BLOOM! Large 13" X 9" Petri Style Resin with Alcohol Inks

[@ioy6891]

I couldn't decide which side was more beautiful either ❤️👍

[@ArijanaLukic]

It's hard sometimes :) :)

[@melme33]

Unbelievably beautiful and surreal! It's like looking into a universe of color! Wow..

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you Mel and agreed! I am mesmerized !

[@UIV7096]

Beautiful ♥️♥️♥️Wow! 1. If i want to use a large canvas to hang on wall do I measure the usage of Inks and resin or just mix all randomly? 2. What was the heat gun for, are you heating up the resin for the Inks to dissolve? I’m new so I want to learn Ty so much ♥️ Oh wow the clear liquid dries in the mold. So for how long? My apologies I thought this was a pour onto a canvas! I love this technique How do you know what size frame? By the size of the mold used?

[@TheSlotTourist]

I don’t usually comment on videos but WOW....I’m totally blown away by how BEAUTIFUL this is!!! Both sides are mesmerizing!! Awesome job! 👍❤️

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you so much! I also find that this piece was an amazing outcome!

[@ArtByCater]

Ahhh! Everything about video was soothing! From the speed up time to the music choice. I like the way both sides of the piece turned out well done! Thank You!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you so much!

[@joevern5911]

Definitely a lot of colors ,beautiful results

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! One of my favourite :)

[@PENFOLD1962]

Woooooooooooaaaah 👍 😆 👍 I like that.... I LIKE IT A LOT! So reminiscent to dried flower petals, petals picked from an English Cottage Garden. Absolutely FANTASTIC work, congratulations 👍😎👌 Dried Sweet Pea Flower petals... I can almost smell them 👍😎👌

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you Andrew! Definitely one of my most mesmerizing pieces for sure!

[@melodymarek1882]

This is beyond gorgeous!!! I simply love these colors!! Great job!!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! This piece was a delightful surprise haha! I love it!

[@resinacrylicartbychristytr8572]

Wow.....the colors are so pretty!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :) :)

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Great photography and music and beautiful artwork!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks! :)

[@calebproductions5970]

Can't get over how freaking awesome this song is

[@ArijanaLukic]

[@rippi37]

Wow !! I thought the front was gorgeous , but the back....WOW !! Stunning !!! I need me some alcohol inks...oh dear ..the list of wants is growing sooooo long...lol

[@robinjohnston7986]

Your method is amazing.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks :) One of my favourite pieces!

[@OdileJenouvrier]

C'est vraiment très beau ! Bravo !

[@pamclark8842]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@pamelasundberg6859]

Thank you so much, Arijana.... we sure appreciate your comments and advice...who knew resin art could be so versatile!... 🤩pamela

[@fentongal]

WOW! That is incredible! So pretty!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :) Every time I look at this piece myself, I am like WOW :)

[@flowersflowers5070]

Absolutely gorgeous...

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you

[@sharonw2008]

Omg! Absolutely stunning! You have a real talent for this type of art, thank you for sharing xx

[@ginaneely1147]

Thank you, I had hoped to make a light box or nightlight. They are so beautiful, keep it up!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Gina you can always try! I guess in order to achieve this, you need to put less ink to get more transparency. It's worth an experiment :)

[@hulabird]

So beautiful! I'm making petri dishes later this morning. Will try this technique!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Great! Have fun creating! I hope you get good results :)

[@sammiepuppy4196]

This is stunning. I would put it on a stand so you could see both sides.

[@TTunah]

Same! And if you do frame it, leave the white shag rug in the frame behind it!

[@LisaWelchMyMakeUpEraser]

Absolutely stunning!!!!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@warkrab4828]

Wow so cool, color look like a little fairys

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! :)

[@sarahstahlman]

So beautiful now I want to try making one.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :) Try it out Yes!

[@mirjanagrgic8413]

Arijana ova je fantastična, 😃👍🤩super, super!!!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hvala :)

[@paulawall2448]

I believe this is the prettiest one ijave seen yet!! Great job!!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Paula Wall thank you so much! I am stunned myself! The flow of colours is just gorgeous!

[@WNCisHome]

WOW! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@twosheepsoapery]

This is beautiful. I make soap with pretty swirls , I think I've found another hobby. Love the colours.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! It's so much fun! And you can combine colours as you like and choices are endless :)

[@Jazagivid]

That 8s one awesome litter box!😁

[@calebproductions5970]

This looks great and the music was awesome

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks :)

[@yayaglass]

Beautiful, Arijana!! Appreciate seeing what happens with a thinner piece! 5mm, perfect depth for what I had in mind, but hadn't yet tested!! Thank you so much for showing this piece! You go, girl!! Karen

[@ArijanaLukic]

YaYa Studio 5mm is plenty enough for me. It even looks more elegant than a thick block :) Thank you!

[@hasaheadachenow]

Omg that's amazing!

[@marie501061]

Very beautiful thank you for sharing.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks a lot!

[@syedakbarhussain3725]

wow!!!! Both sides are absolutely out of this world.This is the second video of your channel that I have watched and I am subscribing right away...:) I guess I will be able to make these beautiful objects some day.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :) and go for it! Making art is deeply rewarding :)

[@joycewatson1543]

Best i ever sceen. Beautiful

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you Joyce!

[@tonimcglasker6212]

Wow! Stunning!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks a lot!

[@stevehenderson2467]

Simply fantastic! :)

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@flowersflowers5070]

This is the prettiest one I have ever seen. I love the back & then you flipped it over & I love it too which I normally like the back better. Are you able to put food directly on it?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! It's also one of my favourite! I honestly do not recommend using epoxy in connection with food, but it's just my personal preference. You may look up epoxies that are safe to be in connect with food which means be used a tray for cold snacks only.

[@jefffurr6041]

Amazing!! Beautiful!! True magic 💎

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks Jeff!

[@LadyEdHD805]

STUNNING! I love it!

[@flowersflowers5070]

Something I noticed & love is that you used white & it didn't show up on the right side. I have never liked seeing the white circles as i see in most. Do you think you place the color drops rather quickly over the white or do you let the white settle down good before you drop another color?

[@pamelasundberg6859]

How do you get the outside feathering... so gorgeous!... the middle looks blown with a straw, but what about the edges? Is Tim Holtz alch inks okay to use.? And can I use a heat gun to remove bubbles from resin import beginning?... how long to dry completely?.. 72 hours? Pamela

[@ArijanaLukic]

Resin dries over 24h to touch but up to 72h to dry fully for most brands. The resin doesn't dry equally at the same time hence you can see the pulling of the ink toward the edges. It's a matter of chemistry, density and heat. Even if I didn't use a straw too much, the result could have been quite similar. I always use a heat gun for bubbles, but you can use a propane torch as well. My heat gun is my essential tool to remove bubbles from resin. I recommend to use White by Pinata Jacquard (Essential) and the rest of the colours, you can pick Tim Holtz, Pinata or even Copic Ink. :)

[@pamelasundberg6859]

THANK YOU, Ariana... for responding... my friends and I will be trying this next week... hope they look like yours!...we will be wearing respirator masks,working under the deck outside and leaving to dry in basement for a few days...do you think we could reuse the silicone pans for brownies or lasagna?... any additional advice for the blooms or movement other than blowing they the straw?... pls keep up the great work...Pamela

[@ArijanaLukic]

Additional tips: Test the same resin under different room temperatures. Also, you can play and drop the inks at different ''times'' into the resin. Like after 5min, 10min, 15min, 20min etc... and see how the ink behaves in the resin that is at different consistencies. If you have a chance, try different resins as well. You may get different results. If you don't want to use a straw, you can use an Air Gun. :) I would not reuse the silicone molds for anything else than art. Using it for resin, it compromises the silicone use after use. And I wouldn't risk cross contamination either. I also wear a full face mask now, it's much more bearable to play with this medium. Enjoy and have fun!

[@judichristopher4604]

"WOW" BEAUTIFUL

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks Judi!

[@hunterdavis5453]

I had no idea those could come out so beautiful.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hunter Davis yes! And every time it’s so unpredictable and always pretty! :)

[@sobiakhan8117]

Gorgeous piece 😍

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@nicomom152]

WOWWWWW! did you use torch at all??

[@ArijanaLukic]

If you watch again you can see that I did. But I recommend a heat gun instead.

[@glendapaul6191]

that was very clever and unexpected. wonderful colours and effects. I can't decide which side I like best :) great idea to use a silicone tray as well! thanks for sharing

[@ArijanaLukic]

I have to say the result surprised me too! :)

[@CopperJenny]

Apologies if you’ve answered this already - I did look for but did not find the question in the comments. Can you tell me if these pieces are heat resistant enough to have them serve as trivets or hotplates? Thank you - your work is just beautiful.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi! That will depend on the resin you use!!! Also if you choose to make this with a different resin that goes on counter tops (which is a little more heat resistant) then your pattern will also change when you make your artwork. If you are in USA, I suggest to look into these resins: amzn.to/2AHDpSq and www.stonecoatcountertops.com/ Verify with them the heat resistance, but I think it's 500F...

[@ozyourwizard]

Ok I’ll say it again, this is so beautiful, it’s my favorite on you tube, you made it look so easy, I’m going to try tonight, thank you for the inspiration the music is nice too. So vibrant, colorful, beautiful!!!❤️

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you so much!!!

[@YallAintRight]

Incredible! I am SO inspired!

[@jerrycallender9927]

Another beautiful work.. Does light pass thru, as stained glass?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Jerry, Thank you very much for your kind words. I honestly don't think that this one is any see-through as I added quite a lot of ink and the surface is quite opaque.

[@carasmiles5912]

What was your last step?...Its like a whole section was missed after doing the dots...How did you get the feathery look? IT'S a beautiful piece!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Cara Smiles this is the beauty of chemistry and curing process! While resin is curing it hardens and can pull the inks in this way. The whole process is very organic and looks magical! Everything I did to it myself is on the video, the rest is on its own 💗

[@hulabird]

Plus she blew it around at one point.

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@hulabird no she didn't. Thats what you dont ever do. That would ruin it.

[@marikiemarie7622]

Lol thats how it done. Drop and go.

[@airfilmsproductions]

Just beautiful!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Anabella Ricardo Yes, now I want to make more and more :-) :-)

[@Ebonye-xr4bn]

Gorgeous!!

[@izislamitaleem4084]

Amazing I will try insha ALLAH Thanks for sharing 👌👌👌

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@susanmartynuska8726]

Beautiful!

[@airfilmsproductions]

I know right? Same thing here. You are awesome and I will try this with the girls from church when we get together next month

[@ArijanaLukic]

That's a really good idea to do it with other people at the same time :)

[@ozyourwizard]

Wow says it all

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks!!

[@pamelasundberg6859]

Arijana.... help ! We just did four resin arts in the silicone pan and need to know when or how to get it onto a fluffy towel.... is this a necessary step?... are we too latte?... Pamela

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Pamela, I am not sure what you mean by fluffy towel? If you are referring to my blanket I film on, this is just me doing it for fun. Your resin should indicate when it is safe to take it out from the silicone pan. The longer you wait, the better :) Please let me know if I didn't understand your question well.

[@ronalynn8994]

Wow, I have got to try this. That is so beautiful!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! :) It's addictive :) :)

[@JannetOwens]

Did you use a heat gun to get the bubbles out before cured?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Yes I use a heat gun or a torch :)

[@kkribernegg7373]

I’ve been looking and looking for a silicone dish just like the one your using . Can’t find it anywhere . PLEASE , tell me where you got it ????? 🙏

[@ArijanaLukic]

I always post all the material in the description of my videos, if you look I am sure I have a link to the product. They are harder to find for this size but there is one :)

[@claudettemcdermott7992]

I use acrylic easels to display these for purchase :) It keeps everything clear and nothing gets in the way of the ART ~

[@ArijanaLukic]

I am thinking about easels too, just have't found a type I like yet. I keep looking online because in my city there is no much of a choice :) Let me know if you have a source!

[@teresacarter9523]

Beautiful

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you!

[@dianaf1669]

How much resin did you pour into the container in the beginning. Measurement? It's GORGEOUS!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hmmm good question. I don't remember exactly, but for this size I would go with 400ml.

[@1tinac]

I am blown away. Completely stunning. Thanks for sharing. Was wondering if you knew how many different colors you used? Just curious .

[@ArijanaLukic]

Sorry I forgot to answer your message earlier...If you look in the description under the video, all the colours should be listed there. :) I used quite few :)!

[@judichristopher4604]

BEAUTIFUL

[@mkweber7007]

First time watching. I saw that you don't recommend these being exposed to sunlight. I'd like to know your suggestions for what to do with a piece like this?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi! Unfortunately the alcohol inks aren't lightfast, means they will fade over time. Best is to keep the artwork away from direct sunlight (as any other art medium should as well because all colours will fade over time just in different timeframes and the sun can speed up the fading process). It is possible to buy a white frame that is 11''X14'' and frame this piece in it. I prefer my art framed and hanging on the walls. It's just more appealing to me than being used in other ways. :)

[@berniceseigel6482]

Beautiful, question how did the ink move into the middle. Did you blow it or what?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :) So resin pulls by itself due to the drying process. So when you look from the back the ink is always pulled into the middle. I hope that answers your question.

[@saramorgana5774]

Bem bonito mesmo as cores que você usou derão um tom muito lindo mesmo😊😊😊está de parabéns 👏👏👏👏e continue assim 😊😊😊e chei a sua música de fundo bem legal 😎😎😎continue sempre com essa música de fundo 😘😘😘.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Sara Morgana Muita obrigada ❤️❤️❤️

[@chantalcross5737]

How on earth did you avoid making brown loads? This is stunning. Amazing 3d you've managed to create but with very little depth to the pour. Looove

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! Sometimes I get brown mixtures and sometimes I do not. The mystery of chemistry. I also don't like my resin thick ahaha so it may have played a role in this, I am not sure.

[@jillytiffen6305]

Definitely my favourite! 👌👏👏

[@ArijanaLukic]

Jilly Tiffen thank you!!!

[@williamkimmel6487]

Thank you for responding so quickly

[@ArijanaLukic]

You are welcome Kim!

[@judichristopher4604]

Question: Did you manipulate it in anyway... like putting someone in it to draw out the lines... or did you just let it do things on its own?

[@ArijanaLukic]

This piece isn't manipulated in any way. It's exactly done as the video shows. I know it's nice!

[@judichristopher4604]

@@ArijanaLukic Yes it is... (Smile)

[@michelewolf2896]

Stunning!!! For this size mold, 13 x 9 at 5 mm thick, how much art resin did you mix and measure out? Thanks so much!!

[@ArijanaLukic]

I do not remember on the top of my head because it's been a while, but I always pour water in my mold to the level I would like my resin piece to be and then pour it in a measuring cup. Then I take the amount of water and I know that 50% of it is hardener and 50% resin. Also, I clean all my molds before I make something, so it doesn't take much time to measure the amount of water at the same time.

[@michelewolf2896]

@@ArijanaLukic Excellent Idea! Thanks so very much!!!

[@michelewolf2896]

@@ArijanaLukic I'm curious, you mentioned that you were going to frame this piece....how and what did you use to frame it? Thanks so much!

[@almahaartist8358]

Can I use 70% alcohol spray as a substitute for merging or dispersing alcoholic inks?

[@art_mafia_tany]

Очень красиво! 👍

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you !

[@pamelasundberg6859]

Arijana... THANK YOU.... I guess the fluffy towels were only for the big reveal... could you pls tell me approx how many Ounces of resin and G

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hmmmm this is a good question. I know I am one of those people who do not use a lot of resin in these molds when they are flat. I would say....300ml perhaps.

[@kellyb3617]

Wow that’s awesome

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks Kelly!

[@journeyflygirl]

Amazing! Love the back

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you :)

[@nobleottersoap]

Looks great, do you know how this would turn out if you did this in a much more narrow but deeper mold? Like a pill bottle type casting.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Cody, I will be making cubes soon that are much deeper than this mold. Then I'll have a better idea. For sure it is sometimes a challenge to have the ink sink deeper, but I think it's possible using the right conditions. Experimentation is key as well and type of resin used.

[@CodyKoNA]

Arijana Lukic yea. Im going to be using alumilite clear slow. Im making a handle for a shaving brush so the mold is going to be a pill bottle but i wonder if I should pour a little resin then do the dye and pour a little more and keep layering or just pour all the resin and hope it sinks. Thanks for your reply

[@ArijanaLukic]

It is up to you to experiment in Layers, but if you add more resin after the first layer and it's in the liquid state, it will move your inks around and make a completely different effect (from my experience). One way to push the inks down is to push them with a toothpick, but honestly it's all a matter of experimentation to find what works for you. I haven't settled on a preferred answer for this part yet. :)

[@susanblubaugh8460]

This is a lovely piece and would be wonderful framed without a mat or backing. I can see that some people might want to use something like this as a suncatcher, to hang in a window. My experience with alcohol inks is that they will fade in direct sunlight-even when the resin or varnish over the inks is UVA resistant. Can you add any comment about that/ what has been your experience with inks fading.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Susan Blubaugh I personally never tried to make sun catchers but I did leave a bunch of petris close to sunlight in a sunny room in my house. One did change colours. It’s still beautiful because the burgundy/egg plant turned green and a shade of greed I usually don’t obtain with the inks I have. And I don’t mind it as it is. The pattern is maintained and all.. So some colours change over time, but I haven’t seen anything fade as turn very pale. It’s something to see after a longer period of time. Mine are in the sunny room for about 6 months. I do expect them to have some change in the future... just don’t know how much. :)

[@jennavanallen7866]

Hi! So I tried doing the technique on a smaller scale. I used a silicone brownie pan. But when I pulled the squares out the side that was against the silicone was matte. Not glossy like yours. What did I do wrong?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Jenna, you need a silicon mold with the shining finish. If the mold is matte, the resin will be too. You can always cover those pieces with a new coat of clear resin if you would like to save them. But it's up to you to judge if it's worth it :)

[@jennavanallen7866]

@@ArijanaLukic Thank you!!! I appreciate it so much!!!😊

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Wow! Turned out so pretty! Wondering, does adding the white between colors help to keep colors (like purple and yellow or orange together) from blending too much and becoming muddy?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hmmm I usually know which colours do become muddy when mixed together. The white surely does help. The key is to really know your colours and what you mix together. You can buy a colour chart as a reference or just experiment and keep an eye on the results and note which ones turn out ok and which ones don't :) Experimentation and fun is key. I mostly play!

[@Kallaila]

Hi, I’ve only just found this and I’m awed! It’s really beautiful. How much resin did you use as I would like to try this and want to make sure I have enough resin!

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hello :) I love my pieces to be thin. So I used 350ml of resin I believe :) But you can always go thicker.

[@LadyEdHD805]

It went from circles to pulled to the sides like a starburst. Did you move the ink? How did it spread please?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Edie, So when the resin is hardening, it has a tendency to dry first in the middle then on the edges. This can cause to pull the inks in such a way that you see on the back. This petri dish technique is all about chemistry. :) It's fun!

[@LadyEdHD805]

Arijana, thank you!

[@ninusha69]

Your work dosnt have white spots. How did you manage to avoid them? Did you wait the resin to thicken and then addef the colors?

[@ArijanaLukic]

It depends on the consistency of your resin. If it's thicker, then you don't have the spots. You have to let the resin rest a little in the mold before you drop the inks in them. The exact time can be different from project to project because the temperature in the room matters.You have to explore different types of resin as well. You can join Petri Supernova Group on FB and see what people use for resin :)

[@kathyackerman2878]

Beautiful!! but where do you get the mold from? I havent found any that thin?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Cathy, check the description below the video, I have posted links to where I bought my material. :)

[@sandraleamelendez9679]

Gorgeous.. Wondering how many layers of ink? You added alot

[@ArijanaLukic]

I honestly do not know :S Maybe do 3 rounds of ink in each circle you make and 3 rounds of white. In this one I did put a bit more maybe, but I cannot remember exactly. Maybe if you watch the video and change the settings to play it in slower motion, you can get an idea!

[@robertetanghe6256]

Magnifique j’adore 😍

[@ArijanaLukic]

Merci!

[@journeyhome98]

This is gorgeous! Q: could you flip it (I liked the backside better), add a small print and then put another layer of epoxy over it so that the piece becomes the frame for the print?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank you! Yes you can truly photograph any side you wish. I have sold some pieces and people display them showing the back too if they wish.

[@journeyhome98]

@@ArijanaLukic That’s wonderful 😊, but you didn’t answer my question. Can you add a print and another layer of clear epoxy over it?

[@sherryrollings1624]

how very, very beautiful. you make this art look so easy to create. what kink of frame do you use.

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Sherry! Thank you very much! For this one I haven't framed it yet, but I did buy a 11'' X 14" frame that this piece can be framed in actually.

[@lindamackeigan7411]

I always seem to have a ridged area around my piece...do you get this too ?? If so what do you do with it ?? Do you sand down the edges or dome ur pieces??

[@ArijanaLukic]

Hi Linda, My favourite is to dome my pieces. It makes the back look really nice as well. Sanding is great only when I don't plan to display my art work to show the back, then it doesn't matter.

[@mimpreisimfeld466]

I do sand it with a wet nail file, that works great!

[@debbietramundanas6518]

That came out very pretty! I would like to see one framed. Do you know how many ounces of mixed resin is needed in a 13x9 pan? Thanks!

[@ArijanaLukic]

I am also pleasantly surprised by the outcome of this piece! It's better than I ever expected! 500ml at minimum if you want it as thin as mine. Some prefer thicker pieces. What I do is I fill the mold with water to where I want it to be (anywhere from 5-10mm high) and then put that water into a measuring cup to see what I get. I made thicker pieces and thinner as well. I haven't framed this one yet. I will produce a lot more art in the next weeks before I start trying out frames, because that's another job by itself, but it will come! Thank you for watching! :)

[@tremurder2743]

Absolutely gorgeous....👍👍❤️❤️ new subbie❤️❤️

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thanks!!! :)

[@erinlyndalmartin9225]

Really beautiful! I've been playing with big petris, but yours is way cooler. Question for you---how do you know what colors you can layer? Is there any rhyme or reason to what works and what makes mud?

[@ArijanaLukic]

Thank yo so much Erin! And you have a good question! I think that there is definitely one thing to consider when mixing colours: Some colours overlapping like Blue and Orange will make Brown. It's ok to have brown, but if the you move the resin on top of that like make swirls or waves etc, you may make more brown instead of getting some brown spots, some orange spots and some blue spots. I guess you can buy a colour wheel/chart or google it and see which combinations of colour you want versus which ones to avoid. One more thing, I don't recommend adding way too much colour either. It did not happen to me but it can create mud because there is too much ink on the surface. It's good to know when to stop. It never happened to me, but I have seen it happen to others. And one last thing I can think of is if you use a deep mold and you pour more than 1.5-2 Inches of resin deep, it can start fuming and curing really fast. Last time it cured I tried it cured so fast that any white ink I dropped in the resin was burnt and came out brown. :D The rest is experimentation and having fun! :) Failures always teach us something and bring us to the path of something more wonderful!

[@erinlyndalmartin9225]

Thank you for the reply!

[@danacease9181]

Could I use acrylic paints mixed with resin? Also what do to frame them. Gorgeous 🤓

[@ArijanaLukic]

Dana Cease the acrylic paints would not give you this effect. You need alcohol inks and that is the only thing that would work. You can use acrylic paints but that would be for resin pours on panels like you can see in my other resin videos :) I do frame the artwork. Usually in white frames. This one fits in 11” x 14” shadow frame. :)

[@princessoffire1107]

Did you blow on, stir or swirl etc any other time other than the one in the video? I have never done this and was curious if only putting the dots in, when it dried it made that finish design that looked like it was being pulled toward the center. It is absolutely STUNNING !

[@ArijanaLukic]

:) NO I didn't do anything to it other than what the video shows :) It is common for resin to pull the inks because of density!! It creates amazing patterns! I did blow on one of my projects only, but it's not necessary at all. You still get this effect anyway! Plus, it isn't safe to inhale resin...so one more reason not to do it..

[@princessoffire1107]

Thanks so much for the info and the fast response. Yours was the first video I've watched of doing this and it blows my mind! So beautiful ! I can't get over how layered / 3D it looks from the back ( or the front ... not sure which you call which. The side you had to flip over to see lol ). I could sit and stare at that all day !

[@ArijanaLukic]

Yes!! Incredibly beautiful to look at :)