#33 - Crystal Trinket Bowl using Borax - Full Tutorial

[@amynobil2811]

your geode mirror frame is GORGEOUS!!!

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thank you! I added a darker blue and gold today. Glitter lines tomorrow!

[@usherl250]

These look like so much fun, I’ve always wanted to try doing this. Beautiful results, thanks for the tutorial.

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thanks Laura! I'm going to try building crystals with alum like Petra shows how to in her video from a while back and see how that goes.

[@amynobil2811]

love the final result of the trinket dish...can't wait to try!

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thanks!!

[@josephinelynngipson1162]

Good job. These are amazing. The green one is my favorite by far. Thank you for sharing

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thanks!

[@cindacooper9551]

I absolutely love the mirror!!

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thank you! It's definitely one of my favorite pieces that I've made. It's hanging in my room until the right buyer comes along as it's super heavy and substantial in size and shipping would cost a pretty penny, but if I never sell it, I won't be disappointed in any event 😉

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

It turned out beautiful

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thanks!

[@brendasmyth3196]

Luv ur mirror frame and think its beautiful as is without the pen lunes, its so beautiful👍💖

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thank you!

[@Sandi-om2tm]

What kind of coloring are you using. Food color

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Yes.

[@elahehebrahimi7609]

Hi It turns gorgeous What kind of paint did you use to make it gold? Does it get tarnished later on?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thank you! There are a few things you can use such a gold colored oil based paint pen, Liquid Leaf, gold spray paint, and gold mica mixed in with a little bit gloss sealer. They do not tarnish.

[@moja4157]

Your so talented bae❤❤❤💙

[@lisafaulkner6086]

Very pretty!

[@anitawelch2711]

How to keep a borax crystal from dehydrating and turning white?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

You need to coat it very well with a sealant a few times.

[@salishahaynes]

Really nice

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thanks!

[@allpen02]

This is amazing

[@RinirocksArtistry]

🤗

[@mookzmom]

Wonderful, and good to know that molds can be made from them, at least that's what I heard, but now I wonder how they would do inside resin? Also, do you think the longer fuzzy type pipecleaners would produce larger crystals? Hmmm...might be experiment time at my house. lol My only problem with this video is I had trouble hearing you, even on our work computer with the volume turned all the way up. Not a huge deal, since you show everything well, but thought I'd mention so maybe you could yell...or something. lol

[@RinirocksArtistry]

I will try and speak up in the next video 😂 I would spray seal them first and then coat with resin.

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

The chunks are there because you’re going into the borax box with a wet spoon .But I like this video it is very helpful

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Good to know! Thanks!!

[@haruki69420]

is there some alternatives of pipe cleaners?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Yes, you can make borax crystals without pipe cleaners. The borax just needs something to grab on to - so the more textured a surface, the better. You can use cotton balls, pine cones, and even books just to name a few.

[@cricketandfriends]

I just have one question. If you pour resin over the crystals and have them completely covered, do they lose their sparkle?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

If fully submerged they do. Just make sure to spay seal them with a a lacquer first and then drizzle resin over them. I also finish off with Diamond dust for extra sparkle!

[@aidasoto2936]

Superliked

[@МаринаЛукашенко-й5ф]

Скажите пожалуйста, как долго могут хранится такие друзы?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

As long as you spray them well with a sealer, they can be kept for a very long time. I still have the ones I made in this video.

[@gourdhead22]

Have you ever taken them off pipe cleaner an used in resin as shards.??

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Yes, and I also use the pieces from the bottom of the container as well!

[@gourdhead22]

Do you have to treat them first.

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Justt make sure they are completely dry and spray them with a clear coat.

[@libbykrause1518]

Have you tried using alcohol ink to color your borax water?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Yes. I also used acrylic ink and didn't like it as it didn't blend well.

[@EllieLove21]

I know this comment is 3 years old, but oh well maybe you'll see it or it'll help someone else. I was spending so much money on food coloring because you gotta use a lot especially if you want dark colored crystals. I ended up switching to RIT fabric dye. The colors are so much more vibrant. And RIT 8oz bottles last a good while.

[@RinirocksArtistry]

@EllieLove21 thanks for the tip! I will definitely have to try. 😊

[@Domesticgoddess12]

This video says it’s 3years old but the video ITSELF looks much MUCH older!!!! I love it!!!!

[@manasibhuwania]

What did u spray as a coat

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Any kind of sealant. Just make sure to give it a few coats to make sure it's fully coated.

[@mfernandavidal4363]

For the bowl that will be used to make the solution, can i use it again for eating purposes? Or should i not use it again? Thank you.

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Just to err on the side of caution, I would not use it to eat off of.

[@mfernandavidal4363]

@@RinirocksArtistry i see ! Thanks

[@crystallondon1759]

It's just so that borax just wash it it's not going to hurt you after it's clean

[@cosmicace_1104]

Yo same!!!!!

[@RinirocksArtistry]

😎

[@cosmicace_1104]

That’s sick

[@sabaeword]

is there an alternative of pipe cleaner can we use juice straw instead

[@RinirocksArtistry]

I don't believe so.

[@JeanetteIgoe]

Can you use mod podge

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Yes, but I would apply many coats.

[@carolynboyd616]

Ow fragile are the crystals?

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Once they are thoroughly sealed with a spray varnish they are very sturdy. You can then use them in your resin art. Have a Happy New Year!

[@michelledenning2381]

Do you have a product link for a good varnish spray u suggest? ​@@RinirocksArtistry

[@RinirocksArtistry]

@michelledenning2381 yes, I use Krylon K01305 Gallery Series Artist and Clear Coatings Aerosol, 11-Ounce, UV-Resistant Clear Gloss a.co/d/5EbHlZr

[@michelledenning2381]

Tysm! ​@@RinirocksArtistry I actually already love this product, glad its applicable to.this!!

[@rivchick]

Very very nice but your videos are super super long that sometimes I forget what you are doing. Please don’t think this is rude but you can speed through some parts. Very nice and thank you for the ideas

[@jonnyami]

The title does say Full Tutorial

[@tigerlilly1200]

Very very Awesome job !

[@RinirocksArtistry]

Thank you!!