How to create your own resin mould out of foam board

Today's video goes into detail on how I created this resin wall sculpture. From making the moulds for the resin to assembling and adding the D-ring​ for hanging.
To recreate this, you will need:
5mm Foam Board (or equivalent)
Plastic Bags or Bin Liners
Craft Knife
Spray Adhesive
Resin
Colour (pigment, ink or paint)
Heat Gun
Heavy-Duty D-Ring - suitable to hold 5Kg
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I hope this video inspires you to get creative creating your own moulds and shapes.

[@tammyandersonart]

Your ideas just get better and better. This is truly spectacular! Bravo friend!❤🤗😘

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Tammy 💕

[@usherl250]

Wowza...this reminds me of some of the retro things my son has from the 70's. My son owns a retro shop. Beautiful piece 😁

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@roxycortinas494]

Thank you so much for the foam board mold idea. I tried it out for a university project and it worked out perfectly!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am delighted you had success with it. 😁

[@sherrysaulnier3940]

Miss Sue I don't want to hear you call yourself an Idiot again! You are a CREATIVE GENIUS I love watching your video's:) You are such an inspiration!!! You really get me thinking of how I can use your process to create something magnificent! What a beautiful piece to turn into a clock or a lighted piece! You have become my favorite artist I watch with anticipation to see what you create next! I'm sure you are working on something as I comment on this post! Oh and I chuckled when I saw you in your housecoat checking on what you did the night before ( this was in a prior video) I do the same thing:) Looking forward to your next video! Congrats on this work of art!!!

[@SueFindlay]

I will try not too, it’s when you have a realisation that something so obvious, was missed. 😂

[@judichristopher4604]

That is Right!!! Listen to Sherry!!!

[@carolynficken4262]

That piece is absolutely stunning

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@paulinefortier9533]

This piece is absolutely… I am out of word. Thank you so much for the idea of the foam board for making a mold. You are such a great artist !

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, Pauline. I am delighted you like the idea. 😁

[@AnDMooreArt]

Simply incredible!

[@SillySeamstress]

Your piece looks amazing. I couldn't help but think, as soon as your video started, how you could create a stunning clock with your art, just by adding the clock works and some real ornate hands. Keep up the good work; your tutorial was fun to watch!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, quite a few people have mentioned clocks. 💕

[@anitapharand2313]

You are a genius! I was looking for weeks for this type of video!

[@SueFindlay]

ANITA PHARAND thank you 🙏

[@sallymccornack2800]

I have to say, I have spent the past 4 hours watching your tutorials. Brilliant, so inspirational. Thanks so much for making them.

[@SueFindlay]

You're very welcome 💕

[@jackiebrown2949]

Awesome as usual. You clearly have the patience of a saint!

[@SueFindlay]

Ha ha, I do have a lot of patience ;-)

[@BrittanyLinger]

wow! this is amazing! i'm gonna have to try this method.

[@jessicairons5967]

Thank you for this tutorial. This is first video I have seen that teaches this resin mold technique. Thank you for the tip. Your piece is beautiful.

[@SueFindlay]

JESSICA IRONS you’re welcome 💕

[@suekranick4415]

your work is so amazing......you give me so many ideas......thanks for all you do

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome, I aim to please (If I can) 💕

[@duckideva]

This is ingenious! Thank you so much for the foam core/plastic liner mold idea.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@maddieadams75]

Incredible, love the colors

[@SueFindlay]

Once again, thank you 💕

[@courtneycherry255]

Gorgeous!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@nailaarts01]

Thank you Sue for sharing your talent! This is soo inspirational!!!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@annagravante3884]

Wow absolutely incredible its beautiful as it is but I am thinking of trying it as a mirror I have had so many ideas thanks Sue really enjoyed this tutorial this would have to for my home its so beautiful I don't think I could bare to sell itl my head is buzzing with ideas I think you have actually woken my brain up thank you Sue another awesome tutorial xxx

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am glad to be of assistance 💕

[@judichristopher4604]

OOOHHHHH MY GOSH That is BEAUTIFUL... You do Amazing work... "WOW"

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I am delighted you like it 💕

[@jennfersiler]

Wow! That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. I am excited to try out a foam board mold. ❤

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@vondaputt119]

Sue, I Love this piece SOOO Much!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@collier4480]

What a creative idea! Just love it! I learned a lot too!

[@angelawhite9505]

WOW......just WOW......another fearless work of art. Thank you so much for sharing. After watching the video I am in awe....so talented. and creative.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome xx

[@leannedrury1797]

This is absolutely beautiful. Well done.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@joloch1484]

Just beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@cjroelof]

Amazing Sue!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-]

You've created another Beautiful life of Art♡♡♡

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@leahduggan]

Absolutely Gorgeous!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@williamcorbett7810]

Half way through and I just had to tell you how well thought out this is. Very impressive. Your talent shines through.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you William 😍

[@wendygray8725]

Thank you so much for this info. I love the piece.

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, thank you for watching 💕

[@marsharn53]

Beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing your techniques.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@donnadecicco]

wow, that was amazing, it got my head swimming with ideas, your design is awesome

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lesleylang153]

This is out of this world gorgeous!!! You are amazing and I am so happy you shared all your talent with us. It is just glorious!!! Thank you!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I am delighted you enjoyed it. 🥰

[@leahronise9983]

So amazing. You work is authentic and just beautiful.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@blustar30]

I love this, great idea and beautiful execution!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Minik138]

Gorgeous

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@vickifischer-rasmussen3850]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@ivonnemistudio9433]

I’m absolutely gobsmacked ⭐️⭐️⭐️ what a sensational tutorial. Thank you so very much. Your creativity is a joy & very appreciated 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind comments 💕

[@valeriecary3900]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@marsharn53]

Beautiful and unique! Thanks for sharing!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure xx

[@kriannon]

I am very new to resin art and this piece is absolutely spectacular... I am finding your works very inspiring and I love your frugal methods of gaining shapes and molds.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you xx

[@debralawrence235]

Absolutely beautiful. I find your tutorials very very helpful. Please keep them coming. You are so talented!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@sandrakent8924]

Wow your work is fantastic

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@dianekoss4028]

Just WOW 😱Love this😍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@a.porter5543]

I love it!! Thanks for sharing it’s a fantastic idea!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@WhyKhoda]

WOW Sue, I simply Adore this piece.... Bravoooooooooo...

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@tasst2674]

So impressive! thanks!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure and thank you 💕

[@heidismith6148]

you are so creative, can't wait to see what's next. love your videos

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you xx

[@artlife408]

The garbage bag is a genius.. Move.. I am leaening soo much

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@marial9925]

I love the design of this and how it turned out Sue! Ohhhh... the color wheel of fun! Imagine all the different color combinations that can be done with this design! WTG Sue! Also... this would make a killer clock!

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, once you have made the moulds, you can reline them with plastic and create a new ones.

[@spiritfilled2589]

Awww. That's so pretty!! All that work paid off!😊👍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@bonitablackburnresinfusion6543]

Very creative. A lot of work and it turned out beautifully.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Oonagh72]

I just made a foam board mould this afternoon. Thanks for the video.

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome xx

[@frankhiebert492]

That's very good, really enjoyed watching you do your art.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@azabachemarin4033]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lindalmiller429]

SO clever!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@jenniferroland1244]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! You are truly talented! I learn so much watching you! Thank you for sharing! I also really love this piece too!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for watching 💕 I am delighted you enjoyed it. 💕

[@carolemmerson1461]

Amazing work, your design ideas and experiments are fabulous with great outcomes.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@fooddottie]

I have got to try something like this in the Mediterranean blues. Thank you Sue. If/when I do I will credit you for the inspiration. Xx

[@SueFindlay]

I'd love to see it in blues 💕

[@Grettie81]

My goodness. This is fantastic. You're a genius to figure out the design and all the different size pieces. It's more than awesome, I just don't have a vocabulary big enough to tell you how much I admire this work. Additionally, I would not put a clock or anything else on it. I wouldn't want to detract from the piece. It's perfect just the way it is. 👍🤗🌺💞

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed the process 💕

[@karenbracey2938]

Wow. Amazing x

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@shilpalimje]

Beautiful idea....to create a mould and make structure out of it...will surly try it

[@SueFindlay]

You should, it opens up a world of possibilities to your resin art 💕

[@sky77vista]

Awesome!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@williepirie5329]

Been on a binge watch of your channel your work is beautiful absolutely loving it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you xx

[@favors59]

My mind is racing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@skiddytwin4759]

I found your channel last night. I love all your creations! They are beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ladygemologist8505]

Wow.. Beautiful.. excellent work as always.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ladygemologist8505]

@@SueFindlay 🤗🤗

[@shellybeals2806]

Beautiful ✨💗

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@bettyjones6579]

Love it

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lilycessna3077]

THANK you for this mould demonstration....I'll have to see how well, creating a heart will work with these materials. I also have a heart shaped silicone cake pan on the way from Bed Bath and Beyond coming in.

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@leannemillar78]

Yeah a UK artist, came from Tammy Anderson channel.

[@SueFindlay]

I am originally from the UK, however, I emigrated to Australia 13 years ago. 💕

[@mariagata5632]

Awesome really hard work tks

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@monicastremel7972]

Me encanta!!! Fantástico!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@amalhope8297]

Beautiful .. tank you very mach

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@amalhope8297]

@@SueFindlay 🌹🌷🌼🌻🌺🌸🏵🌹⚘🌷

[@heavenlydesign143]

Wonderful piece you can make a clock with that awesome !!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@pauletteclosset8083]

C'est magnifique, quel travail! J'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites. Bravo! Désolée je ne parle pas anglais..

[@SueFindlay]

Grazie. Va bene, non parlo italiano. Ho usato Google per tradurre questo messaggio. 💕

[@sharronsanders6610]

I just can't believe how talented you are, just love your work. I copied your geode design (not exactly of course), hope that's ok. Thank you for all of your teachings💥🤗💥🤗

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 copying is fine, I share to help you learn 😍

[@bikiferron2147]

holaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa artistaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! no tengo palabras para alabar tu arte!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Gracias 💕

[@good__enough]

Ya. I like this.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@user-md4ug8lf3v]

تسلم الأيادي بارك الله فيك

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ximena7113]

hermoso.👏🏻👏🏻🎨

[@SueFindlay]

Gracias 💕

[@donnamarie3349]

OH I JUST LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@sweetpeajensen4558]

your piece looks like you could also make a beautiful clock with this technique. I prefer stonecoat art coat

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I haven’t tried Stone Coat yet 💕

[@neatureeffects1723]

Beautifully Executed 💮🌼🏵️🌻🌺 You Also Helped Me To Broaden My Creativeness. Thanks A Billion 🙂

[@neatureeffects1723]

Oh, & I've Subscribed 😊

[@SueFindlay]

You're very welcome 💕

[@SueFindlay]

And Thank you 💕

[@neatureeffects1723]

@@SueFindlay You're Welcome😊 We Should Truly Be Grateful & Thankful For You Sharing Your Beautiful Gift With "Us"..... The World 🌍 💮🌷🌼🌻🏵️🌺

[@Lexielouwho]

Absolutely share it. I think I learn more from mistakes than I do from the successes and those save me a lot of heartache and MONEY, lol. So I very much appreciate and actually look for artists who share the good bad and ugly instead of just the perfect pours. So I for one thank you kindly. I'm new to your channel and boy do you make beautiful pieces. Thanks and cheers!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments. I agree, you definitely learn from your mistakes and love the idea of helping others save money 😉

[@BlackCat_2]

That is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing. :) Sorry to hear about the built up resin layer in your cup. This is why I leave a stir stick/popsicle stick/plastic spoon in my cup of leftover resin. When my piece is partially cured (12 hours or so) then I use whatever I left in the cup to pull up the leftover resin and it comes out clean. :) - Heidi

[@SueFindlay]

I reuse my sticks by placing them on plastic after a pour. I also reuse my plastic cups, I empty what I can out and then let the rest of the resin cure in the bottom. I get several uses out of them. I now also clean my jug straight after a pour to avoid this happening again.

[@pambaskin]

Hi Sue, I have been working for weeks on my project based on what you have shared with us. I am so amazed at what you create...beautiful. I though, am not doing so great with my project. I am writing what has happened to me so others don't make my mistakes. What you did looks so easy and clean I thought I can do something like that too. I have used plastic bags and trash bin bags to line my foam board molds. I am trying to unmold and so many have stuck to the bag and I can't get the bag off. Be careful what type of bag you use, not too thick and not too thin. I wish I had used release mold. I am sick thinking of the resin I have wasted. Anyway, some of my store bags had words printed on them, that transfers to the resin and ruined those too. Don't use bags with words on them. I don't know what I will end up with but I will keep plugging along. Thank you Sue for your tutorials and sharing your ideas.

[@SueFindlay]

Pam Baskin sorry to hear that you have run into problems, thank you for sharing though, that is a big help for others. Are you able to sand the bags off the resin, same goes for the writing? If you sand them back, you will be able to apply a thin layer of resin to get the shine back. I hope you are able to salvage your project. Let know how you get on. Good luck 💕

[@pambaskin]

@@SueFindlay Thank you for the suggestion but there are so many, not sure. I might just redo them and be sure to use the right type bag. and no words printed. I can't believe I didn't think about those words the first time I did them. I should have known better. I'l keep you posted.

[@SueFindlay]

Why not sand a couple of them to see how you get on, it might not be as bad as you think. I would hate for you to have wasted so much resin. Good luck 💕

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

Super

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

Fabulous result. Could be turned into a clock!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, a few people have said that 💕

[@Marjanmamasunflower]

WOW this is georgious!!! Who is an idiot.... no one... you did it great!!! when i go start with resin..well some ideas voor from you!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind comments 💕

[@evonapro]

Gorgeous, as usual. What resin do you use? Mine is hard after overnight curing.

[@SueFindlay]

I use U Resin Standard UV

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

Amazing!! Such beautiful idea using foam and plastic !! Thank you. By the way pls tell me which brand of resin you are using. Thanks

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I use a standard UV resin from U Resin in Australia 💕

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

Sue Findlay okay. This is UV resin. Do you dry normally out in air to set resin ? Or with uv ray machine?

[@SueFindlay]

Manisha's Innovative Creations it cures naturally, I don't use a UV machine.

[@manisha-colorcreativityartwork]

Sue Findlay thanks for replying

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

WOW outstanding !!!!!!!!! how thick is the foam board is it the ones from the dollar store or Walmart and the other board it is what kind of board? thank you

[@SueFindlay]

The foam board I used was 5mm thick. I can't comment on the Dollar Store or Walmart, as we don't have those shops in Australia. The other board is just a thick board I bought from Officeworks. Any thick board will do as long it is sturdy.

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

@@SueFindlay could I use a 2nd foam board? that piece you did took my breath away just outstanding love it. we have a office-depot

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, certainly. That would work fine. I used an extra sheet of foam board on the back panel.

[@sherrysisler511]

Another masterpiece! You may have said and I missed it, but what is the circumference of your circle and the length of your longest piece? If this is in your book, please let me know and I will order right away!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you. The diameter is 66cm, and the longest piece is 30cm. As for the book, it contains information for those who are brand new to resin. It shows techniques to get started; It doesn't, however, have projects for you to do. 💕

[@sherrysisler511]

@@SueFindlay Thank you so much!

[@sandrakent8924]

Can you please tell me how large are your triangles please

[@SueFindlay]

The four triangles fitted on an A4 sheet of paper.

[@tracygudeman1698]

Hi how many 5mm boards are needed to make Designs. Instead of the plastic bags. Could syiflane work. Sorry I spelled it wrong.

[@SueFindlay]

It all depends on how big your boards are. I don't know what Syiflane is, sorry.

[@donnamarie3349]

what are the sizes of the cut outs please

[@SueFindlay]

I can't remember the actual sizes, however, you can get the four different sizes out of an A4 sheet. If you go to my Community Tab, I uploaded a template that you can use.

[@tracygudeman1698]

Hi again Sue, what sizes are the pieces in inches and how many of each size did you use? I am gonna try this one. How much resin was used for this piece

[@SueFindlay]

I don't work in inches, I printed the designs out on A4 paper (whatever your equivalent size is, it will work well). I can't remember how much resin I used, it has been almost 12 months since I created this. Although, I am pretty sure I mentioned how much resin I used in the video. I also made 48 pieces plus the base. I will see if I can find the design layout and add it to the community section of my channel.

[@tracygudeman1698]

Sue Findlay ok, but can you tell me the sizes of the patterns

[@pcat1000]

Sue just curious if you make sketches or drawings first, and if you do can you show them?

[@SueFindlay]

I often work straight from my head and very rarely draw it out first.