Dollar tree items to use for epoxy resin crafting

I have been asked about my favorite items for epoxy resin crafting. Come along with me to the dollar tree and share my favorite inexpensive items from dollar tree to use for epoxy resin crafting.

[@GigglesHeHe216]

I think you have hands down the best dollar tree in the country! My dollar trees have NEVER been anywhere as this in terms of being clean, having variety and being well stocked!

[@MaginFlaBlueChoice]

Thanks for the tour! Didn’t realize dollar tree had different items! Personally, I never walk out on one under $40.00, usually more!! Always get at least 2 pairs of scissors too! Those measuring cups are great, have 6 right now! 💙🤟🏼✌🏼

[@iahxnathan]

I hustle paper cups from the free coffee machine from my office at work lmao

[@meredithper3047]

Awesome! It will be great if you explain a project with these products. Thanks for sharing !

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Great idea, will do❤️

[@heenaqadir5338]

I sure would love to see you use these products in your projects

[@classyhavenaccents]

These were great reminders of items I can get at my local store! THANK YOU!

[@Shadingoftheheart]

Great finds!! Wish my local DT had the temp tattoos, no luck 😒😪. I'll certainly be keeping an eye for them though! Thanks!! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@kimmiekat70]

Thank you for taking the time & sharing all your information ❤

[@LisaVornhagen]

Wow! I didn't realize Dollar Tree had so many useful items for resin crafting! Thanks for this video!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

You are amazing! I love your Dollar Tree content. I can’t get enough dollar tree! Shopping, diys & creating clever crafts, watching videos like yours, hauls, shop with me’s and store tours. I’m even making my own video of Dollar Tree everything too. I just can’t get enough. Please keep your videos coming. I enjoy them a lot.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you friend ❤️ dollar tree is amazing, so much you can do. I Appreciate you so much friend. When you start making your videos let me know so I can follow you! I look forward to watching them. I love all the shop with Me’s and hauls, and crafts also it’s so much fun. And it’s just good wholesome entertainment like you’re hanging out with a friend.

[@edasher06]

This might be the best DT field trip Ive seen on KZbin. And I'm all abt em! Good job

[@queenpangaea3325]

Oh my goddess! I did not know you could make your own alcohol ink! I actually stopped the video right there and Googled how to do it. Thank you so much. I don't have the money right now to buy them, because of course I'd need several colors, so this is great. Yeah, I get excited about the little things...hee-hee... Oh, and something else I just learned....there are also videos out there using things like plastic spoons as molds to make pendants and balloons or tiny ziplock bags to make things, another option besides traditional silicone molds.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Awesome thank you for sharing, I will look it up.

[@morgancalvi6675]

Yeah, but you can buy markers of various colours in one package....right? I'm assuming the dollar store sells rubbing alcohol as well. That's 70% alcohol, right?

[@DivaDannette]

Thank you for that info! I'm new to working with resin and am not very artistic, however, I'm determined to learn! I haven't been able to work much, since my car wreck in 1997 and due to a back injury, it left me unable to do the work I have experience doing. I'm wanting to start out making gifts for family and friends, then once I gain more experience, to start selling on Etsy and other sites. Thank you all SO much! You've literally saved me hundreds, if not thousands with this new (to me) information, about substitutes, I can isemfrom the Dollar Tree! I SO appreciate it all!

[@janaabreu]

Thank you for this amazing video!!! 🤩🤩

[@heathermoore1985]

I am new to your channel, but enjoy all of the educational content that you provide for us the viewers. I appreciate all of your time because it does take time to show ys the process of creating fabulous art. Thank you!

[@tjfit85]

hello. new here. thank you so much for this video Dollar Tree is my fav. store. lbvs now gettin into resin and cricut can't wait to get too dollar tree

[@SoulsofSunrise]

Awesome video, they just recently upgraded a few of the Dollar Tree store around me so they offer lots of arts and crafts stuff. It's truly the best way to go about buying items especially if your just starting out and don't want to waste unnecessary money. I do acrylic pours and began with Dollar store paint and and they have resin/hardener combo which is nice cheaper alternative to high priced brands.

[@jessicaharper592]

Thank You So So Much! This video is what I need!😆😄😁

[@donnadoss9405]

Thank you so much so helpful. I will be going to the dollar tree.

[@valkrush6777]

Love love love Dollar Tree!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Me too❤️

[@christines2451]

This was a great video. It does show how much more the US dollar trees have than Canadian ones. Lol. We have some of the stuff but things like the badge reels I have never seen here in my area. I was looking for the small silver spoons for a different craft and they only had forks here. Still hoping to find at a different location. So jealous of your paint and glitter section

[@vickylavender8401]

Thank you ! Great ideas & video

[@patriciahogg5763]

Great tips!!! Thanks!! 😉

[@iamronbrown]

Extremely helpful

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you friend, I’m so glad❤️

[@heatherc6512]

Yes everything you said! I have got a lot of stuff from there and Michael’s and Amazon. A couple things I did not think of so thank you

[@christineriegler9742]

LOVE your Dollar Tree! Will Tavel! Lol.

[@jackieboyd7506]

I wish i lived in the US . you have, by far the best craft supplies and stores. I live in the UK and we have Hobbycraft which is expensive and The Works an d limited supply at our Poundland...so jealous.I was in US three years ago and fell in love with all your craft stores :-)

[@bellazombirella]

Thanks for the helpful tips! I spent like 30 bucks and am SET!

[@juneconnor8127]

Want to say Thank you for l the Great Tips ! I can't usually watch long videos, (ADHD), LOL. But you kept me soooo interested! I am now a new subscriber !!! 😊

[@marylouriddle6178]

Great ideas!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you friend

[@ValerieEarl]

I'm a little jealous, lol. Your Dollar Tree has SO much more items than mine does, hahaha!

[@kashhause6362]

Photo paper‼️ really lol mine barely has tissue paper 😂😂

[@oliviarodriguez5799]

😂😂😂

[@Linda-zd4ec]

Mine either.🙁

[@octaviamitchell7611]

😂

[@mothermarylspeaking8989]

And the ones near me rarely look that neat and organized. The craft aisle always looks like a tornado went thru it.😳

[@lisacapers5853]

Thank you. I had no idea l could shop and save money.❤

[@norinemueller4588]

Great video thank you

[@marisolrivera8140]

Thank you for the content. I like your store better than mine ☺️☺️

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you. I know I’m very fortunate to have some pretty good stores near me. It’s crazy how they differ so much.

[@JaKz8]

The “salt” shaker is not a salt shaker but used for either grated Parmesan cheese, or crushed red hots. You know for the pizza toppings!

[@Oonagh72]

I wish I had a dollar tree stocked like this. The one thing I would say, is go to Michael’s and get multi-surface paint for a dollar or less. That paint and their “oil pastels” are about the only 2 things That aren’t good. Also if that mod Podge is still 2 ounces it is actually a better deal than the bigger bottles.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Yes agree, I also like apple barrel at Walmart

[@Oonagh72]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 I like apple barrel a lot they have beautiful colors. I’ve just taken to the multi surface because it is thicker and it is durable.

[@carolrayk]

Amazing!! I have never seen so many items in our local dollar tree stores like you're showing us! Ours just stocks the junky stuff. Where is your store located and is it the only one in the whole country the is stocked so well?

[@momacraftscarfts9152]

Sprinkle with love from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Hello friend, thank you for the love. Lots of love back to you❤️

[@alisonmary1443]

Dollar Tree is so much better than Poundland, I'd love Dollar Tree to cross the pond, good advice Thank you.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you friend❤️

[@sabbatia2759]

Command hooks for holding washi tape and electrical tape. I use furniture touch up pens (3pack) to make ink for wood grains. It retains its color.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Oh great ideas friend❤️ I bout those markers but not used them, such a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@MH7_256]

I just need to come to that DT bc mine has little to none of what you’ve shown lol!

[@blackpearl1p.n.726]

Thanks sooo much ☺

[@Slimthixmama]

God bless u for this video

[@susansmith989]

Thank you! 😊

[@stillkickin9957]

Pressed eyeshadow is also mica. Try a tea ball strainer for fine glitter

[@davedennis6042]

It's funny how you can walk by so many things in a store and never think of how they could be used in a different form. Good video. My sister works with a nurse that does epoxy crafts. Hmm I wonder if you live in Missouri :D

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Hello friend, I agree it’s amazing the different things you can use. I sometimes watch these crafters who take dollar tree items and turn them into the most incredible home Decour you can Imagine. And I live in Florida and, I hope you’re doing well.

[@lafettemorgan6676]

I would love to come to your dollar tree would haul at least $500 worth of stuff that I would never see in mine.

[@RameyRocks]

Wow you have a really nice dollar tree. Our dollar tree doesn’t have near as much stuff!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Since I work in Orlando I’m able to stop at some better ones after work, the one by my house is not very good either.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

My kids and family never understand why I always stop at a Dollar whenever we travel.

[@kathyreinhardt8998]

Can you do a video of how to use these different products when handling/making items with epoxy? It would really be helpful to those of us just starting out. Thank you!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I’m sorry because of time being back in school I’m not doing epoxy currently but I have lots of videos on use of products. I’m sorry friend ❤️

[@DariceDavisjprocks94]

14:15 Love your videos especially how you multi-purpose items. With price increases every where Budget buying is more critical for me to keep stocked with art supplies. You mention you make alcohol ink with markers ( high pigment saturated markers are best). What strength alcohol works best? 61% or 71%? I would think 91% dries too fast unless needed for a special effect? Thx for your thoughts.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I used 70% and that worked really well for me.

[@Artcc2019]

Nice video

[@rao.shobha]

This store has better stock than the ten dollar stores combined around me .

[@shammigandhi9071]

Wow this dollar store had lots in shelf

[@celiahernandez9108]

For the wall stickers , do you spray them with a clear coat before the epoxy or do you just go right over with the epoxy? Great video , you gave me alot of ideas! haha thanks!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Straight under epoxy, because they are more vinyl they have never ran or faded at all.

[@celiahernandez9108]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 okay cool! Thanks 😊

[@ginger_blu4379]

Ha good thing it's a Dollar Store. I'm broke just watching🤣

[@amycarr8911]

Quick question! How do you get those makeup brushes clean after you’ve used them to clean up edges

[@purplesnowqueen12396]

Rubbing alcohol should help!

[@carmendoyle9786]

So u soad u use wine glasses do paint some thing on it that give thin coat of expoy on the glass ! I am new glad I found u !

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Me too friend.

[@carmendoyle9786]

Okie

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

The nearest DS to me is almost a hour drive. I’d like to go order online however they don’t have everything and you have to buy in bulk. There’s no way you can buy single

[@MelisJoy]

I'm so jealous. Our dollar tree's don't look anywhere near as nice as that. I'd be there every week if our stores looked like that lol and I live in the city (NOLA) Great video & very helpful tho, thank you

[@jenniferhorne9629]

I use the matalic markers ALOT

[@jof.382]

Ima need to know what state this is in!!! My dollar tree does good to get equate brand candy and junk!

[@annabarry1193]

Where is this store?! I can’t believe all the stuff they have!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This one is in Orlando, not even the vest one in Orlando

[@garfld2012]

Wish Our Dollar Tree had that many items in it.. :-(( They are just now getting the vinyl, glitter & Crichton cutter items…

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

It’s crazy how different they each are. I wish they were consistent

[@patlingwall1773]

I need to go shopping! My Dollar tree is not as well stocked. Where is this one?

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This one is in Orlando across from Waterford lakes.

[@kathyslatersullivan1433]

Hi I'm new to this. What kind of epoxy do you use? I like to try making drinks, and can you use finger nail polish with all epoxy?

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Hello friend, welcome. I use pro marine but I just tried epoxy from hippie crafts and liked it. I’ve also used and like enviro tech lite. I’m gonna be trying a couple different ones because I’m looking for something new. I have used fingernail polish with the Apoxsee yes, however I have used it mostly for Hydro dipping but I have also painted small pieces with it.

[@kathyslatersullivan1433]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 thanks for getting back.

[@lois5975]

I enjoyed your video, but think you need to put some videos on how to use and what to do with resin. As resin is new to DT most of us don’t even know where to start.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

@lois5975 because I did those videos like that so long ago, I sometimes forget that for a lot of people it is new. So thank you for that reminder and I think it would be a good idea to do more basic stuff again. I hope you’re having an amazing day.

[@sarahemerson8747]

Hi, how do you make alcohol ink with markers?

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I do have a video it’s in the older area. But in a bottle put alcohol at least 70% but better if you use >90%, I buy denatured at Lowes. A large can is $20. It last a long time and is the best for any projects. Alcohol in your bottle, open the marker and put the ink tube in the bottle. Shake occasionally let sit about 24 hours. When your good with color take out the color tube. I like to wring it into the bottle as I pull it out.

[@trayjones84]

Hi I had a problem with cleaning the measuring cups

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

What are you cleaning out? If epoxy clean immediately after use with soap and water. I’m very careful cleaning anything not to put epoxy in my pipes personally. If it dries as long as the epoxy is thin I can usually squeeze it together and pop the epoxy iff

[@rondapeterson9981]

👍

[@acethegreat]

What did you say you put the vase filler balls in? The sound cut out and I couldn't hear that part.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I’m sorry for that, honestly I put them in many different molds, in epoxy.

[@susanemerson269]

Hi, what is your ratio for ebson salts

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

If I want it chunky like it’s looks like quartz with some pieces uneven broken (if that makes sense) 1/2 salt to resin. Just a fun look but smooth 1/4 salt to resin.

[@thesie1jmbc]

I'm a beginner and you kept mentioning a cricket, what is that and what is it for?

[@kishajoanne9381]

Cricut, you can make stickers to use but so expensive 😢

[@heenaqadir5338]

How do you use nail polish with epoxy

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Oh friend you are missing out, lol. Hydro dip with nail polish it’s quite cool. I would try it on something unimportant first until you get the hang of it. And then I also use nail polish on small items that I want to paint and I’m doing layers of epoxy. The nail polish that has the long thin applicator for making dots and stuff is really good like if you’re doing a project that you want to Dot in eyes or such.

[@rosemariegarone5351]

I'd like to know where this store is. My dollar tree has loads of empty shelves. Dont even see half of these items.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This one is in Orlando, if you are in that area it’s the on on 50 heading toward mills ave. It’s sad how the stores are so different

[@theriangurley639]

I wish my dollar tree was stocked with different things

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

It’s sad how inconsistent they are!

[@javariaskitchen]

Hi| if i want to buy these items please tell me mathod

[@ioniataylor4790]

do you do videos onntheses products

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Yes, within all of my videos I have shown all of these products and use. But because I’ve been using them so much before even doing this video I didn’t necessarily point out each individual product. Going forward when I use them I certainly will.

[@shammigandhi9071]

Please tell me where this store I love to go there

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This one is in Orlando and 50 going towards Mills. If you live in that area, they built a brand new one that is bigger and nicer than this one to replace this one down the road a little ways.

[@shammigandhi9071]

Thanks dear but I live in Canada hope we get here to

[@bobbieclark3415]

What Dollar Tree you at beautiful Queen sister?? Our Dollar Tree don't have all this..

[@Topitoffable]

Where is your dollar tree? I need to go to that one!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This one is in Orlando

[@shammigandhi9071]

Where is this dollar store

[@horrorfan7148]

It's a good video even for someone like me who lives in a different country but I have found the moving camera very dizzying and sometimes too fast to see items you mention

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you, sorry for the moving of the camera. My filming is something I’m working on. Definitely no pro :)

[@davinarasmussen]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 I think the POV is much easier to watch than the ones where people try to film beside themselves or like a "selfie" camera perspective.

[@cherylmorris6692]

This Dollar Twenty Five cent Tree is nice. The store we have is crappy and they have NOTHING!

[@morgancalvi6675]

How do you make alcohol ink out of permanent markers?

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Hello friend, alcohol at least 70% but best if you use >90 I buy denatured at lowes its a large can for $20 but it’s like a gallon and best for all crafts. If you epoxy this is what you want to spray to rid bubbles. So alcohol in container open market put color tube in with alcohol, let sit 24 hours (you can go longer if you want) then pull out the color tube wringing as you go into the container and use as normal.

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 oooooh...so wring the marker (not just dab it) into how much alcohol? SO you pull the marker out of the plastic casing...put it in the alcohol...then wring it to make sure you got all the ink? Does it matter if the markers are cheap, dollar store ones? I mean I know you were at Dollar Tree...but let's say there are cheaper dollar stores.....

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

@@morgancalvi6675 yes so let it sit in for 24 hours then wring it when you pull it out to get the most color❤️

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 gotcha...thanks!

[@morgancalvi6675]

Oh forgot...how much alcohol do you use?

[@LevonJohnTANNY]

😂 never saw a dollar store this stocked 😭😩

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

This is my favorite store

[@reneerueppel7370]

Wow, my dollar tree is never this clean, stocked nor does it have such a variety.

[@kimberlyhelmick386]

Hobby Lobby has Sargent and the sizes are larger.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Oh thank you❤️

[@kimberlyhelmick386]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 but i did go to Dollar Tree and got a lot of stuff for my resin and Cricut crafting. Thank you for the video. Please keep making them.

[@ebaker3588]

Your Dollar Tree makes mine look like a crap hole. I can't believe all the items you have available.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Yeah, I wish they were more consistent. I know I’m very fortunate, hope yours gets better.

[@DOTTYTIME]

Your Dollar tree store has a bigger range then what we get here

[@wolflahti412]

Everyone seems to have better dollar stores than we do. :(

[@deewill6663]

Dollar Tree in Texas is dwf not like the one this lady is in. Can u ship a haul from your Dollar Tree 🤷‍♀️

[@ericrudy3749]

What is a cricket?

[@ale347baker]

Cricut. Its a cutting machine. It cuts paper, vinyl, cloth, etc. There's other brands, thats just one brand.

[@AutumnnWind]

My dollar store gas nothing for arts and craft !

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I’m sorry, it’s so not fair how they are so inconsistent

[@stephaniedavis8001]

Must not be alot of DIYers there

[@susanmiller2925]

Wow some people are so dang RUDE. You are telling us plenty and how to use them. Some people just like to complain. And for being a teacher you should have better manners!!

[@christinaestephens7621]

I think sometimes you assume we know what you're talking about. For example, the wall stickers you say "I love using these." But you don't say what you use them for. Maybe I'm missing the obvious. And just because I'm an English tutor - it is "especially" not "exspecially".

[@christinaestephens7621]

Ok, you said later for the tumblers, but that was one example.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Chris thank you, I use them for many projects mainly tumblers but anything I may need a sticker for. I apologize I show them often in videos. Thank you for your English lesson, I’m sure tutoring English certain things must bother you. However, there are words that do not always come out easily. More of an annunciation issue than a pronunciation issue. Definitely not a spelling issue 😂 I appreciate you friend. (Educators rock)

[@christinaestephens7621]

@@themostcraftynurse3914 You're so right about annunciation/pronunciation. Thanks for not taking offense, I know we're all a bunch of petty monsters on the internet!! :) Nurses rock too! And so does your video. I had to go to Dollar Tree today!

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Thank you friend❤️ lol, the internet has definitely changed how we communicate. The dollar tree has just brought out cutting machine supplies. I couldn’t wait to show everyone. Weeding tools, vinyl rolls etc. Hope you found some good items 😊

[@karenturner5443]

Don't sell anything with Disney characters

[@terrijanecek3505]

Do you wear a mask when using epoxy resin? You sound very nasal and your voice is raspy. Please be careful.

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

Yes, mask and gloves are ver important as well as ventilation ❤️

[@carolrayk]

Amazing!! I have never seen so many items in our local dollar tree stores like you're showing us! Ours just stocks the junky stuff. Where is your store located and is it the only one in the whole country the is stocked so well?

[@meg_dances6235]

This one's in Orlando, I've worked at 5 dollar trees in Florida, they're mostly all stocked well like this, I especially love the Craft Aisle

[@kellythompson1808]

@@meg_dances6235 I agree. I am in Jacksonville, Fl and they have upped their game especially in the Craft Corner. If your store doesn't have these items you can always order off their website. However, they sell by the case on most things.