#40- Creating a Free Form Resin Geode with an Elegant Edge, On A Budget!

[@crystalphillips7123]

Mother Nature should ask YOU for tips on making geodes!!! This is stunning!!! I appreciate all your videos and infusion of inspiration!!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Ha! You are so sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@КристинаГрибчук]

The Frugal Resinista Hello dear! Where I can get a list of products you use to create this beautiful stone? I have never done smth like this before, so I know nothing. You inspire me to create such stone for my baby girl to put in her room! Thank you!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you for watching! There is a list in the description of the video with links to where to buy! Hope it helps!

[@lindafrier1615]

Like this one simple colors and lots of sparkle.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@angelawhite7140]

I would love to see more start to finish videos. Especially this one. How did you finish it? Peel it off from the surface & finish the the final beautiful piece of art you created......please...

[@thefrugalresinista]

I can do that! I kind of figured that people wouldn't care to see that part but I could be wrong!

[@doloresroy476]

Beautiful results! Love the way you used the hot glue and then painted it golden ......such a great idea! :-)

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@charmedlife7758]

This is so relaxing! I just like watching your videos to have a moments peace. Thank you:)

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@Decopainterandtea]

Yay!Just enough time to watch this before I leave for work.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Aww... you're so sweet. I hope work went well! ;)

[@oyonniaelliott1457]

Love your work

[@LOLawliet7]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️looking forwards to see more examples of your work in 2020.

[@karenwensel2881]

I loved it more and more with every add on you did!!!!!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ferivaziri1299]

Very great

[@jharp2002]

This is stunning!

[@SammyJoAnderson]

So amazing! Can you tell me what you would sell a piece like this for? I am starting to make these resin geodes (and LOVING it) and I have no idea how to price them!! Maybe you could make a video on how you determine pricing for your different sized/types of pieces?

[@thefrugalresinista]

That's a good question. I always want to give my art enough value for the time and effort that I put into it, but the reality is that you kind of have to also look at the available market. If you had good advertising and a way to sell online, you could probably sell for a higher price. I am to busy with my kiddos for that! I have an art booth one town away that I sell my art in so I price things a bit lower since my available clientele is smaller. This one sold quite a while ago, but I believe that it was in the $35 to $50 range maybe?

[@SammyJoAnderson]

@@thefrugalresinista thank you so much for replying!! That gives me a great place to start. I, also, have 6 children (one special needs) and live in a small town, so I'm limited to a few shows during the holiday season and am still building a following online. I didn't really have any idea what a "lower" range would be, so I appreciate it. 😊

[@thefrugalresinista]

One of my kids has special needs as well! Art seems to be a great way for me to have "me" time in all the chaos and makes me feel like I'm doing something fun and exciting during my busy days!

[@hazhawidad1024]

Can you make a video showing us how u cut this piece and get rid of Matt board. And how you polish it?

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks for watching! I actually didn't cut this piece. I poured it right onto parchment paper after creating a hot glue barrier. If you do about 3 layers, it will be sturdy enough to not need a back. I poured a clear coat of resin to make it shiny and polished.

[@Madnessmakes]

Soooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you!

[@virgodee911]

Hi! You're work is awesome. If you see my comment - I am knew to learning any of this resin work, but LOVE IT! What would you suggest if one wanted to hang such a beautiful piece? Would you incorporate wire into the resin or what would be your suggestion? curious...

[@kimwaknitz7594]

Do you have a video where you pull this up, and how the back looks finished?

[@thefrugalresinista]

I don't. Another freeform is going to be one of my next projects and I have had a few people request to see the back so I will do that on the next video. Thanks for watching!

[@nailaarts01]

This is Gorgeous! Inspirational!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@joannesarlo518]

Beautiful Rebecca. I want to try one of these but am so intimidated by the resin. Need to get over that fear! thank you for this video!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you! Go for it! I put my art off for a year because I was afraid of resin. I definitely messed up the first few pieces but then got the hang of it. Don't be discouraged and have fun!

[@gayehiggins4612]

That is sensational. TFS

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you for watching!

[@beep6969]

This is so cool it makes me want to try out resin

[@thefrugalresinista]

I hope you do! It is so fun!

[@marikaswan5363]

Beautiful !!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks!

[@evonapro]

Love it. Thanks for sharing. I am so afraid to use quick setting resin.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you! I used to be afraid of it too but now I'm afraid of the regular resin! I don't want to finish a project and then have it move on me all night!

[@dorisannstevenson7222]

Love it!

[@janinemarie860]

I absolutely love your art work! you've inspired me to give it a try!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're going to try it! I LOVE resin art!

[@MyFavoriteNolaThings]

Lastly, (I promise,) do you try to get the resin to completely cover the glass pieces. I worry about someone cutting themselves on it, but covering them entirely would affect the shimmering reflection? Or would it? Maybe include a caution with the geode?.?

[@thefrugalresinista]

If you break your own glass, I would definitely cover it in resin because it is super sharp. When you buy it already crushed as vase filler, etc... it is tumbled ahead of time so it typically doesn't really have sharp edges. I don't coat it then. Hope that helps!

[@MyFavoriteNolaThings]

@@thefrugalresinista it is "decorative filler ". You're right, it isn't sharp like you would think. Tumbled, huh? That would explain it. Thanks for the insight.

[@marafuser1883]

Beautiful

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@Kparry269]

I just found you on KZbin today and I have being enjoying your videos so much!! For these geodes that you make on the mats, how do you display them? Since they look to be on the thinner side, could they be hung? Thanks for all of your inspiration!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks for watching! I display them on a stand but you could definitely hang them. I find that you just have to add the second clear coat for them to be thick enough to hold their shape and you should wait about a week before propping them so that they don't bend. I'm getting ready to do another freeform video and will show how to put a wall mount on the next one!

[@Kparry269]

Awesome. Thanks so much. I’ll keep an eye out for the video!

[@chez345]

You make beautiful pieces! Thank you for sharing your how-to videos. How long does it take for a resin piece like this one to dry so you can lift it?

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you! You can lift it within a couple of hours but it won't hold its flat shape totally for 36 to 48 hours. If I am bending a piece, I will do it at about the 3 hour mark. If I want it to stay flat, I leave it alone for a couple of days.

[@Louie23]

Hi! Just wondering what the purpose of the blow torch is? Thank you and lovely job, it looks beautiful!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much for watching! The blow torch pops all of the bubbles in the resin so that you get a smooth finish.

[@texasgemtree]

I like all of your work but I LOVE a lot of it. This one I LOVE!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@MyFavoriteNolaThings]

Thanks for breaking this down the way you do. In this video, I figured out, I think, you put Sand with the center crystals and some glass pieces. I found the sand on your list. Sorry if you've answered this already, BUT, is this more beneficial than glitter or does it serve another purpose? Or just cheaper than glitter? Also, I saw, I think Tammy Anderson, color some glass shards with alcohol inks. Think that would work with sand? Shipping is same for 5lb sand as 1lb!

[@thefrugalresinista]

First, thanks so much for watching! I used that specific sand because it is very sparkly and I like that it is thick enough that it gives good coverage. I haven't tried alcohol ink with sand but I bet it works really well. You would have to probably experiment with making sure that it is covered in resin though or I think that maybe it could come off. I can't remember if Tammy covers her glass in resin after using alcohol ink. Fun experiment for you to try!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Is it very thin geode? So beautiful color 🌹🥰

[@shirleyvantonder7448]

Where do you get all your crystals?

[@thefrugalresinista]

I get them at Michael's in the bead section or on Amazon. Here's the link to my Amazon store where I have a lot of them: www.amazon.com/shop/thefrugalresinista

[@lamasworld3063]

why u didn't remove the silicon after dried?

[@thefrugalresinista]

I actually used hot glue from a glue gun instead of silicone so it is meant to stay as part of the geode. I painted it with gold enamel paint after the resin cured.

[@lamasworld3063]

@@thefrugalresinista 😘😘

[@sherrylaird4361]

can you mix the resin right into the paint, then pour it?

[@thefrugalresinista]

Yes. It only takes a tiny bit of paint. You want to do a 1 part paint to 10 part resin ratio or even a bit less to make sure that the resin will cure properly.

[@lateefamf7343]

from where can I get the long crystal in the center

[@sheilabeadsandtea5808]

Hi! I would like to know the brand and size ( fine or medium) of the acrylic paint pens you are using. Thanks!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Hi and thanks for watching! I use some from Walmart and HATE them. They don't write smoothly and tend to leak or dry out. I'm getting ready to purchase a new set that has been recommended by a lot of resin artists. Here's the link to what I'm purchasing... amzn.to/2TihmYt

[@melindad.4154]

Amazing

[@HWolfe]

Where do you buy the crystals? I am a newbie. Thanks.

[@thefrugalresinista]

You can get them on amazon or a lot of times I will get them at Michael's when they are having their 70% off beads sales. They have strands of crystals in the bead section and have a lot of colors to choose from.

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

I did a geode on the board, an when i did a final pout this past Saturday, this morning when i got up it felt tacky not much but a little bit why is that ? do i need more drying days ?

[@thefrugalresinista]

I think that unfortunately, if you've waited that long the resin must not have been mixed all the way. I've done that before! Bummer. But you can pour one more clear coat over the top and that will fix it.

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

thank you, thank you, when i get home that's gonna be the 1st thing i do....

[@thefrugalresinista]

Good luck!

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

you're right i went home did another resin over the tacky-ness ..woke up it was PERFECT...really smooth. THANK YOU

[@thefrugalresinista]

Wonderful!

[@JewelSand]

For some reason my glue just doesnt stick to the mat :(

[@thefrugalresinista]

Mine only does if I do a thick line. I do a second interior line as well after I have built the wall of glue up. Once in a while I will still get a leak and will use my glue gun to stop it real quick.

[@MyFavoriteNolaThings]

@@thefrugalresinista I started my first geode a few days ago. I put a circle of hot glue in the middle to separate colors. Same here. Did not stick. The good thing was that as a large circle I could move it around to the right spot. Tammy Anderson used SPRAY ADHESIVE on cardstock to wood, so I had some. I sprayed the silicone mat lightly. Worked Like a Charm! That glue "stuck like chuck"!

[@heididunlap1781]

Is it me or is there a ticking sound in the background when you talk on your videos?

[@thefrugalresinista]

Not just you! Unfortunately my studio space is in my basement and when the heat kicks on, you can hear the furnace clicking. At least it won't happen in the summer. Ha ha!

[@sioframay]

When you talk is so quiet and the music is super loud. Could you balance the sound better? I end up worried I'm gonna get a noise complaint from watching your videos.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks for letting me know. Someone else mentioned it as well. I'm trying on my newer videos to adjust the volume so that doesn't happen. Let me know if you keep hearing it that way!

[@happynpositive7866]

Beautiful!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you!