302. EVERY Resin Artist MUST WATCH + SHARE THIS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT INFO!

[@janelowe3933]

This happened to me and destroyed my house... please be careful everyone! 😢

[@daniel..cooper]

I'm so sorry to hear this Jane! 🥺🥺🥺

[@Lourin911]

Oh Lord Jane, So glad you are still here to tell us about it. So sorry you had to go thru that!

[@terrasha7970]

Oh my goodness! So sorry this happened!!!

[@cynthiaswain4070]

Praise be to God you are ok. Sorry for the horror of the experience.

[@lisatringali5581]

You also have to be careful with water bottles. It can cause a fire the same way just a pinpoint a light.

[@shannonedrie8193]

Moms never stop looking out for their boys ❤ I can just hear her saying “Daniel you need to tell all your friends!” ❤️🥰❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂 she definitely sent a message that day! 🥰

[@shannonedrie8193]

@@daniel..cooper 🥰

[@ArtyGal]

That is exactly what I was think too. I can even hear a little British accent. My mom passed last October and occasionally she comes to me in dreams to let me know stuff that is about to happen.

[@lindahale9876]

Hi Daniel. I just read your post regarding the negative comment you got. I am letting you know that I appreciate all of your experiments. You are not a fear monger. Don’t listen to the negative Nellie’s. We love you!

[@TheBeadedFairy_100]

It's one of the warnings on my care and safety for resin pamphlets I give out with my pieces. Also make me think of the warning the women got when she bought a crystal ball. She was told to cover her crystal ball when not in use. She asked if it was because of the souls that might be trapped and the sales lady looked at her and replied : NO, it's so it doesn't set your house on fire.

[@daniel..cooper]

Yay! Many artists do not even supply aftercare, it's sooooo important! Yes, crystal balls are like super strong magnifying glasses 😳

[@Susan_David-EOS]

@@TheBeadedFairy_100 would you be so kind as to share your care leaflet please?

[@khowler]

Would love to know what you put on your care cards! I luckily, most of my stuff is jewelry but I am starting to make bigger prices if art with resin

[@frans3474]

@@TheBeadedFairy_100 she was buying the wrong crystal ball if she couldn’t see that could happen… sorry I couldn’t resist 😉😁

[@TheBeadedFairy_100]

@@frans3474 very true😂

[@terri4026]

I learned this as a little girl on a little house on the prairie episode. They had a wagon Accident and Mary’s glasses caught the dry grass on fire. Thanks as always for reminding us all about resin and the safety precautions that we must warn our customers about.

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

Many glasses lenses nowadays are resin-based, I have been thinking about seeing if it's possible to make lenticular panels with a clear resin to refract light and make some invisibility effects for objects depending on how they're viewed. It's not just resins that people should be careful with, some of the recent 3D plastics are clear enough to be able to refract and condense light photons in a similar manner, and it doesn't particularly have to be bright sunlight if the refraction is stable. At least you're still with us! Thank you for making people aware of this potentially dangerous aspect of our interest!

[@daniel..cooper]

Very true! If we can spread awareness, it all helps! I posted a vid on another platform and have already had quite a few resin artists say they never thought of this hazard! It's so easily overlooked.

[@Goforfink]

Former fire fighter here --- It's important to check the flammability of your fabrics!! Many fabrics now days are fireproof, I'm guessing a lot of resin fires start from people putting them onto flammable fabrics. There should be a tag on the item which will always tell you how flammable it is. Curtains are a SERIOUS problem with sun catchers etc, but buying fireproof fabric could save you.

[@TheBottegaChannel]

Yup. It's the crystal ball fire hazard effect. It's one of the main reasons why I would cover such an orb or art peice with a dark cloth while it's not in service. It's also a reason why I carry a magnifying orb for survival purpouses as well as for a visual enhancment aid. Oddly enough, mine came from a resin dragon statue. 😂

[@themaddtatter6679]

I can only hear the conversation about "Mom's smoking in the house again" ❤❤❤ Thankyou and her for the PSA

[@daniel..cooper]

😂😂😂

[@donnawebb6396]

This is a good reminder. It can happen with any object (glass, crystal, mirrors, resin, water) that refracts light. But, it is rare.

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Yes, even leaving eyeglasses in a car.

[@stsfuzzybear4613]

@@debbieholoquist2059: Yes eyeglasses are some of the best lenses. Anything clear and even somewhat rounded. Glass being the first. It’s because the roundness concentrates the heat from the full spectrum sun.

[@lraszewski]

Yes I imagine glass artists have to worry about this a lot, but resin is so much more accessible than glassworking so there's a lot of people just starting out or self-teaching who never had to think about it.

[@littleangel9531]

I have crystals hanging in my window. I wonder if I should take them down?

[@lraszewski]

@@littleangel9531 Maybe use a flashlight to see if they focus light from any angle? Things with flat sides are usually okay but not always.

[@vir9002]

On another note. Take a clear resin ball with you camping and no matches required heh. TY for the heads up on this!

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

It’s like using a magnifying glass, light refraction is dangerous, broken glass has started forest fires. Clear resin is the same. Thank you Daniel, for bringing this to everyone’s attention. X❤

[@eclipseclaire]

It’s like a magnifying glass outside in the summer best to tell customers to keep out of way of direct sunlight

[@daniel..cooper]

100%

[@Soleymoons-trinketsnbijoux]

Was thinking the same thing

[@snoopygirl40]

My teacher friend was pull out of class as her house was on fire. She'd had a crystal vase in the window that had done this and caused a fire. This will be put on a pamphlet that I give all my customers. Important that we have to spread Thanks for letting all needing. Now you've got to explain the poc marks on your hoodie!! Thanks❤

[@daniel..cooper]

😱😱😱

[@rechellethackray]

Wow! I guess it's common sense but when you're an artist and you're working with all your different molds, resins, and all the gorgeous things we use inside of our artwork, you don't really stop to think about the practical side of things like, fire through magnification. A really great shout out Mr Cooper! I'm literally scanning the house as we speak. lol. Thank you.

[@LisaVornhagen]

Thank you for that warning! It's shocking how fast that started to smoke!

[@kimberbrown8142]

Thank you Daniel. It's really something I hadn't thought about but, will do in the future.

[@lisahaapaoja3838]

I am rethinking decorations of all kinds, Christmas, Halloween, spring things hanging in a window. This is a vital PSA. Thank you.

[@gailbrown8710]

Wow! That's crazy! I would have never thought about this!

[@daniel..cooper]

Glad you will now Gail 🥰

[@alisonmary1443]

Used to play with magnifiers in the backgreen doing that, when I was little of course and only on blades of grass. I read a story of a woman that bought a crystal ball and the shop owner said "You must cover it with a cloth" the woman replied "Oh yes, because of the spirits" shop owner said "No, because of fire". 🤣 Good video Mr C, hope you found another nice spot for your Mum 💖✨

[@suewarnes9469]

That’s why I’m fearful of sun catchers . Although I love them I never recommend them.😢 Any faceted pieces I would recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight.Thank you Daniel for bringing this to our attention. 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

That's how I feel too Sue, some may be ok but I'm too scared to make them now.

[@stsfuzzybear4613]

@@daniel..cooper: To ease your mind research why we see single colors. Clear glass/resin is made up of all colors. If you see say blue the rest of the colors are not present. You need all colors present and a curvature for the lensing problem to occur. Else every clear window that got sunlight through it would set fires. They don’t. No curvature. Now original window glass could cause problems. As it was made from blown glass spheres that while still hot were cut so they could be flattened. But it left a lens effect in the middle. Which could cause a lensing effect. There are still some panes in old houses in New England. All were small. Let in light, but hard to see through. Window glass today is called float glass. Made flat by pouring molten glass onto molten metal. Originally mercury which is molten at room temperature. Suncatchers are normally made of flat pieces of colored glass/resin. Oh. Clear glass marbles should be a problem but don’t seem to be. 😊

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

Resin objects, glasses, vases full of water, anything that works like a magnifying glass can focus light and create a fire if conditions are right. I was doing a science experiment in fifth grade, making rock candy by putting dissolved sugar in a jar out in the sun. I set fire to the grass. 😳

[@barbaraperkins3747]

I also always am conscious of where my magnifying lamp/glasses are and keeping them well away from any sunlight streaming through the window. My friend’s studio caught fire when sunlight came in through a high window, perfectly in line with the magnifying lamp and a chair! Thanks, Daniel!

[@Oonagh72]

This is super important if your resin/glass is sitting next to something flammable. I know a lot of nail techs with pretty crystal dishes to hold alcohol and monomer.

[@franlewis8906]

Hello Dan! The same applies to mirrors. xx 🎉

[@cathydover7708]

WOW Daniel. I would never have dreamed that this was possible with resin. Nope never entered my feeble mind though I have a crystal ball. Thank you so much for your passing the word along to those of us who depend on your expertise. Please tell Mrs Daniel thank you also. So glad she was home and noticed your Mom trying to sneak a smoke. I wait all week to see what's new with you. This wasn't what I expected. Thanks again and take care. 😻❣️

[@michaelpinreno]

The concentration of the light source is the key to this experiment. If you had inadvertantly left this sphere on a stand and it was on a table, the varnish will not stop this from happening but might even promote it's happening and varnish is very flamable and will result in a fire quickly, given the right circumstances and conditions. Thank you Daniel for your part in making us aware.

[@colorado.alleyoop]

Thank you for sharing this important information. Not everyone knows about this. 👏

[@joburrows9210]

Not panicking, but aware. Thanks, Daniel!❤

[@dianeh2420]

Going to type up a warning for all my products tonight. Thank you Dan. Much love from USA❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChibiChula]

It's terrifying how such a small thing can cause a tragedy. Just keep all resin away from sunlight as a precaution. Thanks for the PSA Daniel! ❤️

[@JrBurriss]

Holy crap.... that's scary. Thanks to your Mum.... watching over us🕊. Is that only with clear resin? Thanks Daniel. Just my 1 cent

[@KittyCraic]

As I was a pyro mad child, I’ve always been acutely aware of light refraction and “making death rays” as I liked to call them. I’m so glad you’ve put this knowledge out there for those who don’t know. You can’t know what you don’t know. Please be sure to pass this information on to others, and stay safe 💚

[@solvated_photon]

Last Christmas I bought acrylic spheres for my kids, nephew and niece but I specifically bought them in green after researching the topic because out of the available color options, green would focus the least thermal energy if they accidentally got left out in sunlight.

[@annagray6491]

Wow, that was blummin quick! Suppose it works the same way as glass in magnifying the light! Thank you so much to you and your mum!😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Yes, super fast Anna! So scary!

[@msanne40]

Thank you for sharing this. You never really think about that.

[@clarewillison9379]

The most innocent objects can become hazards. I was shocked to learn the same lensing effect can happen with a bottle of water and some have set cars on fire when left on a seat or parcel shelf in the sun. Thank you Daniel and your dear Mum for warning people x

[@jewels64628]

What the hell ? That’s scary ! That adds a significant issue for anyone, crafter, seller, gift giving …. Ahhhhh ! These resin companies better get up to speed on this one ! That’s one of the benefits of using resincrete & others I guess … it’s just that my favourite look by far is transparent resin with alcohol inks ! Thanks for the warning, it is extremely appreciated ! Julie Canada

[@tamianderson94]

Thank you for this…everyone needs to be made aware of any fire hazard 😊

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Passed this on to my community Daniel! Everyone should pass this on it’s nothing to sneeze about!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Donna 😁

[@dianestainer7843]

I've recently been gifted a couple of skulls and placed on my window where we get the sun majority of the day, not anymore. I'm moving them in the morning, they will still be on display but a very safe place, thank you Daniel xx

[@deannaleejackson5777]

I learned while in the hospital for vision problems, that if you have scaring it refracts the light. As a result during my healing the lights in the city, in the sky all appeared to look like pretzels. I brought it up to my eyes Dr and it’s because of the scaring. Obviously it has faded as my eyes have healed and lights look normal again. It was a trip.

[@miriamluskberry]

Thank you so much for this post! It makes perfect sense, I've known for years you can use glass + sun to make fire, but this never occurred to me. I'm just beginning to make something larger than resin jewelry. I think I'll put an fyi on future pieces for sale. Sir, you have saved lives today.

[@moncorcoran5697]

Thank you for letting us know this important information.

[@lydiacodding9308]

OMG! That happened FAST! Just think, that in the time it takes to step out to grab the mail, there could be an uncontrollable fire. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this.

[@SabrinaHelton-f7p]

Thank you for informing us! That's scary!

[@MackieJackCreations]

Wow! I’ve NEVER even thought about resin being able to start a fire! Thank you for the warning & demonstration. Be safe, folks.

[@wudgee]

My daughter was in caravan and her mirror actually set her curtains on fire by directing the light onto them. Luckily she was in at the time and threw water on them. She could have lost everything, this is where she was living. Thanks for raising this, it’s a very real issue.

[@daniel..cooper]

😳😳😳🥺

[@fionapopovic4523]

Thank you 🙏, so much, Daniel. This is incredibly important to know as well as being highly educational. Anyone selling/creating resin art should know this and a warning needs to be given, to potential customers. Once again, I sincerely thank you and appreciate you doing all you can, to educate all of us 🙏♥️👏👏👏👏👏

[@mlfett6307]

One can say that of any lens-like object; glasses, magnifying lenses, etc. (having used magnifying glass to burn leaves, etc in the garden at my aunt's in California (sun is very bright there).

[@jenniferr8195]

Appreciate you for caring and bringing this to everyone's attention!

[@daniel..cooper]

Definitely an important scare I had to share! 🥰

[@LoveratLoves]

If that was here in Queensland, Australia - the paper, the globe AND you would have burst into flame instantly.

[@colleenford1078]

Thank you, Daniel, for this information. It is good to know that this can happen. I live in Australia, and it can get extremely hot where I live again. Thank you

[@daniel..cooper]

Very welcome, stay safe 🥰

[@GlitzyWitch]

Great informative video! Im always worried about the crystals in my window, but nothing bad as yet. Please don't let people who leave negative reviews upset you ❤

[@wadehendryx7378]

😮If it can create smoke, it can create fire. Situations are all different. Actually, it doesn't even have to create smoke. If you got a concentrated beam of light like that, it can start a fire. People don't really think about it. Be very careful. Thank you, Daniel. 😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Hope it helps others 🥰

[@vmatin1]

Many thanks to your Mom in heaven looking out for you and thank you for sharing with us! 🙏

[@DebbieCraig-u9u]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I never thought about this but it is really something we as crafters should share. Thanks again for all you do.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Wow, thank you, Daniel! Scary stuff! So glad Mrs. C was home and saw it happening! 😲👍

[@Vicarrieous]

It's funny you mentioned the apocalypse and fire starting! That was my literal first thought, "carry a small resin ball if there's an apocalypse to start a fire you don't need lighter fluid and it can be wet" 😂 Edit: not to say this is a laughing matter, it's very serious and thank you for bringing it to our attention. I have a resin ball in my windowsill to see if it yellows about a year now gonna go move it so this could've been me and my family! Thanks Daniel!

[@AceKaci]

Thanks for the PSA! Here’s hoping this helps people stay safe. Btw, look up “solar death ray.” It’s crazy how powerful the sun can be. Under the right circumstances, it can melt glass and metal. The bigger the resin or glass piece, the more light it can concentrate, so the more likely it is to start a fire. Also consider that a piece sitting on its own isn’t moving, no shaking or breaks, so the heat will keep building on just one spot. And without someone nearby, there will be more oxygen and less CO2. All the ingredients one needs for a fire: fuel, heat, and O2. Btw, not sure why that one comment mentioned some windows having UV protection as if that disproves anything. The extra energy certainly helps, but UV light is not required to start a fire. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ellenl5626]

Thank you for sharing this important information Daniel!

[@chloeainsworth4334]

You always care about people! Thank you

[@laurasmith2173]

Thanks Daniel's mom for reminding us that fire can happen anytime, anywhere.

[@trishevans6711]

This is why none of my crystal spheres and resin pieces are displayed where sunbeams can get them. That never happened to me but years ago it happened to a friend. She was lucky and took care of it before too much damage occurred. I hope this video helps others who just don't think about it or realize it can happen

[@phlyphlo]

The sun really resinates with you art. this could be usefull in a survival situation.

[@tjones5372]

Wow! Thank your mom for the message from above. Scary 🫣

[@sherrybuit7814]

Thank you for reminding us how things can happen. Not something we think about until it happens

[@marybeth17]

Hi Daniel, thanks oh so much. So many people in the US are not using any curtains. So with the sun shingles through their windows this was very important to show how quickly the sun can shine through one of the resin pieces & start a fire. I just shared it on my Facebook & Instagram.

[@MonicaB180]

Thank you once again Daniel for this is a serious issue and definitely needed to be shown. I am so glad Mrs Cooper saved your mums ashes and your house. Who would have thought that... so prayers of thanks to your beloved mother for warning you ❤ loved the point of your experiment very valued. 😊

[@margiist]

I have just moved my snail (filled with Abalone shell) from the piece of wood that it is on! Thank you Daniel...everybody needs to know this.

[@darkmonk99]

Actually great advice-I live in Australia bush fires can happen with people leaving broken glass,the sun is strong here.Remember as a kid in England used a magnifier glass to burn designs on wood-Epoxy,glass etc can cause fire from the sun,so we all need to be careful,good video D

[@Embracetherandom]

WOW! I never ever would've thought this could happen. Thank you so much for sharing !

[@ritaprovencher6048]

Very good to know! I never would have thought! Thank you for keeping us safe!❤❤😊

[@leetau8429]

OMG! I have a wee collection of clear glass speres and ovals sitting in the sunlight...I never thought. A new space for them now and thanks for letting us know the potential hazard of resin

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

I'm making a ring right now using one of your recent videos as inspiration. Using the mylar flakes to make resin paper, then layering resin on top and sanding. But being the genius I am, decided to use CA glue instead and it leaked all over the ring, and it's moving parts, in the hinges, all down my hand completely webbing my fingers together while simultaneously burning slightly. Yes these things do generate heat and we should be careful! I used acetone and salt to remedy the situation, but a short cut became a long cut. But in hindsight it was a blessing in disguise because leaking epoxy would have been far worse. It's a kinetic ring with an orb on top filled with silicone oil, glitter, and opal.

[@fionabishop4420]

Great awareness video. Chrystals are also very dangerous when hung in windows and one that I never really thought of was clear water bottles in cars

[@jeaniebrown8119]

Wow! I never would have thought about the possibility of this happening. Thank you for the warning. ❤

[@noshrinkingviolet1]

This actually happened to my daughter with a plastic bottle of water outside in the sunshine on a table, luckily it happened outside 🔥

[@caroleogorman8517]

OMG 😳 thanks for the warning. This could even happen with the smallest of keyrings too or coasters

[@daniel..cooper]

If domed in the right way to bend light, definitely, pieces like this or skulls really do intensify the rays though.

[@kgf99UVresinCrafts]

Thank you so very much Dan! I have quite a few globes I’ve made in my home! I’ll make sure I keep them out of the sun!

[@themarianiexpress1557]

Great information, I never thought about this. I never keep my resin projects in the sunlight. I tell my customers the same. I’m glad your sharing this thank you so much

[@svetonebo_art]

Well yes, simply optical effect... I've heard about fire in the house caused byva candle, but not of its fire but because of the form of the glass, the candle was in

[@rebelnfisher]

I had a friend that put a magnifying mirror on the back seat of her car. As the sun traveled across the sky it reflected on the head liner of the car and scorched a line across it. The car was full of smoke and as she opened the door the air rushed in and the fire flashed across the liner.

[@dorcasberthold3403]

I’m American but lived in Germany in the early 1980’scw/ a cute fun Alpha Romeo car. I couldn’t bring it back home because in US car interiors are flame resistant and to gut the car and replace was too $$$. I don’t know the level of flame resistance here but know European cars didn’t have the same. Still miss that car! And the autobahn.

[@maddieadams75]

PSA………PSA….Thank you for bringing this to peoples attention, as the saying goes “where there’s smoke there’s fire” 🔥 It doesn’t matter how you are hold the material to the light beam it happened. I live in extreme SUNNY ARIZONA USA. Our sun 🌞 shines over 300+ days per year, it’s an intense sun. TFS ❤

[@dawnyoung4077]

Thank you for the information I know that resin even uv resin can melt its happen to me an customers I sold my necklaces to told me the same thing heat resistance is false cause my resin was 500 Fahrenheit and above and it’s still melted. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.

[@daniel..cooper]

😱😱😱

[@harrietmeltzer7846]

This actually happened to me with a glass paperweight. Fortunately I was at home and smelled the smoke! Very good advice…thank you!

[@daniel..cooper]

Wow! We often don't think about where we put things, it's so scary!

[@vir9002]

Oh, yeah! My dad had one of those heavy glass paperweight/magnifine glass and yup, it got some of his paperwork smoking one day while he was at his desk! Made sure that thing was never in direct sunlight after that.

[@MsAislinnscfur]

i was aware that our craft can cause fires.... but did realise how quickly either... i have had to share this vid on my fb wall with additional message, that is scary seeing it come a light even though the sun is not that hot...

[@lynnsonmor4330]

I could watch non stop . Fascinating !!

[@Deb-xo9hs4kf5w]

It is scary. Thank you for bringing attention to this!

[@mikemccormick865]

Thanks for the PSA.

[@daniel..cooper]

Hopefully it will help spread some awareness 😁

[@mikemccormick865]

@@daniel..cooper it most definitely will. Never considered this myself.

[@MelissaL-h1q]

Thank you for tackling this topic.🙏 I know there are many people out there that do not think about such things as they're placing their new piece of art. Usually, because they're so excited about finding that 'perfect place'. I would rather people know and understand the risks then have a tragedy happen. Thank you, not onl for sharing your craft but also for making sure we are as informed as possible about possible risks. You are a true gem 💎 in the human race. 🙏😍🤩😍🥰🤗

[@tammytoth5874]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Is scary to know

[@B.L.Creations]

Wow, I have never seen this . I didn’t know this happened . Once again thank you so very much Daniel for sharing this . I’m sure you have helped many others with this video .

[@delphinecarter4593]

Holy crap 😮. Thanks for alerting us to this hazard Dan. Really appreciate it. The winter sun is lower now and would definitely do this. I agree, anyone selling transparent resin pieces should state this as a warning! I know I will be. I'm definitely going to block out the sunlight on the window of my craft studio.

[@daniel..cooper]

Yep, or maybe just pull the blind down when you're not in there 😁

[@ARTOBSESSIONOZ]

Wow I never thought something like that could happen, Im glad that Mrs Cooper saw it in time 🙏

[@lynne6534]

This happened to my sister, i also nought her a sphere and she had it on her window sil and it caught fire. She wasnt in the house at the time but arrived back home just in time 😮

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Thanks for the warning. I like sparkly things. I would do that without realizing what would happen 🙀

[@wilhat]

If I remember right all glass objects can cause a sun comes in through the class and like yours Burns magnifies the light,and and causes even reading glasses can cause if the sun hits them at the right angle.

[@daniel..cooper]

Yes, definitely, but if I can raise awareness around resin doing the same, I'm a happy man knowing people will pass on aftercare advice 🥰

[@CGKreations]

This was a wild test very informative. You should do a test if you make a small pot put a little wood like for camping then put that resin ball see if it would do it to wood. That would be interesting for folks who want for camping with the key note of safety first😊

[@wendydeane1627]

Its like a magnifying glass.

[@daniel..cooper]

Yep! It can happen so fast! 🥺