Resin Art - Wavescape

Demonstration Only - Resin pour of a wavescape
Lacing and Cells using pigments and inks. Does not include any additives (resiblast or other additives)
Stay safe and take appropriate safety measures when working with resin and acrylic pigments and tints.

[@PattysGarden]

Thank you, Chris! Always so happy to see your art.

[@thisdollslifejenna3841]

Absolutely adore how your wavescape turned out! It's so stunning!! Thx for sharing!!!:)💙💙💙💙💙

[@kimmerbe]

Wow. Beautiful piece, Chris. Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@deboraberget8213]

Thank you so much for posting this. I love your resin art.

[@Tomes23]

A very talented couple. Your husband is very talented!

[@angeggerton]

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for this video. I am new to using resin and found your video so helpful. Just simple things like using the electricians tape! Love the end result! Please keep the videos coming.

[@savharali]

Incredibly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@momof1150]

Gorgeous! Love the white negative space. I love the color combo too! Truly excellent!

[@kymgow6191]

This is definitely one of my all time fav Resin Art pieces. Just love it 😍

[@ItsAllSurreal]

Beautiful pour! You are my favorite resin artist. Not only because I think all your pours are gorgeous, but also that you think everything through! I really appreciate your insight and willingness to share.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

WOW!! So gorgeous. Mesmerizing to watch this. I must try.

[@patriciamaguire3850]

Stunningly beautiful, wow, I love it!

[@fayemckenna7538]

Tell your husband he does beautiful work and it's nice to see his work also thanks

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

Beautiful wave scape and technique! Thank you.

[@delasias9153]

beautiful! your husbands work is stunning as well.. i like the shaping of the orb stand, nicely done

[@cllawhu]

Beautiful and love the hubs wood resin works as well 🥰💕

[@yayaglass]

Hi Chris! So much 'good stuff' in this vid!!: Your gorgeous pour, your hubbie's fabulous work, his fantastic idea for a leveling platform! I, too, suffer from Internet Woes, I totally understand that issue. Thank you for going ahead with this! Karen ❣🙋‍♀️👍

[@crisscross104]

LOL you gave me the nudge. I sacrifice upload speed for a pretty good download speed so it takes forever to load. We can’t take credit for the leveling board idea. I saw it in one of the facebook groups after the frustrations of living in an older house where every surface is just a bit off.

[@carlottaghia1048]

Wow! Very beautiful!!!

[@crisscross104]

❤️

[@gr8eft]

Oh Chris. I have so missed seeing your videos. Thank you so much for making and posting this video. The colors and the placement are perfect !! Love your Husband's work as well. I am too busy gushing over your Art at the moment.

[@FreeYourMindArt]

Loving the end result. Thanks for sharing :)

[@crystalburch3213]

Absolutely gorgeous!! You have a true gift for colors and blending them together beautifully! Blessings. Thank you for sharing..

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much Crystal. 🌺🌺🌺

[@annettesmith6241]

I love it Chris Cross. I think I might have found myself a new hobby. I love how interesting and abstract these are.

[@tracyp4573]

Gorgeous!!

[@jeanieprice5032]

absolutely stunning thank you so much for sharing you have inspired me to take on my long overdue project

[@ocean8434]

Love the ocean pour.

[@aishwaryamurali5250]

That's beautiful!!!!😍

[@59kicki]

Aloha, I just had to say I'm very happy to have found you and to see all the art you do and also taking your time in answering everyones questions. You are truly a talented artist AND a teacher on top of an amazing person. Mahalo from the Big Island of Hawaii. 🌋🏝️🏖️🌊

[@ellenmac5406]

Stunning!!

[@bethmaupin-bailey6915]

Both you and your husband are so talented. Love both of your works. Thank you so much for sharing

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much Beth. I pass all compliments on to him. LOL its quite funny to see him blush. 🌺

[@bethmaupin-bailey6915]

Chris Cross I started playing with resin after watching your videos. You inspired me. The resin / wood “cup” is really cool.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Beth. The cup is gorgeous. Its still a new thing but he is working thdough all the little hiccups. 😀

[@DanielleLewisArtist]

The colours are gorgeous the ‘paw print’ in it is too cute!

[@crisscross104]

😋😂

[@SusseBo]

The blue is a great colour making a great contrast.

[@judichristopher4604]

"WOW" BEAUTIFUL

[@suemcarthur105]

Hi from Australia thanks so much for your time wonderful work, and video

[@erinlynn7642]

I love it! The orbs are gorgeous

[@crisscross104]

Thanks Erin 🌺🌺🌺

[@agnesashford2074]

thanks for sharing, so beautiful.

[@marcialiepold8034]

Love the colors

[@KirstieRoche]

This is awesome !!!

[@lynnoble8229]

Stunning 🤩

[@davisburnside9609]

Awesome work!

[@mariakoutromanos8232]

Oh so beautiful both

[@Glassdaisy109]

Thanks Chris, I know that I am a pest and you already have plenty to do. Love you and your art!xx

[@crisscross104]

Happy to help if I can

[@MakeandTake]

so excited to watch this thanks so much for sharing your talent

[@crisscross104]

My Pleaseure. 🌺🌺😍

[@harryking155]

OMG THAT'S GORGEOUS!!!😯

[@crisscross104]

Harry thank you. 🙏🏻🌺🌺

[@bobmrfur2216]

Luv you and your huby's work!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@caroljohnson-rm1tj]

It looks like your husband shares your artistic talent as well. Great!

[@MakeandTake]

husband work is gorgeous as well!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you.

[@rachaelperkins.artstuff7283]

Gorgeous 😍

[@EverydayArtByBrittanyGunter]

First video I've found of yours! Excited to watch more and learn about resin. I pour currently with acrylics. Always looking to expand and learn

[@gwendolynrobertson7960]

Love it!

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

So beautiful

[@judysand96]

Clever lady and gent. I have to get my husband busy making the leveler for my granddaughter and me. He’s not a wood turner ( and your husband’s are gorgeous) but an old car(1950s) restore enthusiast. He’s going to hate me interrupting for a job for me, but I’ll eye twinkle him in to it. Bwahaaaahaaaa. A spectacular result...as usual.

[@crisscross104]

LOL We cant take credit for the levelling board ..... tripod levelling is an old woodworking thing and I saw the boards on LIF. One thing I learned was ziplock bags have a way round. LOL you need to put the slightly longer piece on top or it fills with resin and ruins your legs hahahaha

[@judysand96]

Chris Cross giggling.

[@studioaga734]

Beautiful ❣

[@tracyp4573]

Just awesome!! Wow!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Tracy. 🌺

[@helenheberling61]

Beautiful!

[@carriewelshart]

Stunning! I’ve subscribed 😍

[@girthillbill697]

Hi Chris. OMG..Absolutely Beautiful. Colours are so gorgeous. Love your technique. You explain so well. Great. I am learning Acrylic pours.Cant afford resin. I learnt so much from watching 100's of videos LOL. I have been doing pours on quarry rocks. Had no canvas and i love rocks. Anyway, I was about to turn off my computer and seen this. Had to watch eh. You are truly gifted and so very kind. Spectacular blending. Your tips are so helpful too. Much appreciated watching and now I will watch again. True magic this is. Cheers from Girt, Australia bush country

[@crisscross104]

Oh thank you. Have fun with your creativity.

[@tracyp4573]

Perfection!!

[@paulawall2448]

Beautiful!!

[@crisscross104]

One of my favs as well thank you Paula 🌺🌺

[@karihowry2396]

Gorgeous

[@Sarn3030]

Really nice !

[@Mamsab9]

Amazing!

[@pskcatlet]

Love this

[@bonitablackburnresinfusion6543]

More please. Just lovely.

[@crisscross104]

LOL. Thank you

[@williamw7583]

re-doing it...wtf the first try was beautiful! You know....sometimes accidents are amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@crisscross104]

😄 I liked the first one as well.... It was just not the colour I wanted. Both are special in their own way.

[@Alla6108]

Very nice beautiful jobs

[@LilmizzMarie]

I want to try another Waves cape I’ve only done 1! Yours is so beautiful 😁

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. Go for it and enjoy. The colours are wonderful

[@usherl250]

Quite gorgeous my friend, I swear you are magical. 😜

[@crisscross104]

Laura my wonderful friend. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. ❤️

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Very beautiful I haven’t done resin in a while.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much. I haven't done any resin for ages either. Lucky hubby is still incorporating resin in his woodwork so all my surplus does not go to waste.

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

@@crisscross104 awesome looks beautiful

[@sammysars5607]

I love it

[@-afaninmaha]

Nice 👍

[@jewelwalker2864]

This is very nice

[@kittebetta]

Wow beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@CarlMazur]

You. Are. Amazing!!!!!!!!!! NICE!

[@taniaclass4805]

Yes but Your amazing too Carl.

[@bmask4731]

Love those colors. Can you tell me where you got them from?

[@lynmartell6519]

Your husbands woodwork is awesome❤️yours too

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Lyn

[@patriciagoble527]

I like the other one also. Like both 😀😎

[@tinamccann8344]

Beautiful Work! How much resin are you using in each cup, and is it ever different for different colors?

[@caroljohnson-rm1tj]

Haven’t been able to you find you again til now. You do such beautiful work. How did you learn this art. You are such a perfectionist and so neat. I love your work.

[@crisscross104]

I started using alcohol ink on yupo paper and making faux wood designs, i would cover them with clear resin. Then I found acrylic ink and how to colour resin. I learned by being hands on and just experimenting.

[@sharkyplaysyt3401]

Just so glad I’ve found you so easy to follow you and I must say nice and clean and tidy. Husbands work is just fabulous please tell him… Can I ask are you from Aus. Or NZ or have I got it completely wrong 👍

[@crisscross104]

Thank you 😀 I am Australian

[@christinebackshall9008]

Wow I’m really new to resin but just love the look of it. I have had loads of stuff ups with room being to hot. I just found your videos and can I say you are the easiest to watch, plus you take the time to explain even the little things that others miss. Your videos are super for us beginners please keep them coming when you have the time, just love watching them. Your work is amazing, can you tell the best place in Oz you have found to buy resin and paints, my local art store is pretty expensive. Plus my end goal is to resin a glass table top, 60cm round. Can you advise as to which resin would be best to use as the table is for outside, plus should is paint the glass first to give the resin something to grip on too. Thank you in advance. ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@crisscross104]

Sadly resin is expensive so I tend to wait until sales or discounts come up. The types of resins for outdoor use are normally the countertop resins. Make sure they have proper UV filters in the resin. First up let me say that I don’t really do anything with outdoor furniture. So a few things you might want to consider. Whichever resin you decide on it will expand and contract in heat and even soften if exposed to the high temps we get in Australia. Your glass table will also go through significant expansion and contraction. I highly doubt they will do it at the same rate which potentially will lead to delamination even with a paint grounding layer. Secondly you will need to consider the quality of pigments. Cheaper pigments, inks and dyes are not lightfast and will fade and change quickly in UV light. If you can and the table has wonderful legs and base I would switchout the glass top for a more stable braced and sealed wood panel. Resin is a wonderful medium and I am sure you will have a lot of fun with it.

[@yayaglass]

Miss you! Hope to see you back soon! Karen

[@crisscross104]

So many people doing videos at the moment. I have gone back to my fav mica’s and have been toying with neons, multi tones and different flake sizes. I should tape some of those for you all.

[@yayaglass]

That would be lovely! 👍❣😊

[@milisaspencer6744]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@flowersflowers5070]

Oh my...you could be making a bundle...

[@mapleflagg7744]

Ask your husband if he will show us how he makes those beautiful orbs. I'm totally interested in that. Your work is spectacular as always.

[@crisscross104]

He is quite shy and the process is quite involved. If you want to watch some youtube videos then have a look at Heath Knuckles. He is a master turner of these orbs and other wood projects.

[@julierathe6661]

Would you possibly share what the blue/green color is...I love it. Great job?

[@crisscross104]

Julie. Thank you. I tend to mix them up by eye using a combo of the liquitex 4 blues and greens. Not an exact measure but between the 4 blue green shade, deep turquoise, Phthal blue and phthalo green.

[@earthl1052]

Love the effects. Do you ever use a hairdryer or is the heat gun better because it gets hotter?

[@crisscross104]

I use torches, heatguns (two sizes) hairdryers and airbrush, I like to work with resin on the cool slow side. I suppose each tool has its role to play. Torch for bubbles and lacing, heat gun to thin blend and spread, hairdryer for wider movement, airbrush for quick flashes of movement.

[@kimberlyellis7312]

Since you're re-doing the one you showed in the beginning, could you have also gone over it with the new paints/dye? Or would it have not been enough coverage of white over the old pigments?

[@crisscross104]

Yes I could have gone over the previous one but I prefer the stark white of the new pigment over the white board. You can mix the white very opaque but you may still get a ghost image of very dark undertones of a previous pour

[@deboraberget8213]

Chris, Can I ask where do you get your painting surface? I have looked on line everywhere but can’t seem to find a similar item. Yours is perfect for what I want to do. Thanks in advance!

[@crisscross104]

Hubby cuts them from sheets of MDF. They are 40cm diameter.

[@deborahburns2088]

I would be interested in seeing the edge appearance after removing the electrical tape. Does the resin leave a clean edge? Or do you need to use a blade along the edge first for a clean edge? How do you finish the back and sides for sale?

[@crisscross104]

Debbie, It is a bit easier for me as I don’t sell my art. To finish I let the piece fully cure, then using a sander I clean off any stray resin from the back and paint a neutral colour. The sides are very clean from the tape so I sand if it needs it and replace with clean tape, foil or paint. I prefer sharp edges rather than resin flowing over but that is a personal preference. You can also of course let your resin flow over the sides for a more rounded look.

[@cheriesydaus433]

Just found you this is spectacular. How long does the resin take to dry? I am doing acrylic pouring but I’d love to try this ❤️

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. ❤️ This is epoxy resin and all the brands are slightly different but as a general. Light touch cure in 4 hours, first hard cure over night or 24 hours and then fully hard 3-7 days depending on your environment, hot climates are quicker, cold climates are slower. Each brand should give you an information sheet on its particular properties.

[@ksenijaspasic9053]

Hello Chris. Thank you for sharing your method. May I ask what the proportion of pigment to resin is?

[@crisscross104]

That is a tricky question to answer. All pigments, powders and inks made specifically for resin use are very highly pigmented and you can alter the opacity and tone by how much you put in. It doesn’t take more than a dab on the end of a stirstick to give you a rich colour. More will almost give you a black. The liquitex inks are less pigmented and so I use about a dropper full for a rich colour and less when I want a lighter or more transparent colour. It would be wonderful if there was an accurate measure to give you a particular colour but in my experience you tend to gravitate to a value or depth of colour that suits your style. I admit to being heavy handed with mica because I use high viscosity resin and I want it to stay where I put it. LOL

[@yzagonzalez8481]

Hi I've been seeing a lot of videos on KZbin and checking out a lot of materials. I have never done a peace but your pieces are fantastic . I would like to know because some people talk about resin and other people talk about epoxy are they talking about two different materials or is it the same thing. And is it possible to color them with any type of paint pigment or inks. Also is it possible to have part A of the resin or epoxy all ready with the Colours you want just stored there for when you nees them or will they go bad. Sorry for all the questions.

[@crisscross104]

The terms are bandied around but for art purposes. Epoxy is a type of resin that is mixed together. There are different types of resin and epoxy is one of those types. Pigmentation of resin depends on the combination you have. I have used everything from ink to powders to paint with differing results. I hesitate to say definately as I have had some colourants that do not mix well. When you start off use colourants specifically designed for resin and once you get comfy with it then experiment. Resin art is all about how the resin cures. Try to keep your mix as clean and carefully measured as you can. In short, Yes you can use some part A and store for a short period but unless you have a pigment that is difficult to mix it can be wasteful to have it sitting around potentially unused. Resin has a shelf life so fresh is best and gives you the best cure....... Which should be your goal.

[@alisongreen299]

i love this so much, can i ask what the white pigment is? i couldn't catch it in the video

[@crisscross104]

The white is a pigment paste called snow white from an Australian company called Artisue. Its a lovely white to work with.

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Nice ❤️🇩🇰

[@LMan23]

Just wondering if the resin will stick to the tape for the last pour or is it just taped on for the black look?

[@crisscross104]

The resin does not stick to the plumbers tape so it is removed after the piece has cured. I then add a clean strip to get the black edge look.

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

How are the "inks" different than the regular acrylics or the pigment mixes? Sorry, I'm not sure about the terminology.. Are the inks made for this application, or are they intended for calligraphy? Are all these different mediums, the resin and the Liquitex, etc. all water based?

[@crisscross104]

The liquitex acrylics are water based and can be used for most multi media projects. The Snow white paste and the teal inks are specifically made for use in resin. You need to be careful of the water based pigments and test whether they have adverse reactions to resin. Too much moisture and your resin will react leaving with a hot sticky mess. The same would apply when you use water based paints.

[@pambaskin]

Hello Chris, I love your videos, I have learned so much from you.I was wondering if you can do a video on how and when you remove the tape. I make such a mess when I do and have to go back and fix messy places on my piece. Yours always look so clean and beautiful. Thank you so much

[@crisscross104]

Pam i use high viscosity resin and don't overheat so it doesn't travel as far or fast as normal art resin. I think I have explained that I use electeical tape on the edges. I leave overnight and then in the morning I heat the tape alightly with a heat gun in low. The resin does not stick to electrical tape so it comes off cleanly. You are not the firat to ask so if I do another piece I will do a give addon showing that process.

[@pambaskin]

@@crisscross104 Thank you so much. I am glad to hear and see from a master. I think I get in a hurry and make a mess. I need to slow down and clam down. Love your work so0 much. Thank you again

[@crisscross104]

The more you do......the more you understand the time frames of the resin you are working with. No need to rush... just be organised and take it one step at a time. You will nail it and the good thing is that if you are using wood boards you can sand the bottom or even cover with felt or material

[@marymalakian2030]

Hi Chris, can you tell me how many days should you wait before giving your piece a second flood coat to hide imperfections?

[@crisscross104]

Sorry Mary I missed this. Different imperfections will have a different answer. If you have dust or raised imperfections..... you will need to sand smooth before a flood coat. 2-3 days before you can sand. If the imperfections are dips or dimples you can pour after the initial cure of your resin. Normally 4-5 hours or the next morning.

[@kimberlyjones9243]

First of all, I wanted to say that I LOVE your work! You inspire me ☺. I also wanted to ask what the hardware is, that is on your level board? I need to make something like this because getting anything level in my house is very difficult, and it is quite frustrating! Maybe your husband could do a video on how he made it? That would be awesome!

[@crisscross104]

The wood can be anything as long as it is flat. Mine is chipboard that is painted to seal it. The hardware that goes into the wood are called t bolts. You need something to turn the round head bolts that you use as legs. You can buy plastic knobs or just glue some wood to the bolt. Let me see about the video. We can’t take credit for the idea it was discovered on youtube somewhere

[@user-db1zm7ed6l]

Is your preference a heat gun over a torch to get the resin flowing? Why so?

[@crisscross104]

I use both depending on what I am trying to achieve. First the torch. A must for spot work, clearing bubbles and when you need some finer detail. Heat guns on the other hand tend to heat a larger area so (I use a low heat and speed setting). I use when I need the resin to get to an even temp. Don’t forget your hair dryer, its another valuable tool for moving resin.