#232

#232. Turning A CHEAP Mold Into A Resin MASTERPIECE!
In todays video we take resin art to a super cheap fondant mold that many of us have probably never given a second look!
Using just some cat eye gel, I was able to really make this resin mold work to the best of its potential, the colors from just one ingredient are insane! This goes to show, even the cheapest of resin art molds can me used to create stunning pieces!
Also, by applying the gel to the resin totally takes any risk of sinking making this a super easy way for any resin art beginner to make stunning pieces!
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[@daniel..cooper]

A viewer just raised a great question asking if UV resin can be over cured, I thought I would pin my mistake 🙈. I was concentrating more on whether the lamp would cure the resin in the mold so hit it with all it had straight away, do not do this! 😂 I should have started lower then increased the power as the UV resin can get quite hot when exposed to that much light at once 🙈 Totally my bad! Sorry 🙈 I should know better 😂

[@MarcysArtsyFartsyCreations]

Too much curing also causes your piece to become very brittle!

[@paulameeks112]

I too learned this the hard way. I kept curing thinking it would take the sticky residue away because I thought it was uncurled resin instead of residue from bad resin. We live and learn, right? Your intriguing experiments help me a BUNCH! I can’t afford to loose/waste what I do have. It has stopped me from attempting so many things I have in my mind to make! Now, the 1st thing I do is check your channel to know if you have tried it & succeeded. Btw- I REALLY LIKE the way you’re doing your videos now! It’s pleasant to see & hear you😃 It makes it feel almost like we’re friends doing our art together🤩

[@cwv-artistry]

We all do things without thinking but it came out so great I don't see it as a mistake I think due to the darker mold the higher level may have been necessary ❤❤❤❤

[@Embracetherandom]

Awesome. Make her a ring! Love this!😅

[@Ali-H3444]

Try putting chameleon liquid eyeshadow on a mold and then pour black resin over it. It comes out amazing. Looks kind of like scales. The liquid eyeshadow kinda separates on the mold. It's cool. Just a suggestion. I love this and definitely going to try it 😊❤ Thanks Daniel.

[@daniel..cooper]

Awesome,definitely trying this soon, thanks Ali 😊 🙏

[@rockysomerville8916]

Make a mould out of them so you don't need to top coat every time. They are freakin' awesome.

[@daniel..cooper]

100% may need to use epoxy though as some uv resins can cause cure inhibition with certain silicone, will definitely try though 😊 Top idea! Thank you 😊 🙏

[@Leena79]

That magnet effect is pretty amazing. These would make such cool fururistic cameo jewellery.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Leena 😊 Totally agree 😊😊😊

[@ChibiChula]

Yep, totally agree. 😁👍

[@mickidraven5117]

Whoop whoop 8.1 thousand whoooo hooooo

[@daniel..cooper]

🥰🥰 thank you

[@wingsofanangelart6621]

Love this one! Put black resin in the bezel so there's no gap and you don't have to put black on the back of the resin piece.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 100%, great idea 🤩

[@sewlady33]

I gasped when I saw these. Stunning.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@Roulettegrl67]

Yes, the pipes expand and make that same noise in my home too.😂 That, or you have a visiting ghost🤷‍♀️🙄😁

[@teresaburkart6978]

WOW just WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous Daniel. Well done!! 😲

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bobswihart]

It is like a galaxy in the head. Looks cool. 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Bob 😊 🫂

[@traceywinders6921]

They look beautiful. Mother Galaxy

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Tracey 😊

[@traceyhilder6640]

Wow outstanding Daniel so beautiful

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Tracey 😊 🫂

[@janelane2657]

с лицами выглядит очень оригинально! чтобы не тратить время каждый раз с финишным покрытием смолой, можно сделать свой силиконовый молд с получившихся лиц, и они сразу будут глянцевыми

[@tammytoth5874]

HOLY MOLY THOSE ARE GORGEOUS 😮😮😮😮😮😮 MIND BLOWN AWAY

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@mamm7223]

Wow. Just WOW!!!

[@reginaphyfer9619]

80.3 well done just shows you you are doing something right ..... love the faces it's beautiful 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 🙏

[@tillenavick8993]

So Mardi Gras!!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@carorussotomassi1475]

I love your experiments and would like to see what happens if you leave it longer. I liked the black and gold 😊

[@PLHcrafts]

WOW! These are beautiful. I love the galaxy effects. I think they are so awesome. ✌️❤️🤣 peace, love and happiness

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joyceaconnealy]

Loved when you said you had, had the nail polish since you got it lol

[@ruthbrown-eubanks9093]

What can I say another absolute wow!!! These are so awesome!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@cindyorgill6619]

80.2 k as I watch. Love them. The colors are awesome.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Cindy 😊 🫂

[@jackiepena1541]

That’s truly a MASTERPIECE!!! So do cool. 💎💎💎

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Jackie 😊

[@user-ks7gf3pz7t]

Woo hoo! 80 k! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations Daniel. Lovely pieces.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 🥳 🎉 🎊 🥰

[@melissaphillis7247]

Fabulous work Dan!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Melissa 😊

[@vicky-annpreston2381]

Omg more “ magic” brilliant as always x❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Vicky 😊 🫂

[@lisanelson9979]

Congrats on 80K.... Whooooooo!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🙏 🥰

[@rhodanorton6944]

These are gorgeous!! Thanks for the occasional laughs!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Rhoda 😊 🫂

[@Luvpig]

WOW, just WOW!❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🙏 🥰

[@debbrady497]

Now that is a WOW! 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you Deb 😊 🫂 🤗

[@patrickcanter2831]

I've Always sone the same with faces! Beautiful project❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@adalavin8648]

😲😲😲 You continue to out do yourself! I have to get this fingernail polish! Congratulations on hitting 80.1 also! 🎉🎊🇬🇧💥💥👏👏💋❤🍾

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🙏 🥰 I may stuck with it for a bit and see what else I can do, maybe mix colors etc 🥰

[@ondinalim1960]

Hi Daniel...love your ideas. Try pendant bails to hang the pendant. Use glue to attach to the back of the face.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 I have some but the plates are too small and they come off after a short time, I need to buy some slightly bigger ones 🥰

[@franlewis8906]

Hello Dan! xx 🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Hi Fran 👋 😊

[@toinettevanschalkwyk8378]

Whoop Whoop, you made 80K! Congrats!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 🥳 🎉 🎊

[@beverlytinsley-minniefield2434]

OMG.....I LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE ❤ You are right from the side it does look like Jennifer Lawrence 😀. Congratulations on hitting 80k Subscribers🎉❤👏🫶

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@irenerhynes6732]

Prof you did it again. Thank you so much.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Irene 😊 🫂

[@maddieadams75]

Congratulations on 80K….. love this, so many options. ❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Maddie 😊 🙏

[@WendyBurtenshaw-yl2hs]

The effect is stunning ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you Wendy 😊

[@kriss1956]

Love the name, "we are stardust, we are golden". Love the results too.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 🙏

[@caregiver55]

Gotta love any project that evokes Joni Mitchell!.

[@kriss1956]

@@caregiver55 Absolutely!🙂

[@annedarmody9132]

Congrats Dan - for both the 80.1k as well as this video 🇦🇺

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Anne 🥰

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉WOW This is SO Awesome! Love 💝 the effects of the polish. 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@HijinxStudios2020]

Congratulations Daniel for hitting the 80,000 mark - well deserved. Gorgeous pieces too!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MichelleGaudetteEdD]

Love this! We are Stardust ❤️ And congrats on 80k!!🎉🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Michelle 😊 🙏

[@jojocool555]

Oh yeah ! ! 80K,,,Massive congrats. Well deserved. X X

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@Orca2019]

Thank you Daniel. Now to find the mold! Since I am in Canada we don't always have the same products! Yes we have it.Thank you so much🤗🤗💞💞💙💙

[@Wildcat32615]

Congratulations 80.1 K I’m learning so much as a beginner I am a beginner so I study your video first before I’m ready to tackle 1 project. Thank you

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Glad the vids are helping 😊

[@amatista1733]

💜 Beautiful

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimorbid]

So so pretty

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@robotmechanic3923]

Those are gorgeous! Well done!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@thecooper2738]

Hello Mr. Cooper! First of all congratulations on the new studio ! It is looking good and will only get better as time goes on. It's also nice to see your face in the opening of the videos. 98% of the time I watch you with the youtube app on the Tv. I always make sure to like but hardly comment. Today I'm at the desktop. Thank you for making the time to produce excellent content and the experiments. I save a number of your videos to attempt a project or order supplies. Many months ago, you mentioned taking a little break from filming do to some mental health concerns. A few of my favorite createtors have made simular comments. Thank you for sharing. It reminds me that we all have "something" going on but it is possible to push on. My anxiety and self doubt are crippling at times. After watching you and a few others and what you have created gives me hope to move past myself whenever possible. Keewp up the great work!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 🙏 Yes, I still suffer now and then but it's becoming easier to manage since I had some counselling. It is hard to live with but try not to allow it to control you 😔

[@kohncreations7342]

Love the cat eye polish. I’ve been using it with my resin for a couple years now. My favorite is when I did this inside some small druzy molds back in June. I love how they look and my clients love looking at the effect. I just haven’t made videos yet. You should do it! Get some small clear druzy molds. Mine look like chunks of cut stones. Jewelry pendant size. Start by using the polish inside the mold first and using the magnet. You can do a couple layers of the magnet polish. Then do a couple thin layers of black gel polish. Curing between each layer of course and I cure from both sides just to be sure it’s all cured. After that I filled the molds with uv resin. Let me know if you try it! Also is there a way I can send you a video of the pieces I made? Love your work and experimenting!!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you, I haven't any Druzy molds yet but when I get some, I will definitely try 😊😊

[@TinaArtuso-tx6vc]

Gorgeous! Definitely a work of art.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Tina 😊

[@BoredWifesProductions]

So pretty❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Barbara 😊 🫂

[@moxiegraphix]

I have those flat back glue on bales that would work with those faces. Such a great idea! I love how these turned out. I got a UV nail lamp on a gooseneck stand I use in place of my handheld torch now. All I have to do is press a button. Got the idea from my nail lady when she was just doing a quick flash cure on my gel-x extensions, LOL.

[@daniel..cooper]

Awesome, I have seen those, they look great! 🤩

[@liadubruyn5285]

These are amazing Daniel.Love them...😊❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@singingsam40]

Absolutely beautiful, love the name too. Congratulations on the 80k subs - they're much-deserved 🎉. Here's to 100k! ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@PrincessScary]

Very cool Daniel! Congratulations on 80k!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks a million! 🥰

[@dawnr714]

And congrats on 80k!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Dawn 😊 🫂

[@angiesims6708]

I definitely can see what you mean by Jennifer Lawrence. These turned out really cool. I think that last big one you did inside that bevel with a white bar would look like an awesome pendant piece

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@cherylabrams7590]

Okay, Daniel, I didn't notice that noise until you pointed it out. Now. I can't stop hearing😂😂😂

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂 sorry

[@tammytoth5874]

Whoohoo over 80k!! CONGRATULATIONS 🍾🎊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Tammy 😊 🙏

[@bdickins2190]

Amazon's about to have a run on skull molds...😂 Very cool, Daniel, thank you for sharing your creativity with all of us, and congrats on 80k!

[@daniel..cooper]

My pleasure! Thank you 😊

[@chantalc.5708]

Bonjour Daniel 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺

[@daniel..cooper]

Hi Chantal 👋 😊

[@suewarnes9469]

Absolutely awesome! 😮 I love these!❤ YES! 80.1k !🎉 you deserve this x10 !

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Sue 😊 Me too 🥰

[@chriscoulson1118]

Dan, thank you for showing us how you went over with a thin coat after sanding with a toothpick. Mine never comes out quite right....

[@cherylburkitt9722]

These are amazing...I use face moulds to make dolls..these would look awesome ❤😊 Very clever 🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Cheryl 😊 🫂

[@carolwalters6469]

Yay!! 80.2k subscribers! Congratulations! I love the colors in these. I keep a "Resin - to try later" in my KZbin saved. I swear 98% of the videos are yours! 😂❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Carol 😊 🫂

[@katrinthorsdottir7514]

Once you have the face the way you want it, you could make a mold of it so you have a shiny face mold. Very cool effect. 😊❤ Also, totally love the cab bail idea.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Katrin 😊 Yes, totally 😊

[@annagray6491]

Stunning results!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Anna 😊 🫂

[@resinartists]

Very well said,sir Daniel, sometimes resin is not about chucking all the resin the mold,but doing it in therapeutic manner,really detailed and beautiful work💜😍💜,and those cateye colors are awesome 😍😍

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always 😊

[@kimbates9715]

Love that mossy green color, thinking about cool woodland people with the face and polymer clay.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Kim, the interesting this is, after filming I held them up to UV light and all that was visible was that green, I think maybe the light cancelled out the other colors, it was pretty cool! 😍

[@kimbates9715]

@@daniel..cooper strange, don’t you have a moss green from that set where you got the frost? I have a nice small size face mold (green) that I made clay faries and gnomes with. Will be trying it out.

[@daniel..cooper]

@@kimbates9715 I will check, I think there is one now you mention it 😁

[@katskreativekapers]

Genius

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@alisonmary1443]

I was thinking you could have some fun with the eyeballs, when applying resin with toothpick around eyes they were looking a bit alien. Anyway good job, that's what rocks my boat with resin is effect, magnification and depth, love it. Thank you and good morning.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Alison 😊 I did think about painting them but I would probably mess then up 😂

[@super8ballkids]

Really cool…I like the galaxy look 🎉

[@traceywhite2480]

Congratulations on your 80k you deserve it🎉🎉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Tracey 😊

[@melaber77]

Perfect name, great idea!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@angelortega7708]

Daniel, those are amazing. I will definitely be getting that mold. Thanks again for sharing.

[@daniel..cooper]

You are very welcome, thanks as always 😊 ☺️

[@andrewmedhurst680]

Good work, Daniel, and congratulations 🎉 on 80k subscribers

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much Andrew 😊 🫂 🥳 🎉 🎊

[@lisajarvis3820]

Thanks

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much for the Super Thanks 😊 🥰

[@traceywhite2480]

Wow! Love them

[@ginanichols8938]

Thank you Daniel for your vids, I have learned SOOOOO much from your tutorials. ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

My pleasure! Thanks Gina 😊

[@EllenfromSanDiego]

Yes, the faces were creepy, but the effect was great! If you were to put the face into the oval bezel, I would fill the bezel with a coordinating color resin. BTW- CONGRATULATIONS. on reaching 80K! It doesn't surprise me, as you do the BEST experiments with resin. I hope you are enjoying your new studio. You obviously found the right lights for videos. Thank you!😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Ellen 😊

[@dhtarget]

Your work amazes me!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you! 😊 🥰

[@sabinaveronesi6171]

Hi Daniel! Another creation came beautifully !! And to think that I have the same mould for a long time but I never thought such a beautiful pendant could come out !!! Very beautiful!!! 😊🤩👍

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊 Have fun creating Sabina 😊😊

[@lisas.522]

Can't wait any longer!!! to see your newest video!!! knowing you its gonna be a game changer lol ;) so exciting the anticipation of your latest creation!!!! Miss you Daniel!!! Many blessings to you and family!!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊 Latest vid is now up 😊🥰

[@judyjohnson2699]

As a fused glass artist, that clicking is a good thing. Kiln relays turning on and off. I've noticed it before and wondered if you had a kiln running!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Judy 😊 I think it's wood expanding on the pipe work for the central heating 😊😊

[@LisaVornhagen]

That is really incredible! I love it! That mold is really trippy though! Congrats again on 80.2k! Definitely deserved! 💜

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much Lisa 🥰

[@Coyo-Tea]

If it doesn’t cure bung the mould in the freezer for a few hours it makes cleaning up so much easier. You can actually buy the magnetic pigment powder that is used in the nail polish. I only know this because I used to make nail polish. I would use a glue on nail for those heads. They are bloody stupendous Prof, I wonder if there will ever be a video that doesn’t amaze me somehow I doubt it. ❤❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks, I have the powders but they are yucky colors 🤢😂

[@rhodanorton6944]

You can also use uv resin and attach a jump ring to the back for a chain of whatever you use.

[@daniel..cooper]

I definitely need to try this 😊😊😊

[@swampduck651]

You could use the besel that sits on the back

[@kellyt.florko5312]

Wow that turned out great and the big one at the very end was the best of all i loved it ! It would also make a great medusa but would require some kind of head piece any way you did amazing job

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lindatannock]

Love the design! These would make cool brooches as well. Easy to attach your pin fastening on the back too! 😊♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@daniel..cooper]

Great idea!! Thanks Linda 😊

[@reginashuback4552]

Fabulous!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you 😊

[@lisas.522]

80.1K Daniel!!! Congratulations!!!!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@lisas.522]

Missing you, Daniel!!!! Pray all is well.

[@RaynaBArt]

Beautiful ❤

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikemccormick865]

In today’s video Daniel turns into an ear, nose, and throat doctor. 😂 love the project as usual. I really need to find another way to say that. Well done sir!

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂 love this! Gotta pin it 😂🤣 Thanks as always Mike 😊 🙏

[@user-ju1cr7lc3g]

Totally mind blown these are really amazing !! congrats on 80k xx

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@DJMeCa]

Congrats on your 80K!!!!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks so much 🙏 🥰