How to cast Beetle into resin pendant, using silicone mold ALAMOULD

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[@marshalltearle8359]

Very clear resin. Better results can be obtained with three pours. One with no specimen in it to act as a base, let it set. A second to anchor the specimen roughly half way with it's legs embedded, let it set and a final encompassing layer. This ensures the specimen doesn't move or float as well as making sure it's positioned in the centre of the block and completely encompassed.

[@pulletpocket]

It has been 3 years but how long does this roughly take? Id like to make some cuz where I live there are multiple insects

[@ilmars18lat]

@@pulletpocket i'm assuming it depends on the type of resin... my tarantula died recently so put it in a freezer for now, but found a non toxic, art resin? so hope that will be Ok for preserving her ;o

[@pulletpocket]

@@ilmars18lat thanks

[@JPseagull72]

I've done small bugs but only one large one, a Stag Beetle. When filling the body I used a disposable plastic pipette with a bulb on the end. Pouring was getting messy & I found it easier to fill the whole body using the pipette. :D

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Yep, that is a great method too! I used whatever I had by my hand:)

[@inabacklistmood3124]

How do you hollow out the body?

[@blackirish781]

Alyssa Flores you generally don't need to. Their guts dry up, and you are just looking to fill any air pockets.

[@creaturedomes9364]

Pretty cool looks crystal clear. I preserve my insects this way have a large collection🦂🐛🕷🐜🦋🐞🦀🦗🦟

[@HalfLifeAMD]

do you have a 6 foot mould? I'd like yo do this to my department manager.

[@HalfLifeAMD]

+IronicallyVague setting the small things would be funny.

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

HalfLifeAMD dude it's not worth it. Resin costs a fortune in that quantity!

[@t84t748748t6]

if i ever get to a point i knowe i am gone die i would do this to myself for shits and giggles

[@abhay_katiyar_07]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Stacy-xc5be]

HalfLifeAMD lol

[@ViQRoy89]

Good way to start a cold and early morning man thanks for the inspiration I swear one of these days I'll start my mold and resin ideas man best especially the music.. what's it sugar plum ferries if I'm not mistaken man hop low comes next in fantasia that's the best part🍄

[@QUILTERSRULE]

thanks i love your molds

[@CB-jv6cj]

I always think this is so sad but I am happy I know where my insects come from when I do this. Great tutorial, thanks, now we don't have to trow out the dead beetles anymore and we can instead enjoy the living ones but also once they die we still can enjoy them haha.

[@adeelsk4]

your comment scared me for some reason...

[@CB-jv6cj]

+Karasutengu haha why that, beetles aren't scary. It is worse to have dead insects. Most people don't even know where there dead insects come from that they use for jewelry. At least I know that mine don't die special for this purpose. They die due to old age.

[@adeelsk4]

nah just the single-mindedness needed for that whole train of though, gives me a hint of the personality behind it. maybe thats what scared me, i dunnow really :D but yeah i do agree about the insects. i dont want anything killed just for decoration purposes.

[@CB-jv6cj]

+Karasutengu Its just that people wouldn't kill a little kitten just to make a pretty decoration out of so why would they kill a beautiful insect to make jewelry out of. A lot of people don't care about killing an innocent creature, I can't stand that. I am super scared of spiders, but that doesn't mean I would kill them. Lot's of people don't do research into where their dead specimens come from.

[@adeelsk4]

Cynthia Bernardy totally agree with ya! anytime i see one of my mates try to kill a bug because its in their living room or whatever i get mad, caz we built our houses on top of theirs, not the other way around. and my gf is terrified of spiders, so i am the designated spider catcher and transporter (ten meters away from the door at least caz otherwise they will come back :D ) anyway have a good one :)

[@michelleciardullo7855]

I could watch your hands coupled with this song all day :)

[@AEALM]

wonderful work you do, thanks for sharing your art, where can I buy the molds?

[@rodolfodelarosagarciajr.8467]

Superb !!! Two thumbs up !!! Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr would be dazzled.

[@JaguarDieCast]

I want to preserve scorpions this way. do they have bigger casts?

[@kathyhu7167]

Finally an intelligent fun creative music score to accentuate the video

[@Top_Factor]

изумительно. А как сушить насекомое правильно? Или он не высохший?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Top Factor я его купила сухим!

[@renatopires1342]

Que trabalho lindo !

[@rosellerjohnelludar5530]

WOW!!! I LOVE IT

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

Make the ones that glow in the dark!

[@user-uj9ct3rd6k]

Впечатляет конечно хоть и ничего нового для меня у вас очень интересная подача

[@BobBlarneystone]

I understand that it's very foolish to expose body tissues, e.g. skin, to uncured epoxy. Allergic reactions, from mild to very severe, can occur on the first or any further exposure. Thereafter, you are permanently, forever, sensitized, and that the allergic reactions become worse.

[@AmiLyanxel]

Did you prep the bug with sealer before covering it with resin? I know flowers "cook" with the heat of the resin if they're not sealed, is it the same for bugs?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

It wasn't necessary to seal it with resin, important was to fill up the bug with resin. The flowers or insects will be burned out in resin only if you do a very deep casting 200 grams resin and mire, otherwise they'll be fine!

[@karensarahiibarra]

Woooo que padre trabajo yo quiero aprender me fascinan los insectos

[@nannyqiu]

The side that goes at the back with the mold, doesn't it get opaque once you put it out? Does that resin require catalyst? Nice video. 🙌

[@joshuatudic420]

Thanks, now when my triops die, I can do this

[@user-pq4do9xy1l]

Joshua Tudic .

[@QUILTERSRULE]

Hello what kind of resin do you use? Its so clear

[@roriaddierodriguez2168]

how did you get the hole shape into the silicone?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Hi Elizabeth, here's the link www.alamould.com Thank you so much:)

[@jackiemiller8051]

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[@adellovecuaresma5564]

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[@diyw.w4662]

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[@cvrbstomped]

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[@Ahmedthenino]

Hey there , I was looking for difference between epoxy and polyester , so , what did you mean when you said epoxy has low order than polyester.

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Hi Nanny, The mold completely clear from the both sides! I used ClearCast 7000 resin that includes part A resin and part B hardner

[@HTMLguruLady2]

Is ClearCast 7000 a Poly or Epoxy resin? Is that a Smooth On™ product? I love this mould, the faceting on the sides really make the piece.

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

+Andy M it's epoxy resin. www.theepoxyresinstore.com

[@HTMLguruLady2]

Thank you

[@DrViktorFursov]

Very nice!

[@1yellowbutterfly679]

Ive tried this with UV resin and certain spots of the resin have 'unsealed' from the beetle leaving it looking frosty and white (usually occurs on the 3rd pour). Does anyone know how to fix that?

[@brobdingnagianone900]

Is this acrylic? The same material used to cast large cubes with suspended coins and such?

[@Spherey]

WHY DID YOU SACRIFICE MY BEETLE. IT WAS MY FAVORITE BEETLE

[@thegreek3440]

I want to start a collection with these now...

[@jonathansalas8134]

Can it be done with much less resin so it's almost as if you where touching the bugs?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Fleur, To prevent a big bubble in resin I filled out the beetle with resin at first then did a two resin layers to keep the beetle in a right place.

[@BlueTanager]

+ALAMOULD Clear Silicone Molds For Unique Resin Jewelry Hello :)! A question, do I have to pour resin inside any insect type I have? Just got a grasshopper that I'm letting dry, was wondering if I have to put the resin inside its abdomen before the cast, considering that it's more delicate than one from a beetle. Thank you!

[@cscott192]

+ALAMOULD Clear Silicone Molds For Unique Resin Jewelry How would I go about drying a large spider or caterpillars? Wouldn't they rot it I were to just resin over them?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

+cscott you can dry it in silica gel, the bags have to be completely dried out before casting

[@cscott192]

Thank you!!!

[@manipulatehim]

Acaba böcekleri koyduğunuz o kalıbı nasıl ve nerede yaptırdınız ?

[@exoticfruitsalad]

Does sanding to remove those bumps/excess pieces reduce the clarity of the resin?

[@namtar223]

You can always polish the resin after sanding. It will return clarity

[@lasershopGR]

is this epoxy resin ?accualy liqued glass is the same with epoxy resin ?

[@whitecd300]

Does this preserve the bugs, i.e. Does it stop them from rotting? Also could use this technique on fish?

[@blackirish781]

Faithful B.G. anerobic bacteria don't need oxygen to live and can be really nasty, like botulism for example. I would really look into how to do it properly rather than go for trial and error. Otherwise you could have your casts explode spraying stinky and possibly dangerous liquid around the room.

[@mohammedalkaabi6807]

love the music 👽

[@marcusbrunol.mendonca5125]

Magnifico

[@SimplyxturtleRblx]

One time my school placed "dead" bugs in resin once we've placed mine in it started to go up for air that i chucked the bug at the wall

[@CS-dw4kw]

Sad :(

[@gengar_lightning5383]

FINALY!

[@rmartin8887]

I love this pendant and plan on buying oval mold in your video at your online store. Can you tell me where I can purchase the beetles? I didn't see them on your website. Thank you

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

You can purchase them on Etsy just search " dried bugs" Thank you

[@heididorr2635]

do you only sand the edges and leave them that way? don't they look unfinished?

[@ruparose2390]

Amazing

[@louisasmiles]

i got put off trying this when you stuck a pointy stick up his arse. but great video.

[@nighthawk4564]

smiler haha

[@3ch1dna07]

Yeah, that's when my husband said "Hell no!" We'll do the 3 step method instead.

[@edwardsrc7]

I'd like to know about the mold. I use evirotex for my resin and I have used the amazing remelt to make molds with BUT yest they come out tinted. What would you suggest to use for my own mold making??

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Sorry, I don't have tutorial how to create your own molds, if you need clear silicone molds it's here www.alamould.com

[@princealaddin8423]

DID U MIXED RESIN WITH SOMETHING...? IF YES THEN WATS THAT THING AND HOW WE WILL KNOW WHAT AMOUNT OF THAT THING IS REQUIRED ...IF NO..THEN HOW IT WILL BECOME HARD .......: )

[@AEALM]

wonderful work you do, thanks for sharing your art, when ca I buy the molds?

[@diyw.w4662]

Me too I went to buy the mould . 😍😍

[@danieltorresdeluna4844]

Elizabeth Capetillo mayores👈

[@angeliqueharris8504]

The background says alamould

[@bradpetrella5873]

Can I do this with a fish? Same concept But I am thinking of I pour the resin half way. Lay the whole fish, without doing anything to it, then cover the rest of the fish totally in resin in a thick layer. Now the fish will be preserved in a hard plastic, Would it still rot. Or would this work ?

[@RustyShakleford1]

Brad Petrella brad I have the same idea to use as a fishing lure. I have not attempted it yet let me know if you any further info. The processes I have come across to reduce or eliminate rot are; To freeze the dry the specimen before encasing in resin. Or submerging the fish in 95% ethanol solution to replace the water in the fish. Before resin As well as removing the stomach and organs to stop them from decomposing.

[@vinitakisku5225]

Today I found a dead bee…..should I dry it for some days or immediately coat it with alcohol and then put it in resin? Please someone answer

[@yavrhabib4103]

Hi, is it ok to handle this resin with bare hands?

[@firstnamelastname8865]

Yavr Habib no

[@dingee7233]

Yavr Habib Nope. Not at all. It's toxic.

[@constantin-emilianbizu7407]

where you bought the material for conservation ?

[@reboba]

Hi there, what resin are you using? It's incredibly clear!

[@mikekiske]

same question here... few names come to mind, but wanna know for sure... thanks...

[@veggieeater]

might be from the company advertised in the video. I noticed it's sold here alamould.com/product/alamould-ultimate-crystal-clear-resin/

[@pixievomit4770]

So when you pour a layer in and let it dry then do another layer, the layers are not visible when completely dry? :D I have no idea whether that sentence made sense sorry! :)

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Nop, if you used the same resin the layers are invisible!

[@pixievomit4770]

+ALAMOULD Clear Silicone Molds For Unique Resin Jewelry wah that's perfect!!! thanks!

[@lizettemaldonado4856]

Cual resina usa para encapsular insectos?

[@chrysny413]

It was like a love scene when he lubed up the bug for insertion

[@1965Gindy]

Nice 57 Chevy in your picture.

[@matsydaira]

ummmm, try again.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

perv

[@jonaeflure]

He is a she...

[@elizabethstein369]

How did you prep the beetle? did you just allow it to dry out for a few days?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

I have bought it already dry

[@dangerzone810]

awsom

[@michaelsassano3213]

can you add things such as metal shavings, glitter or dye to give more uniqueness to the piece? if so would you add it to the resin before pouring it in or in layers?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Mikey Sassano you can do both ways, it depends of your design and how deep a casting is. The layers are usually make casting easy and more manageable

[@michaelsassano3213]

Im probably just going to do bugs and arachnids at a similar size and hopefully similar deepness. Where can i purchase those molds that you were using? Im working with about 1-2 inch bugs

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Mikey Sassano you can find many molds here: www.alamould.com Check category Home Decor and Pendants

[@ivanivanov9152]

The beetle sits crooked and not in the center, is it really so difficult to level? Annoying when uneven..

[@lovetahera217]

Why did you you get rid of Snow White with the red hair!!!!!?!!!?????!!!

[@3flyte_3flyte]

What do you use to remove the resin from your fingers?

[@arturoverde3807]

I would like to use this process on my velociraptor, when he dies, what is the largest mould and the largest quantity of fluid I could buy? Wish me luck in case he is just sleeping after eating the dog...................

[@faustoaleman1975]

That is really nice but were do you get The molds

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

www.alamould.com

[@bmwrider1]

which mold did you use. I looked but did not see one like yours

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

alamould.com/product/cube-oval-leave-pendant/

[@robflores123]

WOW!

[@bruh_youmad]

How is it so clear and hardly any bubbles?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

OB1 KenoB yes it’s very clear and no bubbles! Try Alamould resin and you’ll see it!

[@watchrewatch-]

Pls tell me the resin, as how its made? Or the name of it. Or the composition of 2 or more liquids.

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Man Zee check our other videos! You’ll see how to use Alamould resin

[@c3diy]

Wow impressive! Did you use a pressure chamber? What is the work time of that resin?

[@pieter-matthijsbolt9750]

A lot of bubbles in the 1st green one. No pressure chamber there, my guess.

[@linablair1833]

Hello, I was wondering if you have a picture of this necklace actually on someone so I can see how big it will look around someones neck. I make jewelry as well and was interested in buying this exact mold. If you could get back to me I would highly appreciate it! Thank you so much!

[@marieclark358]

Are the beetles like picked from the wild? Or were they farmed just for these types of things?

[@Spoofurr]

picked from wild

[@unclejessie4819]

stay in school marie! yikes

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

school system is failing bad

[@justinhamilton8647]

What the hell did she do? Lmao, so quick to judge the younger generations for nothing, get off your high horses.

[@andrioox]

Are there any other transparent colours available?

[@Ace_Of_Base]

i need a bigger mold tho i have a giant moth id like to preserve but its like 3x bigger then these beetles

[@christianrace3999]

I like it

[@gengar_lightning5383]

Do i have to find a dead bug first?

[@wolfdrag01]

What resin brand do you use?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Wolf Inugami Alamould Ultimate Resin alamould.com/product/alamould-ultimate-crystal-clear-resin/

[@xx_killzone_xx6970]

Whats the glass thing your filling in with

[@matthewxcountry]

How did you empty the inside of the insect?

[@d.andreea430]

Hi Oksana Did you use a pressure chamber ? Thank you in advance :)

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Andreea Dragne Usually I don't. because I'm use bubbles free resin Alamould Ultimate Resin

[@edenlens3532]

Andreea Dragne Thank you for your answer. I've bought from you just molds and I'm happy with them and I will buy some resin soon, maybe I will try the ultimate one . Thanks

[@RoriSatori]

what type and brand of resin are you using?

[@exoticfruitsalad]

so ClearCast 7000 resin dries without any heat - just with time? :-O

[@ilikeducks1]

most resin does not need heat to cure just time

[@benos1799]

Could this work on animals like lizards

[@AJediSurvivor]

Could you add some sort of pigment to the resin, like dye or paint and make it look like the beetle has been caught in amber?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Nathan Walker sure you can do it:)

[@AJediSurvivor]

Thanks :D

[@jacobkidd3671]

Look up shop time/dip it

[@smoothtriston6203]

The music reminds me of the song on "A Christmas Story" where he wakes up on Christmas day. And then the part where he had to where the rabbit pajamas. That shit was trill.

[@Chrysoprase-rq2kn]

It's a song from the nutcracker :)

[@whitecd300]

Does this method work with fish?

[@wokeil]

obviously

[@jcja902]

Pretty easy to do and no talent needed for it. Came out really good.

[@markpecina8]

What kind of resin are you using?

[@user-ek3vc3xy1s]

Супер кулон!

[@W20AL]

Gastaria de saber que tipo de resina é essa...?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Wanderley S Alamould Ultimate Clear Resin alamould.com/product/alamould-ultimate-crystal-clear-resin/

[@grzesieks4375]

Hi, I've got a question, what kind of resin you used in this video? Could you give me the information about it, i mean name, kind etc.

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Grzesiek S I did use Alamould resin kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmckKqgqbBlhck

[@grzesieks4375]

Thans for your speed response.

[@fleurlewis]

Also...why do you do separate pours and not just do it all in one go ?

[@smoothtriston6203]

+Fleur Lewis It helps to keep air bubbles from forming underneath the body of the insect. It also appeases Satan.

[@PolarBear-rc4ks]

@@smoothtriston6203 😂 that last line

[@switcheezy]

What is that white stick you use to sand it down ?

[@MikhelBL]

switcheezy it is a four sided file, it has coarse to fine grain so you can file away imperfections.

[@YuriRubis]

I really like the Background Music😍😍 What is the title please?

[@caiteabird]

This is from the Nutcracker Ballet's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Hope this helped!

[@YuriRubis]

Thank You!

[@kbblackmask]

Can you please tell me which resins you used here.

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

kbblackmask Alamould Resin

[@craftermancreations8926]

Tried this with a spider and alumilite clear. Spider was 2 days dead and still spit up a bunch of bubbles. Dont use alumilite for this because it doesn't play well with moisture.

[@MrHotass81]

We're can you get the bugs

[@kajaljalandhar8176]

Use product name selicon plz tell me

[@Lv0_Magikarp]

what are your molds made out of? can we get custom ones made?

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

Clear silicone molds www.alamould.com or email [e-mail]

[@deviljatt2950]

How I can get the all components of all using components please for making a like this

[@alamouldclearsiliconemolds9273]

manish chaudhary please visit this online store where you can buy clear resin and molds www.alamould.com