This is BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to try turning bended resin into LED lamps... these are as beautiful as glass blowing but much easier for artists at home. Wonderful idea!
Thank you so much for testing this out and sharing with us. This is so pretty. I purchased 2 silicone bake pans last year that look like the mat you used. Never used them cause I didn't trust them for baking. Now thanks to you I can get started on this project straight away. ♡
Oh now.... This is just absolutely lovely***** this looks so fun and I can't wait to try. You had a wonderful idea there. When I do try, I will give you credit in my video and tell everyone I learnt this from you and send people to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing this project and im hoping to try next week. I can't get out the house this week to buy more supplies and my resin won't cure well anyway cuz it's 15 below zero where I live. I await a warmer day. Like at least 5 degrees! Lol
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I hop it warms up for you soon. We have the opposite temperatures going on. Once it hits 40 degrees C, it is too hot to resin. It cures too fast.
This is my second favorite piece that you have done so far, I've watched every one of your videos because you come up with such interesting ideas and they're so beautiful! Thank you.
I let the resin cure on the sticks and in the cups and simply reuse them. As for the bottle brush, I let the resin cure and then pick it off. Well my daughter does, she says she finds it very satisfying 😍
I would sand the back and use a foam roller to apply a very thin layer. I would go back and check on it every 10 mins to make sure it is coated. As it is the back of the piece I am not looking for perfection. I didn’t end up coating the back and left it as it was.
I have two of the large mats in stock. I am finding it hard to get more, so don't know when I will be getting more. 💕 suefindlaydesigns.com.au/art-shop/art-supplies/resin-accessories/silicone-pet-feeding-mat-matte-finish/
This is fairly close to what I will need to do for the project I'm working on. I am building a TARDIS DVD cabinet, and though I have a fresnel lens set for the top light, it's considerably larger around than I need it to be, with the size of my box. I will need to learn to make a mold of the lens shape, pour a type pf resin that is clear as glass when dry, and then learn to shape it, roll it around to reconnect with itself, into a smaller diameter size fresnel lens, when it's still soft enough to shape, yet not so soft it droops. I fully expect to have a few spectacular fails in the beginning, while I'm learning, but I hope to be successful enough to have my correctly sized fresnel lens light on top soon enough. 😁😎 So, any helpful suggestions from you (or any of the readers here) would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am not really sure what you are trying to achieve. If you want to create a mould of a fresnel lens, then you could use a silicone mould maker, then pour the resin. Good luck with your project 💕
Brilliant Sue... I’ve been wondering where to get a larger silicone tray but haven’t seen any at Kmart as yet. I’ll keep checking 🙂 I’m also wanting to mould resin into different shapes, free formed just a small puddle or like a centimetre wide strip poured onto either waxproof paper or a silicone mat then I’ve found after approx 18 to 20 hours it’s dry enough but still pliable to bend n twist. I’m just not sure how to keep it in the positions that I’m thinking of, like a spiral or whatnot for jewellery designs. I’ll keep researching n see what I can come up with. I enjoy doing small silicone jewellery mould resin and just tried adding alcohol inks this eve but may have added too much, I’ll have to wait til tomorrow arvo to see (unless I sneak a peek & un mould a lil earlier.) Have you experienced making holes thru this “mostly” cured resin to see how it goes? I wonder if a regular paper hole punch would work? There’s your next test...I’d like to make holes in moulds that done already have it part of for hanging up on walls or simply for effect. Sorry....I know I waffle on. 😁
Ha ha, this is a long post. Firstly, Kmart by me does have the larger pet mats. I bought a load and have them for sale on my website. Obviously, they are more expensive buying them from me, as I am covering my costs. I have used the silicone mats to do freeform shapes, I simply line it with cellophane and pour. You can also make your own moulds out of foam board and line them with plastic. As for creating spirals, I would find something to wrap your resin around and hold in place with cello tape. Finally, I have used a Dremel to drill small holes in resin, it is quick and easy. Make sure you wear a dust mask when sanding and drilling resin. 😍
I am Very new to resin and am hooked! My big question here is about using the heat gun and torch. When the work area is covered in plastic sheeting, is there no concern about it melting to your table?? Thx!
I don’t hold it in one spot for too long, you literally run it over the resin to pop the bubbles or move it, if you do it for too long you can burn the resin.
Hi there Sue love watching your videos and how you can take a simple resin pour to new heights ''..Brilliant ....P.s how much resin did you use in the wave shape.
Hello sue, I have just received my silicone mat, a silicone mixing set cups sticks etc and I'm going to take the plunge sometimes today. I got some resin a couple of weeks ago, and because it was si exspensive, I've out of using it.....really glad now as love this. I have a question, how much resin in mils did you mix up at the beginning ? I dont want to mix too much or even not enough Thank you for this upload, so inspiring xx
Hola ojalá alguien me pueda ayudar.. que tipo de piedras usa son de bisutería.. tienen ojal tengo unas parecidas y me pregunto si son las mismas Hermoso trabajo!
That is really neat!! Thanks for sharing. Tomorrow morning is my weekly shopping day. I am going to see if I can find that silicone pet mat at my local Walmart. :D - Heidi
@@SueFindlay well no luck at Walmart. They had pet mats but not sure they were silicone and even if they were they had raised designs of dogs and cats so that wouldn't work. *sigh* Guess I will look online. Thanks again for the great idea. I plan to use it flat too to make large tiles for a home improvement project. :D
@@SueFindlay I am sure I will but from the internet so I will have to wait for it. :) I post most of my creative stuff on my Instagram (as well as my cats, dogs etc.) at nettypreat.
This was a great video!!! How much resin do you put in the mat in the begging? I’m giving this a try when I get my mat in the mail. Thank you for your creative videos!!! ❤️❤️❤️
The mold you’re using is probably the reason the piece came out looking not as clear, the texture of the mold makes an enormous difference on the final look of the piece
Thank you so much!! I am so inspired by you, I am currently using your idea of the foam board mold and I purchased myself a pet food drip mat😁 so excited for the turn out
Always love your videos as they’re made for all skill levels, which is much appreciated. You mentioned you were going to put a coat of clear resin on the backside. How will you apply to prevent dripping off or pooling in the bent parts? Thank you.
Hi Sue, I love all your work and tutorials, you are such an amazing artist and a great inspiration for a newbie like me. I’m going to try this today but have a couple questions. If I listened correctly, once my resin is poured and I’m happy I let it sit for 5 hours Then come back and manipulate it into the wave? Then after 24 hours (I’m guessing) I remove the mold, and trim it if needed....can I do a final resin coat on the back at that time or should I place it back to keep its shape for 7 days then do the final resin coat? Sorry for all the stupid questions, resin is just so expensive plus I’m still learning....I’ve only resin poured 6 canvases so far. Thank you for your time and help. Trina
I would add the resin coat to the back as soon as possible. Don't pour the resin on, you will have to apply a very thin coat using a brush or a roller. 💕 Good luck!
Hi Tia, I am planning to put together a series of beginner videos. However, these won’t be happening for a few months, I have family coming over in Feb and March.
They are made of silicone, so once cured you can remove the resin. If you bend and flex the items, the resin breaks off. So all good to go for next time.
Sue I am just in love woth your creations. I liked the look of it not shinning one. How do you get that look? Its a different silicone? For the purpose I want, thats is the look I would like. Thank you so mch
Follow the instructions of your resin. There are lots of youtube videos on how to mix resin and how to get started. Watching videos is how I got started. Note, I have created a guide to help you, you will find links in the description of the videos.
I had a blow torch from doing acrylic painting and When trying to pop the bubbles, heated the resin up enough that it damaged my Silicone mat because the resin fused to the mat. Oops! Lesson learned! 😉
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Sue . Creativity takes courage and you have got plenty . Thanks for being an inspiration.
Thanks so much for your kind words 💕
Best $4 p/mo I have ever spent for your tutorials. Thanks!
Ahh thank you Catherine, you have made my day ;-)
Love this, and I love the fact that you are pushing resin art into new areas and stretching yourself into new art forms! Brilliant!!
Thank you 💕 I do enjoy the challenge 💕
What a great "twist" to give your resin piece a completely new look!! FANTASTIC,,
It opens up a multitude of possibilities, your only limitation is your imagination, glad you like it 💕
I am Indian.... Very very nice
Creative work
Thank you 💕
This is BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to try turning bended resin into LED lamps... these are as beautiful as glass blowing but much easier for artists at home. Wonderful idea!
Thank you Catherine, I would love to see your creations. Please add them to the Facebook group. xx
This is amazing art work! Might try and give it a go.
Go for it and good luck 🎲
Your very creative Misses Findlay...beautiful work
ha ha, thank you 💕
Absolutely gorgeous 😍😍
Thank you 💕
Thank you so much for testing this out and sharing with us. This is so pretty. I purchased 2 silicone bake pans last year that look like the mat you used. Never used them cause I didn't trust them for baking. Now thanks to you I can get started on this project straight away. ♡
Great, you knew you bought them for a reason 😉
Excellent work,love it
Thank you 💕
Awesome idea Sue. I love the sculptural quality of this one.
Thank you 💕
Beautiful! Love the India inks that you used. So enjoy your videos! Thanks so much!
Thank you and you’re welcome 💕
You are very talented
Very kind, thank you 😁
Beautiful would have loved to see how you did the last layer of resin for the shine. Thank you
Unfortunately, I didn't get chance to film the process. 💕
Thank you Sue.. love your work and I will try this cos as I have said before I am only new to Epoxy resin.x
Thank you 💕
Beautiful well done
Thank you 💕
Thank you Sue for inspiring me to create beautiful art you have shown. Love it!
You’re welcome 💕
Thank you for sharing!!! My head is spinning with inspiration from this!!! It's stunning!! 💕
Thank you 💕
Love that Sue, I had seen some on the weekend in a studio but they were glass and I thought it would work with resin thanks for showing us how 💚❤️💜
You're most welcome 💕
Very Beautiful! Love how it turned out!
Thank you 💕
Oh now.... This is just absolutely lovely***** this looks so fun and I can't wait to try. You had a wonderful idea there. When I do try, I will give you credit in my video and tell everyone I learnt this from you and send people to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing this project and im hoping to try next week. I can't get out the house this week to buy more supplies and my resin won't cure well anyway cuz it's 15 below zero where I live. I await a warmer day. Like at least 5 degrees! Lol
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I hop it warms up for you soon. We have the opposite temperatures going on. Once it hits 40 degrees C, it is too hot to resin. It cures too fast.
@@SueFindlay lol oh boy. Hot... cold...I guess we gotta do our best for the sake of Art!
Spectacular. Thank you ever so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you and you’re welcome 💕
Awesome piece!!!
Thank you 💕
Amazing work
Thank you 💕
Love this one Sue! Beautiful!
Thank you 💕
This is pretty wicked. Isn’t this a similar idea as to those vases that you made? Pretty sweet!!
Yes, I like to play around with resin to see what it is capable of 💕
Just Beautiful
Thank you 😍
You are so talented....thanks for sharing.
Thank you 💕
This is my second favorite piece that you have done so far, I've watched every one of your videos because you come up with such interesting ideas and they're so beautiful! Thank you.
Thank you for watching 💕
Love your work Thank you
Thank you 💕
Thanks for showing all that great information...the technique is amazing....I loved it...its really beautiful....
Thank you and you're welcome 💕
That is so gorgeous! First time doing this style.....love it!
Thank you 💕
Beautiful experiment with amazing results. Thank you for sharing your brilliant process. I may have to try and give this ago in the future. ❤️❤️
Thank you 💕
Awesome thank you so much for your job
Thank you for watching 💕
Gorgeous! Just came across your channel and am simply amazed at your work! :)
thank you 💕
Very Pretty.
Thank you 💕
Oh that's really cool! Tyfs!
My pleasure 💕
Cool idea👍
Thank you 💕
Hello I love this...do you have tutorial on the piece on the wall behind you?
Sorry, no tutorial on that one. I made that one before I began filming my processes 💕
Okay, I’m going to try this today. Wish me luck.
The very best of luck to you 💕
Stunning
Thank you 💕
Great idea with the bottle brush. We’re you able to clean it off after the resin cured so it could be used again?
The resin can be peeled off when cured 💕
Thanks for sharing is very inspirational!
You’re welcome 💕
How do you hang the flat pieces?
Beautiful work, by the way!!
With D-rings and hanging cord.
Gorgeous 💗💗💗
Thank you 💕
Beautiful
Thank you 💕
Beautiful!!! Sue how do you clean your tools and that bottle brush??
I let the resin cure on the sticks and in the cups and simply reuse them. As for the bottle brush, I let the resin cure and then pick it off. Well my daughter does, she says she finds it very satisfying 😍
@@SueFindlay Thank you Sue for the info. I'm one of your biggest FANS :)
So how would you actually put another layer on now that it’s bent Sue? Really love your sculptural ideas!
I would sand the back and use a foam roller to apply a very thin layer. I would go back and check on it every 10 mins to make sure it is coated. As it is the back of the piece I am not looking for perfection. I didn’t end up coating the back and left it as it was.
Sue Findlay Thanks a lot Sue! Going to try this one!👌
I am on a mission now to find a silicone drip mat !!!! Thank you Sue I love this sort of thing. Big hugs xx
Thank you 💕
Amazing, I like it 👌👌👌
Thank you 💕
Beautiful 😍
Thank you 💕
Amazing work ;)
Where I can find this Silikon mold ?
I have two of the large mats in stock. I am finding it hard to get more, so don't know when I will be getting more. 💕 suefindlaydesigns.com.au/art-shop/art-supplies/resin-accessories/silicone-pet-feeding-mat-matte-finish/
This is fairly close to what I will need to do for the project I'm working on. I am building a TARDIS DVD cabinet, and though I have a fresnel lens set for the top light, it's considerably larger around than I need it to be, with the size of my box. I will need to learn to make a mold of the lens shape, pour a type pf resin that is clear as glass when dry, and then learn to shape it, roll it around to reconnect with itself, into a smaller diameter size fresnel lens, when it's still soft enough to shape, yet not so soft it droops.
I fully expect to have a few spectacular fails in the beginning, while I'm learning, but I hope to be successful enough to have my correctly sized fresnel lens light on top soon enough. 😁😎 So, any helpful suggestions from you (or any of the readers here) would be appreciated. Thanks!
I am not really sure what you are trying to achieve. If you want to create a mould of a fresnel lens, then you could use a silicone mould maker, then pour the resin. Good luck with your project 💕
Thank you.
You’re welcome 💕
Brilliant Sue... I’ve been wondering where to get a larger silicone tray but haven’t seen any at Kmart as yet. I’ll keep checking 🙂
I’m also wanting to mould resin into different shapes, free formed just a small puddle or like a centimetre wide strip poured onto either waxproof paper or a silicone mat then I’ve found after approx 18 to 20 hours it’s dry enough but still pliable to bend n twist. I’m just not sure how to keep it in the positions that I’m thinking of, like a spiral or whatnot for jewellery designs. I’ll keep researching n see what I can come up with.
I enjoy doing small silicone jewellery mould resin and just tried adding alcohol inks this eve but may have added too much, I’ll have to wait til tomorrow arvo to see (unless I sneak a peek & un mould a lil earlier.)
Have you experienced making holes thru this “mostly” cured resin to see how it goes? I wonder if a regular paper hole punch would work? There’s your next test...I’d like to make holes in moulds that done already have it part of for hanging up on walls or simply for effect.
Sorry....I know I waffle on. 😁
Ha ha, this is a long post. Firstly, Kmart by me does have the larger pet mats. I bought a load and have them for sale on my website. Obviously, they are more expensive buying them from me, as I am covering my costs. I have used the silicone mats to do freeform shapes, I simply line it with cellophane and pour. You can also make your own moulds out of foam board and line them with plastic. As for creating spirals, I would find something to wrap your resin around and hold in place with cello tape. Finally, I have used a Dremel to drill small holes in resin, it is quick and easy. Make sure you wear a dust mask when sanding and drilling resin. 😍
I am Very new to resin and am hooked! My big question here is about using the heat gun and torch. When the work area is covered in plastic sheeting, is there no concern about it melting to your table?? Thx!
I don’t hold it in one spot for too long, you literally run it over the resin to pop the bubbles or move it, if you do it for too long you can burn the resin.
Hi there Sue love watching your videos and how you can take a simple resin pour to new heights ''..Brilliant ....P.s how much resin did you use in the wave shape.
Thank you 💕 it was about a litre of resin.
Hello sue, I have just received my silicone mat, a silicone mixing set cups sticks etc and I'm going to take the plunge sometimes today. I got some resin a couple of weeks ago, and because it was si exspensive, I've out of using it.....really glad now as love this.
I have a question, how much resin in mils did you mix up at the beginning ? I dont want to mix too much or even not enough
Thank you for this upload, so inspiring xx
I mixed around 400ml initially, once poured, I got an idea on how much more I needed. I think I poured another 400ml. Good luck with your project 💕
@@SueFindlay Thank you so much , am just about to open the resin 😱So your reply came in good timing ❤
I really love this and want to try it. How much resin did it take to do it?
Approximately 1.2 litres of resin 💕
@@SueFindlay thank you very much!
Hola ojalá alguien me pueda ayudar.. que tipo de piedras usa son de bisutería.. tienen ojal tengo unas parecidas y me pregunto si son las mismas
Hermoso trabajo!
No trabajo con joyas, lo siento.
Thank you. I love your art. How do you affix gadgets to the resin sculpture to hang it on a wall (on hooks)?
Thank you 😍 You can drill holes in resin, add D-rings by screwing or by glueing them with resin.
You can also use E6000 to glue on D rings as well.
Thank you.
This is beautiful! I went to six different stores in Canada to attempt to find the silicone tray, but I was unsuccessful.
That's a shame, have you tried online?
www.amazon.com/DogBuddy-Silicone-Placemat-Washable-Waterproof/dp/B07SYC8PLK/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=silicone%2Bmat%2Bdrip%2Btray&qid=1589475598&sr=8-15&th=1
That is really neat!! Thanks for sharing. Tomorrow morning is my weekly shopping day. I am going to see if I can find that silicone pet mat at my local Walmart. :D - Heidi
It is fun to do 💕
Lol, my weekly shopping day is Tuesday and I agree...I can't wait to try this lovely project!
@@SueFindlay well no luck at Walmart. They had pet mats but not sure they were silicone and even if they were they had raised designs of dogs and cats so that wouldn't work. *sigh* Guess I will look online. Thanks again for the great idea. I plan to use it flat too to make large tiles for a home improvement project. :D
If you find a mat, I would love to see your tiles when they are finished. 💕
@@SueFindlay I am sure I will but from the internet so I will have to wait for it. :) I post most of my creative stuff on my Instagram (as well as my cats, dogs etc.) at nettypreat.
This was a great video!!! How much resin do you put in the mat in the begging? I’m giving this a try when I get my mat in the mail. Thank you for your creative videos!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I usually mix up around 400ml at a time and then once poured I gauge if I need to mix more. This mat holds around 1.2 litres of resin.
The mold you’re using is probably the reason the piece came out looking not as clear, the texture of the mold makes an enormous difference on the final look of the piece
Yes, I know. However, it was all I had at the time 😁
What kind of resin do you use? Absolutely love your work and videos! You are a joy to watch❤️
Thank you Abbey 💕 I use a coating resin, I get mine from U Resin here in Australia 😃
Thank you so much!! I am so inspired by you, I am currently using your idea of the foam board mold and I purchased myself a pet food drip mat😁 so excited for the turn out
Good luck with your projects 💕
Always love your videos as they’re made for all skill levels, which is much appreciated. You mentioned you were going to put a coat of clear resin on the backside. How will you apply to prevent dripping off or pooling in the bent parts? Thank you.
Hi Sue, I love all your work and tutorials, you are such an amazing artist and a great inspiration for a newbie like me. I’m going to try this today but have a couple questions. If I listened correctly, once my resin is poured and I’m happy I let it sit for 5 hours Then come back and manipulate it into the wave?
Then after 24 hours (I’m guessing) I remove the mold, and trim it if needed....can I do a final resin coat on the back at that time or should I place it back to keep its shape for 7 days then do the final resin coat? Sorry for all the stupid questions, resin is just so expensive plus I’m still learning....I’ve only resin poured 6 canvases so far. Thank you for your time and help.
Trina
I would add the resin coat to the back as soon as possible. Don't pour the resin on, you will have to apply a very thin coat using a brush or a roller. 💕 Good luck!
Thank you Sue, you’re the best! I can’t wait to see what you do next😊
Beautiful art! I know you must be very busy but would you mind showing exactly how you mix in the colours? be it paste, powder or inks? Tia
Hi Tia, I am planning to put together a series of beginner videos. However, these won’t be happening for a few months, I have family coming over in Feb and March.
@@SueFindlay thank you so much or replyinng to me so fast!! I look forward to all of your new videos!! much love to you and family x
You're welcome 💕
Absolutly F A N T A S T I C
Thank you 💕
What did you spray on it at the end before you trimmed the edges?
I sprayed a gloss varnish on the back. Although, I didn't like the finish, so I never done it again. 😁
What is the best way to clean the brush?
Let it cure and pick the resin off. My daughter likes to sit there and remove it. 😊
Beautiful Sue!
How do you clean the jag and the brush from the resin, so that you can use it again?...
They are made of silicone, so once cured you can remove the resin. If you bend and flex the items, the resin breaks off. So all good to go for next time.
Sue I am just in love woth your creations. I liked the look of it not shinning one. How do you get that look? Its a different silicone? For the purpose I want, thats is the look I would like. Thank you so mch
amazing thank you but what kind of gloss you used at the back ? as you didn't mention for it under your description ?
I didn’t end up adding anything to the back, I left it as it was 😁
wow I will try this I just subscribed to your channel ty
Thank you 💕
Can I use a blow dryer instead of a heating tool?
A hair dryer may blow your resin around too much and won't give you enough heat without blowing it around.
Wow beautiful, but I still dont know how to mix the rasin and get started please I need help
Follow the instructions of your resin. There are lots of youtube videos on how to mix resin and how to get started. Watching videos is how I got started. Note, I have created a guide to help you, you will find links in the description of the videos.
Beautiful! How do I purchase your art work?
I have a shop on my website: suefindlaydesigns.com.au/art-shop/ 💕
Hi .... From where can I get like this rectangle mold ? and what the size ?
You will find links in the description below the video 😍
Were do donate plz ? I so appreciate all you are sharing 🥰
I don't have a donate button, however, thank you for the offer, it is very kind of you 💕
What brand of resin do you use?
I use U Resin's Standard UV 😉
What is this used for
It is a decorative piece. It is not designed for any particular use.
I had a blow torch from doing acrylic painting and When trying to pop the bubbles, heated the resin up enough that it damaged my Silicone mat because the resin fused to the mat. Oops! Lesson learned! 😉
Oops. I only use a heat gun. Although, you still have to be careful.
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مشاء الله عليك بس ياريت ترجمي بالعربي
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Stunning
Thank you 💕