HOW TO DECODEN - The ONLY Decoden Tutuorial You'll EVER NEED

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hey fam!! My name/links might be different than what I said in the video and that's because after four amazing years of decoden cases & three years on KZbin, I've decided to pursue art in new ways 🥰 The description is updated to reflect the accurate accounts and links. Thanks for your support!

[@strip3ds0ckz111]

this is the most transparent youtube tutorial i’ve ever came across! thankyou so much for your amazing tips!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

thanks!!! anytime!!

[@kawaiipluspinup]

Omg yes exactly my thoughts! I love it!

[@jennifermarie1230]

Youre a Great Teacher!! Hate when people just do videos showing it, love that you actually explain everything! One of the best channels on Decoden!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Aw thank you so much it means a lot 😭❤️

[@TamLou64]

That was very informative.👍😃 I had no idea what decoden was until now. I imagine this is very popular with the younger generation. One is never too old to learn so thanks for teaching me something new!🙏😊

[@33yuro]

thank you for explaining everything thoroughly, making that amazon list of everything you need was amazing too, I had no idea where to start. you are so great!!

[@SpicyGhoulette]

Love this tutorial and your energy! I’m getting a new iPhone and I really want to decoden my own case for it. Also wondering if you have that link for the video that taught you, I can’t see it linked below in the description. Not that this vid doesn’t give me everything I need to know, I just like to watch a variety of tutorials when learning how to do something new!

[@sarahdiness]

I love the tri-tone cases!! I still don’t understand why the finding Nemo one isn’t sold yet, I absolutely ADORE IT!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hahah aw thanks!! Same lol sometimes my favorite cases take forever to sell and I'm so surprised 😂

[@sarahdiness]

@@AlexaJuncajArt like my favorite case are still on your website haha! Also, it would be super fun to add those water resin pieces with your cases! Like the water bead shaker ones, just a thought!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

@@sarahdiness OMG I LOVE THOSE😍

[@waverlye_ats_strawberrys]

Omg i lover her personality!!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I just saw this thank you :)

[@Mountaingirl1556]

This is super helpful. I'm just starting out and I keep wondering what phone case to use because mine is flexible but wouldn't stick as much.

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Aw thank you!! I'm happy it was helpful! I made that mistake in the beginning and mine never stuck either🤷🏻‍♀️

[@judiclayton4409]

If you want a heavy duty sand paper you can also use a metal rasp. I also @ times use a small dermal tool with a standing drum. Other suggestion would be to use an ice pick instead of scissors, consider using a ruler instead of a paint bottle to push the silicone down to the tip. You're a great teacher but talk a little too fast my my old ears. I try to make notes as you're instructing but again a bit too fast. 🏃 🏃 🏃 Thanks so much I have bought a kit but have yet to crack it open. Last thing that I remembered was icing color, it is expensive but the colors are intense & you only need a drop. I used icing color for play dough when I made huge batch for my daughter's preschool class. But you are so right about glitter fine grain otherwise it looks like playground gravel. Thanks Again 👍 🙋 👍

[@sarahdiness]

Video idea! Use different materials for your next phone case! Aka different case, piping tip, colors! I think it would be really cool to see you go out of your comfort zone

[@Vitrianna]

I have several questions.. What kind of silicone do you use? I live outside the US, and the brand GE is quite expensive for my budget, and it only has a small size, and to the place where I live, there are lots of different types of silicones... Like silicone sealant acid, neutral... And I found there is also an acetic cure, biocide and neutral cure. Acetoxy, mold and neutral. There is silicone for glass. I also want to know how they dried up? What's the texture? I only know the clay based glue and not the silicone ones. Please enlighten me. Edit: oh... The silicone ones have glossy finish.

[@zsantis3831]

Thank you! Kate Middleton looks just like you. 👸🏼

[@ShadowDarkleaf]

How do you go about cleaning your pipping tip with the silicone?

[@skulletorable]

I would recommend doing a little pipe at the beginning just to get the star looking nice where all three colours are coming out.

[@skulletorable]

Onto a napkin I mean just to get the stuff flowing out

[@adodson54]

Have you ever thought of using croc charms for a case? How long do you have once you start the phone case to finish it before the silicone starts to dry?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

No! But that's a good idea!! I've used small action figures, keychains, Christmas ornaments, Disney Doorables, Mini Brands, anything that fits really lol And shoot I forgot to say it in the video! They usually take 24 hours (wish) to dry. They may be dry to the touch after a few hours but I wouldn't trust them in the mail or anything yet until they've at least sat for one day because sometimes the inside of the puffs can still be wet :O

[@kiki.isme.]

was wondering where you get your phone cases. there are so many different onesto buy and 1 can be so expensive.

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hi! Usually Amazon because they ship so fast. I've linked a ton on my storefront but they definitely are the most expensive supply. I also just like the ones I use because I know they're sturdy and durable. www.amazon.com/shop/decodendream

[@joanneabrams6598]

Hi, Loved your video and I’m wondering how you clean your piping tips? Thank you ahead of time 😄

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thanks!! Just saw this, I just wipe them with paper towel over and over again

[@peanut4668]

I don’t know if this is a weird question to ask but are these cases easy to clean if they ever get dirty? I have a silicone phone case currently that stains so easily and is hard to fix so I’m hoping that these cases won’t be the same

[@EdgeSARA]

I have been making them, but my silicone hasn’t been drying… I used less paint on it today and going to see if that was the issue. But can you give me some tips?

[@Magicallykimmy]

Hii! I wanted to know how do get rid of the vinegary smell of this silicone 😊

[@VP-kr2vd]

Aliexpress or any site that you can buy wholesale cabochons is best.... buying from china, they sell the cheapest of everything you can think of because that's where everything is manufactured. Most etsy sellers buy from wholesalers in china and resell of course at highly marked up prices. I've seen this even with jewelry they claim is "handmade" but i've seen on aliexpress😂. But americans buy everything...they don't care if it is expensive or time is money. How do you package these items or other smaller items? What kind of mailer used and packaging material? Did you pay for someone to create a logo for you and did you have logo packaging made? Thank you for your tutorial.

[@marcianikkinicolewaller7844]

Hey there! New subscriber here! Do you think the silicone can be colored using mica powder?

[@zahisunohr]

Thank you so much, I was searching everywhere what this was called and how it works TvT

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

That's so funny I did the same thing and that's how I started doing it! Kept searching "phone cases that look like cake" lol

[@PeriwinklePig]

Hey I would like ask something about the silicone. I mentioned that mixing something with white yields a lighter result, but what about mixing with clear? Would it result in the silicone being the same color as the paint? Asking just to be sure.

[@leporinedivine]

to me it just gives off a jelly effect - like sort of translucent but it does take whatever color you mix it with!

[@jasmineliu9467]

Is it easy cleanup when reusing piping tips?

[@mauimonique]

What about pearl colors? What about adding mica pigments

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I've never tried it but it probably looks pretty cool!

[@fyfyhsn6481]

Hy! Love your video.. hope to see more.. can we just use normal transparent clear case cover silicone tpu? And how many days normally to wait it to dry properly?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thank you! and clear cases are great but if they're the flexible ones like silicone or tpu the decoden won't stick for a long time! It might be fine for a few days but over time it will peel off so I just never use those ones anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@heyits-melanie8443]

I'm following your directions to the tea but my silicone keeps setting as I'm piping and hardens what am I doing wrong???

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I'm sorry I just saw this!! I have definitely had that happen a couple of times and it's usually because of the environment I'm in. I've heard that silicone dries faster when it's hot and humid for some reason. One time, I had to make a laptop case, it kept hardening half way through. So, I left my windows open for a while (it was winter) and I started from scratch, it didn't harden as fast. It just happens sometimes unfortunately... You're probably doing everything right

[@yuugaimenheradoll]

you're so cool! I've been practically binge watching ur videos 😭im thinking of getting into decoden myself and u've really given me some great tips :DD and ur right! Naruto is actually named after the little white and red narutomaki that's often in ramen :3

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Ahh thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Supermom19]

Hi just want to know does it at has to be silicone clear or can use any type caulking

[@swisselle]

"tell me how it says GE, it doesn't" hehehehe... it does :-) the 2 letters are written in cursive with a decorative font ;-)

[@dlander40]

I Love this video. Its so informative all while fun to watch. Can you do a video on how you make the anime charms, you have in this video...(the naruto cloud)? My grandson loves naruto and I would like to make him a case for it. Keep the videos coming. You are fun to watch. Thanks

[@verymajestic]

Thanks for the video!!! Just started today and it's so fun! How do you clean the pipe ends? I can't seem to get all the silicone off!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

omg I just saw this! Sorry! I usually push paper towels thru it until it's completely clean and the paper towel comes out dry🤷🏻‍♀️ it sucks and it's definitely the worst part of decoden😂

[@crishzi]

Thank youuuuu

[@ellejewell6088]

How do you store the leftovers so it doesn't dry out?

[@cassidyroach6778]

How do you keep your tube of silicone from drying out before the next use?

[@zeroakasha3842]

How to store the silicone after use that are in still in the piping bags?

[@pihussansaar976]

I had a question that can we use caulk instead of silicone ??

[@jmsansomascaro]

Is it possible to store the leftover silicone in a sealed bag or container to use it later?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Maybe? I haven't tried yet :/

[@secretivehedgehog221]

I love your personality! I had to subscribe

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

ahhh thanks!!!

[@MrAngelbaby132185]

How do you keep the silicone for hardening fast

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Sorry just saw this! (copy and pasting this reply from another similar comment) I have definitely had that happen a couple of times and it's usually because of the environment I'm in. I've heard that silicone dries faster when it's hot and humid for some reason. One time, I had to make a laptop case, it kept hardening half way through. So, I left my windows open for a while (it was winter) and I started from scratch, it didn't harden as fast. It just happens sometimes unfortunately... You're probably doing everything else right

[@hipsterpanda9405]

not sure if you'll see this but im curious how you clean your piping tips. Cleaning them is always a pain for me no matter what I do with them. Does tip size matter to make them easier to clean?

[@ummehani798]

Let it dry completely. Once it dries it will peel off very easily

[@1CristieLove]

Does too much paint dry silicone quick?

[@en6928]

I have Micah powder with colour pigments in it…would that be a good alternative and avoid changing the drying time even more, or does that cause it’s own set of issue that you are aware of?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Hey just saw this! I don't know anything about it but I've heard of other decoded artists using it!

[@Carlie_flower]

I love your channel

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Thank you! I just saw this

[@sakuraichigo2486]

Someone else said to never use acrylics for silicone and to use oil paint? Is this true?

[@angela-ok8gv]

yes!!! acrylic is water based and will seize the silicone, making it super hard to work with and cure in the bag. oil paints or mica pigments are best

[@rebeccareeves1544]

Can you use high gloss acrylic paint in the silicone?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I haven't tried this but that'd be another fun video idea! I have some metallic paint I've been saving to try! (also sorry I saw this soooo late!)

[@alizah8936]

Can you make a paris phone case

[@Hanc_Store]

Thank you

[@amongmydream]

I have an idea dor a phone case ! Why dont u make a case using smurfet from the smurfs? It will be new kind of decoden case👌🏻

[@amongmydream]

Idk if u will do it but if u did don't share my comment ouo

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I have a list of all my video ideas and I add every comment like this to the list so I'll get to it eventually! (and I won't share your comment 👍🏼❤️)

[@thesparklewithinllc5671]

Can you add a pop socket to a case?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Yes!

[@shirozlevi5294]

hi! I was wondering about the liquid looking thing that people do on their cases?

[@shirozlevi5294]

also, how do we keep the silicone from drying(in the case) (as well as left overs)?

[@alizah8936]

How long does it take for the case to dri

[@jacquelinehernandez9881]

this is unrelated but you remind me so much of ashley (bestdressed)!! in the best way possible ofc lol, love ur work btw!

[@YuukiHanabiX]

Hello! i've seen in your videos that you use some kinda mat under your case sometimes when you decoden (its circular) would you mind saying what its called and providing a link?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Yes! It's called a "silicone doming mat" I'd just search Amazon, they have a bunch! I think I got mine from Etsy a while ago

[@YuukiHanabiX]

@@AlexaJuncajArt Thank you soo muchh! I've seen those in almost every decoden video but never knew how to find it!

[@DecodenBeauties]

Do you store your glue or no ?

[@strip3ds0ckz111]

How long does it take for it to properly dry?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

About 3 days until I trust it! but probably a day to be dry to the touch

[@katlynrockhold7771]

Yesss finally!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

🥰❤️

[@18Haruka18]

How do make it dry do u just make it sit there

[@meowwow587]

I think using the scissors is fine but just do it away from your body rather than towards.

[@Hanc_Store]

Please what's the name of the silicone?

[@ajventuring]

Ge silicone

[@zeni4u100]

What kinda paint do u use ??

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

Just cheap acrylic paint!

[@rinplayz5745]

Aaaaa your wavy hair omg!!!

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

😭❤️ it is naturally wavy but I curled it a bit in this video!!

[@rinplayz5745]

@@AlexaJuncajArt it’s so pretty I wish I could aaaa

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

@@rinplayz5745 Aw thank you!

[@rinplayz5745]

@@AlexaJuncajArt ofc!!

[@KKytzu]

where is the tutorial you learned from?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3_IhXSPbaZ5bpI

[@thesparklewithinllc5671]

Can you use a lifeproof case?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

I would think so! Sometimes I use Otterboxes

[@Itsrella]

you remind me of a character from Fresh Meat. a UK show

[@Itsrella]

charlotte ritchie

[@Sakurasaurus]

My cream is drying TOO fast lol that’s my issue

[@Flat.Mcdonalds.Sprite]

Finally another Alexa 😭

[@studio_flashxxx1692]

why doesnt she have more subsribers?

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

thank youuu😭❤️

[@studio_flashxxx1692]

@@AlexaJuncajArt no problem

[@Ohdesolg]

20:14 Im sorry but it looks so messy

[@rickbrummer3628]

that's totally an H, not a G E

[@AlexaJuncajArt]

THATS WHAT IM SAYING

[@AlexaJuncaj]

❤️

[@alizah8936]

Can you make glitter Ace phone case