☆how to make your own acrylic charms☆ DIY experiment part 2!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2020
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I can't believe it's been over a year since I posted the first part of this experimental process! I'm glad to say that after some more tries I finally have a full tutorial for you all. Thanks to everyone who has been sticking around and still subscribing even though it's been months since I've posted XD My viewers are really sweet and it's comforting to know that no longer how long I'm gone, you'll still enjoy my videos ^ ^ I hope you enjoy this one as well and stay safe!
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Finally a good use for my physics book!!!
hahahha same here
🌼✨What you need from this video:
-Your design (printed)
-Scissors
-Wax paper
-Anything with smooth flat surface
-Hot glue
-Mod podge (sealant)
-Resin
-Sand paper
-Mini drill
Also!! For anyone who sees this I would suggest using a filtered mask when working with resin. It's not good for your health to inhale it! So use a ventilated area and a filtered mask ^^ 💖
Just resin? Or some other element mixed with resin? Actually im new and idk much about resin and stuuf like that
REALLY REALLY LATE REPLY but, do I use any type of resin? example UV resin or is it a specific type of resin that I have to use?
I think there are a few way to improve the result and also lessen the time consuming by;
1) use silicone mat (with this the bottom part when you cast the resin will also appear shiny as the upper part and also it's easy to remove)
2) maybe you can use pvc clear a4 rigid sheet for the mold cast
3) cut the design first then laminate it and then cut it again or myb you can print it on clear sticker paper and spray a fixing spray on it and cut (so that the design won't ruin)
This will make it appear shiny so that no need to sanding it.
(If you need to sanding it there is a tool for sanding the edges and there is a tool for polishing the resin that looks like nail polishing tool)
I hope this will help you 💕thanks for the video now finally i get the idea to create one too!💕
Thank you for all of these tips! I will admit I dont buy materials often and try to work with what I have, but a silicone mat would've been really usefull lol
Pvc seems like it work great though!
Funny thing is that I had actually bought a spray to try instead of the brush method, and it didnt work lol. But I bet there's a spray out there that does! I hope everyone reads these tips because this can definitely help someone out ^ ^
For the mold, in case you're planning on keep making more charms on the long run, maybe it's more practical to trace the shape of the charm onto a thick foam board and use that to cast a silicon mold? I think there are two part silicon putty available for things like that. Plus the end result will become more even and will need a lot less sanding
It's really cute. Finally I can do my own charm.
9 months later: what was I gonna do?
(Updated! )(also had to update this again due to spelling errors XD) this is so helpful! thank you! i cant wait till my resin arrives i will be following your tutorial and i'm gonna try to update this comments in a week
Update:
Tried this out with my friend and it work great! Just gonna add in some tips and stuff so that if anyone reads this and tries it out they will less likely make the same mistakes as us lol.
1. So the first error I’ve encountered was actually the drawings being printed out the wrong size, we had to adjust the size 2 or three times so that it was a nice size.
2. The drawings came out blurry so we ended up using some colored pens and lining the outside so that it looked less blurry
3. After it was cut out we were gluing it and flattening it but unfortunately a few drops of glue made small parts of my drawing change color, I ended up not making my resin charm that day because I didn’t want to cut my drawing out again. I just helped my friend with their charm instead. So try to be very careful because too much glue can change the color of your print!!
4. After realizing that the glue will change the color of the printed art my friend used clear tape to seal their design
5. This one is the last mistake. (Probably the biggest one too) And this mistake was that my friend’s mold was leaky. When we poured in the resin there were cracks in the mold that made the resin leak out! So when you make your mold double check for cracks and uneven parts to prevent leaking. If your mold does happen to leak try to add some more hot glue to the side or stuff toilet paper around it so that the resin doesn’t leak too much.
also one more thing, even covering the design with tape, you can still end up with those grey wet spots. I think doing one layer of mod podge and one layer of tape would be safer!
So my friend’s charm came out a little bit uneven because of the leakage but that's alright because I guess I can sand it even for them
Hope these tips helped! Also make sure to do some safety research on resin before using it! Resin is a chemical and can harm your body if you inhale or touch it
I would love to hear about it, thanks for watching!
Krayows crafts hello! I just did an update on this comment ^^
@@anotherstranger1273 I just saw! Thank you so much for telling how it went! I hope others see and learn from it ^ ^
@@krayowscatyt Haha I just went and did another edit because of the spelling errors. Thanks for the heart and glad you found it helpful!
If you wanna make multiple of the same charm you should make it into a silicone mold. I think that would be a good idea.
This has gotta be one of my favorite tutorial videos on TH-cam, I can't wait make one of these
That makes me happy, thanks so much for watching! I hope you have fun trying it out ^ ^
krayow! so glad to see you’re active again :) i hope you’re doing well, i definitely wasn’t expecting a pandemic to sweep up the world xd stay safe, and stay home! i love your video as usual 💜
Incredibly creative way to make charms from home! Id definitely recommend getting a cutting machine (NOT CRICUT, ive had so many issues with mine) to cut your designs for you, but im incredibly impressed by your patience to do all this by hand
So cute!!!
You are very patient!!
Nice job.
Thanks for sharing.
You are so creative~!! the acrylic charms turned out amazing. Your charms improved so much since part 1 (part 1 looks beautiful as well~~!!) I've been looking for videos on how to add holographic effect on charms, I'm so glad I saw your channel ^^
Thank you so much! I'm glad this could help ^ ^
This was extremely exciting to watch! Your process is so unique! Got a new subscriber!
This was extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing your process!
I was looking up charm tutorials with the intent to make some Arashi ones, so I was delighted with your music choice! 😄 Thanks for showing your process!
What a coincidence XD good luck to your charm making!
I loved it 😍thank you so much for sharing this piece of art🥰
WOW THIS TUTORIAL IS EVERYTHINGG, and they came out so cute!!!!! love it ♥️♥️♥️
this is the best tutorial out there for this, i like that you pour into a mold rather than pouring it freehand on the design (which sounds harder). im trying this out myself!!
Thank you so much! I hope yours turn out great ^ ^
@@krayowscatyt thank you!! 😊
this is a brilliant process & your tutorial is very fun to watch and easy to understand! i’m excited to try it out, thank you very much :]
i feel like an easy way to replicate the process too could be to making out a single charm & then crafting more later with silicone molds. a fun experiment! ^^
Finally I found tutorial with actual instructions! Thank you sm!
Super helpful! Hopely i'll do my own SallyFace charms!!♡︎♡︎♡︎
this is really cool !! the way you went about making your own mold is so impressive !!! I love it !! looking into making my own charms one day and i'll defenitley look back on this video for tips!!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad this will be able to help ^ ^
i love this so much! You are so talented !!!
I just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I tried it out myself and while the first batch didn't come out as well since next time I'll add more mod podge so the resin won't leak into the design, but my first experimental batch gave me an idea of how to make it perfect the next time I work on them!
I'm glad it helped! Good luck on your next attempt ^^
Finally a tuturial for these thanks!!!
You could try printing your design on printable shrink plastic too. You won’t have to go through the whole sanding process. It will save a lot of time 💛
Thank you so much!! I’ll be doing this in like a week, so thank you :D
thank you! i’m thinking of starting an etsy shop now. 🥺
Thank you for watching ^ ^ Good luck!
Hey did you ever start it
this seems fun for 1 but it’s way more efficient if you get a manufacturer if you’re selling them!
OMG thx for the tutorial! I am working on a charm for my friend birthday in September and I really need to find a way to make one and I found your vid!
This was extremely helpful thank u
does resin sometimes not become clear? im interested in doing this but im not very knowleadgeable with stuff like resin😅
There may be some problems if it is not mixed correctly. However there are tons of tutorials on TH-cam for using resin so don't be afraid to find some help!
i think you have to keep it in the freezer to keep it clear when you mold?
U can also seal the print in clear sticker so that colours won't spoil, put a piece of clear tape on it's glossy side so that the charm won't need smoothening afterwards, seal the paper directly into the resin with no mold, cut it (the resin) and smooth it on the sides afterwards. Makes it easier to me
hi interesting content. Suprised with the bgm you use, piano version of my fav artist, Arashi 😆
are these unikitty charms for sale? they are so cute!
Omg is the bgm from Oregairu? If it is this got me all emotional again haha nice video ❤️
Awe this is adorable!! The final piece is amazing and I love the art style! What printer do you use or recommend to keep the quality?
I don't have much experience with other printers, but you could always experiment to see what works best for you ^ ^ laser printers always seem more appealing though. When drawing your design remember that a bigger canvas will keep details better when shrunk.
okay, thanks for the information, I wish you a good night and artistic success ^3^
Thank you so much!!
Super 😍
Thanks, I'm going to use this to make 2d DND minis
This is so helpful, thank you. Does the resin for recoating is any different in its formula? Also how much time you left it with the recoating
I used the same resin to glaze the charms! I usually just come back to them the next day just to be safe that the resin is fully cured ^ ^
YES
Hi i had a question! When your stuff is printed, should it be laminated? Amazing video by the way, it really helped and i finally can do my own charms. Thank you for your help!
You don't have to laminate since it will be sealed with mod podge! And I'm happy it helped ^ ^
Can I do this with hand drawn drawing? With markers that are alcohol based
You can draw the design by hand, but be careful and test if the mod podge will smudge the art! If you can seal whatever you draw it will be fine :)
How do you make the mixture u put your design in?
use casting resin, you can buy it online, or at a craft store!
Amazing tutorial!!! What material do you use for the holographic effect stars?
Thank you! I used glitter.
Would it be easier to cut the wax paper and cardboard together to form a base then glue your strip around the base instead?
That would probably work, yes! Just make sure it's tightly glued or the resin may drip between the seam. That's a good idea though!
How long do they last
this is so helpful, tsym! what kind of resin do you use/what would you recommend for a project like this?
UV would probably speed up the process but I haven't tried it for this project. I used a basic allumilite coating resin but any casting resin will work. Whatever you decide, I suggest using the clearest casting resin you can find! That way the colors and glitter will show up just as you planned.
@@krayowscatyt thank you so much! is there... COLORED resin out there? it would be wicked cool making something with a tint of purple/any color. ill have to do some experimenting!
@@kondork you have to use a resin's color if u want color in your clear resin,u can try to search on Amazon it usually come in a small mini dropper bottle
@@yuunn9339 oh interesting! so you shouldnt just add dye/food coloring to resin? i have a lot more to research,,, lol
Do you use Just bond paper when printing? If not, what paper do you recommend?
I used average printer paper. Bond paper could work too as long as the design doesn't get too thick
I wanna make this too, is it suggested to wear a protective mask when making this
Yes, also try to work in an open area with windows ^ ^
Wait so do we just disassemble the mould or do we carefully take out the charm?
I go ahead and rip it all apart, since some of it gets stuck to the resin and can't be removed anyway ^ ^
The Arashi song in the background is making me cry😭🥺
Dis is so damn helpful when u r in a budget..... btw thinkin to make a store on etsy :3
I'm glad it helped! Good luck with your store!
How do you get a glitter effect on the charms?
I added glitter to the resin right after I poured it in the mold! You can also mix it into the resin before it's poured but I wanted to be precise
did you quit because i miss these channels they all quit before i started youtube and these are so useful and cute 😭😭😭
What did you use for the mold?
I used wax paper!
Idk if u will respond but is protecting the design nessesary? Like can I just put the paper in it cuz I got the resin and mold that’s coming for my bday but I didn’t know you needed to use a coating to protect the design :,)
Hi! Protecting the design is important for keeping the colors as they look and stopping the ink from bleeding. It's possible to go without it but just know your charm will look darker than how it printed and maybe a little runny.
How do you draw it on your computer?
I use a program called Krita! You can look up videos about the basics of digital art if you want to try drawing your own designs ^ ^
@@krayowscatyt thank you!
Where'd you get your resin from? :0
I bought mine from aliexpress!
My mother won't allow me to buy resin, I also don't live in USA and don't have mod podge available, can I use transparent nail polish or transparent hot glue instead of epoxy?
Nail polish most likely won't work because it dries flat, but you can try making hot glue into the shape of the charm and putting your design on it! Good luck, also consider trying out shrinky dinks! They are safe for even kids to use ☺️
@@krayowscatyt thank you ❤
Does anyone know the name of the songs? The link to the music was copyright striked :(
It's a piano mix of Arashi songs! You can check out the original songs at their channel ^^ th-cam.com/channels/P7Gw_YZAuh4Yg2fcdcuumQ.html
I'm not sure where to find another piano mix though!
@@krayowscatyt thank you so much :D !! The song was really nostalgic for me, but I couldn't remember even who made it. You really helped my day
What is this music? The link in the description is dead
It's piano bgm of Arashi songs. I guess the original creator took down their music but there are lots of other piano covers out there!
@@krayowscatyt Thanku for the quick reply and thanks for the tutorial!!
what if i cant draw with a mouse? :/ (i can draw on a phone tho)
You can draw on anything for this project! Even on paper, just make sure to seal the image correctly with mod podge or something similar ^ ^
Does anyone know the name of the artist who made this unikitty fanart?
@@lymepo7 The art is drawn by me! ^^
@@krayowscatytCould you provide me with the link or social network you can find? I found it very cute
@@krayowscatyt Could you provide me with the link or social network you can find? I found it very cute
Hii♡♡♡
DO YOU SELL THESE I NEED A UNIKITTY CHARM IN MY LIFE
I am thinking of getting them manufactured someday so maybe!! But thank you for your interest 💜
@@krayowscatyt that would be so awesome !!!!
Please sell these:(( I love unikitty
Clawbert did a struggle btw
I don't have mod podge tho ;v;
Any good sealant will do! Or you could always buy online ^ ^
The hot glue isn’t sticking to the wax paper aHHHHH
Try taping it down instead!
Your way doesn't work at all I follow everything but when I pour the resin it leaks out
*me who makes them out of a printed picture and hard plastic then put tape on the back*
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I think this is difficult 😭😭😭
So make acrylic charms using zero acrylic... this is an epoxy charm sigh.
Acrylic sheets and laser cutting machines are pretty hard to come by, so I thought it would be helpful to show an at-home way to make these! Although you're right, these are technically non acrylic acrylic charms 😂
She's been dead for a while now.