I use nail polish ALL of the time in my geode/marble mobiles- I never use more than 4% volume, and it is hands down THE VERY BEST WAY to acquire a matte/non-shimmery deeply tinted hue to incorporate into my resin pour. I particularly enjoy the reactions between the different densities of resin. It is true that the more glittery or even heavily glittered pigments/powder concoctions will sink to the bottom of the pour so the aforementioned layering technique is the obvious solution-HOWEVER, what everybody fails to mention when offering that solution is that PLACEMENT in your desired location then becomes tricky and. Is often prone to cattywompus overlapping that detracts from the end result you were hoping for… in most cases you’re not looking to have a floating ring that intersect, overlaps, or obscures desirable aspects of the initial pouring. To prevent this, the depth of the second level needs to be PAPER THIN. Additionally, when you mix your resin, divide the mixed product into clear coat and whatever glitter mixes you intend on adding- you will need the clear mix to adjust the placement of your glitter mixes- keeping in mind how THIN you want it to be. If your glitter deposit should be a solid center piece, just surround the area you want it in with clear rung PRIOR to pouring your center, or pour less in the center than you think you need(you should be pouring less in this scenario to start with anyways- as u can always add more, but if you pour too much, there is no going back) and then surround it with a ring of clear. Any other rings of color should be added in sequence following this same system. The clear will be used to move the colored resin to its desired location- this is the only way, unless using boundary epoxy to designate a location for your mix. I do not re comment using epoxy on an over layer, however, because it defies the thin prerequisite& will make it look far too 3D, diminishing the focal points of the under layer& ability to see the piece as a whole& not separate floating layers. ❤
Interesting to hear your views on using oils. I use oils in all my works with great success, you just need to add a small amount of paint into your cup and add mixed clear resin little at a time, using a small flat spatula, until you achieve the correct ratio. Oils glow so beautifully in resin. Also I find alcohol ink tinted resin floats to the top and can leave harder lines. So for dreamy, ethereal, softly blended effects I use mica powders and oils, which disperse more evenly. You can also apply alcohol ink directly onto 12-24hr cured resin and soften the tone by dabbing with pure rubbing alcohol on a paper towel, or flick the pure alcohol onto the surface to create stunning watercolour like effects. It dries in a few seconds and can be poured over without rising to the surface. Also, it's so important to be aware that any titanium white based pigment WILL make your resin yellow over time. So I would recommend purchasing whites specifically for resin without titanium dioxide.
The oil binder will yellow not the titanium white pigment itself which is super lightfast. That's why premium oil brands use poppy, safflower or walnut as they yellow less than linseed.
Omg yes! I had not seen 1 video talk about it getting hard. So here I am thinking it will take forever to harden, i take my time and then when I try pouring the second layer my resin was no longer usable! It got super hard and tacky! So work fast and consider that leaving resin out for about 15 minutes or more makes it hard , easier for keeping it in one place but then it becomes hard to work with!
When I first started using resin, I was having such a problem with bubbles. And then I found out about a little hack of taking a spray bottle with some rubbing alcohol, and when you are done putting it over your piece, mist a squirt or two over it. What that does is breaks the surface tension, releases all the bubbles and I have fantastic results nowadays! So I’ve never had a problem with curing as far it ever “breaking down“ my resin
Many artists use a spritz of isopropyl alcohol to clear bubbles from the surface of their resin. Just be sure to use a high % alcohol and use it sparingly :)
I know this is an older video, but I found it to be very informative and clear. I will be looking at your other videos, but if you haven't done one on bubbles under the lip of molds, I could sure use some help there. Keep up the great work and thank you!
Thank you so much! Yes, when we filmed it, resin paste wasn't really much of a thing, so too bad this is missing. We could have done a whole section on ocean waves :). Maybe we'll film a part 2. Thanks for the video idea - I'll add it to my list! In the meantime, I know some artists spritz alcohol on their molds before adding the resin to it. And after you pour, you can also run a small tool around the rim to release bubbles.. something like a toothpick, but not as pointy or your molds will get scratched. I really find warming the resin helps in reducing bubbles, pouring really slowly, and pouring against the side of the mold (almost like when you pour beer against the side of the glass to reduce foam). Hope that helps!
Ive used food coloring in the past you can tint resin with it you just have to mix it for a very long time to get the little Speckles out but you can still sometimes see them if you look really close
That's good to hear - I guess I didn't mix mine long enough, because I ended up with a lot of those specks. :) The main issue with food coloring as a resin tint is that it's not light fast ... meaning it will fade quite quickly and the color of your project will drastically change. Best bet for longevity and saturation is to use a pigment based tint of your choice - whether that's a paste, a pigment powder, or a liquid colorant - and, as you correctly said, to mix it really well :)
Thank you so much for this video its really helpful. I just start do some work with epoxy,i am like beginner,living in FL my name is Alex Ur video really help me how to figure out add colors also help me what category of paint colors should i use. Thank you so much again THE GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
So very glad I found this video. You have answered SO many questions I've had about working with resin. I've been wondering if you should immediately drop the inks in the resin or if you needed to wait a little while. Now I know about how long I should wait. I have never done any resin projects before, and, I can't really afford to waste any materials (who can, really ?) when I do finally make something. So, I need to find out all I can before making the first piece. TYSM for sharing this video with us. 👍👍👍
I’ve officially lost my mind with my current (large-45sqft) resin project. I’ve pulled out my alcohol ink, leather paints (acrylic), gouache and water colors plus any old sample acrylics and spray paints I had. 50/50 chance I’ll hate it but 100% chance I’ll be closer to finishing in 24 hours. 🎨 😅🥰
If you want to mix resin better with no chunks, mix the amount of color you want with just a tiny bit of resin FIRST. It’ll blend a lot quicker and easier. Then add the rest of the plain resin and WALLA much easier Also if using eyeshadow.. use a pestle and mortar or maybe just throw it in a zip log bag and smash it down first.
My deep pour resin (72 hours curing time) reacted very badly to acrylic paint. It boiled up and fully cured in 45 minutes. I demolded it from my skull mold and it looks like lava rock. 😅
oh wow! It's always good to test new ingredients first to ensure they work for you. In this case it sounds like your resin flash cured which may be entirely unrelated to the addition of the acrylic paint, or it could have been something in the paint that made the resin overheat.
Many thanks for putting all the colourant options into one video with comments on leaving the resin for ten minutes before adding alcohol ink. Very useful indeed! 👍
It really is all preference and what effect you are going for. Using a lot of acrylic paint could yield a matte finish, some powders have a shimmer to them etc.
Re-watching this video, I was looking for any information on resin dye. Can it be used with resin tint? I used both in a coaster and it cured with a very oily residue on top. Thank you! ♥️
Hi Kathy, most colourants designed for use with epoxy resin will work just fine. Since different brands and different colourants can all be different we always recommend testing new products first to ensure you get the results you want. The oily residue you noticed can be a result of not mixing your ResinTint in thoroughly enough or using just a little too much.
Have a look at our blog on how to clean up for some great tips: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-to-clean-up-epoxy-resin?_pos=1&_sid=5f22cc093&_ss=r
That is a metal tray from Ikea. These trays come in gold or silver colour and they look incredible when you pour ArtResin into them. Have a look at our blog that shows you a beautiful way to pour in these trays: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-to-make-resin-flow-art?_pos=1&_sid=6695f37e2&_ss=r
What is the white form you are pouring into around minute 3.05? Is it a mild or a permanent frame? It looks pretty shallow and like something in looking for.
That is just a liquid art panel that we had painted with white paint. Liquid art panels are just cradled wood panels with a 1/4" lip around the edge to contain liquid pours. You can find these online or at your local art supply store.
Yes, you can use mica and acrylic. We always like to test a small amount first as different paints can have different effects, but in general yes--give it a shot!!
how does the food color fade? Does she mean out in the sun? I was thinking of using it on cutting boards. What coloring is best for that application? TIA
Food colour and some inks can be less lightfast meaning they will fade out quicker. If you choose a high quality pigment for your resin project you will find the colour will stay vibrant much longer.
I'm looking for some color to use on coasters, I see where they use the mica powder and they put it directly on The coasters. I'm looking for like a paint pen or something similar, I have coasters that have a plaid color to them. I am very new to this. The coaster does not have the depth to be able to pour different resin color without bleeding into one color to another. I've heard some people use acrylic paint pens I was just wanting to know a little input on that please. And thank you I'm enjoying your videos like I said I'm a newbie.
Hi Amanda, yes you can paint mica directly onto the silicone mold itself then pour the resin over. You can also use acrylic paint pens to draw your design on once the resin has cured. After you draw on your design, just give the piece a top coat of resin to seal the design on permanently.
@@Artresin Thank you so very much. That really helps boost my confidence. If it has a design I can still use the Acrylic paint in to go over the raised edges?. Loving your videos, I've been watching one right after another very interesting and informative. ❣️❣️
I've been wondering if I could use golden fluids in resin to slightly tint ... Just checking with water how much I'd need to make it just a slight colour but still transparent so I can see the flowers and glitter.
Most acrylic paints mix in well. Do not add any water to your resin mixture or you will end up with a cloudy mess. Acrylic paints often make more of an opaque finish, our ResinTints will give a beautiful translucent colour to your resin.
@@Artresin oh that's awesome. No, no I didn't add any water as I know that it's not meant to be added at all. I added the paint to water just to test what it would look like if I added it to resin. It worked by adding the golden fluids to the resin but I needed a few more drops then what I did with the water as the resin is a completely different consistency then water. Thank you!
hi, I'm still very new to epoxy. I'm going to do a study and I want to get a very dark and matte sieh. Can you give me a colorant code that you can recommend in this regard.
We find that using acrylic paint as a colourant gives a very saturated colour, it also tends to result in a less glossy finish. Its a good idea to test first as different acrylic paints can act differently. Remember to add less than 6% of any colourant to avoid affecting the cure.
Hi there, I have a question... Is there any way to fix color of, already poured and set resin? Or a technique that you know of? The color came out more red than the preferred purple? Would you just paint over it with acrylic or something? Thanks in advance
The best way to fix this would be to sand the surface lightly, then you could paint with acrylic paint and pour a clear coat of ArtResin overtop once dry, or you could pour a fresh layer of tinted ArtResin to correct the colour.
I notice that you ArtResin is non-toxic--can it be used safely in jewelry like rings or to hold cosmetics? (Lipgloss, putty blush and foundation, liquid eyeshadow, that sort of thing.)
Hi I made a Gryffindor and Slytherin badge which are Gold and Silver. the resin cured and they look awesome however the colour didn't tun out well. I painted them with a mixture of pigment powder, paint medium/varnish and mod podge (matte) I made is this OK to put on cured varnish? cheers
I am not familiar with RV resin, but ResinTint is compatible with most epoxy resin brands. It is always a good idea to test a small amount first to be sure you get the results you want :)
Most tempera paint will work from our experience. It's always a good idea to test on a small piece first to ensure you get the results you are hoping for!
We prefer using ResinTints as our colourant, they are richly saturated pigments developed for use in ArtResin. You can purchase them here: www.artresin.com/collections/colorant You can also use other colourants that are compatible with epoxy resin, mica powders or even acrylic paint to colour your ArtResin.
Hi there - I can only speak for ArtResin, which is a 1:1 epoxy resin that has a 6% colorant recommendation. I'd try contacting the brand of the resin you're using to see if their formula has a different colorant requirement.
Hi there - I can only speak for ArtResin, which is a 1:1 epoxy resin that has a 6% colorant recommendation. I'd try contacting the brand of the resin you're using to see if their formula has a different colorant requirement.
We have not tested this ourselves--the best thing to do is try it out! Just be sure to mix in thoroughly and don't add too much, let it cure and see what happens :)
@@Artresin oh i have :) I use the UV polish to paint onto a cured Uv resin. One really cool result I had was with uv resin and polish was to do a thin, round layer of resin. Cure. Now use metallic polish to make a layered iris by using a few color’s of polish poored in a circle letting them mingle into each other. Take a pick and make lines like you’re cutting a cake then a tissue lightly ontop and lift it up. CURE and make small thin white lines outward randomly. Or even do one Crooked wonky circle one with white in the middle cure and one more time with lines. Put a black pupil and cure. Use a half poored and cured with black or blue resin in a round mold place this iris disk ontop then poor clear resin over it. (I use very tiny paint brushes and tools to paint things on, to poor i use resin with the polish to make it more flowing)
Hi Sneha, I can't say from experience but it is worth testing out on a small amount of epoxy resin. Just mix in a small amount thoroughly to your epoxy and let it cure so you can see the finish it provides. Some colourants can impact the gloss and the texture of the epoxy resin.
You can use acrylic paint as a colourant, as far as food colouring goes--we did not find it a good choice. Not only is the dye in the food colouring not very lightfast and will fade out easily, often food colourants are set in water and do not mix in well. It is definitely worth testing on your own on a small amount first to see what works for you.
Pigment pastes generally work well. We always recommend doing a small test first when using new materials just to ensure the results are what you intend.
Hi, ArtResin is not a UV curing resin, so we cannot say whether or not these tips would apply to a UV resin. It's best to reach out to the manufacturer of the UV resin of you are using and send your questions to them directly as they are best able to respond :)
bonjour j'aimerais essayé la resine epoxy j'ai tout achete mais j'ai un peu peur de m'y mettre j'aurai besoin de vos conseils on met combien de resine A et du durcisseur B merci d'avance
@@alanasafian8200 Our current tint selection is available through the link above. You can custom mix your colours to get the different shades you require.
We have used spray paint in some projects. We did not mix the spray paint into the resin, we sprayed it into a cup then poured it into fresh resin. Have a look at this video that shows what we did: th-cam.com/video/4NHp_RymbNI/w-d-xo.html We also made a piece on a wooden canvas with tinted ArtResin, when the ArtResin was still wet, we sprayed some spray paint over one part of it....kind of as an experiment. When the resin cured the spray paint ended up with a cool crackled effect. The best advice would be to test on a non masterpiece to see how the paint works and if it yields the results you desire. Have fun!
Hey, I need one little help. Can you tell me, how to cut overpoured resin properly, from A because it's so tiny hole in A... How can I cut that using normal Thermocol cutter if it's a bit hard???
We often have good results with acrylic paint as a colourant, it really just depends on the paint so it is really important to do a small test first. We do find that acrylic paint typically results in a less glossy finish when cured.
I use nail polish ALL of the time in my geode/marble mobiles- I never use more than 4% volume, and it is hands down THE VERY BEST WAY to acquire a matte/non-shimmery deeply tinted hue to incorporate into my resin pour. I particularly enjoy the reactions between the different densities of resin. It is true that the more glittery or even heavily glittered pigments/powder concoctions will sink to the bottom of the pour so the aforementioned layering technique is the obvious solution-HOWEVER, what everybody fails to mention when offering that solution is that PLACEMENT in your desired location then becomes tricky and. Is often prone to cattywompus overlapping that detracts from the end result you were hoping for… in most cases you’re not looking to have a floating ring that intersect, overlaps, or obscures desirable aspects of the initial pouring. To prevent this, the depth of the second level needs to be PAPER THIN. Additionally, when you mix your resin, divide the mixed product into clear coat and whatever glitter mixes you intend on adding- you will need the clear mix to adjust the placement of your glitter mixes- keeping in mind how THIN you want it to be. If your glitter deposit should be a solid center piece, just surround the area you want it in with clear rung PRIOR to pouring your center, or pour less in the center than you think you need(you should be pouring less in this scenario to start with anyways- as u can always add more, but if you pour too much, there is no going back) and then surround it with a ring of clear. Any other rings of color should be added in sequence following this same system. The clear will be used to move the colored resin to its desired location- this is the only way, unless using boundary epoxy to designate a location for your mix. I do not re comment using epoxy on an over layer, however, because it defies the thin prerequisite& will make it look far too 3D, diminishing the focal points of the under layer& ability to see the piece as a whole& not separate floating layers. ❤
Thanks for sharing that information :).
How to measure percentage?
What resin is the best for the nail polish?
I am so glad you explained how to blend colors without them bleeding into each other. I see this all the time, but no one explained how it is done.
So glad you found this helpful! Thanks for tuning in :)
Interesting to hear your views on using oils. I use oils in all my works with great success, you just need to add a small amount of paint into your cup and add mixed clear resin little at a time, using a small flat spatula, until you achieve the correct ratio. Oils glow so beautifully in resin. Also I find alcohol ink tinted resin floats to the top and can leave harder lines. So for dreamy, ethereal, softly blended effects I use mica powders and oils, which disperse more evenly. You can also apply alcohol ink directly onto 12-24hr cured resin and soften the tone by dabbing with pure rubbing alcohol on a paper towel, or flick the pure alcohol onto the surface to create stunning watercolour like effects. It dries in a few seconds and can be poured over without rising to the surface. Also, it's so important to be aware that any titanium white based pigment WILL make your resin yellow over time. So I would recommend purchasing whites specifically for resin without titanium dioxide.
Hi Christina, thank you so much for sharing this information! We may have to go back and experiment more with these techniques :)
The oil binder will yellow not the titanium white pigment itself which is super lightfast. That's why premium oil brands use poppy, safflower or walnut as they yellow less than linseed.
Cool! do you have any tutorials or a TH-cam Channel?
Omg yes! I had not seen 1 video talk about it getting hard. So here I am thinking it will take forever to harden, i take my time and then when I try pouring the second layer my resin was no longer usable! It got super hard and tacky! So work fast and consider that leaving resin out for about 15 minutes or more makes it hard , easier for keeping it in one place but then it becomes hard to work with!
There are lots of videos on the internet about getting it hard.
When I first started using resin, I was having such a problem with bubbles. And then I found out about a little hack of taking a spray bottle with some rubbing alcohol, and when you are done putting it over your piece, mist a squirt or two over it. What that does is breaks the surface tension, releases all the bubbles and I have fantastic results nowadays! So I’ve never had a problem with curing as far it ever “breaking down“ my resin
Many artists use a spritz of isopropyl alcohol to clear bubbles from the surface of their resin. Just be sure to use a high % alcohol and use it sparingly :)
when should we spray rubbing alcohol? when the resin is wet ?
@@aminah5202 you spray the isopropyl alcohol when the resin is still wet.
@@aminah5202 yes when wet. As soon as I’m done. Then cover w/ a plastic box etc.
@@aminah5202 DO NOT TORCH if use alcohol!!
I like your simple and easy way of demonstrations and explainations, no nosense talk either. Keep it up.
Valuable information for a newbie like me. Thank you!!
I know this is an older video, but I found it to be very informative and clear. I will be looking at your other videos, but if you haven't done one on bubbles under the lip of molds, I could sure use some help there. Keep up the great work and thank you!
Thank you so much! Yes, when we filmed it, resin paste wasn't really much of a thing, so too bad this is missing. We could have done a whole section on ocean waves :). Maybe we'll film a part 2.
Thanks for the video idea - I'll add it to my list! In the meantime, I know some artists spritz alcohol on their molds before adding the resin to it. And after you pour, you can also run a small tool around the rim to release bubbles.. something like a toothpick, but not as pointy or your molds will get scratched. I really find warming the resin helps in reducing bubbles, pouring really slowly, and pouring against the side of the mold (almost like when you pour beer against the side of the glass to reduce foam).
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for your knowledge about resin I want to know more tips about resin products making
Thank you so very much for all the information.
It opened my eyes for a better experience.
Thank you again.
Dave M
That's great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! :)
Ive used food coloring in the past you can tint resin with it you just have to mix it for a very long time to get the little Speckles out but you can still sometimes see them if you look really close
That's good to hear - I guess I didn't mix mine long enough, because I ended up with a lot of those specks. :)
The main issue with food coloring as a resin tint is that it's not light fast ... meaning it will fade quite quickly and the color of your project will drastically change. Best bet for longevity and saturation is to use a pigment based tint of your choice - whether that's a paste, a pigment powder, or a liquid colorant - and, as you correctly said, to mix it really well :)
This was sooooo helpful!! Thank you so much!!
You're so welcome - thank you for watching! ❤
SO helpful! Great overview of all the ways to color resin.
This was pretty helpful and I like that your resin is nontoxic. 👌🏼
Great explanation on each method of coloring the resin. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video its really helpful.
I just start do some work with epoxy,i am like beginner,living in FL my name is Alex
Ur video really help me how to figure out add colors also help me what category of paint colors should i use.
Thank you so much again THE GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for this video, very informative!. I am a beginner so I need this kind of help and I'm glad I found your video. Thanks so much. ❤
So very glad I found this video. You have answered SO many questions I've had about working with resin. I've been wondering if you should immediately drop the inks in the resin or if you needed to wait a little while. Now I know about how long I should wait. I have never done any resin projects before, and, I can't really afford to waste any materials (who can, really ?) when I do finally make something. So, I need to find out all I can before making the first piece. TYSM for sharing this video with us. 👍👍👍
We are so happy to help!
Thank you for this video it’s been so helpful 😀
Extremely informative. Thank you!
Can you explain the difference between pigment powder and pigment paste. I want to try geode art, but not sure what to use.
Thanks a bunch
Very detailed and impressive video. Well done and extremely helpful!
thanks mamvery good suggestion❤❤❤❤❤❤
this was great for a beginner like me thanks!
Fantastic video. Just what I needed
I’ve officially lost my mind with my current (large-45sqft) resin project. I’ve pulled out my alcohol ink, leather paints (acrylic), gouache and water colors plus any old sample acrylics and spray paints I had.
50/50 chance I’ll hate it but 100% chance I’ll be closer to finishing in 24 hours.
🎨 😅🥰
Good luck :)
Thank you!
The best explanation ever
Thanks Ricky!
This is really good thanks for this video I wasn’t aware of the differences. When my fb group let’s do resin together I will
Thanks a lot for sharing all the information.I appreciate it very much.
Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for d information.
great video, thank you so so much for all the info :)
Very informative. Thank you.
Fantastic tips…thank you! I learned a few things, which I appreciate! Thank you!
thanks Kathy!
This video answered all my questions, thank you!
Thank you very much But It's very Cold is interesting
Very interesting!! Thanks!
Very important video
Awesome video. Thankyou!
If you want to mix resin better with no chunks, mix the amount of color you want with just a tiny bit of resin FIRST. It’ll blend a lot quicker and easier.
Then add the rest of the plain resin and WALLA much easier
Also if using eyeshadow.. use a pestle and mortar or maybe just throw it in a zip log bag and smash it down first.
wonderful tips! thanks for sharing
This is amazing info! So happy I found you! Although I have a bit of a memory problem! Is there any way I can get back to this? Thank you
Super helpful tips thank u.
Very informative on various resin colorants, thank you!
Thank you!!
Thanks for this amazing video 😍
Thank you for the info!
It sounds really interesting for me.😀👍👍
My deep pour resin (72 hours curing time) reacted very badly to acrylic paint. It boiled up and fully cured in 45 minutes. I demolded it from my skull mold and it looks like lava rock. 😅
oh wow! It's always good to test new ingredients first to ensure they work for you. In this case it sounds like your resin flash cured which may be entirely unrelated to the addition of the acrylic paint, or it could have been something in the paint that made the resin overheat.
Very informative
Sage colored glitter, mica powder, etc please! That color is very difficult to find. Most people have lime or maybe mint, not true sage.
if you paint epoxy resin with acrylic will it stay see through?
Can you use black 3.0 in a resin project?
Or a white 2.0 in a resin project?
If not what is the blackest and whitest color you could use?
You can use whatever intensity of colorant you choose, we just recommend not adding more than 6% colorant to volume of mixed resin for best results.
Very helpful 👍🏼❤️
Can I just use any paint or has to be alcohol paint
Many thanks for putting all the colourant options into one video with comments on leaving the resin for ten minutes before adding alcohol ink. Very useful indeed! 👍
Thanks, Rob! Glad you found it helpful!
Hello... can you explain the difference between white pigment paste vs powder vs liquid????
It really is all preference and what effect you are going for. Using a lot of acrylic paint could yield a matte finish, some powders have a shimmer to them etc.
Thanks very informative video
Oowww Thnk uuu..
Re-watching this video, I was looking for any information on resin dye. Can it be used with resin tint? I used both in a coaster and it cured with a very oily residue on top. Thank you! ♥️
Hi Kathy, most colourants designed for use with epoxy resin will work just fine. Since different brands and different colourants can all be different we always recommend testing new products first to ensure you get the results you want. The oily residue you noticed can be a result of not mixing your ResinTint in thoroughly enough or using just a little too much.
Thanks most infor.ative
lm new to all this l did started by found coastets but my question is how do l clean the tools?? and my hands .l washed with soap still messy
Have a look at our blog on how to clean up for some great tips: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-to-clean-up-epoxy-resin?_pos=1&_sid=5f22cc093&_ss=r
ur very good love watching you
What about poster colors can they be used for resin?
You sure can! It usually is water based so just add accordingly to get your desired shade :)
Thank you!!! What is that golden tin you used at the end of the video??
That is a metal tray from Ikea. These trays come in gold or silver colour and they look incredible when you pour ArtResin into them. Have a look at our blog that shows you a beautiful way to pour in these trays:
www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-to-make-resin-flow-art?_pos=1&_sid=6695f37e2&_ss=r
What is the white form you are pouring into around minute 3.05? Is it a mild or a permanent frame? It looks pretty shallow and like something in looking for.
That is just a liquid art panel that we had painted with white paint. Liquid art panels are just cradled wood panels with a 1/4" lip around the edge to contain liquid pours. You can find these online or at your local art supply store.
Can i mix mica powdere and acrylic paint both to achieve opaque and glittery effects?
Yes, you can use mica and acrylic. We always like to test a small amount first as different paints can have different effects, but in general yes--give it a shot!!
how does the food color fade? Does she mean out in the sun? I was thinking of using it on cutting boards. What coloring is best for that application? TIA
Food colour and some inks can be less lightfast meaning they will fade out quicker. If you choose a high quality pigment for your resin project you will find the colour will stay vibrant much longer.
I love all of this information.....thank you 😊 Hugs.....Janie
Thanks for watching !
Can you apply resin with a paint brush?
Ya but you’ll have to throw out the brush after!
@@Artresin does it come out smooth?
@@rasheada578 yes, ArtResin will self level once applied so most of the brush strokes will even out.
I'm looking for some color to use on coasters, I see where they use the mica powder and they put it directly on The coasters. I'm looking for like a paint pen or something similar, I have coasters that have a plaid color to them. I am very new to this. The coaster does not have the depth to be able to pour different resin color without bleeding into one color to another. I've heard some people use acrylic paint pens I was just wanting to know a little input on that please. And thank you I'm enjoying your videos like I said I'm a newbie.
Hi Amanda, yes you can paint mica directly onto the silicone mold itself then pour the resin over. You can also use acrylic paint pens to draw your design on once the resin has cured. After you draw on your design, just give the piece a top coat of resin to seal the design on permanently.
@@Artresin Thank you so very much. That really helps boost my confidence. If it has a design I can still use the Acrylic paint in to go over the raised edges?. Loving your videos, I've been watching one right after another very interesting and informative. ❣️❣️
I've been wondering if I could use golden fluids in resin to slightly tint ... Just checking with water how much I'd need to make it just a slight colour but still transparent so I can see the flowers and glitter.
Most acrylic paints mix in well. Do not add any water to your resin mixture or you will end up with a cloudy mess. Acrylic paints often make more of an opaque finish, our ResinTints will give a beautiful translucent colour to your resin.
@@Artresin oh that's awesome. No, no I didn't add any water as I know that it's not meant to be added at all. I added the paint to water just to test what it would look like if I added it to resin. It worked by adding the golden fluids to the resin but I needed a few more drops then what I did with the water as the resin is a completely different consistency then water.
Thank you!
hi, I'm still very new to epoxy. I'm going to do a study and I want to get a very dark and matte sieh. Can you give me a colorant code that you can recommend in this regard.
We find that using acrylic paint as a colourant gives a very saturated colour, it also tends to result in a less glossy finish. Its a good idea to test first as different acrylic paints can act differently. Remember to add less than 6% of any colourant to avoid affecting the cure.
Hello, would ArtResin be suitable for applying a finishing coat to clay items, like cups and flowerpots? Similarly to varnish
You could :) you would want to apply it in thin coats with a brush.
Hi there, I have a question...
Is there any way to fix color of, already poured and set resin? Or a technique that you know of? The color came out more red than the preferred purple? Would you just paint over it with acrylic or something? Thanks in advance
The best way to fix this would be to sand the surface lightly, then you could paint with acrylic paint and pour a clear coat of ArtResin overtop once dry, or you could pour a fresh layer of tinted ArtResin to correct the colour.
@@Artresin that's a great idea. Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️
I notice that you ArtResin is non-toxic--can it be used safely in jewelry like rings or to hold cosmetics? (Lipgloss, putty blush and foundation, liquid eyeshadow, that sort of thing.)
Yes it certainly can :) We have seen beautiful jewelry pieces and all sorts of holders.
Ammazing!
thanks! glad you enjoyed it!
Does it work when I mix in Watercolour Powder?
Yes :) Give it a try!
Hi I made a Gryffindor and Slytherin badge which are Gold and Silver. the resin cured and they look awesome however the colour didn't tun out well. I painted them with a mixture of pigment powder, paint medium/varnish and mod podge (matte) I made is this OK to put on cured varnish?
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Yes you can put ArtResin over a cured varnish. Water based varnish is best as you may have trouble if an oil based one is not fully cure.
Can you use RV resin with these color resintint
I am not familiar with RV resin, but ResinTint is compatible with most epoxy resin brands. It is always a good idea to test a small amount first to be sure you get the results you want :)
What about Tempera paint?
Most tempera paint will work from our experience. It's always a good idea to test on a small piece first to ensure you get the results you are hoping for!
Which brand of color should be used in resin
We prefer using ResinTints as our colourant, they are richly saturated pigments developed for use in ArtResin. You can purchase them here:
www.artresin.com/collections/colorant
You can also use other colourants that are compatible with epoxy resin, mica powders or even acrylic paint to colour your ArtResin.
How to measure colouring percentage in 3:1 resin
Hi there - I can only speak for ArtResin, which is a 1:1 epoxy resin that has a 6% colorant recommendation. I'd try contacting the brand of the resin you're using to see if their formula has a different colorant requirement.
Hi there - I can only speak for ArtResin, which is a 1:1 epoxy resin that has a 6% colorant recommendation. I'd try contacting the brand of the resin you're using to see if their formula has a different colorant requirement.
What about UV nail polish with UV resin? I’ve never had an issue with this.
We have not tested this ourselves--the best thing to do is try it out! Just be sure to mix in thoroughly and don't add too much, let it cure and see what happens :)
@@Artresin oh i have :) I use the UV polish to paint onto a cured Uv resin. One really cool result I had was with uv resin and polish was to do a thin, round layer of resin. Cure. Now use metallic polish to make a layered iris by using a few color’s of polish poored in a circle letting them mingle into each other. Take a pick and make lines like you’re cutting a cake then a tissue lightly ontop and lift it up. CURE and make small thin white lines outward randomly. Or even do one Crooked wonky circle one with white in the middle cure and one more time with lines. Put a black pupil and cure.
Use a half poored and cured with black or blue resin in a round mold place this iris disk ontop then poor clear resin over it. (I use very tiny paint brushes and tools to paint things on, to poor i use resin with the polish to make it more flowing)
@@Cartooncatali2015 this sounds beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing this technique, I am sure this is going to inspire a few people to try this out!!
Thank you so very much.🏳️🌈🐕❤️
From me K-Lee and
Molly Brown.
Austin Texas😉
Does Art Resin works on Castin’Craft Transparent Resin Dye or no?
We have not tested this brand ourselves, however ArtResin is compatible with most quality colourants that are made for use with epoxy resin.
Can we use enamel paint pigment for resin
Hi Sneha, I can't say from experience but it is worth testing out on a small amount of epoxy resin. Just mix in a small amount thoroughly to your epoxy and let it cure so you can see the finish it provides. Some colourants can impact the gloss and the texture of the epoxy resin.
Hi can you use food coloring or acrylic paint?
You can use acrylic paint as a colourant, as far as food colouring goes--we did not find it a good choice. Not only is the dye in the food colouring not very lightfast and will fade out easily, often food colourants are set in water and do not mix in well. It is definitely worth testing on your own on a small amount first to see what works for you.
What about stainer
We actually have not tested with wood stains. You can always mix a small batch and test it out :)
What do you think of pigment pastes in resin?
Pigment pastes generally work well. We always recommend doing a small test first when using new materials just to ensure the results are what you intend.
Does this apply to UV resin?
Hi, ArtResin is not a UV curing resin, so we cannot say whether or not these tips would apply to a UV resin. It's best to reach out to the manufacturer of the UV resin of you are using and send your questions to them directly as they are best able to respond :)
bonjour j'aimerais essayé la resine epoxy j'ai tout achete mais j'ai un peu peur de m'y mettre j'aurai besoin de vos conseils on met combien de resine A et du durcisseur B merci d'avance
ArtResin est un rapport de mélange 1:1 en volume
@@Artresin merci beaucoup très bonne journée
can I use acrylic paint with UV resin?
Hi Jane, Acrylic paint works great with ArtResin as a colourant, we do not make a UV resin so we have never tried colouring UV resin with acrylic.
@@Artresin thank you for responding! I just decided to try it out and yes, it does work! It just takes longer to dry 😁
Alcohol ink fades quickly. Cannot use for jewely.
yes, alcohol ink is dye based so it's not as lightfast as pigment based colorants.
Are there more shades of colors we can buy?
Hi Alana, you can find our ResinTint colours through this link : www.artresin.com/collections/colorant
Thanks. But there is only 8 colors and it looks like you have multiple shades of blue.
@@alanasafian8200 Our current tint selection is available through the link above. You can custom mix your colours to get the different shades you require.
Have you ever added spray paint to resin? I heard you can.
She mentioned spray paint in resin as a "do not do."
We have used spray paint in some projects. We did not mix the spray paint into the resin, we sprayed it into a cup then poured it into fresh resin. Have a look at this video that shows what we did: th-cam.com/video/4NHp_RymbNI/w-d-xo.html
We also made a piece on a wooden canvas with tinted ArtResin, when the ArtResin was still wet, we sprayed some spray paint over one part of it....kind of as an experiment. When the resin cured the spray paint ended up with a cool crackled effect.
The best advice would be to test on a non masterpiece to see how the paint works and if it yields the results you desire. Have fun!
@@Artresin awesome! Thank you. I’ve seen people spray paint in the cup then mix with resin. I will check out the video.
Hey, I need one little help.
Can you tell me, how to cut overpoured resin properly, from A because it's so tiny hole in A... How can I cut that using normal Thermocol cutter if it's a bit hard???
We usually trim with an xacto knife carefully, the trick is to trim before the resin has a chance to cure really hard.
I added too much dye😐😐
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Moment :P
Don't bother with acrylic, just don't.
or anything else not designed for use in pigmenting resin.
We often have good results with acrylic paint as a colourant, it really just depends on the paint so it is really important to do a small test first. We do find that acrylic paint typically results in a less glossy finish when cured.
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Thanks for letting us know!