#100

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Cute cute..I've seen some resin artists putting a drop of white glue in the resin then the glitter to stop it sinking.. ❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Yes, this is one of my older videos and Daniel Cooper launched that glue discovery a while after I made this video. Though backing with glitter is still valid as it has a magnifying effect It's clear Elmers Glue we use thanks to Daniel's discovery, white glue makes it cloudy. G;ad you liked this one :)

[@NinaHansen2008]

Super fine glitter doesn’t sink. Also, I think it was Daniel Cooper who showed that adding the tiniest bit of clear Elmer’s glue will cause the resin to thicken up almost immediately. He put less than a drop onto a cocktail pick, and when he used that to stir the resin, it worked. I tried it at home. The resin became almost stringy! (My “tiny bit” was probably more than his). But it worked for me, too.

[@miniscenesgb]

Yes Daniel’s method works. He discovered that method long after this old video of mine was made and I do use it a lot

[@bobswihart]

Loving all the crystal videos. That glitter did added some color. And a cute bunny. Thanks! 😊

[@miniscenesgb]

Thank you! 😊

[@tammytoth5874]

They both turned out Beautiful ❤❤❤❤ love that bunny 🐰

[@miniscenesgb]

Cute isn't it :)

[@LostSiren13]

Very pretty crystal. Love the sparkle. ❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@appleoneill5135]

Love the simplicity of that idea with the crystal mould. Thank you loads for sharing x

[@miniscenesgb]

Glad you like it! You know me, I do like to keep things simple :)

[@bexcraftdesigns]

So beautiful love the colours of the glitters so pretty 😊❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Thanks so much 😊

[@michelle_resinrebel]

Hi Tracey how cute is that bunny 😍 love them both 🥰 thanks for sharing ❤❤❤ xxx

[@miniscenesgb]

Glad you like them :) I have a few more ideas for the bunny, now I know what he comes out like

[@maddieadams75]

Very pretty crystal color ❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Thanks, I do love doing crystals

[@DianasYTChannel]

So pretty! 👏🏻😁

[@miniscenesgb]

Thank you! 😊

[@miniscenesgb]

Thank you! 😊

[@s.714]

It is gorgeous ✌️

[@miniscenesgb]

Thanks 😊

[@sarahtuffery3697]

Hi, could you do a video on how you make the deep crystal moulds?

[@miniscenesgb]

I don't make those moulds unfortunately. The link to buy them is in the video description. I believe they are cast from real crystals. The quality is stunning. kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkh5WUxGaHNkYnFiTWg3WHpmYTkwTTlBMnlyd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZ1o1YlZEaFRMXzNCNnZ1ZkMza2pHRmdPMk8tdk9RQlRFZm5lUk80bUhtaGk1Rnc2UHVwa2lrbEtIQUxpTE5sbm8zQ3BYMmNrMTVaX2lLWE1vWGF3Vk1RSm9DR1F1c0dYQ2hBMGk2SXBHTUYwYlRuOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjuliart-studio.com%2Fcollections%2Fcrystal-cluster-molds&v=xcyXDvWsrRg

[@caroltweddle9247]

Both beautiful.❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Thank you! 😊

[@ThisOLmaan]

think the bunny looks nice wy the glitter is on top, also haven't tried letting the resin cure and adding glitter on the back add another layer to seal it, thank you for the tips👍🏻

[@miniscenesgb]

It does work well with some molds. Depends on what effect you're after really. I just thought this was a useful alternative :) Glad you liked it

[@kenrobinson5267]

Thank you for your reply do you think warming the moulds before first pour helps to eliminate air bubbles?

[@miniscenesgb]

to be honest I never have. I worry about heat causing a flash cure. The resin I use degasses anyway, so I rarely have bubble issues, and also you can use something with a soft tip like a micro brush or a silicone brush to tease any out that stick to the silicone too

[@kenrobinson5267]

Hi I am older generation tend to learn more by hands on more than videos thanks for your reply; I have watched videos in your opinion what is the best way to get rid of air bubbles alcohol spray , heat gun or naked flame thank you for reply

[@miniscenesgb]

all of those work.Heat gun and alcohol you have to be very careful not to damage the mould. Heat gun, again carefully. Too much heat can cause a flash cure. I've found since I made this video a while go, the type of resin makes a big difference. I use Apex resins now and they degas really well so I have few bubble issues. If you do get bubbles, easiest probably is a long neck lighter skimmed over the surface

[@Coyo-Tea]

That bunny is so adorable ❤ they both came out beautifully Tracey ❤

[@miniscenesgb]

Thanks :)

[@kenrobinson5267]

Hi I am new to epoxy resin art I do a lot of woodwork hoping to introduce resin into my work Having trouble with air bubbles and glitter sink your video is very informative I live in Birmingham notice you are based in Worcestershire do you do training sessions?

[@miniscenesgb]

No i don;t but if you have any specific questions I am very happy to try to help. Feel free to drop me an email at [e-mail]

[@LunaBleu1304]

Daniel Cooper has a video for the same issue and clear pva Elmer's glue tiny tiny tiny tiny bit it works amazingly and I have tried it and it really does even for deep pours swear you can just leave it you don't have to keep coming back stir it up nothing

[@miniscenesgb]

Yes I know, this is an old video and I was demonstrating a different method. The more recent Glue technique works very well :) You can also get no sink glitter nowadays

[@LunaBleu1304]

@@miniscenesgb really no sink glitter I had no idea and I had just watched Daniels and then two videos later I watched this one so I didn't even realize that they were older you still doing a great job you definitely inspire me more than not

[@miniscenesgb]

@@LunaBleu1304 Yes, IntoResin stock a range of really pretty colours in no sink :)

[@crashgtr]

By any chance do you know what could be used in polyurethane resin to keep the glitter suspended? I don’t think Elmer’s glue would work because it is water based

[@miniscenesgb]

I'm not sure. I didn't think that glue would work in epoxy either so it's worth a try. Thou PU resin is so very very watery it's hard to say. as soon as I have a proper supply of clear PU I'll experiment

[@crashgtr]

I saw someone use it in regular resin but pu resin hate# water so I don’t think Elmer’s would work@@miniscenesgb

[@miniscenesgb]

@@crashgtr Epoxy resin hates water too, that's why I was surprised it works ;)

[@adeleharvey8470]

Thank you for sharing

[@miniscenesgb]

You're welcome

[@deborahnoble7361]

try spraying alcohol on it finely it busts all the bubbles

[@miniscenesgb]

I do in most of my videos :) just showing alternatives

[@meekagal]

Go watch Daniel Coopers video on how to stop glitter from sinking, it actually works, it’s my way to all the time.

[@miniscenesgb]

Yes I saw it within seconds of Daniel releasing it and do use that technique in my videos now. This video you have commented on is old and predates Daniel's discovery :)

[@mywifetheartist]

Beautiful. How long did you let the resin to cure before putting the glitter and top coat?

[@miniscenesgb]

goodness I did this one a while ago - not sure I remember. but pretty well cured I think. As long as the surface has really firmed up so it can't sink so a good few hours - depending on the resin. This was regular 1 to 1 I think so I would say maybe 6 hours or more. I have a feeling I left this one overnight, but as ling as the surface has firmed up so it wont sink you're good

[@mywifetheartist]

@@miniscenesgb thank you.

[@UnityByNature]

👍🏼🌸👍🏼

[@miniscenesgb]

Thank you @UnityByNature! I'm so glad you like this one

[@joni22262]

I mix my glitter in my epoxy before I pour. It doesn’t sink then.

[@miniscenesgb]

Depends on the viscosity of the resin, which is influenced by room temperature too. If you have a thicker resin it won't sink if mixed before - and fine glitters don't usually sink either :)

[@KarenParkerArtist]

Y'all..... change that youtube title. Though it could get you a lot of views from guys who always knew there was a reason it was difficult to find.

[@miniscenesgb]

how strange - it's been found a mass of times. It's about sinking glitter - the title is sinking glitter.......... also confused - what does Y'all mean?

[@KarenParkerArtist]

@@miniscenesgb In America, y'all is a contraction of you all. And your title, in America at least, says: "#100 Sinking Clitter? No Problemo." I suggest swapping tha C out for a G.

[@miniscenesgb]

@@KarenParkerArtist Ahhh gotcha and thanks for spotting my typo lol. Still not sure about you all - that's plural lol

[@KarenParkerArtist]

@@miniscenesgb It's Southern dialect. Though it is getting more generally popular. In slang usage it can mean one or many. The earliest “y’all” (so far) was in English author William Lisle’s The Faire Æthiopian, published in 1631: “and this y’all know is true.”

[@miniscenesgb]

@@KarenParkerArtist Every day is a school day. i thought it was for plural :) You should see I've fixed the typo - funny no one else spotted it and now I understand what you meant in your first comment - that was seriously funny :) Hugs and thanks

[@cymorilgray1891]

You should NEVER use nail varnish to coat your items! It can cause your resin to go tacky over time as it’s a different chemical makeup and can react badly with the epoxy resin.

[@miniscenesgb]

Been using UV nail varnish for many years. No problems ever

[@joni22262]

She isn’t using uv polish

[@cymorilgray1891]

@@joni22262 I didn’t say she was. Actually there’s been several KZbinrs showing that even regular nail varnish has the afore stated affect on resin. As a multiple crafter who cross crafts I’ve tried nail varnish to coat fimo, for example and found that within 12 months the items were only fit for the bin. It the long term affect on your pieces you should be wary of. It can be an expensive hobby, so why risk it, just coat in resin👌🏻👍🏻

[@miniscenesgb]

@@joni22262 ah could be. Though some normal polishes work OK too, and spray varnish depends on brand I find. But I usually use UV

[@LisaBale62]

[@miniscenesgb]

I hope that means you like it lol