How To Cast and Gold Leaf Resin Castings - Without Resin Bubbles

This videos shows how to cast and gold leaf resin castings without resin bubbles. I also show how to add a plinth to the final casting to give it a real uplift and beautiful finish. This technique on resin casting and adding gold leaf is an easy tutorial to follow for any level of crafter. I cover a lot of other hints and tips throughout this video, including how to measure the amount of resin you need for an odd shaped mold, and how to prevent trapped bubbles ruining your casting amongst many others. I list all the materials I use in this video below.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction and materials
0:42 How to measure the amount of resin you will need
2:55 Casting without trapped bubbles
3:56 De-molding the cured project
4:53 Adding the base (plinth)
5:49 How to apply the gold leaf
9:17 The final reveal
Important notice:
Although I often talk about health and safety in my videos, please make sure you do your own research and take the relevant precautions to ensure that you are protecting your health. I am not responsible for anyone using resin and not taking the correct safety precautions. Resin is a chemical and as such should be treated with respect and at all times the manufacturers safety advice taken.
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[@tracygilder1229]

Playing with gold leaf looks fun! Looks fantastic

[@double_slime]

you just saved the resin parts i had cast for me from a maker that came out the wrong shade of gold. great tutorial!!!!

[@jenni0278]

A skin protector is great under gloves in the medical field also since our hands get destroyed gloving and washing all day. Glad you found something.

[@NortelGeek]

My partner has CP and when I need to glove up, I like using plain old "Liquid Gloves" in the 1970s-looking blue bottle. It protects really well! What do you use?

[@galady8632]

I noticed you mentioned you are saving for a pressure pot. Yesterday I found a video by a guy that built his own for less than $50 USD. No wiring. It has a manual hand-pump. I saw several other home-made pressure pot tutorials but his appealed to me the most, less opportunity for me to cause damage or be injured. It's on Blake Mcfarland's channel, dated January 2020. I am not associated with him in any way, this is the only video I viewed on his channel. (I might have someone else drill the hole in the glass lid, probably someone with experience and proper tools. That would add a bit to the price but totally worth it for me. I have a love-hate relationship working with glass.)

[@kekedarling8306]

Thank you for this video. Gave me creative sparks for my pieces

[@deborahobrien7702]

Just a heads-up for all of us resin fanatics, I've just discovered a great clean-up spray that is wonderful for cleaning resin off your hands. It's calles Bosisto's Multipurpose Cleaner, it's made from Australian Eucalyptus Oil. No harmful chemicals! I love it

[@Renee_Firebrand]

This turned out great! It’s so pretty! And I appreciate the links to where to purchase the materials you use. Tyvm! So glad I found this channel . I adore your personality and love watching the things you make.

[@KlmEnt1]

You make these projects so easy. It is definitely not that easy but I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you.

[@validwithoutphoto1389]

She came out gorgeous! I haven’t seen anyone cover her completely and I love it!

[@validwithoutphoto1389]

Squidgy widgy lol I love your vocabulary! I’ve been wanting this mold for a while! Most of the time it’s the higher priced handmade types. This looks like it could be a little less expensive than ones I’ve seen.

[@flytrapjohn]

Ooh err missis. Subbed! Thank you.

[@naudiaangelica6925]

Seems shield is fantastic!

[@naudiaangelica6925]

Good! I really love your channel, btw. In the awful times, you give me hope. Thank you!

[@tassiisabstractart6461]

wow love how that turned out.. And thank you! I have been wanting another bust myself but did not want to pay the money I knew where to get it now I can get 3 for less then I can the 1! I do love how you make sure and post where to get stuff..

[@rkhnd51]

I've got to get some gold leaf!

[@jeanynesaylor3827]

Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your sharing about the skin reactions! I must be having the same problem because my face, eyes, hands and forearms are totally broken out in tiny itchy blisters that have started peeling and flaking. My hands are split open all over! I'm so excited to figure out why this is happening! Thank you for all the amazing information and experience you share! I am ordering some of the skin protection right now! You are such a fantastic person!

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

I absolutely love that mold

[@cathykoch5393]

Thank you!

[@markduggan3451]

Reminded me of goldfinger.

[@SamuelJMoe]

Nicey Nice Steve good work 💎😀

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

excellent Steve. I got the male and female moulds, and was disappointed as they came out quite matte..however, your wonderful, as usual tutorial has negated that problem for me now :-) tng man x

[@sherrilbjalexander2856]

Love to have a pressure pot as well. Leave no bubbles alive!! 8-)

[@dulceteixeira9097]

That looks awesome 😘

[@barbking2708]

Another great idea, I just purchased the foil glue, I hope it’s as easy as you make it look😉

[@meaghanb9118]

Once you get the pressure pot I wonder how you could suspend gold leaf IN resin??

[@dollybrown1993]

Very nice. I've not used the gold leaf.... I'm not brave enough yet. Thanks for sharing

[@denisewoodley7785]

Hi Steve I'm very allergic to epoxy resin my skin comes up and my eyes swell up big time I love working with resin so what can I do so I can start using epoxy resin I've got gloves and a mask what else do I need to do by the way I love both your channels I've been with u for quite a few years now x

[@margaretcunningham7146]

So, my captions come on before I hit the video starts and it calls you Steve Mcdonald dancing crafts?! Umm... Something you'd like to share?! Lol! Good tip with the rice and marker!

[@FitzCrafter]

What do you use the bust's for? I don't see a practical use for them. thanks for the informative videos..

[@tazminmoore455]

The gold leaf looks amazing 😀. I use it in coasters, love the stuff. Will it rub off your little statue if it's handled or dusted? I wonder how gold leaf might look if applied to xmas baubles ( the kind you decorate yourself ) 😀😁

[@derniercri616]

Hi Steve if I wanted to gloss the figurine what do you recommend?

[@lorrainea4185]

Why aren’t there links for Canadian customers?

[@lorrainea4185]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thanks for answering and the info. 😊

[@thunderbuddies6549]

Do you put any kind of seal over the goldleaf?

[@sandiemoe5708]

I’ve seen some ppl have a heating gun, now is that necessary or is it just optional incase you have bubbles? I saw you didn’t use one either.

[@danylmccormick9089]

Just a quick question Why would you cast it in gold color resin and then cover it?

[@Britzelll_Art]

Will resin with sand work in that mould?

[@Lilith701]

I love watching your videos. You really are so clever and skillful, and you brighten my day. Stay safe! From New York, USA! Better days ahead for us I pray, In 2021. 💖💖💐🗽🎄 ps wish I could bring you a plate of cookies and have a chat!

[@kwoodprincess]

Would mod lodge work?

[@cindyfinn4845]

Love and its in my cart lmao

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts so true lol

[@janicemarshall8486]

off topic but can you give a uk link to a uv light (torch) please

[@janicemarshall8486]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thank you

[@sarahelliott5790]

Squidgy squidgy! Lol

[@debbeneman9792]

Hi Steve I've been watching your videos for a while now. Very instructive love it. I wondered if you know if I can use Vaseline as a mold release?

[@vinkkt]

Hi yes you can the craftsman uses Vaseline all the time for his molds. You .can go there as well to see how he dose it. Steve and The Craftsman are my favourite 2 You Tubers. They are the only 2 that really make there videos feel like. " I can do that " and they give me confidence to do anything

[@debbeneman9792]

@@vinkkt Awesome Thank you. I will use it for sure. Im glad I asked I didn't want to ruin anymore molds. I didn't have mold release & just used it as is. I wound up having to cut the molds to get my things out of it theuy were so stuck. I'll look up the othet guy you like too. Thank you.

[@Kaycyd]

I was wondering why you put glitter in the resin when you were going to completely cover it? Or was that something else? Thanks for an idea for using gold leaf!

[@Kaycyd]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts lol, gotcha!

[@michelemyers3122]

Hello how can I join please

[@vampiregoat69]

what is a good UV resin kit to get on Amazon US I want to try it but all reviews say they stay sticky

[@vinkkt]

I find mine stays sticky for a while when I use a uv light. But I have found that just put it in the Sun to cure for about 30 min. It will stop being sticky

[@vampiregoat69]

@@vinkkt main reason I hate resin

[@lisajarvis3820]

Wet sand

[@Mydeepestregret]

Not the bum 😂