#60- Creating A Resin Geode With Epoxy Borders, On A Budget- A Challenge!

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Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy this fun challenge video! Katharine from Dryer Days ArT sTuDiO challenged me to create a resin geode with Apoxie Sculpt borders. It was a fun (and very difficult) challenge! Check out her KZbin channel. She creates amazing art! / @dryerdaysartstudio
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-Glass filler: amzn.to/2tFUAPO and amzn.to/2H328Eg and amzn.to/2Xr0imH
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-Apoxie Sculpt: small amzn.to/2JIanqE or medium amzn.to/2Q5apKp
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[@ladyofneener474]

I find you very inspiring and I love the introductory to your channel talking about your five kids and how you found something for yourself that made you happy. You’re so upbeat and sweet. What a great mommy and role model. I’m sure it will help your children to have imagination which is not granted to a lot of children these days.Hopefully they’ll follow in mommy’s footsteps and not become self absorbed and inti video games. I bet you’re a fun craft are with them as well. God bless and keep up the good work we enjoy watching you.

[@floridasunflower1]

So addicting watching you work your magic. Excellent job

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@AshCupric]

I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now and have learned so much. You’ve inspired me to get over my fear of resin and give this art form a go! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations and knowledge with us. On a side-note: this is the first video where I get to see the woman behind the camera. You are so adorable and it’s lovely to have a face to match the voice now. 💕

[@Madnessmakes]

WOW!!! They're both sooo beautiful! The larger one is my favorite! So amazing!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks Maria! I appreciate how much you watch!

[@naptimecreations]

This turned out very pretty. I love the purple/blue/red section 😊🌹🦄

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@jiyas1134]

I’m you’re new fan. Thank you so much for all the information. I’ve always wanted to make resin geode paintings but it seemed so out of reach because of the cost and lack of knowledge. I really love you’re videos and they encourage me to try it! Thank you again ♥️

[@thefrugalresinista]

I hope you try it! It is so much fun! Thanks for watching!

[@nezzysnicatees]

That is beautiful I appreciate your video I’ve looked at tons of videos on doing this but after watching you I think I’m ready to try this. Thanks a bunch

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you. I hope you try it! It is so much fun!

[@victoriawolfe5845]

Dam, you're killing me again. I started watching Kathrian before I started watching you. I bought that Apoxie Sculpt and tried with all my might to get those thin perfect lines she does. But they were huge and looked terrible. I threw away two boards because I hated them. You just got the job done as usual. These are beautiful, all of them. I love the nail polish too. However, when I saw you do it without Apoxie Sculpt I was overjoyed. The quick coat was a new challenge but not as much as the Apoxie Sculpt. I managed to get a couple done before I moved to Ohio for the summer. I just got here and I'm trying to find a place to do my artwork in this house. You gave me the itch to do some art. Now all I need is some space to do it. Thank you!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Ha ha! You are so funny. Yeah, the Apoxie Sculpt was WAY harder than I thought it would be. It definitely doesn't look as great as you are imagining it to be! I like the idea but will probably stick with my glue gun or just skipping borders all together!

[@melissaphillis7247]

Got yourself a new subbie! Absolutely love the way you use things we all have around the house, keeps an expensive hobby possible! ❤️😍🌈

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks so much for subscribing! I really appreciate it!

[@katiejo911]

Use water on your fingers to slick the epoxy sculpt so it doesn't stick to you. It works kind of like clay

[@michellecrist653]

That purple glitter is freaking amazing.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks!!!

[@steeeez77]

Turned out beautiful.

[@roxannhutchinson4161]

WOW I love them!

[@cherylberry1613]

Very kool way to do borders. I think for my taste I would use less paint pen lines. The eye needs those plainer spaces to have contrast. It actually makes the beautiful beads and baubles stand out more, the dark colors then push back. I loved this one. Ooh so many things to try!

[@thefrugalresinista]

That's a good idea. I kind of go back and forth with too plain and way over the top. Ha ha!

[@53Raelene]

Wow, you nailed it again! Gorgeous

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilabeadsandtea5808]

Gorgeous as always!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you for continuing to watch!

[@lazymom3518]

This is beautiful !! Thank you !!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Way to go ~ 💗😎💗 them!!

[@dianasmith8166]

To use sticker gems, wipe off their adhesive with alcohol, then glue when dry. The adhesive they have won't stick on its own once it gets wet.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@wilhat]

Love the small one's. Big one is nice to.

[@cheryljones5454]

What was the reason for adding the nail polish?

[@thefrugalresinista]

It adds another dimension to your art because it floats on top of resin. It is just another way to get a 3D effect. Just test your polish first! Some kinds yellow over time!

[@kimbishoptheturtlewhispere1070]

Love this

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you!

[@usthem4586]

Pretty! 💙

[@Mary-ny7kw]

Do you think caulk might work?

[@jules3048]

I have a question. When u draw ur lines on ur resin geodes, do u always put anotger layer of resin? Ie so the lines don't rub off...??

[@sangeeta13091979]

What is the purpose of a heat gun vs blow torch?

[@Kann18ify]

Is this on canvas? I tried my first small canvas after watching another video of yours. My canvas wasnt perfectly taut, so my resin looks like blobs and not lines. Is this why you use borders?

[@thefrugalresinista]

It is. I actually don't typically use borders. Those were just for fun for the challenge. What I do is use a few 6 x 6 inch tiles that I got at a hardware store and stack them underneath so that the canvas will stay flat but not sag while the resin dries. I think my tiles were less than $1 each.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

eek! Excited!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Ha ha! I'm a bit nervous. It's much different being on this end of it! Glad you went first! ;)

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

@@thefrugalresinista it will be great!!

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you for all of your help!

[@lindashorafa5244]

How to clean glass I use for resin n hardener good glass with measurements anchor Hocking name brand I don't want to throw them away... ????? Please

[@evaonstenk6840]

Hi there from the Netherlands, it’s amazing ! I ‘M gonna check amazon because sometimes they don’t items abroad.

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thanks for watching! You should also check out Petra Jongbloed's channel. I know that she is closer to you and may have a good idea of where to get products in your area.

[@evaonstenk6840]

Well , thank you , i’ll do that! 🤗

[@alsc6758]

Your creation is mesmerizing! 😍 I was just wondering, did you still pour resin after putting on those nail polish glitters?

[@thefrugalresinista]

Thank you! I didn't but you definitely could. I would probably have done it just to give a smooth finish if I was doing a border around the edges instead of letting the resin pour over. It's a lot of clear to waste. But I would still pour a clear layer if I end up with a buyer.

[@littlelulu4107]

🖒🖒💛💜💚

[@saidielhadj6255]

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