Resin Update #5

Hi all! Just a quick resin update showing pieces that I have/had been working on. Some pieces still need findings installed/beadwork done, others need to be sanded/domed, and some are completed. Hope you like what you see and feel inspired for some of your resin creations. If you would like a tutorial on any of the pieces shown here, feel free to let me know. A tutorial is coming soon on the resin cabochon metal bracelet so be on the look out. :) Two pieces were inspired by some really great resin artists...they have been credited in video and I will link their information below. Check them out! I have also linked some of the shops where I purchased molds used in this update. Thanks for watching and remember to craft happily ever after!
LullaBelle Creation:
KZbin: / imanunbelieber
Instagram: / lullabellecreation
Jane's Shoppe:
Instagram: / janes.shoppe
Heart Mold Used: www.storenvy.co...
Pikachu,Moon, Candy Bar, Unicorn, BayMax, & Paw Print Molds Used: www.etsy.com/s...
www.moldsbymia...
Mermaid and Alien Head Molds Used: www.etsy.com/s...
Cameo Molds Used:
www.etsy.com/s...
FAQ
1. What resin do you use?
I use primarily East Coast Resin (www.eastcoastresin.com). I also use Famowood (found at Lowes).
Envirotex and Amazing Clear Cast are good too.
2. Where do you get your glitters and stickers?
I get them everywhere. Mainly Michaels and Hobby Lobby. Amazon and Etsy also help aid my addiction. lol
3. Where do you get your molds?
Craft stores, Storenvy, and Etsy (LOTS of great choices on Etsy).
4. Where do you live (for temperature/humidity purposes with resin)?
My home state of Indiana (Go COLTS!) though I have crafted around the world/USA, with my husband, for the Army.
5. How long have you been resin crafting/crafting?
I have been playing with resin for about 3 years now. As for general crafting...all of my life. :)
6. What is your favorite sealer for resin pieces?
Doming with resin is always my main preference but if not doming with resin, I like to use TreeHouse clear acrylic spray in gloss (Hobby Lobby brand) and I LOVE Americana Dura Clear gloss glaze (works great for polymer clay too).
7. How do you seal your paper stickers?
I prefer to use non paper stickers when possible or transparency films the most, but
when I use paper stickers, I use the plastic sheeting/mod podge method as of now (the
straight mod podge method is way to inconsistent). Crafterzdelights and SugarCharms808 have great tutorials.
Check them out!
MUSIC:
"Cute" & "Ukulele" www.bensound.com royalty free music

[@PreciousArtCreation]

Loved your update, your pieces are stunning my dear. So creative and inspiring.😍

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Thanks love. 😉

[@ItsLaurenE]

my daughter just fell in love with 80% of the video. i absolutely love the moon with the dangles. i would love to do a spin of that all Halloween looking. and the moon at 9:00 was so pretty!! loved the alien. i was planning on trying the moving bead things in my alien molds. lol you beat me to it. this entire update was great 💗

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Thank you. 😉 A Halloween dangle piece would be fantastic...can't wait to see what you come up with! The shaker pieces are fun to do but still figuring kinks w gluing entire film down (to help reduce the shine of film under resin). The moon at 9:00 was done w iridescent stars and Recollections black holo super chunky glitter and stampendous crystal glitter mix. 😉 Look forward to your next update! 😉❤

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Thank you. 😉 A Halloween dangle piece would be fantastic...can't wait to see what you come up with! The shaker pieces are fun to do but still figuring kinks w gluing entire film down (to help reduce the shine of film under resin). The moon at 9:00 was done w iridescent stars and Recollections black holo super chunky glitter and stampendous crystal glitter mix. 😉 Look forward to your next update! 😉❤

[@ItsLaurenE]

+GrimmsCraftingTales i love those stars. we were admiring the ones you added on the backs of some of the cameos. when i make the moons I'll be sure to mention where the inspiration came from.

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

+Lauren Emmett Thanks, Doll. 😉 You can get a HUGE bag of those stars from Party City for about $10 and a medium size bag (still pretty big) for about $5. Hope that helps. 😉

[@ItsLaurenE]

+GrimmsCraftingTales i have some i think are the same. i always refer to them as ghost stars. they come is a variety of sizes in the bag i have and stick to everything w static lol

[@sheilamckinney8459]

Beautiful

[@samnomnomnom1315]

Nice update!

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

thanks! 😉

[@DCogsdil]

OMGOSH OMGOSH.....absolutely gorgeous. I am a newbie to this resin stuff....I got a question how can I smooth the edges, on some of mine I have over filled the mold and the sides are very sharp n ruff. Thank you, Debs from Texas

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Hi Debbie! Thank you. 😄 You can sand the sides of your pieces with a nail file or by use of a rotary tool such as Dremel. You can also hand sand. I would start w a 600 or 400 grit and work up from there. I touch on finishing your castings in my full resin tutorial. 😊 Hope that helps. 😉 Have fun!

[@30takila]

I seen it after I posted this thank you

[@30takila]

can you do a tutorial on how to get the moving Parts in the resin pieces

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Please feel free to check out my resin shaker charm tutorial. 😉 Hope that helps. 😊❤

[@DCogsdil]

I used clear fingernail polish n it came out like top crystal clear. But I found out hard way it melts plastic beads/gems but won't melt sprinkles (for cake)!?! Any thing else not good for resin? Ty ty. Debs from Texas

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Hi Debbie! Some crafters have good results using nail polish w their crafting but I tend to shy away from it as my results have not been to my liking...nail polish is designed to be a relatively weak enamel meant to be removed...and w all of the extra chemicals (formaldehyde etc), I'm not a fan of it in the long run but not so against it as to tell others not to use it. Other things to be aware of: to much water based acrylic paint (for coloring resin) can affect your curing (causing pieces to remain bendy) and some alcohol inks will tint resin beautifully but when cured will have either faded drastically or turn clear altogether (Adirondack purple alcohol ink is a good example). As for glazing (if not doming w resin), I suggest using DuraClear gloss varnish or an acrylic gloss spray (like Krylon or Hobby Lobby's Tree House brand). Experimenting with all kinds of mediums is fun and enlightening in my opinion. 😉 Hope that helped at least a little and have fun w your crafting! ❤️

[@ChromePrincess24]

Oh my goodness you had a beautiful update I loved them all I cant pick a favorite :) I was wondering what brand of resin you use? Your doming was flawless they looked like glass! great job on everything

[@GrimmsCraftingTales]

Thanks, Doll 😊 I use East Coast resin 😊

[@ChromePrincess24]

never mind the question I just found the answer in the description bar sorry (My bad) haha :)