How I bent resin AFTER it has cured

For this video I am going back to bending resin, only this time, instead of bending it after 8 hours of curing, I am bending it after 16 hours.
I often get asked, "When is the best time to bend resin", so with that in mind, I thought I would go from one extreme to the other and leave it for as long as I think is possible.
The materials used:
Resin from U Resin
Colour Obsession Paste - Stormy Seas
Colour Obsession Paste - Snow White
Colour Obsession Powder - Metallic Teal
A1 Pigments - Crystal Series - Flashing White
Crushed Glass from Ikea (alternative product: amzn.to/2WCPS1R)*
Silicone Mat 30 x 40 cm (bit.ly/petfeedmat)
Heat Gun
Roll of bubble wrap (for bending resin)
Books
The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Resin Art Techniques
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I hope you enjoy this video and that it gives you some insight into​ what you can do with resin.

[@ginnyade6041]

Love your videos! And you get right to the point without wasting time. A joy to watch!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I get bored watching videos that are too long winded, I also don't have the time to watch them. So I make the videos with people like myself in mind. 😉

[@marsharn53]

Beautiful and amazing Sue. I am so grateful for your tutorials. The blend of colors is my favorite ❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@montebleu1351]

Excellent tutorial & explanation of the resin bending process. Thank you for your time & sharing your experience.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@Skidz1340]

This piece is just gorgeous.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@marial9925]

Beautiful piece Sue!! Thank you for the experiment!

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@jaymeberkshire5119]

That turned out beautiful!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@BarbaraLuk]

Another amazing piece of art. Thank you so much. You make it look so easy.. x

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

WOW love it and the colors are beautiful ty for the tip on the bending

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@ellygreaves9793]

Brilliant Sue. Thank you for showing, that will come in very handy to be able to bend it after curing. Big hugs.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@usherl250]

Another beautiful piece, thanks for sharing your creativity

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@marafuser1883]

Beautiful piece Sue

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@dblackgloves7353]

Hi Sue, I'm from the Philippines and the resin I used is the clear cast resin bought here locally. I was inspired with your video and did my resin-bending as well. Thank you for the Tips , More power, I'm an avid fan !!!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, thank you for watching 😁

[@celesteelijah2515]

I just received your book! Thank you very informative.

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure and thank you 💕

[@marshamauk9647]

Gorgeous as always. Thank you ❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lindafrier1615]

Beautiful as always.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@kimberlylorrainebradford474]

Another beautiful piece

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@teresagriffin]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve thought about this quite a bit but now I will try it!

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome, good luck with your version 💕

[@amorin329]

Hi Sue, I'm a new subscriber. I've seen many of your videos, as well as your artwork, and I am just blown away by your talent, especially with your mixed media pieces. Your lovely bent resin pieces have started quite the movement of people trying your techniques, and making these, and so very many of them have done right by you by acknowledging that they've gotten the ideas from you, your designs and tutorials.....that's how I found them myself! Congratulations on starting a beautiful new trend in resin pouring. This piece in particular just came out stunning in my opinion. It's great that you're sharing these tutorials for us to try to follow and make our own pieces. Thank you so much, and please continue making beautiful artwork! Have a great day!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Andrea, I see pieces every day that I recognise and am so pleased that people are creating their own versions. Even when they are copied, they don’t turn out exactly the same. Others have gone on to use the concept and create their own unique art and I love that too 💕

[@amorin329]

Well Sue, after I am able to follow one of your tutorials myself, I'll post a pic on here for you to see!

[@claudiaschaefer7097]

Andrea has said it so well! I've been working with resin for a few years now, but finding your videos, Sue, has opened up a world of possibilities for me! I am so grateful for your generosity in sharing your ideas and process. xx

[@noureenashraf499]

Absolutely, fantastic, I like you epoxy Resin work Art

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@nailaarts01]

Amazing! Thank you Sue. Would like to try this for my living room!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you should give it a go 💕

[@tcfmarch17]

stunning and so much fun...Happy New Year from the USofA...

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@mariagata5632]

Beautiful as usual

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@adibarehman6996]

Fabulous work 👌

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@zhannamartin1940]

Thank you for the video. Another gem.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@sharronsanders6610]

Ty again, I am inspired👏💙

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@bikiferron2147]

mucho, mucho, me ha gustado mucho!!! Ya se lo que es cristales de Ikeaaaaaa!!!, tengo en casa de muchos coleres, jejejeje,, tarea para el proximo finde.

[@SueFindlay]

Gracias 💕

[@Oonagh72]

This is such a pretty piece! Maybe if you lay a cloth over the piece and uses weights to hold it down maybe you could have bent it more because the weights wouldn’t have allowed it to pop back into its original shape. This is one of my favorites you have done

[@SueFindlay]

While it is still in the curing process, I don't like to place anything directly on the resin, in case it leaves indentations. Having said that, I do like your idea about using weights somehow, thank you 💕

[@michellebaxter7544]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@sandramullikin5088]

Beautiful! Tyfs!

[@SueFindlay]

You're very welcome 💕

[@claudiamills6994]

Thanks Sue Im of to Kmart to get one of those mats and give it a go

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome and good luck with your version 💕

[@eunicysiqueira5119]

Belo trabalho ,queria saber qual e esse material branco que voce usar para faze essa espuma ?

[@heidismith6148]

thanks Sue

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@pamelapaxtoncreations1206]

Love it.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@magicovermountains9192]

Hey Sue, great video I've only just started playing with resin and you have inspired me to try and make something bigger.:) Are you from Liverpool? x

[@SueFindlay]

I am originally from Liverpool, but now live in Australia. ❤️

[@MG-yk6gh]

Hi Sue, I love your videos and you are a natural teacher. Thank you for all you do to share your priceless experience with us. This is the first time I am hearing about the Mineral Spirits added to the resin. How essential is Mineral Spirits to the bending of resin? And what brand do you prefer? I didn't see a link for that in the description. Thank you!

[@SueFindlay]

Mineral spirits, also known as turpentine, is not essential to blend resin, I use it to create movement. It creates interesting effects. I have only used the Digger’s brand, so can’t make comparisons. I like to use it because it evaporates and leaves no residue in the resin.

[@MG-yk6gh]

@@SueFindlay thank you for the explanation 😘

[@christinebrown7934]

Gorgeous! I wonder if you can use it as a wall sconce or perhaps bending it completely into a lampshade?

[@SueFindlay]

I don’t see why not, you would have to add fixings to it to hang it the wall. 💕

[@christinaholmes3021]

Thanks for the awesome video. How long does it take for the resin to fully cure, so that it can be displayed?

[@SueFindlay]

I leave it for a week to fully harden. 😉

[@shilpalimje]

Love Ur work ...Ur amazing in it... how much resin is required for this project...I guess u can convert into lamp...is it little transparent to luminate light?

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I used around 1.2 litres of resin. It can be illuminated and looks very effective with a light behind it. 💕

[@bushbosh]

Sue Findlay what about the heat that comes out of the lamp?

[@bethrivenbark4632]

@@bushbosh led lights give off the lease amount of heat. Very little, in fact. They should work perfectly.

[@maryalvarez4386]

Muy hermosoooo

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@catherinecurrie4266]

Hi sue I have tried to do this this but it cracked in a few places not sure what I did wrong thanks you for sharing your work I love what your doing xx

[@SueFindlay]

There could be a number of reasons why your piece cracked. The resin you are using and at what stage you decided to bend it. Plus the temperature of your room can play a major role in a successful bend.

[@catherinecurrie4266]

Thanks so much sue really appreciate your help absolutely love all your videos so inspirational will try it again after I get new resin thank again xx

[@jacquelineangelastokes651]

Do you sell your pieces? If yes, where can I view them?. Great video. Thank you.

[@SueFindlay]

Hi Jacqueline, I do sell my art pieces. You can find them online at suefindlaydesigns.com.au/art-shop/ or in person at the Village Art Gallery in Whiteman Park, Western Australia. Thank you for watching my video. 😍

[@robertetanghe6256]

Merci beaucoup 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@robertetanghe6256]

vous laisser sécher combien de temps avant de pouvoir le rouler merci de me répondre même en anglais j'adore votre travail et je voudrai éssater d'en faire un merci et bravo

[@SueFindlay]

This one was left to cure for 16 hours before bending. My previous projects were left for a bout 8 hours. 💕

[@DOCTORSUBAPNEIA]

Amazing How much resin you use, in grams, for this piece? Thanks for sharing

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you. I used approximately 1.2 litres of resin, I didn't weigh it to find out how many grams it was.

[@jofish420]

It's beautiful Sue!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I used approximately 1.2 litres of resin. 💕

[@jofish420]

@@SueFindlay Thank you Sue for replying!! I'm waiting for my mat to get here. :D

[@MisSerpentia]

Love your work! Do you use tape around the edges of the mat? Because I can't find any silicone (Animal Protection) mats with edges?

[@pamcullen537]

I asked this question a while ago and Sue told me about silicone swiss roll mats on Amazon, I got 5 and still haven’t used ! I hope this is helful to you.

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

@@pamcullen537 they have them on Walmart

[@SueFindlay]

No, I don't use tape around the sides. As Pam said, you can purchase Swiss Roll Mats from Amazon. Good luck with your search.

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

@@SueFindlay I found the swiss Roll Mats at Walmart one o the stores here in the US ty so much

[@MisSerpentia]

Thanks for the tips!

[@poojarahulshah]

What do you plan to do with this piece? Its si lovely

[@SueFindlay]

I have it in a local gallery 😉

[@tracygudeman1698]

Hi love your videos... What type of resin do you use?

[@SueFindlay]

I use a coating resin. 😉

[@tracygudeman1698]

@@SueFindlay do you have a link to what you use so I can get it.

[@aaronsazon2835]

Hello, I was wondering if the same technique can be applied to straighten glass infused resin? something that has already been cured for a while. Thank you

[@SueFindlay]

Once resin has fully cured, it is almost impossible to bend it back. I accidentally left this piece in my car on a 40 degree day. The resin was really soft and bendy. Once it cooled, it took back the original shape. That's not to say it couldn't be bent back with heat and something to hold it in place while cooled. Might be worth trying. 💕

[@aaronsazon2835]

@@SueFindlay thanks so much for the reply

[@mandyeberle17]

Can you do this with UV resin as well?

[@SueFindlay]

I have never used UV Resin, so don't know, sorry! 💕

[@Artines999]

♥

[@doreenlehto624]

Sue, Can you please tell me where you got your silicone mat ? And Or add a link? Thank you for your video.

[@SueFindlay]

I bought my mat from Kmart here in Australia, I believe you can buy something similar from Amazon and others have told me that they have bought Swiss roll baking mats as an alternative 💕

[@Skidz1340]

Can I get you to mail me a mat? I can’t find one here that’s smooth on the surface. They all have these little pokies that stick up. I’ve checked EVERYWHERE. The ones I can find that are smooth are very small.

[@SueFindlay]

What is your location? Many people have purchased Swiss Roll Baking Mats as an alternative, it may be cheaper than sending one to you. 💕

[@Skidz1340]

Sue I’m in California USA. I find the Swiss roll pans kind of small; usually about 12” x 11” or smaller. Yours is 15” x 11.5”. I like the longer size, 15”. The only ones I can find, in the size I want, have bumps or animal paw prints on the surface. I tried one and the they show thru. I forgot you aren’t in the USA when I asked.

[@SueFindlay]

ROBIN SHANE I will have a look in my local Kmart to see if I can still get them and will get back to you.

[@abeeralsayed4654]

😍😍😍😍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕