Epsom Salt and RESIN- Can You Guess What happens?

[@theLadyhawk401]

I just tried this with pink sea salt. It turned out very pretty. Sort of gave a rose quartz look to it.

[@HollieAndApollo]

Great idea!!

[@JenCombs]

That sounds like a beautiful idea! Did you use the coarse pink himalayan?

[@whild017]

Do u have any pics or video of what it looks like

[@beverleyclough8266]

Angela Hawkins, Please put a pic of the pink sea salt you used for this, and the one you made!!

[@theLadyhawk401]

@@JenCombs Yes I used course pink sea salt

[@mikaelafox6106]

I was expecting some weird chemical reaction. This is gorgeous!!

[@finkalo]

same since epsom salt is made up of half water i was sure there would be a reaction lol

[@bluefernlove]

@@finkalo that can't be right. It's just magnesium crystals. There's no water in them, otherwise the crystals would dissolve. That's why there was no reaction.

[@finkalo]

@@bluefernlove pretty sure there's a Nile red video showing him take the water out of the salt with heat go check it out

[@SassyWinterFox]

@@finkalo it can't. The chemical formula is MgSO4 to get water you need H.

[@bluefernlove]

@@finkalo yeah but you have to take into account that salts are usually obtain through evaporation. I guess there's always going to be some water in them, depending on the process they were obtained. But the water is part of the molecular structure. In this case, the resin is too thick to act as a solvent for the crystals. And the heat produced by the resin is not enough to cause the salt to release the water.

[@kaylaveeh]

I mix epson salt in my resin when I make my Geode keychains, coaster and wine butlers. If you put enough it gives it this cool effect then texture

[@notebookluvr]

Does it compromise the strength of the piece? I'm thinking areas with a lot of epsom salts where the resin is displaced would make it weak.

[@melimel9265]

Really cool, reminds me of granite, counter tops.

[@hissonshinegirl]

Right..... so why not I ask myself !

[@Microplancakes]

It’s really so much fun watching you do your resin experiments!! I don’t even have enough resin to experiment with, yet, so it’s great you’re able to do these for us!! Thank you!!

[@dclark2162]

They are gorgeous. I love the effect & it is great to see how versatile it is being able to use ink, mica, glitter & on it's own. Great experiment

[@tarafeliciano8287]

In a lot of videos I see people making geodes using crushed glass. Literally has the same effect but much cheaper. You could try pouring the resin over the salts like you would sand, so you don't have that layering. Plus for coaster, it would give it texture to keep the cup from sliding.

[@tracygilder1229]

Interesting, I agree the Epsom salts would look fantastic in a geo mould. Surprisingly nice effects! Love your experiments 🧪

[@themostcraftynurse3914]

I use this in my geodes all the time, it looks so nice. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@brandycatolightsey8601]

This was a very educational video. This definitely inspired new ideas. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@kizzy5607]

I'm shocked! They look like coloured glaciers! Absolutely stunning Steve

[@k.l.manring2083]

Love your voice and accent. So much better and more fun than most!

[@kristinekoski7345]

"LOVE YOUR ACCENT". AND YOUR IDEAS AND YOUR SENSE OF ENTHUSIASM

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

I use epsom salt to soak in and drink for body cleansing. Now I can use it in my resin designs 👍!

[@slimmyhendrix4067]

You drink the Epsom Salt Water after you soak in it too? My girl dont like it, says she can taste it🤷 I asked her what it tastes like n she just says its nuts

[@RaineVollor]

I love the multi color ones!!

[@robinlieberman8100]

I've been using Epsom salt in my resin for a couple of yrs now i love it.

[@Dawns_Creative_Carousel]

I think it would be cute in anything, dominoes, jewelry coasters etc

[@felicitypoyser122]

I love the mica with the full size salts. Stunning

[@diedredunham7383]

This is my 1st time watching your videos. Your being very inquisitive and letting us learn from your trying things. Thanks!! I have joined to see more. I'm excited to see what you will show us next.

[@KarenYauney]

You are such a wonderful artist!!

[@MixedCrayonz]

I need this mans energy

[@fourwinnsdummy]

Thanks Steve! I love your videos, even these older ones. I just finished putting resin with all kinds of mica powders in the grooves of some dragonfly wind chimes. I'm going to fill the backs and the hanging rings with this epsom salt technique. I plan on using translucent resin pigments with these. I think they will look awesome! Thanks again for always experimenting and showing us the results. I have learned a ton from your channel.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

How fun! Very interesting! Totally inspired to try it out on our channel and do a geode! Thank you for the inspo!

[@poornimavijayagopalan7674]

Thank you. Nice of you .

[@cherylbrown6746]

I do so love you! Love from Michigan, USA

[@polymerclay7930]

I loved this. I was also wondering about the ebson salt. Happy to see that it works. Thank you

[@ALSomthin]

I love the experiments. I tried some automotive pearl essence powders and got some interesting results

[@kellygallo1075]

Thank you for the experiments...I'm learning n laughing

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

Interesting I would have expected it to break down. Thanks for the experiment!

[@barbaraweigel9831]

Epsom salts wasn't something that I would have thought to use but it does come out nicely

[@ebonyivory2023]

They ALL would make awesome countertop material, wow!

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

What a great resin idea! I love this. Thanks again, Steve. Another winner!

[@meaghanb9118]

Surprised how cool that works!

[@suet.r.4815]

I had wondered what would happen if various salts were added to resins. Thank you for trying it out for us.

[@TheNicolevertone]

Resin is usually pretty solid. How do the epsom salts effect the rigidity and strength of the final product?

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Very cool effect. I totally agree about the geode idea. Would look really cool!

[@LB-my1ej]

I love your channel you try so many things. Thanks for helping

[@BrydieeeeB]

Awesome I was planning on trying Himalayan rock salt mixed with rose quartz on my next geode .... didn’t think of these

[@joallawestervelt6918]

The clear ones ate stunning. Then the blue translucent is my next favorite

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

I’m new to resin crafts. Happy to have found your channel.

[@user-ed5sw9fj4t]

You've got to try salt rocks! It's gorgeous!

[@gibbyswife9218]

Thank you!!! I LOVE THESE!!

[@melindafraser6392]

They turned out great! I really like them a lot.

[@stompingfreak8980]

Brilliant idea

[@mandyhall1674]

Wow didn't think that would work Steve, but the effects are lovely. I love the white one - thank you :)

[@OnNire]

That’s pretty cool, I would never have thought to put Epsom Salt into resin

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Absolutely beautiful!! I love the clear ones. Thank you for sharing this!!!! ❣🌸🌺❣🌸🌺❣🌸🌺❣

[@joburrow9863]

This is amazing. Love the video!

[@GiovannaLorusso-qv6et]

Really like watching you when you work on the craft learning from you. Giovanna lorusso from Chicago.

[@angelesdiaz8615]

I love it for fake snow. On my Wreaths and Christmas ornaments.

[@angelmattie1352]

Yes 🙌🏼 that was my first thought too.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Wow… could make some awesome geodes with this!

[@deannwilson3553]

Thank you. I was thinking about that recently. You answered it for me.

[@shirleycother507]

Love watching all your experiments

[@antiquemacabre]

That's funny you mentioned geodes, because I was thinking that your multicoloured ones there look like geode slices. Really cool experiment!

[@SilentNoMore64]

3:14 looks like brown sandstone. Really beautiful effect. 😍

[@pjfoltz8810]

I too have never though of using Epsom salts in my resin. Something I am going have to try!

[@ShrimpPerr]

Very cool! Nice substitute for that crazy expensive crushed glass for sure.

[@KarenYauney]

I really like this video 😊

[@Nanderson9378]

Brilliant!!!👏👏👏👍

[@christinegreen9708]

Love the video, I’ve been looking for something to give the effect you got here, I shall give it a go, thanks.

[@trimaineyoung3716]

These look great. Amazing job

[@Naturalice88]

wow im a new suscriber now! but the design without al of the salt is simply amazing !

[@Ms.GreenJeans]

Gorgeous coasters and great gift idea!

[@selinarobinson7014]

Thank you for your experiment! Very interesting.

[@ritarevell7195]

It’s nice to know that the epsom salt doesn’t cause the stuff to explode all over you while working with it.

[@MARYLINIS]

Simply awsome! Lv it!

[@faridafaizi630]

Learned something new just now brilliant..thanks ..

[@allonthisbetter]

OMG! Absolutely cool. Wonder how you came up with this idea👍

[@harley1200davidson]

How about using a variety of more interesting coloured crystals, like copper sulphate, or iron sulphate for instance ? They might make an even more spectacular effect.

[@jennifermassey9051]

I really like this effect! Beautiful!

[@havenslilartcorner325]

😍 Awesomeness! Thank you for sharing. Soooo many ideas come to mind with this. New sub here. 😁 You do a great job explaining it. Thanks

[@angellawrence231]

Fantastic! Can't wait to try this!

[@fern5142]

New subscriber here! Love how the coasters came out. I like the ones with the bigger chunks of salt , great video :-)

[@loyolaslagle6103]

Amazing… Going to the store tomorrow to buy some Epsom salts

[@TammyAndersonResinArt]

Steve Darling this experiment was fascinating and your right that Epsom salt is a great additive. 😘

[@charlottearthur2317]

Learned something new. Thank you

[@chrisharrison5974]

This was an interesting experiment but i felt it was a bit rushed 🤨. I had to watch a few times to take in all the information. Loved your older chatty tutorials, much more relaxed and more enjoyable xx

[@janetaylor8635]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts all the videos you release to non members have got shorter and shorter, such a shame.

[@dulceteixeira9097]

Very interesting! 😊. Beginning to think you can mix anything with resin 😂

[@meatKog]

Epsom salt is great in planters or gardens!

[@pixiebedabinokwematlis3350]

Have you ever considered putting Angel Hair (spun glass) in the resin?

[@etaylorw]

I know I’ve just found you 8 months later but I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that your experiments are so cool 😎 I love your personality as well. Idk if you’ve figured it out by now, but in order to showcase the glitter effect via sm platforms, use the torch on your mobile! You’re welcome ☺️

[@loriswitala6281]

I love your perky personality as well!!!

[@trevordavis2499]

This is great! I was just thinking about this while clearing my walk. Thanks, happy holidays!

[@stompingliger]

Nice experiment, as always. By the way, glitter likes mobile phone light (the torch function). It shows the shine well.

[@kathrinemc1664]

I made a piece of jewelry using Himalayan Rock Salt. It was fab.

[@ed-qt6pd]

This is gorgeous. I will try with Imalaia solt. Hags from Greece

[@rethamoore4282]

I quiet enjoy your tutorials and your project looks amazing !! Makes me want to try my hand at it. Lol.

[@trevordavis2499]

Depending on where you are. The small kits shouldn't be very expensive at a hobby store. Give it a try. Etsy for molds, glitter, pigments and other random things.

[@kaleehelm6248]

Love this!! Thanks for the idea.... Im going to be using this idea in my next set of ash trays i do

[@michellecrosby3717]

New things to try 😸

[@mooshierebarcak4953]

Looks like crackle stone. I love it 💗

[@mooshierebarcak4953]

Referring to the larger salt pieces

[@sonatablue9652]

Can you make pots for plants with resin?

[@deborahswings]

Wow hun great tutorial.. you have let your hair grow and grown a beard ..looks great hun.

[@deborahswings]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts lol will it looks good on you hun. Looks like we may be heading to another lock down as well. Stay safe hun.

[@tannaeasterling604]

Was waiting for an mini explotion

[@MaxinesCraftynStuff]

I like the experiment! It worked!

[@chocolate42.godgavemeanewwalkt]

Thank you

[@angelahemingway5979]

I saw someone do this in key rings - I tried it but mine went a runny mess when demoulded - I’ll have to try again as I love your coasters 😁

[@sheilacarriker6467]

Very pretty,THK you

[@itsmemimimao]

I always use coarse salt for my inspired crystal charms☺☺

[@amieseals2083]

Thanks for sharing

[@magnuswootton6181]

for the magnesium sulphate to do its job it has to be able to merge with the resin, and it just stayed separate from it.

[@foster2adoption727]

I could see this on a small vanity top with just a very thin layer :)