# 429 - HOW TO Apply Resin! 👩‍🎨MUST WATCH ✍🏻- Top Coating your artwork! | FULL Tutorial

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Hi everyone! I hope you find this video very helpful! If I have forgotten anything or if you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments below! Please feel free to share this video to your fellow artists! Thanks again! 💕

[@marystewart8905]

I have your original video saved to my Kanella file, along with this one and pretty much all your videos!

[@tarasolomita4502]

Excellent video!! Thanks 😊

[@katiefinken7805]

I think I am not afraid of resin anymore. Thank you very much. Very informative. This is excellent. Keep posting more great videos. I love watching and learning from you.

[@sheilaegeland]

Once again, a video full of info.. You should be nominated for best Tutorials on you tube.

[@deborahdesigner3226]

❤️

[@good__enough]

This lady is a natural born teacher. Anybody agtee?

[@sanjahotko8585]

That's a great educational video. Understandable to everyone,everything we should know very precisely step by step explained the whole process. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@karenmcdonald6680]

Watched both your resin videos today. Have watched them when they came out as well. I’ve been putting off doing resin and now that I’ve done three pieces tonight I am excited to do more. Your teaching rocks. Everything went exactly like you said and I was completely prepared because you are so thorough! Thank you for what you do! I can’t wait to go look at them tomorrow. 🤓🤓🤓

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

That’s awesome! Thank you for the feedback. Happy to hear my videos helped!

[@ANNEsART101]

I really appreciate your no-nonsense approach on how to resin paintings, as well as the way you paint. Thank you!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thanks ☺️

[@srdjannalis3037]

Upon my taste Kannella is the best teacher and artist in this technique.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Wow, thank you

[@pennykay6381]

Kanella, this video by far as been the best video I’ve seen on resin. 😊 You explained everything and the results are stunning. Amazing work and excellent teaching! 🙌

[@grandmasallysart7479]

Thank you for this tutorial. I can't imagine every working on a canvas that size. Still consider myself a newbie. I've not seen anyone do a resin demonstration for that size out there and I think it was needed. You do a wonderful, thorough job in your instruction.

[@Mamasan742]

I love your work and how you teach! You are so thorough and easy to understand. Thank you so much. 🥰

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You are so welcome!

[@kian4753]

I can’t believe how generous you are in sharing your knowledge. THANK YOU KANELLA, THIS WAS REALLY HELPFUL.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You are so welcome!

[@carolkay-he7dl]

Thank you, this video was very helpful!

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

My goodness sweetie, excellent video. I don't see how anybody could not know how to resin now, lol. You covered all the bases, plus. Your no ifs-ands-or-buts method is very effective. (This is all in jest and said with love. You did a wonderful job explaining everything.) Take care, xoxoxoxoxo

[@suedempsey3113]

Thank you so much! I have made mistakes with resin (and now I understand why!). You have a great teaching style! ❤

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Happy to help!

[@Aymaray2]

Thank you so much for referring me back to this video! Very informative, as always.

[@heatherleighartistry]

I don’t know how I missed this one!!! Very thorough as always!!! Thank you for doing this for all of us!!!!

[@joannedwy7100]

I’ve watched a lot of videos about applying resin to my paintings, but yours is, by far, the best, most detailed of them all. I learned a lot from your video! Thank you!!!!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Aww thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@irenebairan9764]

If you cannot get all the stickiness off your hands, just use hand lotion.

[@katysimcock2299]

Thank you so much for this video. This helped me sooooo much with seeing what you do with a bigger piece. I had stopped using resin on bigger pieces because the last time I did I big one I had a massive pool of resin in the middle. Watching your technique I’m keen and excited to start resining all my pieces again so again thank you. ❤️🙏

[@christieedwards7986]

Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering how to resin my art. Very very helpful ❤️👍🏽

[@candacemullins4212]

Lovely artwork, great teaching but you you made nervous mixing above the canvas! I have worked with resin so I am not afraid of resin, just have not put on artwork yet!

[@becbell74]

Thank you so much. I’m just about to do my first Dutch pour and I have shimmers in the colours and I live the Resin finish. You’ve given me so much information to think about. I know my hubby has a heat gun somewhere, I just have to find it. Love your teaching. X

[@momviolin]

Thank you so much! I will try that. Funny I just watched your video and was about to order Erica Hughes spinner. Still like the looks of hers I think. Plus with it being lower, not as much paint goes flying. Maybe you could "print" your own! 🤣

[@ArtbySusanKing]

Thank You Kanella, beautiful piece. I am starting to resin some of my artwork and I'm not sure how much to mix up. Do you have a chart for how much to mix up for different sizes of a canvas, or know anyone who has one ? Thanks

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I never measure. But, if you Google ‘resin calculator’ you’ll find a website by ArtResin which will help you with that

[@Baltihunter]

Non stop tips and advice. Excellent tutorial 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@GaylinaHurtt]

You’ve eased my mind some about resin! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You are so welcome!

[@camillehood4054]

Very beautiful. Thank you. I needed to see this video.

[@lisamb4269]

Kanella is a very good teacher!!! beautiful painting!!!

[@sarahamernik4819]

You are very generous! It was very helpfull! More blessings for you!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crashtestdummy52g91]

Thanks so much for this video. After doing a few pieces with resin I now know how to repair the divets and such. I also now know how to avoid the mistakes to begin with! I didn't think you could use resin on such a large piece. Beautiful! Thanks!

[@joannedwy3547]

What is the number of the video to create this wonderful painting?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Video 427

[@dcaloger]

My first painting I used boat resin. Very vareasy, but my friend thought it was too shiny. So, I started using varnish. I can not master the

[@caroltaylor7000]

I’m new and I find this video amazing l have ruined some Paintings when I put resin on. It dries with pools of resin missing I’m thinking it could have been glitter or silicone oil. Great to hear what the problem was thank you very much

[@CarolKay-z1g]

I really appreciate your videos. You’re so very helpful. You’re an awesome teacher with any of your artwork.!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretep.]

Thank You Kanella!💚💙💛🧡

[@DivineSison-h4z]

Oh it's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. I'm watching from T.O

[@dawnyoung4077]

Gorgeous thank you for sharing have a wonderful weekend

[@adele-amelieregine4608]

Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces vidéos surtout celle ci. Je n'arrivais pas avoir de beaux résultats je prends note. Toutes vos belles toiles sont époustouflantes. Bravo et merci encore ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@d.debellis5091]

Just watched this entire video. Wow Kanella !!! This was so informative . Thank you .

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@consueloyoung4484]

Thank you so much Kanella, there is so much information in this video. I have already watched the first, but this is a great refresher. I very much appreciate you stressing the importance of cleaning EVERYTHING after, it is so much easier to clean ASAP than starting with unclean product. I know you to be a stickler for cleanliness and I appreciate it so much. Thank you again for your thorough explanation and for sharing your experience. 🙏🏼💗🍀

[@vinoomehta6773]

It is very beautiful job you did .Can you tell me how you hang it on the wall any special hooks for that or any viedo you gave that .thanks

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

No hooks. I just hang it from the wooden frame

[@judydickenson1603]

This was perfect! I was scared to even attempt resin. But you answered all my questions! Thank you!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I'm so glad!

[@adele-amelieregine4608]

Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces belles vidéos. Très utiles pour moi concernant la résine

[@gailchianese7724]

Looks fabulous and this was helpful. Thank you.

[@bkochinke]

Hi Kanella, super helpful! Thanks. Is there any guidance on how much resin you need for a size of a particular canvases?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I’m pretty sure I mentioned that in the video. If not, Google ‘resin calculator’ and you’ll be able to add the measurements of your canvas and figure out how much resin you need

[@caldy206]

And people tell. Me OCD is bad. Ha! I think it is just fine.

[@momviolin]

Great instruction, thank you! I just resined my first pieces last night. None are gallery worthy, but I will probably give a couple to family. Covered with the food cover you recommended. This morning I see just a few spots (dust?). Ack! I checked 3 times! One on canvas, one on a 6x6 tile. Ugh!😣 Do I need to sand the whole thing and resin again? Also noticed the canvas one has little ridges (very small bumps?) along the edge. You mentioned that is okay. Would it go away with a second coat? I'm tempted to just leave them.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Just sand the spots with the dust. Not the whole thing. A second coat of resin would help with the ridges on the canvas.

[@wilfredsoto9358]

This was very informative especially w/ all the safety issues Thank You🙏🏼

[@wilfredsoto9358]

Kanella good morning, l currently been looking to purchase the RESIN you recommended but having difficulty in finding it w/ in the NY / Westchester area. Can you recommend a web site or store l can store l can purchase from - l have2 bottles of SmartArt - epoxyharderearner & epoxyresin ! Also thinking of using Spray Fixeded for smaller pieces 8x8 to 12x12 ( is there a specific brand you would recommend ) Thank You 🙏🏼

[@LouiseLoranger]

Whitch heat gun do you use? Thank you your vidéos are very helpfull. Louise

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

It’s listed in my Amazon shop in the description below my video

[@marthaalvarez214]

Thank you so much for the great video! Learned a great deal. Will be resining my first canvas within the next day nor two. Love your channel.

[@sandranaylor536]

Thank you. I was interested to know how it was done. Not there yet. 😊

[@donnahill5100]

Thank you for all the help I very much appreciated it

[@brookepigott]

Hi Kanella! I greatly appreciate your tutorial! I resined my first pieces and followed your instructions exactly (same resin brand etc). I had trouble with each canvas as the resin pulled away from the edges and left a quarter inch all around the top of the canvases without any resin. Why does that happen and how to I prevent it in the future, and how do I fix the ones I did? THANK YOU!!!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You have to make sure the canvas is tight and not sagging in the middle. Also if you didn’t add enough resin that’s also the issue. You can just add another coat to try to fix it

[@DonnaMiller-y5e]

I am so sorry to ask another ? What heat gun do you recommend? Is there a big difference between that and a hair blower? By the way your resin video was wonderful.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

@@DonnaMiller-y5e you can’t use a hair dryer for resin. Check out my Amazon shop link in the description below the video. I have a heat gun in my Amazon shop

[@WandaWoods-zx1dh]

I want to start doing resin and you have encouraged me to do it. You are the best I have watched . Loved this teaching video. You are the best. Thank you and I love the canvas. What type of canvas do you use?❤❤

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

My canvases are from Michaels. Level 3 gallery wrapped

[@beckybednarz2563]

Hello Kanella, I tried Krystal Resin for the first time yesterday. Unfortunately it dried with alot of air bubbles in it so I will have to do a second coat. Do I need to sand all of the bubbles? If so what # grit do you suggest and how much(deep)? I absolutely love the shine of the finish, just disappointed with the bubbles ( I did purchase a heat gun specifically for this process). I am a huge follower of yours, and you have given me the gift of art. I did watch both your resin videos before and after trying to resolve the problem without bothering you. I know you always say.... watch the whole video, and the information is in the description .. haahaa

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Hey Becky, sorry to hear about the issue you’re having. Although I’m a little confused as to why you would have that many bubbles. Also if you have a heat gun and you used it on the resin (a few times) then there shouldn’t have been any bubbles at all. Please email me at [e-mail] Maybe you can send me pictures so I can have a better understanding of what your piece looks like etc.

[@barbtemplin7864]

This was epic! You did such a great job of talking us through your process of resining a large painting. Thank you Kanella. I know that was a lot to tell and show us but greatly appreciated! ❣️👍🏻

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@louisahenderson9596]

I love your dogs, I have to fur baby cats and they are my heart

[@chhayaranpise2744]

Well explained.I will try it on my paintings

[@sheilasporn8548]

Hi Kanella. I want to tell you that I absolutely love your latest painting. I personally think it's the BEST one you've ever done. It's truly exquisite. Thank you for teaching us.

[@Jfletcherart3642]

This was awesome ! I have been struggling with resin but I believe I know several things I was not doing that I should of been doing. So glad you did this video. Thank you so much

[@sandranaylor536]

Hi Kanella, can I ask you a question please. I have watched your tutorial a few times and thought I had followed your instructions carefully. I live in the UK and can’t find Krystal Resin. However I went for a top rated one on Amazon here. All went well with mixing and pouring. However the next day all around the border had very little resin. I had tried with a spirit level to make sure it was level. What are your thoughts please ? Thank you 😊

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Your canvas may have been level but if the canvas dipped in the centre or was saggy then that could be part of the issue. Or the resin isn’t good quality?

[@elhamakbari-mp7xj]

Hi, thank you for your wonderful tutorial. There is no need to use fixative spray on the painting before resin? Doesn't resin change the color of acrylic?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

No. Resin doesn’t affect the acrylic at all

[@andreabrown9902]

How do I email you with a question?

[@radondaandersen7390]

❤Amazing ! Great instructions 🎉

[@ogregirl23]

hey have you ever noticed at the dentist they have those sticky on 1 side square sheets of stiff plastic wrap that they put anywhere they will touch while working on you? Like the big light that pivots handle? You need some of those for your gun, torch.. hair dryer. Who knows where to get them.. medical supplies. Have you ever done a pour say like in the negative space of this with different colors after coat 1 of resin. Or even like edge the current paint with metallic paint? Silver would be gorg on this. Will it stick to the resin?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I haven’t tried that

[@dcaloger]

Hi. Your videos are terrific ! I was just going to ask about resin vs. Varnish. I love the resin look better. And you just answered my question. You are a great artist and teacher! Thank you!

[@sylviarowlands1883]

Thank you for this very helpful video, i have tried several times to resin unsuccessfully. Four paintings have divots, which you mentioned but your resin was ready to pour or i missed how to solve? Do i have to sandpaper then do another coat of resin or just add a new layer of resin. Thank you.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Just add a new coat

[@teresamorin6678]

Hi. I enjoy watching all your work its great and i learn a lot. You mentioned you used floetrol paint and water. I would love to know the amounts of your mixtures in total. Teresa from manitoba.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Check out video 434

[@michellejohnson8695]

I'm not sure if you already said this I might have missed it but how long do you wait before you resin a painting? You did a wonderful job explaining the process thank you much. 😊

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

As soon as my painting is fully dry to the touch I resin

[@joseebriere4554]

Thank you so much Kanella for that video. But I always have the same problem...bubbles. With the hot gun a lot of bubbles disapear but not all. I dont know why...Could you please help me. Thank you so much.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

After popping the air bubbles with the heat hun - wait about 15 min and pop them with a torch the second time around. That should help.

[@dolidinel7938]

This is a perfect video. Thank you

[@juliewaye7024]

Brill very informative good lesson 🤗

[@lizzijansen6527]

I love this piece! Now I know why my resin cured in 15 minutes after I mixed it up. I was in the garage and it was 93 degrees! Thank you, you are an excellent teacher.

[@juliewaye7024]

Kinella a quick question IF you do need to do a second coat to repair blemishes how long between coats before you correct or sandpaper the picture. Thanks Julie UK

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

12- 24 hours is fine.

[@joyousruby2967]

Fantastic !! Love this black white piece. Which.number painting video is it on please?. Thanks. 😍

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2m7hWagjMiWmaM

[@desireehfluidart]

Wow thank you for doing this video. It’s amazing. I’ve been holding off with the resin but now feel a lot more comfortable giving it a go. You’re a super star 🌟. 🌺

[@alettemeiberg3041]

Thank you, I know know what I’ve been doing wrong, how do you restore a piece when it’s not completely full of resin? Do you have to do another layer?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Another layer yes

[@wafatar8677]

Love love love this video , please tell us approximately how much resin for such canvas, and for the heat gun what is the temperature because you said on high ,and the is not the same in all heat guns❤ thank you again for this video you deserve more than only one like 👍 like 👍

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Google Resin calculator for how much you need. As for the heat hun I don’t know what the temp is on high. Sorry

[@KathyBarnettContempoArt]

I just purchased Krystal Resin. They say to put a seal coat on first then a flood coat. Do u find that is unnecessary? Thx

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

A seal coat? Heck no lol Just resin line I did in this video

[@janawest7186]

Thank you!! I am re resining one I needed to do, and I was wondering, do I need to sand it first? First time didn’t cove good enough.?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Nope. No need to sand

[@ashleybero2910]

Great video! I'm looking to dive into resin and this video has so much information!! Thank you😊

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShoreLifeCreations]

Love this also! Been watching ALL your videos! lol Question, do you ever put any kind of hanger on the back of your paintings? And another question, I sell mostly coastal decor, do you have or have you already done anything that is more "coastal" looking? I'm trying to add pours to my Etsy shop, but would like to keep it with the coastal theme I have there, so I know I can stay in the blue teal turquoise them, but would like to figure out how to do something in a wave pattern? (I am totally new to this as you can see) Thank you so much! Oh, I have been doing resin art for a long time, so not new to that part of it, lol

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

No I don’t provide hanging hardware. CHeck out this ocean piece I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LEaIqaZt6bn9k

[@madelinemaldonado4090]

I applied resin on one of my paintings but some parts didn’t cover and now there are empty circles/ parts, how can I fix it? Any ideas.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Sand it and add another layer. Did your piece have silicone oil in the paints ?

[@Dredogg210]

I’m doing a lot of things that you’re doing and mine are still not turning out as pretty. I have my first show tomorrow and not all my pieces turned out with even coats. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

What brand of resin are you using?

[@dolidinel7938]

I am now ready to resin my peace. Thank you so much. How long do you let it set before you actually put it on the wall

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

24-48 hours

[@jillhoward2565]

Hello Kanella when I resin my canvas the ends lose the resin. I try to put around the edges more resin. It doesn't stay.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Sounds like your canvas is sagging in the middle and pooling in the centre.

[@margarettsoi3500]

Thank you for a great video. May I know what temperature you set your heat gun to? Thanks again!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I use it on high

[@lisahodge3732]

New to resin. I'm ordering Krystal Resin today. I live in the USA.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Wonderful!

[@terri-annkent216]

Beautiful ✨ I love the resin finish too but it’s so expensive compared to varnish 🤔 I guess I’d feel differently if I was selling my art like you do 🙂

[@julierapp5338]

I live in Florida, and it gets hot here in the garage, above 85 degrees. How much time do I have to work with?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

With Krystal resin? Maybe 30-35 min in that heat.

[@reginabrooks4713]

This has beer very hepful.... I'm new to this

[@reginabrooks4713]

Has been helpful

[@amandabarber1888]

I love the shininess but hate it too. It reflects the light from everywhere to the point you can not see the painting.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

It really depends on where that painting is hanging.

[@michelledonovan286]

Where did you get you cabinet that you store your paint squeeze bottles in?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

My dad made it

[@danielwhite224]

Does resin pop the colors if there darker after drying.

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Yes absolutely

[@Closed-678]

Noticed your storage racks for your paints. Where did you get them?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

My father built them

[@Closed-678]

Thanks for the info. Your father did a fantastic job. Well designed…

[@maheen158]

What if you just left the painting as it was? Would it be ok? Or is it necessary to resin it?

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

You could, but over time it will eventually fade and just not look the same. Resin or varnish protects the paint and vibrancy of the colours.

[@diannebarrett3500]

Oooooo Kanella! I'm always getting divots in my resin and I'm careful to wash painting first and then rinse and wipe with alcohol!!! I'm sitting here freaking out with you rubbing yr bare hands all over the canvas and then washing it! HOW do the oils from yr skin not affect the resin??? Maybe it's because I can't get Krystal resin Australia??? Drives me nuts even after careful cleaning I have to sand and recoat!!! My largest one now has 3 coats and I'm still not happy with it! Probably bring down the wall if I try hang it, must be so heavy 🙄 DO you think it's the resin??? 😢😢😢 PS I don't use silicone or any other oils!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

I never ever wash my canvases or wipe them down with alcohol. Maybe that’s your issue? Could also be the brand of resin you use as well.

[@diannebarrett3500]

@KanellaCiracoArt I'd say it's resin but then I've used many brands 🤷‍♀️ I'll try on a tiny one next time I mix and see what happens. Thank you so much for responding, I do appreciate it 💖🙏💖

[@judydickenson1603]

Is there a video of the painting? It is stunning!

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Video 427

[@kimscudder7167]

Love the video and your gorgeous painting. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. Very much appreciated.

[@Senthil_nsk]

Excellent. What tape do you use to mask at the bottom? im asking the green tape

[@KanellaCiracoArt]

Dollar store green painters tape.