How I Glaze My Polymer Clay Charms (with UV Resin)

[@neeltjeschmidt]

My mom ordered UV resin off online for my Christmas present and I didn't know how to use it to glaze or use it for any projects, but now that I've watched this video I gave it a try and the results were fantastic! Thanks for the tips, it was super helpful.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

This might be obvious to some, but it wouldn't be to me if I hadn't looked it up: Glass blocks out UVB rays, but not UVA. Meaning that, depending on your UV resin, hardening behind a window won't be as fast as right outside in the sun. But it's also not save to place whatever holds your resin (like her silicon mold) close to a window while glazing, since it might cure partially. So the best thing would be to go for a place as far away from a window as possible while glazing and then go outside for full on sunshine when curing.

[@aly27]

I can’t thank you enough for this incredibly perfect tutorial. It explains every single detail I ever had a question about. You are unbelievably talented and so kind to share your methods with us!

[@DaddyStaruwu]

I did not know about the darker clays and how resin doesn't work directly with them!! I will keep that in mind for my charms! I've also noticed when cleaning my brush, if i swirl it around in a small cup filled with isopropyl alcohol, it cleans it much quicker and works really well. I'm able to wash it with soap and water after it is rinsed.

[@JK_Makes]

Thank you for all your amazing videos Rachel!! As I venture back into Polymer Clay cabochons after a decade, I'm finding your tutorials very helpful and inspirational!! This may have been mentioned in comments, but I have had experience using UV resin for years and always use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to wipe down surface after curing under UV light, and also use the alcohol to clean up the brush. I use cuticle oil to dap a bit onto the brush after washing to condition it and it makes the brush last so much longer.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I've been using UV resin for a while now and switched to the poly glaze to try and save time... I think they both take time and there really isn't a way around that... However - if I dip in the poly glaze and then use the UV (like you did on the dark piece) then the UV levels out better and you can get away with the 1 coat... Loved this - thank you so much.

[@Fancylooks]

This tutorial is perfect, so complete and beautiful to watch, well explained...thank you very much!

[@estrellaverbeck]

Fancylooks, you sound like me. That's something I'll totally say.

[@brisam.7333]

thank you!! ive been using the sculpey glaze but i’ve been seeing that UV makes them look even more professional and this tutorial totally helped

[@Magdalena76h]

I really enjoyed this tutorial and I am feeling much more inclined to try this than I was! I did notice that at least one of your bottles said "non toxic" on the bottom, but friends who do a lot of crafting have warned me that using resin which needs curing is usually very toxic! There have been recent tests which show that most of them are much, much more toxic than previously thought!! I wonder if you, or anyone else reading this, knows more about that aspect of using resin?

[@chiarra644]

just be sure to wear a respirator and gloves

[@RandomRepublika]

Thank you for this super detailed video!!! Very helpful, Rach!❤️

[@patriciagraham4593]

I'm at the beginning of learning about polymer clay and everything that has to do with it, Thank you so much for all of the information!!

[@ThePearIsJuicy]

To use 2 part epoxy resin to glaze charms, I'd personally recommend using quick-curing resin if UV resin isn't available. When you use the resins with long drying times, I've found the resin often drips off the clay and there are unglazed patches in the finished product. :3 Also waiting until the resin starts to set up and becomes a tiny bit thicker also helps. I haven't had the chance to use UV resin yet, but I hope to test it out some time. :3

[@jared4leto1]

Thank you so much for this video! I just ordered UV resin on ebay, I'm not familiar with glazing polymer clay charms because I like to collect all the information I need before I start something, I was gonna buy polyurethane, but after watching your video I'm convinced that UV resin is more convenient. I'm so excited to start making polymer clay charms!! I ordered almost everything I need online.

[@kellit4206]

Thank you for being so generous with your experience and techniques. It is refreshing to see someone who is confident enough in themselves to share and be open about what they do. It allows others to join in the fun and share the joy of creativity! Thank you! :D

[@billygranados4578]

I just started sculpting on polymer clay. This video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@verandastritzinger7774]

Two years late but that tidbit about how faint fingerprint can get covered is a lifesaver! I've been stressed out alternating between starch and alcohol 😂

[@NightWriter56]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's the first I've seen that actually goes over cleaning up the brush afterwards which is something I've been struggling to find how to do.

[@eliasmoffat5510]

I'm just getting into making little clay pieces and have tried using UV resin but theres definitely a learning curve for me 😅 I appreciate you posting this!! I think my pieces will definitely start coming out a little better now

[@artisticpaper3769]

oh my god rachy your are a legend! i dont think you understand how long ive been waiting for a video like this with the resin from miniature sweet!!!

[@bobbobbo5278]

This video is a life saver, I've had trouble finding a nice and clear video about uv resin for charms so ty 🙏 planning to buy some soon so I'm excited to try it out

[@anightbytheriver]

you're my favorite youtuber i was just telling my boyfriend this- i've been watching your videos non stop the last couple of days. they are filled with SO much value and im so so so thankful for it, THANK YOUU!! c:

[@bonnieoda4601]

Thank you for filming this fantastic tutorial. One thing I recommend is to work in a well-ventilate area, and wear protective gloves and a respirator mask due to the toxicity of the resin.

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Love your videos, you give info and explain why without chit chat. Learned a ton, and I watched many polymer craft videos. Thanks

[@ajin8229]

I'm thinking of starting my own small business and I'm happy that i found your video it's super helpful thank you so much

[@donad8436]

Hi Rachel, can you please make a video all about resin and how to use it?

[@nulso3004]

Hello, Hentai-ink. I have a question about UV resin : i use UV resin (by miniature sweet) but the resin it's still sticky. How can i fix this ? Thanks =)

[@maryfaithpeace]

1) Extend curing time in the lamp/sunlight 2)viability of product: check expiration of resin/storage temps

[@pip8852]

Fimophélie some brands stink, so they don’t cure fully and stay sticky. It sometimes depends on the brand

[@chelsearussell3778]

Thank you for making this video, I’ve been wanting to try UV resins and I found this video very helpful.

[@heatherkincaid8767]

Thank you so much!!!! This has been the most helpful video about this niche subject!! Thank you!!! You are amazing and a genius!!!! 💜💜💜

[@annettegrant6423]

Such a creative soul and gifted teacher

[@jenniferroya3606]

Really great info Rachy, I think it's wonderful that you are so willing to help others, especially beginners like me.

[@ninaparadis8907]

Second time I go back and watch this video, thank you ❤️

[@emmamerriman2581]

Thank you so much for posting this!! I just ordered UV resin for my clay projects and I was so worried about ruining my paintbrushes when glazing.

[@iahxnathan]

Ou this video saved me money. I started with resin art so i already have the materials and i wanted to try my sculpting skills as i am really getting into miniatures!

[@MsAiMiko]

you're sooo very detail and your video is straight forward and very easy to understand, very informative....i don't know what else to say... have i told u that i love u yet? XD

[@hannienannie7918]

I've never clicked so fast!!! Thank you so much I know I've been requesting this

[@creativerachy]

Hana No Kamisama thank you so much for watching!

[@BratzIZ]

the timing for this was perfect! I'm doing large scale sculpting these days and I was looking for something to use for water droplets on skin, but I couldn't think of anything that would hold its shape long enough to cure. Thanks for this!

[@irissolana9274]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I find this channel very useful and I always learn something and get inspired. Thank you again Rachel😊

[@creativerachy]

Iris Solana thank you so much!

[@glowstonestarzaj4922]

How on earth can you make so many of the same charm without getting bored 😳

[@nippirom]

Because art is about enjoying the process and not only the result

[@jmarsenault19821]

The money doesn't hurt

[@SweetBreatz]

Make one then make a mold lol 😆

[@sherwinh1661]

$$ she makes $ coz people wants to buy it

[@Liliputian07]

​@@nippirom this isn't art. it's just production. the initial design is art

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Super detailed video and very helpful, Rachy :)

[@LE123LE123]

This is great! Thank you!! I've been very interested in UV resin and will have to try this :)

[@haleighredmond5916]

I love your videos they help me so much I am new to polymer clay

[@Alistuart]

Thank you so much for making this video. All the other UV resin videos I found were about using it on flat surfaces and didn't cover 3D pieces.

[@hawkodonnell3176]

Amazing video🌟 Also I loved your accent 💙

[@joannajiao656]

You deserve SO MUCH MORE likes and subs ❤️

[@edencole7349]

for anyone who got an elves box this month, i tend to find using sophie and toffee sealer works really well on glazing over a cheap resin

[@etalo834]

Your tutorials are all clear and informative! Thanks! Yours charms are sooo cute.

[@whoisadj]

Love this, I was just asking myself this question yesterday and this video popped up. 😂 these are beautiful works of art.

[@BluSkyBliss]

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your cute charms along with your charming accent! Great tutorial, I learned a lot! ❤️

[@priyankachitnis7510]

You’re amazing! The way you describe things in such detail and give really handy tips along the way is super helpful!

[@shirleyguenther]

Great Tutorial!!! And your charms are darling!!!

[@fairywithdolls8143]

Thanks for the tutorial! I've never heard of UV resin before!

[@hollyliaw4947]

Same! Until I started watching Creative Rachy's videos and I learned a lot about polymer clay tips!

[@rosesdunn9421]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial it was helpful throw the sea of things out there. You make it simple and easy to follow. Thank you so much I needed this .

[@wendysaywhat]

What type of polyurethane do you use to prevent the bubbles? :) Excellent and detailed tutorial. Love all your tips!

[@ChaosMarx]

I enjoyed watching your video! Fun and educational.

[@dinaboston7912]

I absolutely love your charms!

[@elizabethdenney5232]

AUSTRALIA!!!!!! LOVE IT💖

[@libbyannbest1723]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. You explain things so clearly.

[@mizzuzie3338]

Thank you for this excellent tip! I only wish this video had been up last week when I made my first own molds. Now I'll try to see if it works equally well on resin, as my resinpieces came out with brushstrokes where I tried to make the clay master smooth with glaze...

[@joytununnie7819]

Thank you sooo muchhh. I really need this video ❤

[@tan1677]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for this video for so long!! XD Thanks Rachy

[@Heathers_creates]

Thank you. Lots of questions answered.

[@ditibitwebsolutions1715]

Thank you so much!! Your videos want me to make charms! I have started using this glaze and it helped! 😊

[@kauritsu0]

I love your videos!!! Soooo helpful !

[@PoundKeyz]

I love the glitter on the donuts.

[@witchu12]

My questions have finally been answered

[@creativerachy]

InkyWitchu I'm glad I could help!

[@nippirom]

How much time does it take for the resin to harden in the UV light box? Thank you, great video!

[@pipi-sofia2583]

I heard it goes around 30 minutes

[@hannahwhitla7]

Lots of great tips. Many thanks for the video

[@storybookcrochet]

Thank you for the tips and tricks especially the brush cleaning because I would use water

[@ScriggleScraggle]

Thank you for posting!!! _

[@SchemaFuchs]

Thank you for sooo much helpful informations!

[@wonderwend]

Fantastic tutorial!

[@Yopchagee]

Thanks so much for all these great tips! :D

[@grace-od1wf]

How do you keep the UV resin from sliding off the charm while glazing? I did it with no polyurethane under it and I didn’t it with polyurethane under it but there was no difference. HELP ME PLEASE I DUNNO WHAT TO DOOOOOOOOO

[@Darkneraida]

If you want matt?? Maybe you can put uv gel matte for nails??? You are so smart thanks for all tips

[@taniasue]

Do you recommend getting the thick set kind or thin set? I’m new to resin and not sure which is best to cover charms. Thanks!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Great helpful tutorial very well explained!!! Thank you for Sharing!!! Liz x

[@GiudittaVonKleist]

This.Is.Perfect. Thank you SO much!

[@aloominium]

hey rachel! i know this is an old video of yours, super helpful btw, but do you think you can make a video on how to be safe when using resin? i recently ordered a pack of uv resin, i havent used it yet because im anxious to get started with it. im also completely new to it if anything, please leave some tips if you dont mind, im just really clueless and nervous but it would be helpful 😭🙏

[@MyBloodyTears3]

My items always seem to turn out a tiny bit tacky, no matter how long I leave it in the sun.... what am I doing wrong?

[@emmafielder]

SOOOO INFORMATIVE THANK U SM

[@BarbaraPalenzuelaa]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you 🍀

[@rebeccaelise3080]

Thanks Rachel, this was extremely helpful. I make a lot of more 'realistic' looking pieces, so I'd avoided resin because I didn't want everything super glossy. But after watching this video I decided to try it out on a few things. When you want the shiny look, UV resin is incredible! I had no idea about it making fingerprints invisible until I watched this video either and that's been a real game changer for me. My only question is, how do you clean the resin off your brushes? I've found that wiping it off with a baby wipe before the resin gets a chance to cure works ok, but do you have another method?

[@creativerachy]

Rebecca Elise Glad I could help! To clean my brush I use a baby wipe, nail polish remover or I do actually rub some soap onto it and give it a rinse; one of the things I forgot to mention in the video xD

[@rebeccaelise3080]

Creative Rachy thanks - I realised that I didn't watch the last part of the video where you talked about cleaning, not sure how I missed that lol

[@khzaidi1]

Rebecca Elise A

[@pianowithelisha850]

You can use isopropyl alcohol. I typically dip my brush in it and let it soak in the alcohol for about 30 secs, and then rinse it immediately with soap and water :')

[@ss-gt9fd]

Very helpful! 👍Thank you very much! ❤

[@trammie.n5678]

Thank you for this helpful video. I use the UV resin blue and yellow flower same brand in your video but why my pieces turned out yellow? I noticed because I tried UV resin on my white pieces. Thank you

[@crystalmoney4490]

You are AMAZING!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@Kaligraphy22]

Hey there. I just started making polymer clay beads and found this video. Very informative. But I was wondering about the polyurethane. Is it just regular polyurethane that one uses on wood? Or a specific polyurethane glaze?

[@Ajarv4]

Fantastic video! Do you think this would work for rubber like toys like Ooshies?

[@melong2768]

i too live in australia and can't find polymer clays in marts. so where do you purchase your clay (the known brands)

[@Faylengames]

Very detailed tutorial, thank you.

[@luciemarie5837]

Great video! 👍

[@WallysaurRex]

learnt a lot, thank you for the video

[@unicornsdoesexist]

i use cold porcelain and started glazing my charms with resin but no matter what they stay a little sticky, any idea why would that be? the lasting resin on the cup is 100% cured and not sticky at all :(

[@dyannj1306]

can it get overdone with multiple curings, or burnt? or once cured that's it? love your videos!!!

[@alexiswolf3855]

This video is super helpful thank you ☺️💕💕 I have a couple questions if anyone could help, I’m guessing you should try and avoid getting the resin on your skin? But what’s the best way to do that when you’re checking if the charm is fully dry? I’m looking to glaze flat pieces so any information would help ☺️

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

*Question:* I glazed my charms with uv resin but now they smell of it even after curing. What do I do to get rid of the chemically smell off my cured charms?

[@StrawBeary]

why would you smell them anyway

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

@@StrawBeary I don’t go close to them and smell. But it is rather that the smell is very strong. Just by holding the charm or having it nearby, I would smell it a lot.

[@susanschmidt3782]

Cute work ! can you tell me what kind of resin and lamp you used ? thank you

[@nuritgranot6796]

You are amazing, I noticed recently when I apply UV RESIN over polymer clay it remains sticky even after 5-4 turns inside the lamp. My lamp says: 120W nail lamp. (99S) Am I doing something wrong?

[@sherrycastro5989]

Such a great video. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@dhlh31]

How long does it take estimated to cure using a UV torch light?

[@emmarichardson1429]

this was very helpful

[@blackundred]

Thank you so much for the video, is really helpful 💖