#52. Resin Petri Effect in Open Bezel Settings. A Tutorial by Daniel Cooper

Hi all,
This is a video testing the petri effect in shallow open bezels, this just shows how shallow we can actually go with this art.
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[@carolt3008]

This is a very great idea I would not have thought that you would have enough room to do the feathering, Thank you so much.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Carol, very welcome 😊

[@mylaschorsch7516]

Beautiful as always. The green and yellow is my favorite.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always Myla 😊

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those are really pretty! I've never seen that technique used in a bezel before. I'm definitely going to try that.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always Lisa 😊😊

[@maladylis08]

Love these specially that red heart is gorgeous ! Love your work !

[@daniel..cooper]

Thank you Lisa 😊😊😊

[@funo6581]

Those turned out great! I’m loving 4 videos in a week! Thanks for the update on the experiment, I’m very curious how long it’ll take to show signs of fading. Another resin artist Marina Sharp did a few experiments with different brands of resin showing how quickly some of them yellowed. That kind of info is so important to have, especially if you’re selling your work. I don’t sell but, even still.. I wouldn’t want to invest time, effort and $ only to have it end up looking terrible. So, thank you for all your work to keep us all informed!❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks, yes, so many aspects are involved. I have spoken with many artists over this, so many things make a difference. Alcohol Ink brands, resin brands, mould shapes and location, it's not as easy as some think to come up with a fix, however, it seems very easy to dismiss them. It's such a shame.

[@mandicoleman7433]

These r pretty 😍. I figured they would touch for sure

[@bltigger2644]

This was something I had been wondering about! Awesome! ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@barbarayoung4677]

These turned out great! I have some bezels and will certainly give it a try. Thanks! 👍🏽

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Barbara, awesome! Very welcome. Have fun creating 😊😊

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Very pretty. A dome coat would top it off. Thanks for sharing. 💕😊💕

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Joalla, yep, I should have done that on the video 😔

[@joallawestervelt6918]

@@daniel..cooper you still can, right?

[@daniel..cooper]

Of course, you can dome any time after, so long as the front is clean 😊😊

[@joallawestervelt6918]

Thanks

[@joanneheley496]

I love this video, I did see on another KZbin video (sorry, can’t remember who’s) put the one with loop the other way over a lollipop 🍭 stick xx

[@maddieadams75]

Very pretty, colors are vibrant, thanks for continuing to the status of resin fade……suggestion it’s not for everyone, if I have a superficial blemish , bubble, Ill use my micro drill to hollow out the blemish, insert a colored gem, rhinestone, etc. with UV resin. Looks intentional ♥️

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Maddie, that sounds great! Great idea! 😊

[@Gulma68]

A few days ago I was just thinking if the Petri Dish would work with bezels, and you put it into practice. 😄 For this I thank you, I see that it is possible. 😊😊 The problem, however, is my colors that fade in the sun, while yours are good. 😄 As good as ever, Daniel! 😊😊

[@daniel..cooper]

No Gulma... Thank you 😊😊. The test has confused me, so I'm now wondering if domed pieces deflect the light out some how?! Or, just the resin and inks hold up very well, however, the Coaster showed more fading with the same resin and inks, I think I'm onto something 😂 or my brain is doing its usual 😂

[@Gulma68]

@@daniel..cooper Oh, ok, thanks for the clarification. 🤔😂 I await your next experiment. 😊

[@k.bevan319]

When i work with the moon bezel i always put the loop right to the end of my work table so the loop is hanging just over the edge, that way it lays flat, those turned out really nice, I've never tried the alcohol inks in them for the fear of "blobs" lol.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

I strongly suspect the fast fade on "the other guy's" video MAY have been caused by very inferior alcohol ink. Ranger inks (ridiculously expensive!) seem to fade like that...VERY quickly, imo. But, Let's Resin inks don't seem to fade anything like that. They are far cheaper than Ranger inks, but sooo much better! I'm so glad you did this experiment! 👍😊 And now...on to the show! 😁 I am amazed at how well these turned out! I had no idea that Petri effect would happen in such shallow bezels. Good to know! I really liked the yellow and green heart.

[@daniel..cooper]

I have ranger inks to test now, I think you are correct from what I have read. Thank you as always 😊😊

[@Rebevaillan]

I bought these same bezels a few months ago and have only used UV to make pendants. I am definitely trying this. They are beautiful😍

[@daniel..cooper]

Awesome, I've had mine for around 1yr and also mainly UV, I had this one on my list for months before filming 😂

[@paulwhite6310]

As an afterthought, have you tried sticking a tiny bit of papper on each corner of tape, so you can move them without glove sticking to it.

[@calffo64]

GREAT !

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊

[@rhondagover9237]

beautiful I'm glad to see them in bezels now I must try them. You might try putting the one with the sideways loop on a piece of cardboard or a wooden flat stick with the loop just off the edge that way they are more level.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Rhonda, I'm really not sure why I didn't do that, my brain would normally auto pilot to do this 😂🤣

[@carolfox8660]

Beautiful

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Carol 😊

[@cristymeraz7459]

❤

[@marylett2224]

I think these are my favorite so far! They really turned out so pretty and cool!

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Mary 😊 I may have to try something even thinner next 😊

[@toniburns81]

I finally got the courage to do this technique. I am trying it on some crescent moon hair pins. They came out good but I’m going to try again

[@daniel..cooper]

Yes Toni! Keep going! 😊😊😊😊

[@daniel..cooper]

Pls reply and let me know how it goes 😊

[@teariana1]

Hi Daniel, just curious. Have you ever tried burnishing the tape to the back of the bezel and then dab a bit of the silicone release only on the sticky inside of the tape? Yes, a bit fussy but compared to the removal process with the subsequent possibility of adhesive left on the piece that needs to be cleaned off. I haven't yet been able to purchase the bezels or the tape but am looking forward to it. I also make chain maille bracelets and since you work with copper you may also have all those lovely bits of copper from which to make your own copper druzy jewelry. Which is my goal.

[@VizardKusa]

I love how well those colors held up in the sun. I wonder if you took a cheaper brand of alcohol inks and did it again, if they'd fade fast. Then you'd have a "Why Brands Matter" setup. And thank you for the tutorial! I've been playing with bezels for a few weeks after a friend asked me to try them with her pet's ashes. I was worried I'd mess it up, or there was a chance the resin could be knocked out of the bezels. So I've been playing with them, practicing, and then tossing them and knocking them around over time. I wonder if I can do a petri dish in the bezel and then use the larger pieces of ash to create some effects inside the bezel... I'll have to practice with some chunky sand or fine gravel first. That will be so much fun!

[@daniel..cooper]

Check out my ashes tutorial, it's #10, it may give you some ideas. Also, keep any old and bad pieces, you can hide them inside other resin art, especially if using black layers.

[@VizardKusa]

@@daniel..cooper I have a bag of the ones I wasn't happy with but were pretty, or didn't have a use for/was practicing. Figured I'd eventually put them in something or do something with them. I had the idea of making them into refrigerator magnets and putting them into goodie bags at a child's birthday party I'm helping plan. They're made with that same big mold you have with all the circles, ovals, hearts, etc.

[@daniel..cooper]

@@VizardKusa I have tonnes! I often use the bad ones in bigger pieces, it's still resin, bad ones take up the same space as fresh resin, always good to fill that space 😀

[@isabellrc]

@@daniel..cooper That’s another of my many questions; what do you do with anything that doesn’t work out for you? This is an expensive art. As a newbie, I know I’ll be crying a lot 😆.

[@the.resintist]

With the sun test it goes to show inks,sinker and resin makes a difference which is why Steve McDonald's test wasn't great in my opinion. I like his videos but he can be bias when it comes to alcohol inks or even isopropanol in general although I do agree using every time to clean your silicone mixing pots or moulds can do damage over time mostly mixing pots because you use them every time where as moulds change unless your just using one every time say if you just do jewelry... Keep us updated Daniel top man 👌😉 your making my resin art better every day you inspire me. I'm definitely giving this ago I've kept a pair of open bezels waiting for someone to make a Petri dish style in open bezels from when I started because once resin is in the bezel taking it out ruins them as the silver coating gets damaged 👌😉

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Mark, they are back outside again, I will now wait until I see some definitive changes 😀

[@Paula202]

There's maybe another video on this but how long do you wait before stirring and ball bearings are mention in the list of items used but what are they used for? Thanks for this, can't wait to try them

[@the.resintist]

Just what I do to keep the bezels level is a piece of foam board and I secure the resin tape with a piece of normal tape 😉😉😉😉

[@daniel..cooper]

Good idea, I often just prop things 😂 I should fix my surface really 😂🤣

[@dawnr714]

Those are great! ❤ I have that same tape and the last time I tried an open bevel, the tape left stickiness and wrinkles behind; but I'm wondering if that was when I tried UV resin which wasn't successful for me anyway. Thank you for your vids Daniel, I love watching them! I'm trying to get motivated to go resin tonite, its been a few weeks since I've made anything. 😃

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks as always Dawn, yes, UV gets hot when curing so can wrinkle the tape sadly.

[@rhondagover9237]

I've used a product called Goo gone to remove the sticky back when that happens.

[@diegooland1261]

Thanks for the post. Looks like I'm on the right track with this technique. Do you dilute your white with alcohol? These are easy to make and with a little cord and a clap, I have a quick necklace people really seem to like.

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks 😊, no, you do not need to dilute the Let's Resin C Deeper if using the collab resin 😊

[@diegooland1261]

@@daniel..cooper Great, thank you.

[@debcirrincione1902]

Very nice! If you decide to dome, would you use 1:1 or UV? Also do you still use the heating mat?

[@daniel..cooper]

Best to use 1:1 to be honest, UV for the backs 😊

[@MsStormkitty]

[@pat_boomer64]

I just made some open bezel pendants, but the tape I used, which is for resin, left a sticky residue. What’s the best way to clean it ?

[@daniel..cooper]

Hi Pat, use some rubbing alcohol 😊

[@samantharedman3564]

When I remove my bezels from the tape they always leave a sticky residue which I struggle to remove. any tips?

[@daniel..cooper]

I have had this before, it could be that the resin requires less time under the lamp and is melting into the tape. I found a gently clean with some alcohol removed it but it may need a top coat after

[@amieseals2083]

Are you using white alcohol ink sinker or just white alcohol ink?

[@daniel..cooper]

Hi Amie, it's a sinker 😊

[@danielamarinova3514]

Wow amazing 🤩 Sir do you have email address ?🧚🏼

[@daniel..cooper]

Thanks Daniela 🥰