This piece is beautiful!!! Dimensional fabric paint also works great! I like it most if i want the lay down the before having them blend. Thanks so much for this excellent video.
I love your videos. IF you have E6000 glue available there, it's an excellent choice for gluing on hangers. I live in Florida, also very hot, and have had the hot glue slip a bit and fail but E6000 never fails. They also have a version without the odor here, which I totally love.
Kindly do post a video on type of crystals and stones you use. I'm from india.it would help me procure appropriate stones.most Crystal beads come with hole for roping through. I can't see how yours are.
ever considered implementing EL wires and fiber optics? I love color changing effects but since EL wires are of solid colors I came up with this idea. Pull black heat shrink tubing over el wires alternatively. Let's say 12" over red, then no tubing, then 12" over blue, ETC. Then twist EL wires and glue them together. Now when EL wires are hooked up to separate controllers in the slow on of mode what will happen that different colors will show up in areas where the tubing is present and a mix of colors will show in areas without any tubes. I wonder if I made myself clear. It is clear in my head but probably confusing for others :-)
Glad to hear that the glue worked with the resin. Great idea. I saw another artist use I think it’s called magic sculpt, but I have to say this looks easier and also less expensive way it do it. Loved the effect of the India ink. Turned out super. Thanks for sharing.
Oh please don't use hot glue to hold that beautiful thing. I was going to hang some wonderful old plates & was told to use E6000 glue instead. I'm so glad I did. I used hot glue for some beautiful lapis blue fish plates and they fell off the Wall, they were only plastic. I knew then they would not have held my ceramic plates. You can get it at the Dollar store or order it online. Walmart has it too. I believe if I put some on my shirt and threw myself against the wall, I would stick there forever. Your object is wonderful 💕🌿
This idea was to give a solution to avoid the colours running into each other. Resin doesn’t stick to silicone, so is good to use to create freeform shapes.
I didn't use broken glass on this piece. I have used broken glass on other projects. However, I only use shop bought glass, to avoid getting cut fingers 💕
This is really interesting. Glad I found your video. I watched a video where someone had used this epoxy material for creating the lines. Can't recall what it is called but it is like a rubber that dries hard. Instead of using the epoxy material I thought I would try using the glue gun just like you do. I find it is the best method for making geodes. :)
Very well done video! I have a couple of questions for you, but, let me say first of all that I am a "newby" I have a large sheet of safety glass about 20" by 50 ". I have been thinking about doing something similar to your process, but, using the safety glass instead. My thoughts was to break the safety glass with a hammer and then separate it into containers and try to dye it. If it will take the dye it would give me a lot of broken colored glass to do something similar to your process. My question is do you have a suggestion as to whether the glass will take dye and what kind of dye and where do I get it?? Thanks!!
My first thoughts are that the safety glass will be sharp when broken and can cause issues when cleaning the art. To avoid this, you will have to make sure your glass is submerged in resin, which can cause it to 'disappear'. I normally use shop bought glass, as it doesn't tend to have sharp edges. You can colour glass with inks and dyes, I am not an expert at this and usually, add the inks to the resin and then mix it in with the glass. I use a stick to fully coat the glass. You can use any inks or dyes (from what I have been told). Good luck with your project. 💕
Can silicon from a tube be used for higher borders? If epoxy is poured in layers then crystals wouldn't sink and also crossing different color epoxy layers can produce an interesting effect as well IMHO
Silicone can be used to create freeform shape geodes as it is easy to remove due to it not sticking to resin. For that reason, I don’t think it work well between layers of resin.
Hi, although your accent sounds British, I am assuming you don't live in the UK. I've been trying to find the plates you're using here but I haven't had any success.
I took a resin course last year and the art teacher posted me my art with all the dirt of the mess of the resin paint behind.. believe it or not.. now this is a nice tip on how to clean the back of your board. Tks for sharing your knowledge. I love this one so much
this is incredible, i am going to make this for sure. just wanted to know what colours you have used to paint. thanks for such a beautiful piece of work.
How much glitter did you use? Did you wait till the resin was more thick to add it? Could you paint the hot glue lines before the resin pour or it's better after? The placemat how thick is it and how big? Thanks
I don't know how much glitter I used. I didn't measure it and I created this three years ago. Yes, you could paint the hot glue first. I have spray painted mine before adding resin. The placemat is 33cm in diameter and about 5mm thick. 💕
Love the video, explanation and ur beautiful piece,everything is woow I've a question plz about the material of the board and the colours you used to paint it, is it acrylic colors?
Hi Sue , do you think it would be ok to use pva glue to glue the stones / gems in , instead of a hot glue gun , as mines broken and I haven’t left the house in weeks
Thumbs up! Very nice, I stumbled across your video and I watched, it was fun. Im a new supporter for you* this Geode turned out very pretty! I use an attachment on my heat gun to scrape off the drips, it works wonders if u ever want to try that!
I generally don't do geodes, as everybody is doing them. Although, I have created a few in the past. I personally don't worry too much if the colours blend a bit, I like the movement. When pouring, I do leave a gap between layers and let it sit for a bit, before pouring colours in between, or move them closer using a stick to guide it.
Thank you very much for your video, unfortunately Amazon not working for Australia, how I can find beads you used to create this ? I think you live in Australia too? Any advice, please 🌺
So inspiring Sue, and lovely to hear an English voice. Speaking of which, I have been looking all over for the large acrylic stones that you use and don't even know what to put in the search engine! Do you think I would be able to source them in the UK? I am a complete beginner so not savvy at resourcing materials yet. Any tips much appreciated.
I am delighted that you enjoyed the video. I source the gems from local discount stores and haven’t tried to purchase the online. I will see if I can find out who the supplier is and will get back to you.
Hello everybody and thanks for letting me in the resin group. Wonderful works!! congrats!! Have a question to you because I can't find India ink in my country. can I replace India ink by alcohol ink?? Thanks in advance!
Hi Alejandra, thank you for your enquiry. I wouldn't recommend using Alcohol Ink, as it can move the resin and could produce unexpected results, unless, it is those kind of results you are after. I believe that Alcohol Ink fades quite quickly, so this another reason why I wouldn't use them. You can use other types of ink, like acrylic ink. Good luck with your search for ink.
Thank you 💕 acrylic gems are also known as decoration fillers. You can find them in the candle section of variety shops. I believe you can also buy them from Amazon.
Hi Sue you mention you use a primer before you resin so can I paint it instead of primer it. Or what if i don't primer the would what would that do to the project.
It all depends on the board you are using. I always recommend a primer because it is inexpensive and protects and seals the board before applying the resin. You can use paint, however, you may still experience warping of the board. 💕
The demonstration was informative & terrific! I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thinking on a larger scale... since the glue creates partitions, do you think the project could be done in sections over a period of time?
@@SueFindlay Yes, I was thinking whether I could use it to form a dam...like a mold of sorts. I'm doing a pair of "beachy sunglasses" and want to set them into a base of sand/resin mixture. If I do that without an edge to hold the sand, it will spread out when I put in the sunglasses. I'll post pictures in the facebook page when I'm done. Thanks for all your help. Pretty much everything I know about resin is from you. :-)
I am originally from Liverpool and have been living in Australia for 12 years. Any inexpensive wooden placemat will do. Having not been in the UK for a long time, I am not sure where you could get them from.
Personally, I wouldn't use canvas, glass or a mirror. I only ever use wood or some kind of board. Resin on canvas can cause it to sag, there are many people who use resin on canvas by supporting the back to prevent sagging. However, you can get other issues with resin not sticking to the edges of canvas if it has been primed properly. As for glass and mirrors, I have heard from many seasoned resin artists that glass can shatter over time. The main reason for this is due to the resin heating and expanding at different rates to glass. So in short, if you stick to wood, MDF or any other hard surface, you won't go too far wrong.
Hi, I just saw your video, it’s so beautiful and something very interesting. I want to know what paint have you used & what kind of glitter have you used?
Thank you 💕 I have used a cheap acrylic paint. You don't need an expensive paint for paint the base colour, because you are going to cover it with glitter etc. as for the glitter, I also used a cheap craft glitter, I prefer the fine glitter over the chunky stuff.
Hi i like your simple and easy to understand tutorial. I would like to know what is India Ink? Any ink that i can substitute? Can i use Flourecent Pen? Turns out elegant. Any mixture in your paint ? I be using black magnetic plastic board. Do i need to prime with gesso before using hot glue ?
India ink is an ink from India. It comes a variety of colours. I have also use acrylic ink and many others have used alcohol ink in resin. I have never used a fluorescent pen, so can’t comment, sorry.
@@SueFindlay Im a beginner, never try geode resin project..so not sure of the inks you mentioned. I do have spare placemat and canvas. May i know where can i buy India Ink? Thanks
Sue, you are an amazing teacher. I love your videos and I can find answers to my many questions in each of your videos. Love what you are doing and love the down to earth way you are explaining your processes. I'm very proud of you and wish lots of success upon you! Job well done! 👏👏👏
Hi Sue. I'm a new subscriber and LOVE this video. I have resin that I need to use before it yellows but have been quite intimidated with the process. Seeing your video has sparked my courage!!! THANK YOU 💕! I was wondering as I watched this video if this would with on stretched canvas.
I am delighted that this video has given you some inspiration to get creative. I would not recommend using a stretched canvas, as the weight of the resin and stones will cause it to sag in the middle. I suggest using a board, it can be a wooden place mat, just like in the video.
Hi Sue.......finally I managed to track u down here also. Im so so so excited to see the tuto......i ws just waiting for this my dear. This is amaaazing.......tfs. I'm gonna watch them all....frm nw on. ((Hugs) 😍💕💕💕
Thank you. The product is called decoration fillers. Here in Australia you can purchase them from most discount shops, like Red Dot and Price Savers. They cost about $3-$4, depending on the shop.
I am so new at this that my first Geode is still being developed in my head. I loved the information you shared in this video, very informative. I am wondering can shared shell pieces be used in resin? I have some very beautiful ones I was thinking of incorporating into a piece, they are very iridescent and soft pastel colors that would work with the color pallet I am thinking of using.
I don't see why not. You can use all kinds of items in resin, your only limitation is your imagination. The absolutely best way to find out, is to give it a go and experiment. Good luck xx
Anila Javaid thank you, the pieces behind me are some of my earlier resin pours. I used my fingers to move the resin and then added stones to give it texture and sparkle. 😍
This is incredible♥️ a real piece of art, thank you so much for this tutorial, it’s very helpful. I was wondering what kind of colors you used? And can I use glass colors with resin? Thank you again ♥️ I’m looking forward for more.
Thank you, it was a while since I did this, so can’t remember the actual colours. It was more about creating a barrier to stop the resin from running into each other. I am not sure about using glass colours. I think if they are oil based you can’t use them.
I am addicted to your channel your art is so amazing and each piece so unique I love how you just go for it and see what happens w your original plan Cheers 🥂
I wouldn't recommend pouring resin on canvas, it is quite heavy, especially with stones. The canvas would sag and stretch in the middle and the resin could pull away from the edges and not leave you with a nice result.
I personally haven’t tried it, but I saw a TH-cam video of someone creating a different resin geode on canvas with stones. She inserted cardboard within the back of the canvas frame to provide more support & stability
This piece is beautiful!!! Dimensional fabric paint also works great! I like it most if i want the lay down the before having them blend. Thanks so much for this excellent video.
Thank you for your tips, I haven’t tried dimensional paint 💕
Que piedras estas utilizando bello te felicito.
I love your videos. IF you have E6000 glue available there, it's an excellent choice for gluing on hangers. I live in Florida, also very hot, and have had the hot glue slip a bit and fail but E6000 never fails. They also have a version without the odor here, which I totally love.
I no longer use Hot Glue, I use Tarzan Glue, that stuff is not budging. ;-) 💕
Sue Findlay Awesome! I’ll have to find that and try it. I hope they have that in the US.
Love the video, explanation and the sound quality of your videos Sue. Very easy to listen and learn! Thank you!
Thank you Paula, i appreciate your feedback and I am delighted that you enjoyed the video 💕
Kindly do post a video on type of crystals and stones you use. I'm from india.it would help me procure appropriate stones.most Crystal beads come with hole for roping through. I can't see how yours are.
@@SueFindlay Paula I dont see the list of items you used, can you tell me how I can find it?
blue lotus the gems I use are also known as diamond confetti and can be used table decorations. Amazon and AliExpress sell similar items.
michelle rhoads if you click on the little arrow next to the title, the description drops down to reveal the list of items used.
It’s so beautiful 😍!!!
Thank you 💕
Stunning! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you 💕
First time viewing resin art! Amazing 🤩 Brilliant work Sue! Loved the tutorial 👍
Thank you Deborah 💕
ever considered implementing EL wires and fiber optics? I love color changing effects but since EL wires are of solid colors I came up with this idea. Pull black heat shrink tubing over el wires alternatively. Let's say 12" over red, then no tubing, then 12" over blue, ETC. Then twist EL wires and glue them together. Now when EL wires are hooked up to separate controllers in the slow on of mode what will happen that different colors will show up in areas where the tubing is present and a mix of colors will show in areas without any tubes.
I wonder if I made myself clear. It is clear in my head but probably confusing for others :-)
Lol, I think I understand what you are saying. I haven’t incorporated any lights in resin yet, although, I have toyed with the idea. 😉
Where do you get the placemats?
Glad to hear that the glue worked with the resin. Great idea. I saw another artist use I think it’s called magic sculpt, but I have to say this looks easier and also less expensive way it do it. Loved the effect of the India ink. Turned out super. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Marion, I am all for helping people save some money. 😁
Very beautiful....definitely gonna try it....thank u for sharing 💖
Thank you Krystal xx
You welcome 💜😇
What material is the placemat
Thank you for this great idea!
You’re welcome 😍
Oh please don't use hot glue to hold that beautiful thing. I was going to hang some wonderful old plates & was told to use E6000 glue instead. I'm so glad I did. I used hot glue for some beautiful lapis blue fish plates and they fell off the Wall, they were only plastic. I knew then they would not have held my ceramic plates. You can get it at the Dollar store or order it online. Walmart has it too. I believe if I put some on my shirt and threw myself against the wall, I would stick there forever.
Your object is wonderful 💕🌿
Ha ha, thank you for tip on throwing yourself at the wall. 💕
Great! Love it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I've watched many resin geode videos. This seemed the easiest and I love the way it turned out. I've seen others use silicone instead of hot glue.
This idea was to give a solution to avoid the colours running into each other. Resin doesn’t stick to silicone, so is good to use to create freeform shapes.
Stunning!😍😗
Thank you 💕
Hi. Sue. I am Marjorie from Ecuador. Tell me you used broken glass? . Here isn't noticias sells the gemas you used normally. Tks. Bye. Br Happy.
I didn't use broken glass on this piece. I have used broken glass on other projects. However, I only use shop bought glass, to avoid getting cut fingers 💕
I just subscribed. I saw this as I was browsing TH-cam . That came out awesome.
Thank you Patricia 💕
This is BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE LOVE that orange 3 piece wall hanging and the circle one beside it! You do fantastic work!
Thank you Barbara 💕
Hermosooooo te felicito dios te ♥ bendiga
This is really interesting. Glad I found your video. I watched a video where someone had used this epoxy material for creating the lines. Can't recall what it is called but it is like a rubber that dries hard. Instead of using the epoxy material I thought I would try using the glue gun just like you do. I find it is the best method for making geodes. :)
I am glad you found it helpful. 💕
Very well done video! I have a couple of questions for you, but, let me say first of all that I am a "newby" I have a large sheet of safety glass about 20" by 50 ". I have been thinking about doing something similar to your process, but, using the safety glass instead. My thoughts was to break the safety glass with a hammer and then separate it into containers and try to dye it. If it will take the dye it would give me a lot of broken colored glass to do something similar to your process. My question is do you have a suggestion as to whether the glass will take dye and what kind of dye and where do I get it?? Thanks!!
My first thoughts are that the safety glass will be sharp when broken and can cause issues when cleaning the art. To avoid this, you will have to make sure your glass is submerged in resin, which can cause it to 'disappear'. I normally use shop bought glass, as it doesn't tend to have sharp edges. You can colour glass with inks and dyes, I am not an expert at this and usually, add the inks to the resin and then mix it in with the glass. I use a stick to fully coat the glass. You can use any inks or dyes (from what I have been told). Good luck with your project. 💕
Can silicon from a tube be used for higher borders?
If epoxy is poured in layers then crystals wouldn't sink and also crossing different color epoxy layers can produce an interesting effect as well
IMHO
Silicone can be used to create freeform shape geodes as it is easy to remove due to it not sticking to resin. For that reason, I don’t think it work well between layers of resin.
Silicone is just for the outer borders. @@SueFindlay
Hi, although your accent sounds British, I am assuming you don't live in the UK. I've been trying to find the plates you're using here but I haven't had any success.
Hi Jan, I am British, however, I now live in Australia. I don't know where you would get them in the UK, sorry. 💕
I took a resin course last year and the art teacher posted me my art with all the dirt of the mess of the resin paint behind.. believe it or not.. now this is a nice tip on how to clean the back of your board. Tks for sharing your knowledge. I love this one so much
My pleasure, I am delighted you found it to be helpful 🥰
Perfectly done , I really love it. Job well done, I will definitely try to make it. Thanks share 👍 ❤
My pleasure, thank you for watching. 😁
Thank you for the resin hack. I never have enough patience to let it thicken so my colours won't muddle together. Brilliant idea. Subbed x
this is incredible, i am going to make this for sure.
just wanted to know what colours you have used to paint.
thanks for such a beautiful piece of work.
I used metallic turquoise, silver, phthalo blue and white.
Very beautiful 🤗
Thank you 💕
Sue Findlay: no, really it is and very well explained. I will beg my husband to do (both of us) various 😬😬😬👏👏❤️❤️. God bless you.
Thank u for being so kind to teach us your awesome skills. Beautiful.
My pleasure, thank you for watching 💕
Hi Sue
That is so pretty and how easy with the hot glue. Leta
Thank you 💕
Very beautiful!
Thank you xx
Thank you so much Sue for sharing you techniques. The Geode looks beautiful! I can’t wait to try it!!
Thank you 💕
Hi what kind of acrylic gem or crystal u use...
I use acrylic gems in the shape as diamonds. They are also known as Confetti Diamonds.
Thank you for putting some method to the madness! Great video!!
Thank you 💕
How much glitter did you use? Did you wait till the resin was more thick to add it? Could you paint the hot glue lines before the resin pour or it's better after? The placemat how thick is it and how big? Thanks
I don't know how much glitter I used. I didn't measure it and I created this three years ago. Yes, you could paint the hot glue first. I have spray painted mine before adding resin. The placemat is 33cm in diameter and about 5mm thick. 💕
@@SueFindlay thank you 😊
Lovely work and you’ve inspired me to give it a try!! Do I detect a Merseyside accent??
You do, I am originally from Liverpool, I emigrated to Western Australia 13 years ago.
Sue Findlay I’m from wallasey but moved to Coventry 11 years ago but my family are still there. Do you miss Liverpool?
Beautiful! You can use glitter colour glue sticks for glue gun.
Nice idea 💕
Es madera. ?
Love the video, explanation and ur beautiful piece,everything is woow
I've a question plz about the material of the board and the colours you used to paint it, is it acrylic colors?
Thank you 💕 The board is a wooden placemat and I used acrylic paint to paint the background colour.
@@SueFindlay ...wow! Thank you for helping us with the details xoxo!
Good job waw. Thanks for the vidéo .
My pleasure, thanks for watching. 💕
You're amazing I love your work ❤ 💖
Thank you 💕
Absolutely amazing! I love it 💕 Thank you for sharing! 💖
Thank you and you’re welcome 💕
That is so beautiful. I’d love to do one in purple. Thank you for sharing
Go for it 😉
Hi Sue , do you think it would be ok to use pva glue to glue the stones / gems in , instead of a hot glue gun , as mines broken and I haven’t left the house in weeks
I did use the hot glue, to glue the stones. I only used the hot glue to create the barrier. I used the resin to affix the stones 💕
Sue Findlay thanks so much for taking the time to clarify that xx
Can u please send what is propershion of resin u used?
Proportion of resin with what?
Me encantaria a prender la tecnica muy bella no hablo Ingles
Lo siento, no hablo español.
Oh my!!! How beautiful!! tyfs
You are an absolute GENIUS!! Love, Love, Love!!
Thank you for watching 💕
Thumbs up! Very nice, I stumbled across your video and I watched, it was fun. Im a new supporter for you* this Geode turned out very pretty! I use an attachment on my heat gun to scrape off the drips, it works wonders if u ever want to try that!
Thank you for the idea for the attachment and I am glad you enjoyed the video 💕
Beautiful as always.can u do some geode colorberry inspired .or can u plz guide me my colors always merge with each other how can I make them separate
I generally don't do geodes, as everybody is doing them. Although, I have created a few in the past. I personally don't worry too much if the colours blend a bit, I like the movement. When pouring, I do leave a gap between layers and let it sit for a bit, before pouring colours in between, or move them closer using a stick to guide it.
@@SueFindlay thank u . You are kind as always and your tutorial help us alot.God bless you.
You’re very welcome 💕
Thank you very much for your video, unfortunately Amazon not working for Australia, how I can find beads you used to create this ? I think you live in Australia too? Any advice, please 🌺
I do live in Australia also, I have some listed on my website: bit.ly/acrylicdiamonds
Instead of heat gun is possible to use fan?
I don't think it would work. You need heat to pop the bubbles. 💕
Love this technique!!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Thank you 💕
u addede which glitter and with what???
The glitter was mixed with the resin and then poured 😁
So inspiring Sue, and lovely to hear an English voice. Speaking of which, I have been looking all over for the large acrylic stones that you use and don't even know what to put in the search engine! Do you think I would be able to source them in the UK? I am a complete beginner so not savvy at resourcing materials yet. Any tips much appreciated.
I am delighted that you enjoyed the video. I source the gems from local discount stores and haven’t tried to purchase the online. I will see if I can find out who the supplier is and will get back to you.
Hello everybody and thanks for letting me in the resin group. Wonderful works!! congrats!! Have a question to you because I can't find India ink in my country. can I replace India ink by alcohol ink?? Thanks in advance!
Hi Alejandra, thank you for your enquiry. I wouldn't recommend using Alcohol Ink, as it can move the resin and could produce unexpected results, unless, it is those kind of results you are after. I believe that Alcohol Ink fades quite quickly, so this another reason why I wouldn't use them. You can use other types of ink, like acrylic ink. Good luck with your search for ink.
Awosome...From where I can get acrylic gems ?
Thank you 💕 acrylic gems are also known as decoration fillers. You can find them in the candle section of variety shops. I believe you can also buy them from Amazon.
@@SueFindlay thanks
resin is the best glue....for the hooks
I didn’t want to mix more up just for the hanging device. 😉
Hi Sue you mention you use a primer before you resin so can I paint it instead of primer it. Or what if i don't primer the would what would that do to the project.
It all depends on the board you are using. I always recommend a primer because it is inexpensive and protects and seals the board before applying the resin. You can use paint, however, you may still experience warping of the board. 💕
Do you leave the hot glue in place
Yes, I do 💕
The demonstration was informative & terrific! I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thinking on a larger scale... since the glue creates partitions, do you think the project could be done in sections over a period of time?
I don't see why not.
Muchas gracias por tu respuesta.
De nada. ❤️
Soo Beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you 💕
Will hot glue release from resin once it's cured?
You can snap hot glue off cured resin. However, as the hot glue is set within the resin in this piece, it would be difficult to remove.
@@SueFindlay Yes, I was thinking whether I could use it to form a dam...like a mold of sorts. I'm doing a pair of "beachy sunglasses" and want to set them into a base of sand/resin mixture. If I do that without an edge to hold the sand, it will spread out when I put in the sunglasses. I'll post pictures in the facebook page when I'm done. Thanks for all your help. Pretty much everything I know about resin is from you. :-)
You sound a little bit like a scouser! Then you said you’d bought your board for $1.50 😩
Wonder where you could get this in the UK 🇬🇧
I am originally from Liverpool and have been living in Australia for 12 years. Any inexpensive wooden placemat will do. Having not been in the UK for a long time, I am not sure where you could get them from.
You should "SERIOUSLY" consider selling your artwork !!!
Why not - doing something you enjoy/love 🎇✨🎇
Thank you, I do sell my artwork, I rent a wall in a local gallery 😉💕
Can make it this on regular canvas or on glass or on mirror?
Personally, I wouldn't use canvas, glass or a mirror. I only ever use wood or some kind of board. Resin on canvas can cause it to sag, there are many people who use resin on canvas by supporting the back to prevent sagging. However, you can get other issues with resin not sticking to the edges of canvas if it has been primed properly. As for glass and mirrors, I have heard from many seasoned resin artists that glass can shatter over time. The main reason for this is due to the resin heating and expanding at different rates to glass. So in short, if you stick to wood, MDF or any other hard surface, you won't go too far wrong.
@@SueFindlay thank you so much. Much appreciated.
Thanks for your leasson
My pleasure 💕
Hi, I just saw your video, it’s so beautiful and something very interesting. I want to know what paint have you used & what kind of glitter have you used?
Thank you 💕 I have used a cheap acrylic paint. You don't need an expensive paint for paint the base colour, because you are going to cover it with glitter etc. as for the glitter, I also used a cheap craft glitter, I prefer the fine glitter over the chunky stuff.
Hi i like your simple and easy to understand tutorial. I would like to know what is India Ink? Any ink that i can substitute? Can i use Flourecent Pen? Turns out elegant. Any mixture in your paint ? I be using black magnetic plastic board. Do i need to prime with gesso before using hot glue ?
India ink is an ink from India. It comes a variety of colours. I have also use acrylic ink and many others have used alcohol ink in resin. I have never used a fluorescent pen, so can’t comment, sorry.
I also haven’t done anything on a magnetic board, so can’t answer your question on that either, sorry.
@@SueFindlay
Thanks for quick response. Im not quite clear with ur answer..you meant to say you have not done anything on magnetic board or you had ?
@@SueFindlay
Im a beginner, never try geode resin project..so not sure of the inks you mentioned. I do have spare placemat and canvas.
May i know where can i buy India Ink? Thanks
Sylvia Lin I bought my ink from Jackson’s Art Shop in Western Australia, most art shops will sell ink.
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Great video your voice and accent is soothing and relaxing . =-) Beautiful design , must try this
Thank you for your kind words 💕
Sue, you are an amazing teacher. I love your videos and I can find answers to my many questions in each of your videos. Love what you are doing and love the down to earth way you are explaining your processes. I'm very proud of you and wish lots of success upon you! Job well done! 👏👏👏
Thank you, you're comments are much appreciated. xx
Hi Sue. I'm a new subscriber and LOVE this video. I have resin that I need to use before it yellows but have been quite intimidated with the process. Seeing your video has sparked my courage!!! THANK YOU 💕! I was wondering as I watched this video if this would with on stretched canvas.
I am delighted that this video has given you some inspiration to get creative. I would not recommend using a stretched canvas, as the weight of the resin and stones will cause it to sag in the middle. I suggest using a board, it can be a wooden place mat, just like in the video.
@@SueFindlay Thank you for the guidance. Can't wait to try this as one of my winter projects.
Can I use card board? Instead of this?
I don't see why not 💕
@@SueFindlay thank you so much
Beautiful work, Susan. I enjoy seeing all you videos. Just placed a pre-order for the Essential Beginners Guide. Looking forward to read it.
Thank you very much 💕
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Hi Sue.......finally I managed to track u down here also. Im so so so excited to see the tuto......i ws just waiting for this my dear. This is amaaazing.......tfs. I'm gonna watch them all....frm nw on. ((Hugs) 😍💕💕💕
Thanks Hema, much appreciated 💕
Wow! Taken aback. Crazy artwork. Totally eye grabbing it would be. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome 💕
Great video and beautiful piece of art !!
Thank you 😍
Wow what is the product name that you added to your resin in the middle... the crystals? Beautiful!
Thank you. The product is called decoration fillers. Here in Australia you can purchase them from most discount shops, like Red Dot and Price Savers. They cost about $3-$4, depending on the shop.
Love the piece on the left behind you. Looks fabulous. Do you have a video on it? Would really like to see it being done.
Sorry, I don’t have a video on that one. I made that before I started making videos. I may create something similar to show the process 😉
I wish I thought of glue - which I have scads of - instead of running out for silicone. Great video, thank you
It's all a learning process, glad to be of service 😍
I am so new at this that my first Geode is still being developed in my head. I loved the information you shared in this video, very informative. I am wondering can shared shell pieces be used in resin? I have some very beautiful ones I was thinking of incorporating into a piece, they are very iridescent and soft pastel colors that would work with the color pallet I am thinking of using.
I don't see why not. You can use all kinds of items in resin, your only limitation is your imagination. The absolutely best way to find out, is to give it a go and experiment. Good luck xx
Thanks, I will let you know
Love u dear sui
Thank you 💕
Maravilloso!!!! 😘
Thank you 💕
please reply in middle u have added which gliter??n what you mix with it?
I used a fine glitter bought from a craft store and it was added to the resin, then poured.
I love this! Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t wait to try this!
Thank you 💕
I like your work which behind you....will you please explain it too. Thanks n God bless you.
Anila Javaid thank you, the pieces behind me are some of my earlier resin pours. I used my fingers to move the resin and then added stones to give it texture and sparkle. 😍
@@SueFindlay thanks for your time.😊😊
Love this was wondering if hot glue would work for texture?
I have made a tree using hot glue, there is a video somewhere on my channel
This is incredible♥️ a real piece of art, thank you so much for this tutorial, it’s very helpful. I was wondering what kind of colors you used? And can I use glass colors with resin? Thank you again ♥️ I’m looking forward for more.
Thank you, it was a while since I did this, so can’t remember the actual colours. It was more about creating a barrier to stop the resin from running into each other. I am not sure about using glass colours. I think if they are oil based you can’t use them.
Sue Findlay thank you so much ♥️
Just found your channel Sue. Great tutorial on this geode. I have become a subscriber.
Thank you, I am delighted you enjoyed it 😍
That was great love your geode 😍
Thank you 💕
Take the back of ur board with blue tape ! Works pretty well! Love ur work ! I must try one!
Thank you 💕
I love it❤❤
Thank you 💕
Wonderful, can you show the brown one geode behind you thanks
Sorry, I don't have a video of that one.
Very cool!! I love love love the round piece behind you at the first part of the video!! It’s Gorgeous!!
Thank you 😍
I am addicted to your channel your art is so amazing and each piece so unique I love how you just go for it and see what happens w your original plan Cheers 🥂
Ha ha, so you noticed I just go for it and hope for the best 😂
I thought the resin will melt the acrylic beads?
As I am only using a thin layer of resin, it doesn’t overheat, so doesn’t melt the acrylic.
Can this be done on a canvas?
I wouldn't recommend pouring resin on canvas, it is quite heavy, especially with stones. The canvas would sag and stretch in the middle and the resin could pull away from the edges and not leave you with a nice result.
I personally haven’t tried it, but I saw a TH-cam video of someone creating a different resin geode on canvas with stones. She inserted cardboard within the back of the canvas frame to provide more support & stability