It's amazing to see your resin journey! It's only been two years since y'all published this video and you have become so much more confident in your craft!!!
I think it would be really cool if you did an updated video like this one now that you have done so much more with resin. It would be cool to show a bunch of your favorite techniques and best tips & tricks! Love you guys!
I've been watching old videos and trying to catch up on the whole channel. I think it's awesome to see how you guys have grown! It's nice to also see the beginning of the resin obsession. ❤️
Guys please make sure you're using gloves and a mask anytime you're working resin, not just if it's a lot. Neglecting safety precautions when working with resin is a large cause of chemical pneumonia and lung cancer it is so so important to make sure you're safe. I really wish they had used proper equipment and mentioned this more in this video because even if they're ok with taking those risks, many people don't understand how important that is and will unintentionally put themselves at risk
@@scary-sounds Now they put a ton of safety tips into their resin videos because people didn’t understand how dangerous it can be, personally I don’t know them all but definitely read the instructions and warnings on any resin you buy because common safety issues will be put there. Again, that’s all I’ve personally got for tips on this and they have more safety info going on in later resin videos
I had a really scary reaction to using resin because I bought a KIDS craft kit that had no warnings. It's bloody dangerous stuff. Glad E&K (who I discovered after!) are far better at showing the safety side nowadays x
EDIT: After 3 years of working with resin we've learned a TON! The most important thing we didn't emphasize in this video is respiration safety. Wear a mask rated for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when mixing epoxy or resin (especially when inside). Read the safety sheets for your resin. Also use a respirator rated for fine particulate when sanding epoxy!
Just warning you guys ,If you are working with epoxy you need good ventilated area and good (Gas mask ) . Epoxy fume doesnt have smell , but it damages lungs silently. Hope you search about it before loss .
3:45 Yes, yes you should. Also extra ventilation and/or respirators. I get the "audio sounds bad" argument, but cancer or other unpleasant things aren't worth it.
something i love about the shape of your mold it that if you don't like them as individual parts anymore, you can always use them as tiles to decorate a room.
Please use gloves and the respirator through the whole process with resin (mixing--sanding) especially when making how to videos. Even when mixing resin it releases vapors that can cause reactions and chemical pneumonia. You may choose to opt out but kids watch these videos and they need to see the safe way to handle these chemicals.
17th tip...put long hair up when doing anything with resin. I learned this the hard way...yes, my hair dipped in my resin piece. I spent a while washing it out.
I just want to mention, that this video is what made me dive into resin crafts and start making projects. I want to thank you from all my heart. Everything you do is simply incredible.
I’m trying resin for the first time! I love how prepared for the leveling you guys are in this video but forget about it in a lot of the later videos 😂
I found your channel about a month ago, have watched easily a couple dozen videos it feels like, and I never would have imagined this video could even exist.
The wrinkles are more from the alcohol inks(gold mostly), as it doesn't sink down like the other colors. Silver and some black alcohol inks will stay mostly on top. Evan was doing the "Petri Dish" method. On some spots, you can see where he mixed the white in with the other colors and didn't get the effect that he got on the sides of his first pour. Also, if you plan on doing more with alcohol inks, I would suggest looking at the Ranger Adirondacks Alcohol inks. But still use the Piñata white, it is denser than the other white alcohol inks.
Love this video! Peter Brown (ShopTime) had been experimenting with different resin dye alternatives. He found cheap watercolor trays, and eye shadow, from the dollar store work very well. Love to see you guys try something like that. - Danny
Imagine you would make many of them and tile your bathroom with them 😍(don't know if that would be possible, but i think that would look damn amazing😁)
to make the dull side that was face down in the mold more shiny like the top and bring back shine where you sand it, you could coat w/ another thin layer of clear resin. these turned out awesome :)
It’s funny to watch your first video about resin art after having watch all the recent videos 😂 You guys really improved 👍🏻👍🏻 ( sorry if my English is bad, I’m French 😂 )
I appreciate all the commentary. A lot of time I watch these tutorials and they don't say why they are doing certain things or how best to do them. I felt like I really learned something 😊
As a ballerina who has never (and probably will never) use resin, these videos are extremely entertaining and really easy to follow for a noob who has no idea what you’re talking about. You’re Awesome!
Pour clear resin, dust some pigment then spray the pigment with alcohol. I learned that bit when i used to sell the materials. Also layering when the resin is setting creates cool effects too
I'm almost sure you could. but I think it would be quite expensive. There are some kind of flooring and table / balcony product that is a resin, less expensive, and sometimes, less clear. With a proper set of silicone molds you could do your tiles. But remember that the "special" colors and additives are expensive too and many times sold in small portions. you could try to buy larger sizes and save some money
@@pplo that's very true, thank you for the reply! It's going to be a long time till I have my own bathroom or anywhere I could decorate, but I'll look into cheaper alternatives till then!
As a tip, faster cure resin is typically cheaper than slow cure. Also we haven't found the additives /colors to be too expensive because you use such a little amount to add color. You could also buy cheap hex tiles and just coat them with resin to get the colorful look, but not have a fully resin tile. Good luck!
@@EvanAndKatelyn that's brilliant advice thank you! It's definitely a project I think would be fun as I could truly make it my own! If I ever manage to do it I'll send a pic! 😃
Ooooh I love all the testing of materials, that's awesome. They look so shiny too. I've seen people use micro mesh to really bring out that crazy shine too!
Hi Evan & Katelyn!! we love your Projects and work seeing your channel among other great makers has really pushed us to go ahead and make our own channel sharing our own adventures! with your resins have you every tried aluminium & brass can they be used & polished like with resin? could be cool to see!!
Another time please remember to wear safety gloves (especially when you're doing a video and showing all the young kids how to do it). You can get all the best allergies from epoxy. BR a chemical engineer.
Thank You So So Much For Doing The Epically Awesome Video!!! I just started using Art Resin and I have so very little experience with it. The little I know I learned from TH-cam. So thank you very much once again for doing this Epic Tutorial!!
Watching you guys make stuff like this makes me want to get moved so I can get started with all this sorta stuff myself...it looks so fun!! I have no space where I'm at, so I'm kinda stuck at one of those points where I have the time and want to do things, but my ability to is low for several reasons. You two ever think of making resin boxes? Like, make five same-sized square pucks, then a bigger lid to set on top, then attach the five same-sized pucks together to make the box with glue or something, and then set the lid up on top. That seems like you could do some pretty neat stuff with it, especially if you put holes or sections you can see through to the inside. Not hard to modify to make a neat little lightbox type thing, either, if you stick them in a wood base...could make all kinds of shapes of resin pucks, then cut holes just smaller on the outside of the wooden shade, then the inside with a more well fitting spot for the resin.
Hadn't considered that but it's a cool idea! Also there's lots of stuff you can do without a ton of space... Small resin projects for example! Don't need a pressure pot or a big workbench
Did my first resin pours last night. Idk why but I was so nervous going into it. But once I started mixing, it was rather calming lol. I haven't taken my pieces out of their molds yet. Soon ❤ I really would like to try the alcohol pigments. It looks so cool!
Awesome job on the experiments and video, you guys definitely achieved some cool effects! 😍👍👍👊👊.... 🤔 I wonder how it would turn out using this technique to make custom decorative inserts on a tile counter top or back splash? .... mosaic wall art, or mosaic tile top for maybe a little outdoor table made of some welded 1/2 inch square steel bar?! 😉😉 ..... Would also make for some really cool coasters! 😃 ..... that Supervisor was so helpful with all of those tips! 😁 .... Not so helpful with the mixing cups though....😂
I think it'd be really cool to do for backsplash inserts or furniture inlays! We're currently using these guys for coasters and can confirm, we like em :) Haha yes the Supervisor is helpful but only when she feels like it...
You can also use your scrap pieces of plywood and use them as well. Just make sure to tape the under side and use something(the little cups) to have the board off of the workspace. You also don't need a blowtorch to get rid of the bubbles, a heatgun works just as well and it can make some really cool looking effects(cells,lacing,etc..) the heatgun will also make the resin more viscous from heating up. If you just want the bubbles popped, use the lowest setting. You can also spray 90-99% alcohol over the resin to remove bubbles. I would recommend to paint(I just use spray paint) the wood first before using it as a canvas. If you don't, some of the resin will soak into the wood and you may not have enough to cover your entire piece. I would also recommend to put some resin down before you start as it will allow the other resin to flow easier than just on a painted board.
EvanAndKatelyn Forgot to say that you can also get the silicone round and square cake molds in a variety of dimensions(I think the largest is the 10" round cake mold) and use that instead of wood. Also if you put a clear topcoat over your resin art, you will have a better looking piece. It adds depth to the colors and the figure that the resin does. I'll see if I can send you some pictures on patreon
If you discover tiny surface pits after curing, many resins are compatable with clear nail polish (do a test ideally). I have used it to hide imperfections in the past. Any techniques to avoid dry sanding (and creating unhealthy breathing conditions) are worth considering,
The amount of times I set fire to my pieces when I first started is unreal. Luckily it blows out easily, but I did flinch when he got out the blow torch for that 😂
You guys are awesome. I first saw you two on Alec Steele's channel and decided to check it out and it was one of the best TH-cam decisions I've made. You guys are what I want to be like when I finish school and can relax a little. You guys are the definition of relationship goals.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us! Haha it's funny you say that bc we feel like we have NO time to relax since starting this channel, but since we love doing it it's hard not to work all the time 😋
@Wren Linnet that was 2 years ago lol I ended up reconnecting with my childhood best friend and now we're engaged and just bought a house and new shop👍
If you do a layer over the top like a glaze on the matte side, it'll make the colors more vibrant and the resin crystal clear again instead of foggy. 🙂
I just started experimenting with resin art as well. It was hard to tell from the video, but resin looks 1000x times better with a good finish. If your molds aren't perfectly smooth you get a dull looking coaster.
A super glossy clear coat works well, however I have had some issues with it chipping off on some pieces. A very thin epoxy coating (XTC-3D?!) is the most sturdy, but almost the most time consuming and very hard to get a good finish. Plastic polish is also an option, certainly the most labor intensive of those three. I recently spray coated a piece to a nice glossy finish and then remade the mold using the glossy piece. That actually worked amazingly well. Obviously it has a pretty big time and monetary cost.
The great thing about these are that they're totally unique. No matter how they might lack what 'you feel' is not attractive someone will really like them.
You can use your paint pens directly on the silicone then pour after it's dried, the resin will embed it into the surface. Or pour a thin layer of clear and let it cure then paint that then add more resin with a background.
I feel like an archaeologist digging up the start of a society, this is where y’all began, look at where you went and what you became. Amazing
Same😆
same xD
I'm glad someone else stumbled across this and felt that way 😂
How I feel at the moment 😂
@@dayoldpepsi652 haha here in ‘24, and just had that same thought LOL
And this was the beginning of their resin obsession..
Yesss
EXACTLY WHY I CAME
ikr when i saw the title i was a bit confused because i thought they were always resiners 😂😂 i guess this was really the beginning hahaha
They were mere resin babes in the resin woods!
Resin time, resin time, doo doo doo doo, resin time
BEHOLD! THE ORIGINS OF RESIN TIME!!
It's amazing to see your resin journey! It's only been two years since y'all published this video and you have become so much more confident in your craft!!!
5 years now! :D they are so good now
I think it would be really cool if you did an updated video like this one now that you have done so much more with resin. It would be cool to show a bunch of your favorite techniques and best tips & tricks! Love you guys!
I've been watching old videos and trying to catch up on the whole channel. I think it's awesome to see how you guys have grown! It's nice to also see the beginning of the resin obsession. ❤️
With a yellow shirt, Katelyn looks like Belle!
That's very kind of you to say!
I know I'm late to the party, but OMG SHE SOOOOOO DOES!
Tres Jolie!
This information is new and a bit alarming, who'd have thought that this could be?
Yeah she does
Came for the DIY, subscribed for the personalities. Never change.
Thank you so much!
Guys please make sure you're using gloves and a mask anytime you're working resin, not just if it's a lot. Neglecting safety precautions when working with resin is a large cause of chemical pneumonia and lung cancer it is so so important to make sure you're safe. I really wish they had used proper equipment and mentioned this more in this video because even if they're ok with taking those risks, many people don't understand how important that is and will unintentionally put themselves at risk
Good that I'll be taking extra precautions if i ever get involved with resin. Got any other safety tips to share?
@@scary-sounds Now they put a ton of safety tips into their resin videos because people didn’t understand how dangerous it can be, personally I don’t know them all but definitely read the instructions and warnings on any resin you buy because common safety issues will be put there. Again, that’s all I’ve personally got for tips on this and they have more safety info going on in later resin videos
I had a really scary reaction to using resin because I bought a KIDS craft kit that had no warnings. It's bloody dangerous stuff. Glad E&K (who I discovered after!) are far better at showing the safety side nowadays x
EDIT: After 3 years of working with resin we've learned a TON! The most important thing we didn't emphasize in this video is respiration safety. Wear a mask rated for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when mixing epoxy or resin (especially when inside). Read the safety sheets for your resin. Also use a respirator rated for fine particulate when sanding epoxy!
Do you guys scream and carry on in all videos?
Just warning you guys ,If you are working with epoxy you need good ventilated area and good (Gas mask ) . Epoxy fume doesnt have smell , but it damages lungs silently. Hope you search about it before loss .
Victoria yes, yes they do. I love it!
Just saying they are posca pens and I'm just trying to help pls no hate!
Did you guys use mold release?
3:45 Yes, yes you should. Also extra ventilation and/or respirators. I get the "audio sounds bad" argument, but cancer or other unpleasant things aren't worth it.
something i love about the shape of your mold it that if you don't like them as individual parts anymore, you can always use them as tiles to decorate a room.
Totally!
This video is at least 5 to 6 times better than the last video I watched.
Hahahaha yes!! Thank you
Yes eczetly..i agrree with u..thambs up.
@8d Music and More ✔ omg yess!!!!!
Please use gloves and the respirator through the whole process with resin (mixing--sanding) especially when making how to videos. Even when mixing resin it releases vapors that can cause reactions and chemical pneumonia. You may choose to opt out but kids watch these videos and they need to see the safe way to handle these chemicals.
Is a normal face mask okay? Because with corona I can‘t find any n95 masks 😅
@@mnbvc1234 No, if u care about your health, 3m full face mask is necessary
Nutka Is it ok if you leave the windows open or if you do this outside?
@@salem3768 i would still wear a respirator but the risk isnt as high outdoors
@@mnbvc1234 even N95 masks are not good for this. You need a respirator that is rated for protecting against vapours and gases
“You can make cool stuff even if you don’t know what you’re doing”. that part made me laugh so much. Thanks for playing with resin.
Hahaha thank you! And it's true!
17th tip...put long hair up when doing anything with resin. I learned this the hard way...yes, my hair dipped in my resin piece. I spent a while washing it out.
I just want to mention, that this video is what made me dive into resin crafts and start making projects. I want to thank you from all my heart. Everything you do is simply incredible.
Thank you! ❤️
Zero days glitter free!
It's everywhere... It's STILL everywhere...
. 😫
Hilarious
@@EvanAndKatelyn
Can I use ink pen? Or ink print?
@@EvanAndKatelyn put it on a shirt
I’m trying resin for the first time! I love how prepared for the leveling you guys are in this video but forget about it in a lot of the later videos 😂
I found your channel about a month ago, have watched easily a couple dozen videos it feels like, and I never would have imagined this video could even exist.
The wrinkles are more from the alcohol inks(gold mostly), as it doesn't sink down like the other colors. Silver and some black alcohol inks will stay mostly on top.
Evan was doing the "Petri Dish" method. On some spots, you can see where he mixed the white in with the other colors and didn't get the effect that he got on the sides of his first pour.
Also, if you plan on doing more with alcohol inks, I would suggest looking at the Ranger Adirondacks Alcohol inks. But still use the Piñata white, it is denser than the other white alcohol inks.
Thank you for all the tips! This really helps a lot!
polish them, they will look 900 times better
Thanks for the tip!
I believe using the torch or heat gun will help smooth and make it become polished looking
I'd love to see them after they are polished! The sides that were molded will look amazing!
Paint pens+epoxy=??? 3D goldfish...
So what do you use to polish them??
use fine sandpaper, like 800 grit and up to 2000, remember to use water while sanding, also yorkshire grit to finish :)
Love this video! Peter Brown (ShopTime) had been experimenting with different resin dye alternatives. He found cheap watercolor trays, and eye shadow, from the dollar store work very well. Love to see you guys try something like that. - Danny
Yes we saw him posting about that! Definitely down to try alternative methods some time. Thanks!
Imagine you would make many of them and tile your bathroom with them 😍(don't know if that would be possible, but i think that would look damn amazing😁)
@@makiyaki9329 I was thinking coffee coasters
maki yaki what an idea!! brilliant and something no-one else would have
After years of watching the channel I’ve finally ended up working with resin since yesterday! This is where I had to get started!!
it’s crazy to think it was only in 2018 when they’re resin journey started😭😭
to make the dull side that was face down in the mold more shiny like the top and bring back shine where you sand it, you could coat w/ another thin layer of clear resin. these turned out awesome :)
This was JUST what I needed: "how to make cool stuff without knowing what you're doing". Yep. That's me. Thanks for the confidence boost!!!
Just how confident and how far you two have come from this. ❤️
You guys are just amaaaaazinggggg!! ❤️🌼
you could do smaller layers, let it set and then add another to get a bit more control and depth to the design.
Yup totally! We're going to try something a little more complex with the resin soon :D
And now for the fun that has happened ever since
Resin Time
Resin Time
Do do do do
Resin Time
It’s basically their channel motto now lol
It’s funny to watch your first video about resin art after having watch all the recent videos 😂
You guys really improved 👍🏻👍🏻
( sorry if my English is bad, I’m French 😂 )
Haha thank you!
I appreciate all the commentary. A lot of time I watch these tutorials and they don't say why they are doing certain things or how best to do them. I felt like I really learned something 😊
Thank you!
Would love to see a part 2 after all you've learned about resin! Moar tips n tricks please :)
Will do, definitely plan to keep experimenting 😊
Finding this after their recent videos I'm all like "look how much they've grown 😄👏🎉"
As a ballerina who has never (and probably will never) use resin, these videos are extremely entertaining and really easy to follow for a noob who has no idea what you’re talking about. You’re Awesome!
Thank you!!
Thank you! So fun 👍🏽. I am a resin artist but always love seeing what evabodys doin.
There’s about $500 in supplies there. That’s an expensive hobby. Fo sho.
Look at you both, taking baby steps into Resin Time.
Wait....is this your first resin video? I just subbed this week, you seem like you’ve been doing this for YEARS 🤯
Pour clear resin, dust some pigment then spray the pigment with alcohol. I learned that bit when i used to sell the materials. Also layering when the resin is setting creates cool effects too
Ooooo definitely want to try those techniques!! Thank you!
What did you sell? good tip.
The shapes remind me of bathroom tiles! Could this material be used for that? I'd love to design a bathroom that way with just 3-4 colours
I'm almost sure you could. but I think it would be quite expensive. There are some kind of flooring and table / balcony product that is a resin, less expensive, and sometimes, less clear. With a proper set of silicone molds you could do your tiles. But remember that the "special" colors and additives are expensive too and many times sold in small portions. you could try to buy larger sizes and save some money
@@pplo that's very true, thank you for the reply!
It's going to be a long time till I have my own bathroom or anywhere I could decorate, but I'll look into cheaper alternatives till then!
As a tip, faster cure resin is typically cheaper than slow cure. Also we haven't found the additives /colors to be too expensive because you use such a little amount to add color. You could also buy cheap hex tiles and just coat them with resin to get the colorful look, but not have a fully resin tile. Good luck!
@@EvanAndKatelyn that's brilliant advice thank you!
It's definitely a project I think would be fun as I could truly make it my own! If I ever manage to do it I'll send a pic! 😃
The beginning of the absolute chaos😂🎉♥️
Please talk about safety, especially lung protection. You should cast and sand with lots of ventilation and wear masks.
This looks like a lot of fun. Watching those colors blend and spread and change was mesmerizing.
Thank you! It was mesmerizing and SO fun!
Imagine the Journey...
Now I kinda want to see them re-create this video
Ooooh I love all the testing of materials, that's awesome. They look so shiny too. I've seen people use micro mesh to really bring out that crazy shine too!
Thank you! :D
Hi Evan & Katelyn!! we love your Projects and work seeing your channel among other great makers has really pushed us to go ahead and make our own channel sharing our own adventures!
with your resins have you every tried aluminium & brass can they be used & polished like with resin? could be cool to see!!
wow I'm front 2020...
it's cool to see how Evan and Katelyn have learned!
love you guys- your videos cheer up my day!
Another time please remember to wear safety gloves (especially when you're doing a video and showing all the young kids how to do it). You can get all the best allergies from epoxy. BR a chemical engineer.
And a mask*
@@Double0hTater Yes. Or do it outside.
Extremely useful video! All things resin-making covered in just 12 minutes. Super!
This video was so extra!! Lol. Y'all went out and got everything everyone has every used for resin!
Haha you're not wrong!
legend has it that till this day, E&K have not followed tip 04: always level your work surface.
PATRON: KATELYN'S MOM. This makes my "Mom heart" so happy!
Haha thank you! She was our first patron!
Aww where it all started ♡
My mostest fovoritest channel to watch. thank you.
Thank you so so much!
Thank you @EvanAndKatelyn. You inspired me to make something out of epoxy resin :D
Katelyn: "Cats are cool and I like them."
Me: Cats are awesome and I love them!😻😻😻Haha.
So funny as a new subscriber to look back and see where the obsession began :)
Like, if you thing they sould colab with simplynailogical!
Oh my gosh YES
I classic Katelyn fashion her first ever resin pour on the channel was very geode-esk.
Thank You So So Much For Doing The Epically Awesome Video!!! I just started using Art Resin and I have so very little experience with it. The little I know I learned from TH-cam. So thank you very much once again for doing this Epic Tutorial!!
Thank you!! So glad it was helpful! We're new to resin too so hopefully we covered some basics that were relatable to other beginners :)
Do you rather the ink drops or mixing it instead?
so this is where the obsession started. historical moment
This is the start of something big.
EVERY FREAKING COLOR!!!
Hahaha! Sometimes you just gotta use every single freaking color :D
Watching you guys make stuff like this makes me want to get moved so I can get started with all this sorta stuff myself...it looks so fun!! I have no space where I'm at, so I'm kinda stuck at one of those points where I have the time and want to do things, but my ability to is low for several reasons. You two ever think of making resin boxes? Like, make five same-sized square pucks, then a bigger lid to set on top, then attach the five same-sized pucks together to make the box with glue or something, and then set the lid up on top. That seems like you could do some pretty neat stuff with it, especially if you put holes or sections you can see through to the inside. Not hard to modify to make a neat little lightbox type thing, either, if you stick them in a wood base...could make all kinds of shapes of resin pucks, then cut holes just smaller on the outside of the wooden shade, then the inside with a more well fitting spot for the resin.
Hadn't considered that but it's a cool idea! Also there's lots of stuff you can do without a ton of space... Small resin projects for example! Don't need a pressure pot or a big workbench
I wish my epoxy only took 2-3 minutes to mix lol I’m out here mixing for 12 minutes
Did my first resin pours last night. Idk why but I was so nervous going into it. But once I started mixing, it was rather calming lol. I haven't taken my pieces out of their molds yet. Soon ❤ I really would like to try the alcohol pigments. It looks so cool!
That's kinda how we felt too!
Awesome job on the experiments and video, you guys definitely achieved some cool effects! 😍👍👍👊👊.... 🤔 I wonder how it would turn out using this technique to make custom decorative inserts on a tile counter top or back splash? .... mosaic wall art, or mosaic tile top for maybe a little outdoor table made of some welded 1/2 inch square steel bar?! 😉😉 ..... Would also make for some really cool coasters! 😃 ..... that Supervisor was so helpful with all of those tips! 😁 .... Not so helpful with the mixing cups though....😂
I think it'd be really cool to do for backsplash inserts or furniture inlays! We're currently using these guys for coasters and can confirm, we like em :) Haha yes the Supervisor is helpful but only when she feels like it...
You can also use your scrap pieces of plywood and use them as well. Just make sure to tape the under side and use something(the little cups) to have the board off of the workspace. You also don't need a blowtorch to get rid of the bubbles, a heatgun works just as well and it can make some really cool looking effects(cells,lacing,etc..) the heatgun will also make the resin more viscous from heating up. If you just want the bubbles popped, use the lowest setting.
You can also spray 90-99% alcohol over the resin to remove bubbles.
I would recommend to paint(I just use spray paint) the wood first before using it as a canvas. If you don't, some of the resin will soak into the wood and you may not have enough to cover your entire piece. I would also recommend to put some resin down before you start as it will allow the other resin to flow easier than just on a painted board.
Thank you so much for all of the tips! So many things to try!
EvanAndKatelyn Forgot to say that you can also get the silicone round and square cake molds in a variety of dimensions(I think the largest is the 10" round cake mold) and use that instead of wood.
Also if you put a clear topcoat over your resin art, you will have a better looking piece. It adds depth to the colors and the figure that the resin does.
I'll see if I can send you some pictures on patreon
EvanAndKatelyn patreon doesn't allow me to send pictures
What if you used the paint pens in the moulds just before pouring in the resin?
That would be fun to try! We also wanna try pouring another clear layer of resin over the paint pen
Just so you know... They run!
And from here a resin obsession began, along with a TotalBoat channel sponsorship. Now, resin is the main thing they have content for.
Other couples: Lies about cheating etc.
Them:YOU LIED YOU SAID YOU WOULD PUT 1 OR 2
Some of those came out really cool! I've used some pigments in epoxy before, but I've never tried the alcohol dies. I guess I need to step up my game.
The alcohol dyes do crazy things! Though I think the pigment is a little easier to control. Would definitely recommend testing them out!
Ok, take that face Katelyn does on the thumb nail and put them in all of your thumb nails, guaranteed to have more views because it’s so darn CUTE
Bahahaha! It can be our new signature thumbnail look
The beginning of an era
Evan: Keep it at room temperature, about 70 to 75 degrees.
Also Evan: *hits it with a blowtorch*
If you discover tiny surface pits after curing, many resins are compatable with clear nail polish (do a test ideally). I have used it to hide imperfections in the past. Any techniques to avoid dry sanding (and creating unhealthy breathing conditions) are worth considering,
Ooo thank you for the tips!
great video but that SCARED me when you torched the alcohol ink resins......pretty sure they're super flammable
Same..they are flammable.. says so on the bottles.. was thinking.. aren't you supposed to torch it before adding the alcohol?
Summer Magic yep! i’m too scared of burning my moulds and dont really like flames so i just use a heat gun x
The amount of times I set fire to my pieces when I first started is unreal. Luckily it blows out easily, but I did flinch when he got out the blow torch for that 😂
You guys are awesome. I first saw you two on Alec Steele's channel and decided to check it out and it was one of the best TH-cam decisions I've made. You guys are what I want to be like when I finish school and can relax a little. You guys are the definition of relationship goals.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us! Haha it's funny you say that bc we feel like we have NO time to relax since starting this channel, but since we love doing it it's hard not to work all the time 😋
Welp they say if you love what you do you never really are working so I completely feel you. Keep up the awesome work!
Evan you're a lucky man. never found a lady that was into building projects or anything. and beautiful too? what's your secret lol
He is taller than her ,She is same my height loool
@Wren Linnet that was 2 years ago lol I ended up reconnecting with my childhood best friend and now we're engaged and just bought a house and new shop👍
If you do a layer over the top like a glaze on the matte side, it'll make the colors more vibrant and the resin crystal clear again instead of foggy. 🙂
won't somebody please think of the environment.
It's incredible to see your journey go from this to your latest episode where you call yourselves "experts"!
Boy that looked like a blast! We love testing out and experimenting with new and different materials. Thanks for all the tips on this one!
It was SO fun! Would definitely recommend adding this to your "to experiment with" list if you haven't tried it!
Can you use just regular paint instead of alcohol ink?
the ORIGINS OF THEIR JOURNEYY
I’ve neve paid much attention to resin as an art material, but you make it so entertaining and interesting that I might just want to get into it
Thank you!! This was our first time messing with resin but I think we're hooked now. Good luck if you decide to get into it!
Love the experimentation and the happy accidents that come from trying different materials.
Thank you!! Happy accidents seem to be a big part of resin for us right now but it's soooo fun!
I just started experimenting with resin art as well. It was hard to tell from the video, but resin looks 1000x times better with a good finish. If your molds aren't perfectly smooth you get a dull looking coaster.
Finishing is definitely something we need to keep testing! Thanks!
A super glossy clear coat works well, however I have had some issues with it chipping off on some pieces. A very thin epoxy coating (XTC-3D?!) is the most sturdy, but almost the most time consuming and very hard to get a good finish. Plastic polish is also an option, certainly the most labor intensive of those three.
I recently spray coated a piece to a nice glossy finish and then remade the mold using the glossy piece. That actually worked amazingly well. Obviously it has a pretty big time and monetary cost.
I’m just now realizing that I’ve seen the beginning of their resin profession/ obsession
This was super helpful for someone just starting out! Thanks guys and your both adorable!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😁😁
A level!!! The first I’ve ever seen in the shop lol subscribed a week ago and have binged about 20-30 videos. Level everything!!! 😆
Hahaha! Then we set it on the pegboard and it was never seen again... 🤣
The great thing about these are that they're totally unique. No matter how they might lack what 'you feel' is not attractive someone will really like them.
That's very true! I think how unique each turns out is one of the reasons it's so addicting
Evan's ocean side is my favorite, the brown is so chocolatey
it does look like chocolate omg
Hey guys love your channel and I'm glad your recovering I do have a random question though do you think it's possible to resin a tooth
You can use your paint pens directly on the silicone then pour after it's dried, the resin will embed it into the surface. Or pour a thin layer of clear and let it cure then paint that then add more resin with a background.
Ah cool, thanks!!
Omg I have to say this but when I first started watching you I loved how you do all of the craft so I spend all the time watching the amazing crafts
So glad you like the projects!
You could make some really awesome custom settlers of catan tiles with these!
Awesome, I ordered molds and will be trying this as soon as I get them.
that's awesome! good luck :)