5. How to Make Barriers & Boundaries for a Resin Geode

[@andiortega4164]

I know you made this video many years ago but thank you thank you thank you you really helped me

[@usherl250]

I doing know why I didn't watch this video before working on my piece today. But I'm glad I did watch it to remind me you could smooth out the Apoxie Sculpt with water...I was still able to smooth my barriers out...thanks so much for all your wonderful videos.

[@elizabethmallory9978]

Had no idea epoxy scupt existed! All this is all new to me! Everyone must think Im silly. Thanks for this share! This is so smart and allows me to make unique pieces(nothing against molds...lobe molds...molds are great)

[@tc247]

Katherine, I'm so blown away by the art that you do. I have no words! They are that gorgeous. I'm VERY rarely speechless! lol I can do just about any kind of art once I either see it or see how it is done. I'm very thankful to artist's like you and Laura and every great instructor on you tube that teach us. I'm disabled and home bound for the most part. I didn't even know about you tube or fb or anything else on the computer until about 10 yrs ago, when I bought one and taught myself how to use it. Once I found you tube it opened up a whole new world for me and we won't even talk about fb! I've made many friends and reconnected with friends I thought I'd lost through the yrs. Anyway, thank you. I'm going to get started on the geode first and when I have that perfected I am going to do this kind of art. I was a porcelain doll maker for yrs and that hobby was so expensive but I was working then. When I broke my back at age 41, and 3 days after I got back from my honeymoon to my 2nd husband and last one to, I thought my life was over. I was devastated. ART in any form is cathartic, and healing. My sweet husband of 22 yrs (yep he stayed when he could have left and I tried to get him to go but he wouldn't) has gotten a job out of our home state, so we're moving. I'm suppose to be helping the movers pack my craft room up so I can get down there, but I keep watching these video's. He keeps saying, "don't buy one more thing to start anything until you get here" and it goes in one ear and out the other. But I'm going to be good, and stop buying after today. I have to find that Silver Sand Structure Paste for my geodes. You and I have "talked" on here about it. I bought the wrong thing from Laura's store. I'm determined to make some geodes for the kind people who have come to my home to help me get rid of things, and pack it all up. I've been very blessed in my life with the people that have come into it. Anyway, sorry this is SO long. THANK YOU! Thumbs UP!

[@KelseaSparkles]

I tired doing the barriers and it defiantly makes the art work look a lot cleaner!

[@Shrink317]

Hello! I just found you through Instagram, which led me here to watch your video. WOW! Amazing work and your explanation of your process is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your talents/gifts! I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found my channel!

[@lorismith4106]

Thank you, for the video. I haven’t worked with resin for awhile and this is making me want to start up again.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

It's so fun! Thank you for watching and leaving comments =)

[@crystalphillips7123]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!! You having a great voice for explaining your process!!!! I want to get into resin and really love how your pieces look!!! Thanks again!!!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

=) thank you for watching, Crystal

[@oyonniaelliott1457]

Beautiful work

[@geriannhart9296]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. Your work is beautiful!!!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

thank you so much, Geri!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I hope you found this helpful! Check out how I finished this piece (link in the video description and included at the end of this video). Please Like the video if you enjoyed and leave a comment for me =)

[@hkm424]

Awesome. I have actually never heard of this Apoxie. Look forward to trying it. I use modeling paste or heavy gel medium deoending on the look. But having the borders make everything so much easier!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Since discovering this for barriers, I had a commision piece come in-, just a standard art resin pour. It turned out great, but I was like "I need my barriers!!" lol. I can't go back! Life-changing

[@Clarissa_isnt_explaining]

This is beautiful!

[@norma9548]

This is just outstanding video. Thanks for sharing. Love the finish look.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Norma, thank you so much for watching and for your comments =) I really appreciate it!

[@MsGodisyou]

Very nice voice. Thank for your explanations

[@hulabird]

I just got my Apoxie from Azn yesterday! Can't wait to make some beautiful geodes. As opposed to the kind I usually make :D

[@anushkakamble836]

Amazing maam. I loved your work. It’s just so beautiful to see you creating it ❤️❤️ Big fan from India Maam.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I am so grateful and humbled that my videos have reached so far 💜

[@angelicashaw8639]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@poonamchaurasia3370]

Thank you so much ❤

[@NikkiShakur]

You have inspired me!!! 💕 Thank you! 🦋

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Yay! Thank you for watching

[@alishastringer1968]

Super helpful thank you!

[@tiffanymarie9254]

Nice tutorial 😊

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful I just finished a chocolate one too just waiting for resin. Love your geodes stunning art

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you so much =) Can't wait to see yours

[@shirleycooleyga]

TYVM!!!!!!!! ❤️😍😘🥰

[@tedmaulassociate4063]

Thank you so much for sharing. What are those gold studs you were adding? Where could we find those? Thank you :)

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I found those at Hobby Lobby in the bridal area. Thanks for watching!

[@tedmaulassociate4063]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO my kingdom for a hobby lobby! (I'm in Australia .. no such great place here). Are they those sew on studs or beads or something ? (I.e do they have holes that you need to cover up?) Thank you 😁

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Nope, no holes, just studs! sorry i can't be more helpful on other locations =(

[@fernandadeschenes9150]

Hi, I’ve been watching lots of your videos and was wondering if you have to let the acrylic paint dry for a certain amount of time before you start pouring the resin?

[@GayleReicheltArt]

Thank you for sharing. I have just followed you on IG

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

yay! glad you found me!

[@GayleReicheltArt]

I am glad I did also.

[@varshalodha24]

Can I use m- seal instead of apoxy sculpt?? Tia

[@Cyn-er7jr]

You also can use glue from a glue gun

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

you sure can! this is just how I personally do it. I, in fact, use glue in other videos but was asked specifically about these. Thanks for watching!

[@snuzie421]

Glue guns aren't even or smooth...

[@jenpatel949]

Hi! So I just got my apoxy sculpt and I'm ready to go. However, now I'm obsessing over those gold pyramid shaped studs you laid down in a line. Where did you find them? I need them!!!! They are gorg!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I got them in the bridal area of Michaels !

[@jenpatel949]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO I've NEVER thought to look there!!!!!

[@capistranodecor4997]

Hi !!! Instead the epoxy sculp Can be hot glue, cold hard silicon ??

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

you can use those, I have another video where I use liquid nails because I didn't have silicone. I just like how nice and clean I can get this product to look =) Thank you for watching

[@capistranodecor4997]

Thank you for the great tip !!! Congrats

[@barbarasorrells8474]

I had trouble with the Epoxy Sculp getting really sticky and hard to manage. How do I keep it easy to work with?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Make sure you are mixing it, rolling it around, really doing that for 2-5 minutes. Then let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then it is less sticky and easy to use

[@barbarasorrells8474]

Thanks,I think I did the mixing part right but, I didn't let it rest. Hopefully it will be better next time. You are helping me so much. I greatly appreciate you.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Yes you definitely need to let it sit- I've made that mistake before!

[@charlenehatter5058]

Is there anything less expensive for making boundaries?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

others have tried clay or hot glue. This apoxy makes A LOt and goes a long way, for the price.

[@coreensmith3445]

What's the name of the pens you said you use in your geodes please?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

yes they are UniPosca Markers. You can find my favorites in my Amazon store: kzbin.info?redir_token=gFuEwkyDFYy_p1Z4FQcFuqT_Nuh8MTU2MDk1NjcxOEAxNTYwODcwMzE4&event=video_description&v=szvveDZpXGA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fshop%2Fdryerdaysartstudio

[@mbc9959]

can i use clay instead as barrier?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

yes!

[@mbc9959]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO thank u! btw, amazing works!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Thank you 😊

[@amberasif5615]

I am in love with your work and had no idea about sculpt its awesome... I do have a question... The first layer is just plain acrylic paint [prepping phase] buy 2nd layer is plain resin or resin with paint depending on effect... So the art resin is different then counter top resin right? How do u mix art resin and the other resin....? Maybe I'm confusing myself

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Yes, the first layer on the board is acrylic paint. the 2nd layer (the resin) I use additives like epoxy pigment paste, mica pigments, glitter and sometimes acrylic paint - but only a tiny bit! Art resin and countertop are different from stone coat. The art resin is UV resistant (to keep colors and artwork looking awesome) and the countertop resin is heat resistant and more durable for the everyday use it will get. They are two-part epoxy resin and are mixed with a 1 to 1 ratio, or equal parts. Every brand is different though, and the manufacturer's instructions need to be followed exactly for best results.

[@amberasif5615]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO omg... This is interesting n thx for explaining... I'm so new to resin..i have the art resin at home and I'm so nervous to start lol...

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

You can do it! It takes a little to get the hang of it, but before you know it youll be addicted to it!!

[@amberasif5615]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO I hope so... Thank you so much

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

you're welcome! Thank you so much for watching😀😍😀😍

[@treasuredfinds]

Could a hot glue gun be used instead?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

yes! I use that sometimes, I just prefer the control I get with this and it sticks to the board for me better so resin doesn't seep underneath. But that's just my experience. I do like the glue too

[@nassifr9063]

Do you have an ig or etsy?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I have a store: https//:www.DryerDaysArtStudio.com Instagram: instagram.com/dryerdays/

[@lisamason5178]

i wonder if you could use a hand held clay extruder for that apoxy.. It would save a lot of time.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

give it a try! let me know!

[@lisamason5178]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO I do have the extruder because I did pottery for years. I will get the product and try it! I will let you know when i finish.

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

💙🙌

[@dianehejnicki]

Are these lines tintable?

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

as far as prior to laying them down?

[@dianehejnicki]

@@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO Yes. Your technique, and results, are amazing. I was just curious!

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

I haven't attempted tinting the apoxie prior, but I do paint the apoxie, hot glue gems to it, etc, after it has dried for 24 hours =) Thank you for watching!!

[@Jillibeanah]

This technique for geodes is so cool!! Ive already followed you for a bit, but this comment is for insta 😊 my handle is jilliankateart!

[@heidismith6148]

too time consuming, use glue gun

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Hi Heidi! I do use the glue gun, you can see me use it in other videos. I made this for people curious about the apoxy boundaries. While I use both, I have to say these lines are much cleaner lines than the hot glue.