Resin Casting for Beginners - 5 Mistakes to Avoid
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The top 5 most common mistakes beginner's make when starting resin casting. Hopefully these tips will help you get great results right off the bat!
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Friendly reminder to all!
- Wear masks
- Gloves
- Work in a very open and ventilated space!
For me my dad has an airbrush thing where it has a vent that sucks in fumes, and it works well! Have fun everyone ^^
where would you find one of those airbrush things?
@@whoisCH3DDAR Well he uses it for an airbrush, and he actually built it!
@@crossplayed Wow!
@@whoisCH3DDAR there's premade ones in online sites, usually around the names of fume extractor. the general idea would be a flexible vent with a fan on the end to redirect the fumes, sometimes with a filter as well
sort of like a vacuum in a sense
@@ChimpOnComputer bless you!
Early wins VS big disappointments. Start small and inconsequential. Wisdom! Took me a long time to learn that one but I apply it to every new DIY experiment. Practice makes perfect guys.
I've been using the same stainless Steel mixing spatula for over 10years. The resin pops right off it when cured and it saves on discarding so many disposable ones.
Nice! I use HDPE mixing sticks often too. Nice to not have to replace them
Thanks
metal is non porous.
i notice there is a mixing tool used at 2:40 attached to the drill. possible plastic. Do you have to replace that tool, or does the resin pop off. Is it a paint mixer?
@@juliec9307 The ones used for resin mixing are made of silicone rubber so the resin just peels off when cured. It's good to have your own mold of one, to make your own whenever you have excess silicone.
I've been holding off on beginning this amazing art because I've been so intimidated, was just scrolling through the subject matter and found this video. Looks like this next weekend I'll get started! Thank you!
How did it go? Any tips that you'd recommend from where you were a year ago?
#6. Not using proper PPE. Gloves, eye, and lung protection.
Good call! Safety is a given, and it actually comes before #1 on my list
What's a PPE?
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I've been watching a lot of resin videos and I've been twitching watching people handling it without gloves and even using their unprotected fingers to move imbeds around that aren't completely submerged but still in the resin. It's been driving me NUTS.
So, there are resins that are more forgiving, but they are of the crafting variety and more expensive because we're all crafting now. There's a product I used to use exclusively called Ice Resin that dries crystal clear, you can mix it as fast as you like and most all bubbles (even the micro ones) will end up floating so they can be heated off, and it's super forgiving in measuring. I never had it fail me.
Why don't I use it any more? Because Ranger bought it and now it's twice as expensive as it used to be to the point where it's no longer cost-effective, even at wholesale pricing. Tim Holtz is making a killing on the whole DIY thing and I wasn't happy about this company purchase.
That having been said, I still love it and I bought it for a commissioned piece I did because I know it, know how it works, is almost odorless, and it cures nearly bubble free even after aggressive mixing and not exactly accurate measuring ... with only a whiff from a blow dryer or heat gun after it's set for a few minutes (or you can heat the mix in a water bath until ALL bubbles are gone just like all other resins).
KNOW your material. Agreed, read the directions entirely before using.
Also, a mistake I don't ever see in any of these videos is to NOT store this stuff in a cold place. Dark is good. Relatively cool is good. Being too cold will cause the resin part to crystalize. The stuff I bought from Amazon for the piece mentioned above came entirely crystalized.
DON'T THROW IT OUT OR RETURN IT!
Resin works rather like honey. All you have to do when it crystalizes is put it in a water bath (bae marie) and heat it to 125 degrees F, let the whole bottle sit in the bath until it re-melts. You have to turn over a few times (not shake because that's useless) in the beginning, but once it starts to "melt" again, you can turn it, swirl it (shaking still isn't good) and get it all to mix until it's all "melted" again. Took about half an hour for my 8oz bottle.
And then, in the future, store it in an airtight container (the one it came in should be fine), in a cool (but not cold), dry, dark place. A cabinet with a door is fine. Sadly, I had a kit years ago and if you let it sit in close proximity of sunlight, the resin will turn brown. Boo.
Another, though more expensive by far, is UV resin. No mixing. Comes as is. However, I've used it and I can say that a UV light, unless it's super bright (the 36w they suggest, which is hard to find on a whim), is best gathered outside. I had a UV project that hadn't cured in a week with several daily bathings in UV bulb light. Still sticky, which they say you can get rid of with alcohol, but not so much I found.
The best time to use UV resin, unless it's a tiny thing with a thin coat, is when the sun is high. I repeated the same project but cured it outside and even under clouds, it cures totally within about an hour if it's a thick coat. (used to seal the wood and cracks for a lid for a jewelry box I was pouring). Always pre-seal wood surfaces. They have a lot of air and you'll get bubbles you didn't expect after you thought you got them all. Wood off-gasses, fyi ...
Which is another mistake newbies make ... stirring with popsicle sticks. Those are wood, and wood has a lot of air, so while you stir slowly to avoid bubbles, the longer the wood stick is in the resin to mix it, the more air it will release and thus, give you more bubbles. Use silicone or plastic to stir instead.
Just tried my very first cast in some dice molds. Overall, relatively happy with the results. They are far from perfect, but I now know that I need a different type of syringe to allow the air to get out of the mold better.
BTW thanks for all the most helpful videos - they help me and got me started in the casting side of turning.
This was one of the best explained tutorials . Thank u so much . Teach the last 5 years of tutorials of many subjects I’ve watched please . Look forward to learned more and deep diving into your channel and work
"early wins" great advice! Luckily I did that before I saw this. Started very small and easy and was very satisfied!
Good video! Thank you
This really is good advice. 3:02 I think it could be generalized to a lot of other things.
Thank you, Zac! You are such a trustworthy help to people like me, newer to resin!
Thank you for the tips! My first try and I've done all these 5 mistakes, and more!
Great tips!
I used to install epoxy flooring, and the heat from curing is no joke!
On really warm days the stuff used to get so hot it’d melt the plastic buckets we mixed it in.
Nasty stuff if it’s not used properly!
Thank you so much for taking your time to explain some of this! I am new to resin and this was super helpful! Thank you so much!
thank you for this video! all of my resin materials came in the mail today and i can’t wait to try. you helped me avoid a bunch of mistakes that i would’ve probably made had i not watched this!
Thanks for the advice! Very informative.
Zac you need to make more like this. You are a great teacher.
Thanks! So excited to make my first resin project and didn't want to mess it up. 😁
Thank you for the tips. I run a small clothing company and would like to make some small resin items to sell along side my clothing. These seem like they will really help me, and am excited to start experimenting. I will most definitely be looking into your ebook as well!
Cheers
Just poured resin for the 3rd time. Learning so much! I had a exothermic reaction in my mixing cup as I was working with my dried bloom in my mold. I was so focused on my bloom I didn’t realize the leftover resin in the cup was an amount that would heat up and smoke 🥴😩😅🤯
I hope you are wearing a good respirator and, and, and!!! in a good ventilated area.
Thank you for all the tips.
My pleasure Sandy! Hope they help out =D
Thanks for all of the informative videos! I started looking into resin crafting about a year ago and i'm finally looking into getting a pressure pot and really diving into it and your videos have been a life saver throughout the entire process!
That's awesome Jason! I'm glad to hear you're jumping in soon. Also, glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Make sure to check out my podcast if you like to listen to audio shows. It's called The Resin Cast, Casey Martin and I discuss lots of different casting and stabilizing topics on it: theresincast.com/
@@ZacHiggins thank you so much again! I'll definitely be checking it out! Do you know of any pressure tanks that could be used horizontally?
Guilty on #3 when I first started out. Great channel, I always learn something.. keep up the great work!
Thanks Joel!! Yeah, I failed a number of these when I first started out. Learned the hard way LOL
Great tips Zac, I am looking forward to doing my first castings.
Great video!! After a lot of research I’m about to make my first attempt at it tomorrow.
Thanks, Zac.
Hey Zac, thanks for this video. I’ve just about got myself talked into giving this a try and I think I can use all the advice and tips I can get.
Nice!! I think you'll love it. Just take baby steps and have fun with it =D
@@ZacHiggins great video and thank you for te warning, just started and sadly got some on my hands and did not know that it could be giving blisters i start lookinv for safty methodes and found your video. Btw. If rasin get on lets say te sink (in te kitchen)how do i remove it?
Nice list! I have been getting into this recently after watching the Thecrafsman Steadycrafting and Robert Talone molding & casting videos. I have been mainly trying to make copies of my action figures for making custom figures.
As I said, great tips for a beginner.
I appreciate the tip about moisture i wouldnt have expected that.
Thanks so much! I'm glad I found this video before I started resining!
Me too!
This was extremely useful, I’m going to read your E-Book.
Awesome video Zac. Will be really useful for those just starting on resin but also serves as a great refresher for the rest of us
Thanks brother! I hope it can help avoid some frustration for people starting out
for once, living in a desert comes in handy
Yeah like me living in Las Vegas only 3% humidity today.and 15% in the House.
Australia 99 % humidity nearly every day
Oh damn, uk. Rain nearly every day. Oof the floods
Here lots of rain, wind or crazy heat
Lovely, clear video. Thanks.
Zac, thanks for all your help.
My pleasure Ray!! Thank you for all the support my friend!!
I'm beginning and this is excellent help.... Thanks
I have never worked with resin but I’m looking to start making resin art
videos like this are very handy As I’m always up for tips and tricks
i get my California Air Tools pot tomorrow for christmas! ive watched a million videos of people doing projects. i just found you, im picking up some basic knowledge for my big day tomorrow! Thanks for the info! Fresh Air Woodshop - Kansas
Some great points their zac.. thanks for sharing you knowledge.
Thanks for the tips, Zac.....really helped a lot.
Everyone please remember to give Zac a thumbs up if you liked his video.
Thanks Dave!! I appreciate the support =D
Great tips!!! I ALWAYS read labels and instructions...I got some resin to start making coasters. New sub!!! I searched for how to use resin and your channel popped up. Thank you for explaining the ingredients and how resin work, with various temperatures...:)
#3 I bought little silicone “candy” molds and poured those as my first pour today. Just to see how it all works with mixing and adding colors. Can’t wait to see how they come out!
Me too, my first sweet/ice cube moulds were for testing out, and I made simple fridge magnets with mica/glitter inside
That was very helpful. Well explained. Thank you Mr.
Thanks! Glad it is helpful for you =D
Thanks! Was thinking of getting into this , your video is super helpful! Honestly! I already make candles and soaps and other stuff, but was thinking of getting into this ti make my own candle jars/vessels and things! Looking forward to seeing your other videos
As soon as I get my shop set up, I plan on making a few of these mistake. LOL. Always informative. Thanks Zac.
LOL hopefully you won't make them =D Hope you get it set up quick!
Great tips for this newbie.
I've used easy cast resin. For my first time it came out good! I did my research and made some halloween charms from a silicon mold!
Awesome tips Zac!!! Thanks for all the help Brother!! 👍👊
My pleasure!! It's the worst when problems come from minor mistakes like these. If you're gonna fail, go big!! LOL
thank you for the great tips. love the help and info!
my first resin pour was into a plastic spoon with a penny with this year on it so I can get a feel before I take on bigger or more complex projects
Nice! It's good to do smaller projects to start out to get oriented to using the resin =D
Thanks for your help !
Thanks a lot! very clear and concise video.
Love you videos Zac and thanks for doing them.
Thanks Kendra!! I appreciate it, and I'm glad you're enjoying them =D
Thanks for the tip! Want to get into resin and this def helps!
Just starting so thank you for this!!
Watch it over and over again no problem
Great advice, Thank you!
Very informative video it made me make a perfect choice for my resin business starting soon thank you very much
Good information, thank you!
Great advice. Thanks 😊
Great tips Zac!
Thanks brother!!
@@ZacHiggins
All the way from South Africa.
Thank You for the tips i have health issues so i can't work like other people do i'm stuck safe indoors cz of the pandemic & these tips on resin helps soooooo much. How do i get rid of bubbles?
alright heres the thing,
i have a 35 inch tall saturn V model that i want to encase in epoxy, what do i do
came here cuz i wanna make a rolling tray🥰
Lol same
Hey me too!
Girl Same 😂
😂😂
Same and still stuck! 😔
Thankyou for this! Super helpful
Hi! Thanks for this video. It really helped me.
Really appreciate your tips!!
Thank you for this!! Hella helpful and I love your vibes :)
Thanks! Great help.
I like your video I ain't never did it but I watch other people videos and how they do it and it makes me want to do it cuz it seems like so much fun so I'm so happy that I ran across your video so I could avoid the same mistakes 🙏
Thanks for the advice,I’m a model car kit builder,and I have rare vintage.ive casted some rims and hoods.and would like to duplicate some of my rare vintage dodge and Plymouth cars. Not all of my parts turned out perfect,but I’m still learning.i give you a thumbs up.good handy advice thanks.
That's awesome David! Resin is perfect for making copies of parts. Hope this video helps out =D
Zac thank you for the information it is very helpful
You bet Douglas! Thanks for checking it out =D
Thank you! I'm taking the leap soon and have been doing as much research as possible. My first test is a tiny coaster, but maybe I'll try smaller as you suggested with a bottle cap.
Have you started yet? If so how did it go?
Did everything for you? Everyone wants to know 😊
I suggest, didn't go that well 😂
Thanks for the GREAT information!!!!
Glad to help out =D
Thank you for you education!
Great tips!
Zac Higgins
Very good. Thank for sharing
Thanks!
@@ZacHiggins Have a nice day
Great and helpful videos!
Thanks for the info
Thank you very helpful
Thanks for the info Zac
You betcha Phillip!! Thanks for checking it out =D
Thanks for the tips 👍😄
Thank you for sharing! I now know I need to look into Illumilite (?) clear. 😊
Thanks for sharing.
Great video.
Thank you! So helpful
Thanks Zach
Very helpful ! Thank you !
Thank you Zac! When starting a project & before you pour, what data points do you record/log?
Thanks for this! I haven't had much experience in resin, but I would like to get into it more. These tips definitely help!
Ok Boss, I’ll give it a try
Thank you very much man!
Thank you!
Thank you
Will try out various mix upon little coaster mold so inexpensive trials, a quick story from painter instructor a lotta years back was of a papering job in purple silk wall hanging. Working out how much was in each roll length and width and as says on every paint tin size coverage Ken worked out how much spare was in hand finding the silk shrunk so worked out by how much so hung each drop with overlap to have success with spit on fit his former boss appreciated saving hundreds in each roll so good on you doing same we just need to listen to you.
Thank you very much
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks brother!
Thanks.
Super useful. Tnks man!
Thanks bro. I visited Cali last Sept 2020, I found there are SOOOOOO many gems in just 1' of dirt. I want to suspend gems in clear resin. This is a cool video