong please? I really value your advice!!
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Hi Steve. Maybe I didn't make myself clear. It's the salts that doesn't seem to be drying 😭 Thanks for replying so quickly 😊
Hey Steve, was wondering if the salt did melt over the years?
I was thinking of doing something like this with borax crystals.... do you think it would work?
Are you adding the hardener to the resin, or are the Epson salts acting as the hardner?
They turned out great Steve. Do you think that's what people use to make the druzy inserts? Would be interesting to see you try one of those :)
@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you that would be great. Have a lovely day Steve :)
I want to put a photo in clear resin. Never tried it before is your resin a good one or could you advise which one for a beginner I live in the uk thanks
The following is just my personal opinion...I enjoy watching your videos, and I love making art from resin. I have made some ashtrays, and keychains, and a few other things myself, and I find some of your techniques helpful. However, when it comes to things like crystals and geodes, I will never do that, because I only like the real ones, so I will never make fake ones. When it comes to natural things, I feel that nature always does it best. I would never even buy a fake geode or crystal.
Hello I was wondering how you have gone about selling your work. I have been making other projects and am now getting into the resin ones and I am kind of stumped on getting people to buy. If this is a to private question to ask let me know and can talk about it privately. Thank you for your input
The epsom salt doesnt melt??
I hope you don't blow up from mixing chemical to chemical. Why do people always get lazy with their crafts and try to make "cheap" for the sake of money.
Because we are trying to find the best products to do the longest lasting job to the best of our ability so customers want to give us money to buy food. Using natural crystals for the exact same function and effect but 1/10 the price means that gem chip artists can also continue to do their work and we can all buy groceries 😀