How To Get A Perfect Glossy Resin Top Coat!

One of the final steps in making my resin wall art is the glossy top coat! I've had to do a lot of trial & error to perfect it to this point so I'm here to show you guys! Make sure you leave a like & subscribe!
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[@gabrielleconti]

Beautiful coasters! 👍 A tip if you have a big air bubble: drill a hole till you get to the bubble and then fill it with some resin with a syringe 😉

[@sinsmriti]

Thanks for the tip! Could you please tell me, fo we need to add a top layer to simple resin coaster? Is it necessary?

[@lisapupillo1724]

Aside from inspiring artsy projects, you are just all-around inspiring. You have a such a happy positive attitude and you're always smiling that I find myself smiling during your videos without even realizing it. So thank you for that 😊

[@pamgillum720]

Love that you are showing each step in the journey of a piece.

[@michellehendricks2002]

Currently binge watching your videos! I started out researching melted crayon art and some how stumbled across your channel yesterday and I’m so thankful I did. I’m completely new to making things like this but I’m excited to start trying and your videos definitely help out so much! I’m a very detailed person so I need to know what I’m getting myself into before starting and you explain everything very well. Thanks girl! Love your work 💜

[@priyankatyagi580]

Hi..i am priyanka from India and i love your work and the way to talk in your video it feels so natural and i can feel your love for your work. God bless!

[@rowdykatie]

Thank you for this video! I did this exactly with the same resin and tape on two coasters and it turned out beautifully!

[@Waterflame]

I absolutely loved that pastel explosion piece!!! It looked amazing!!!

[@kristinamullen4066]

I love the look of bubbles in glass or resin.I make small magnets with glass nuggets and my favorites are the ones with bubbles.I love imperfections in things.The glossy topcoat does look really nice.I can't wait to try making something like this with molds.You have definitely inspired me!I love flowers, too, and I love the colors you use.😘

[@MileyonDisney]

That coaster on the left is GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for another great video!

[@RhondaWyma]

Yea we live in an old house too ❣ Thanks for the advice love 💘 your channel Heather love learning from you ❣💙💜💙

[@ACT4182006]

I love the mini panther, black cats are the best 😍😍😍

[@korin6413]

I just started my own resin journey! Was feeling inspired by one of my friends and yourself, knew I wanted to do it since back in 2014 but finally got the push I needed to start! So thankyou for all your amazing content and that push. I live in an old building to and the uneven flooring has proven to be a challenge! I'm trying to figure out how to find a level surface thats hidden from my cats as well for pieces to cure. a learning process for sure! Really love your videos :) cheers! xo Korin

[@77blazing]

Thank you, i needed this Resin tutorial, cant wait to try it....

[@robinjohnston7986]

I asked about this, the top coat. I am so excited to see this!

[@lisafoster4468]

Told me exactly what I hoped to find out. Thank you!!

[@MsValove4]

They turned out beautifully.

[@melissaduncan6115]

That colorful burst 😍

[@CharleneHunkin]

Love all that you do...inspired for sure!!

[@rhondapotter7848]

Love your work, I'm just starting out and learning so much from you. I love your energy ❤

[@patriciaperkins4423]

You have inspired ME BEYOND have to try to make beauties like yours.

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

Just a suggestion, you can get heavy clear tablecloth material, pretty cheap at a fabric store, to lay over your desk, and the best part is, one the resin hardens, you can peel it right off and use the tablecloth again! And incidentally, you can artify the dribbles, then if cut up before they are rock hard, they make cool embellishments on mixed media projects!

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

That’s literally genius lol I need to go to the dollar store & look for cheap materials to work with. Someone else suggested a lipstick organizer from the dollar store for alcohol inks!

[@quietinspirationcreations3448]

@@ArtsyMadwoman The dollar store is a crafters best friend, lol!

[@farikhan983]

The top coat is the same epxoy resin used for making the coasters or its some other type please help

[@lenegonzalez9060]

THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@herrod777]

Good grief this is what I’ve been looking for! Thank you so much!

[@Chanta2424]

thank you for posting these videos! You've saved me so much $$ from almost making mistakes (like not taping the bottom lol) time and time again

[@shreyaagarwal8295]

Thanks a lot for the video... I'm a beginner and i really needed to know this

[@andashestoashes]

Okay stumbled across you yesterday because you are incredible! Inspiring me to take up resin crafts so bad rn but also you have such a lovely, warm and open personality. Like I just love how passionate and animated you are!

[@sunnyshan7025]

girl you are hilarious. im so happy i found this video!! thank you so much for being so informative and engaging! SUBSCRIBED.

[@sandramrivera6667]

YESSS subbie of the video is a great ideaaa!! i am literally going to order a whole bunch of resin supplies because of how confident you've made me feel! i can't wait to tag you in my work! love your videos!

[@graphicatdesigns9355]

you should always show your beautiful house panther!!! so cute loving your videos thanks for all the helpful hints just starting out myself

[@adriannastewart5636]

New subscriber alert and I'm soooooo freakin happy to have came across your page !! Just resurrected my resin obsession 😂😂🌹

[@reelprettyfish]

I don't understand the thumbs down bullsh!t? This was totally informative and I can't wait to use your techniques. You know you're doin something right when you got haters I guess. Lol. You're super cute and bubbly. Keep up the good work lady! Much love and respect. 😊😘

[@belindamason8286]

Another awesome tutorial! Your new space and the angle is fantastic too❣️❣️❣️

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Yay! Thank you so much!! 😁

[@lisagonzales4169]

You inspire me! Bought some molds and the flower drier that goes in microwave. Now to just try it out. My husband uses Alumalite Resin can’t convince him to change. Can’t wait to actually do it! Oh, I used to turn cups so I have the alcohol inks.

[@Akamsgem]

I just started with Resin and will be creating some things I love watching your videos!!!! I think it's Cool !!!1

[@aprilskies1051]

This is only my 3rd time watching your videos. I live them, your work is amazing! Thanks so much from Scotland!

[@kristinekerr3688]

I luv the tag and shout out idea💜

[@leannethompson3954]

These are gorgeous. ! Loves the sassy voice over! But it was your name for me, I am also an artsy madwoman 😆 Thankyou for your video ❤️

[@Lachmin2011]

I have also been binge watching your videos - I'm so inspired! Can't wait to get started! Would love to see sanding tips and how you do a top coat on sphere projects like the flower bomb - speaking of sphere, why no alcohol ink on those pieces?

[@hanachannel6971]

Beautiful wooow i love it 😻🥺💜💜💜 you are special 😌😘

[@anazucatti]

Achei bem bonito o que você fez de resina😊😊😊 eu achei super lindo, parabéns por ter feito isso continue assim 😉😉😉.

[@jasssomal5745]

Love this video 😍😍❤❤ I wanna watch sanding part video

[@olgacolonforeversky]

Beautiful

[@vanesa0924]

So gorg!!! I need to try this resin!!!

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Yessss! It’s the best stuff! I’m sure they’re going to have it back in stock soon!

[@betsycruz]

Beautiful pieces! Awesome step by step I’m thinking I want to do this with my kids as part of our homeschool shenanigans

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ just make sure there’s gloves & respirators galore 😝

[@betsycruz]

Artsy Madwoman for sure!!!! Thanks for all the info you’re the real mvp lol

[@neonemuse]

This video was so informative! The tape rip footage was so satisfying to watch tbh. :p You’re also so funny and good natured :) Hope you’re well, keep up the good work 🙌🏻

[@marelisaromero4986]

Yes, please do!!

[@ice-mansmom6451]

Your page is the reason why I started doing resin Art, thanks for being such a huge inspiration‼️😍🥰😘

[@quantumsoulsjourney888]

Me too!

[@LittleSheepChan]

I'm shocked you dont have more subscribers, I've been really enjoying your videos! I subbed :)

[@JennygetsChatty]

Awwwwww I have black kitties too!!

[@lorimcgarrity6537]

I am a huge fan of using freezer wrap paper for my backdrops. It is almost like silicon as it just peels right off. It is awesome because you save all of that drippage. I am a mixed media artist and I prefer the pours on the paper the very best for other projects. So, if you are just trashing them, OH MY GOD, please don't do that. I'll send a SASE if you send to me. I would so love to have them. Great job and I love the videos in progression like you are making. SO very cool.

[@donjenkins2813]

Kl”u

[@blewprent]

Awwww your cat is so cute!!!

[@emdecaro7926]

i love your videos so much!! can't wait to see your etsy store back up and running! if you don't want the tiny line around the edge you can coat the bottom with liquid latex! then when the drips dry on the bottom they just peel right off. =)

[@maggieweirwestby9033]

Yes! That’s what I do too 😊

[@richagupta2867]

Was helpful

[@itiz1]

thanks you so much for the helpful video! i wonder; what can u do with this shape? other then using it to make a clock

[@SassyLilMinxxx]

Your baby looked like Toothless. Too adorable.

[@lilyreyes6760]

Well I'm so exited to saw you have a million views and million subcriber

[@anastasiasnell6554]

I'd love to see the sanding process followed by the topcoat!

[@dorothyclayton4728]

Well done young lady

[@allisonhudgins52320]

I love your cat!! It looks like the dragon "Toothless" from "How to train your dragon"

[@elizabethsimmons7771]

I am new to resin and all but it's about I have bought a lot of stuff off your Amazon web page I'm just starting out and I love it if you have any tips I would love to hear them cuz I'm kind of lost at what to do all I've made are like tons of snowflakes I am making chess sets I would love to know how to sand smaller stuff and what you need to do like the backs of the chess sets cuz I'm gluing them together so any helpful tips would be so appreciated I just love watching your channel I hope you keep it up you're very informative and I just love it

[@scrambledreflex]

I'm hooooked on your channel girl!

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Ahhh!! 🙈 yay thank you! ❤️

[@wendysanders781]

I’d love to see how you finish the back - do you fill the dip with resin or sand it down? Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@andersonfamilyvalues]

me too.

[@paridhiituli7694]

Love this video! Could you please tell me of you use art resin or casting resin for top coat?

[@Vannenanne]

Thank you for this awesome info! I have a irregular piece (it’s a resin knife) that I want to top coat. Any tips on how to do that? I feel like it will top coat certain parts and others won’t be too coated.

[@JessicaJohnson-ik3rn]

I definitely want to see something sanded and then topcoat

[@terachristian5732]

You know what would be so cool, Crayon shavings!

[@marynajamison702]

Beautifull.

[@meg427ann]

I make tumblers and use silicone mats underneath if it drips, and then when the resin is cured, you can peel the resin off! Just and idea ;)

[@saidalimam7201]

Great video! 🙏 How many days after the first pouring can I add the topcoat without sanding it? Thank you ❤️

[@nicolettehassey5154]

How do you know how much resin to use per mold! Thanks!! Love your work!!! So inspiring 😊🌺

[@simplyanonymous5078]

I would love to see you sand and know how you do it!!

[@nicolearesca1054]

You are awesome. 👍👍👍

[@lornalacey5839]

Whilst you were doing the top coats video you had them sitting on cups and they reminded me of cake stands! Wouldn’t resin cake stands be amazing??? You could make them for weddings and special occasions. They would make a gorgeous presentation piece and also a beautiful keepsake from the occasion.

[@annwithaplan9766]

I'd like to know if the bottoms are smooth enough not to scratch a table top surface? Thanks. They're beautiful. I like the last one, and the heart bowl you did in the other video, too.

[@Aangel452]

Gorgeous! So when the tape is removed is there a slight edge still, and if so do you just leave it r sand again?

[@anettelek6204]

Beautiful work, congratulations! I am struggling with put a shine on my jewelry...I will try this tape version. My jewelry - earrings are not straight like your coasters, they drop shape with an angle both side. So after sanding I put nail polish on them to make them shine, which makes it shine, but not even on the surface, and even if it dries leave a slightly sticky feeling :( . I tried to top with resin as well but it was all over and the drops were there, dried - booo :(. For some reason I never thought about tape the bottom down - Yeah I know :-/ ! So I will try this method. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the nice work :D!

[@67sixpack]

you could also try the UV resin it dries really quick so it may be worth a try,.

[@gailresources8120]

Just found you! Question: How does the back come out? Do you have some hard edges that need to be sanded then buffed? So very pretty!!!

[@jennifermccollough6576]

I love your work. I'm a beginner and working on jewelry and keychain pieces. Will the Counter Culture work really well for that. I'm not digging the UV resin I got either. Any product ideas if you use it?

[@evaarche3331]

Hi I absolutely love your work and you have inspire me to work with resin and molds. I just did my first rose mold but on a round sphere but I had so many mistakes. Some kind of chemical reaction inside, could you guide me or let me know if you have a video on large round molds? Love the pieces beautiful ❤️

[@lisabrandon8407]

Love this video! I'm new to resin... I just have a quick question. Do you need to varnish the resin once you have finished or can you just wipe it down with a baby wipe? Thanks!

[@domy6827]

I like this angle

[@gourdhead22]

Love love.. which viscosity is the resin you use

[@team0100]

Hi one thing I would like to hear in the videos exactly what type of the Counter Culture Resin you are using or show the color of the bottle. I am starting to use this resin brand and I'm having a hard time which one I'm supposed to use for each piece. Thanks

[@Myz1514]

Great work! What's that black tool you had ?

[@debbiejeffers1928]

What kind of resin do you use? Does it have a strong smell or sticky when dry? Thank you

[@Flower-ux4cz]

You could get really big sheets of silicone (like big placemats) to protect your work space. I got some from Amazon. It’s fun to peel dried resin off it. 😜

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

That’s genius!!! I’m honestly gunna look into getting some for myself 😄

[@inkadinkadoodle]

can a coar or two of clear aerosol (like Krylon or Rust-Oleum) be used as a top coat?

[@kimh.4168]

Love your Art 🥰 so sad the last flower piece you showed is sold 😭

[@rforsythe211]

Yes, please show us how to sanding thanks :)

[@cathyanderson9761]

I would like to see you sand and topcoat a coaster pls 👍👍👍👍

[@kangetheivy9706]

Just subscribed and joined notification gang 😆😊 i want to venture into resin art..... Sanding video please!!

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Yayyyy!! Thank you so much! & yes! It’s on its way! ❤️

[@louisethompson7706]

Closer...

[@JessicaJohnson-ik3rn]

Have you tried just taping the bottom with the tape hanging out past the edge or will the resin still seep under?

[@Teah8cbdude]

Will this work on action figure parts to harden it? Reinforce it? Is it safe in flexible thin plastic?

[@happylablady]

Beautiful work, but what kind of resin do you use?

[@bradlieattinger1649]

Im trying to watch as many of your videos as possible.. but do I HAVE to do top coats? And how do I know if I need to? Only if the molds aren’t shiney?

[@michellebradway552]

I was looking for the video where you actually made these pieces, but couldn’t find it. Can you link it in the description? I know this is 9 months later (lol) I just recently found your channel. If you can’t find it, it’s okay, I just think these pieces are so beautiful and would love to see how they were created. Thanks for your videos! They’re amazing!

[@farikhan983]

Its the same epoxy resin used to make the coasters? Then we can use it for top coat??

[@maggieweirwestby9033]

It would be fantastic to see some of the work people do inspired by you...per your question at the end of this clip...

[@nellyberrios1306]

What kind of resin do you use for top coating? Thanks

[@lilycessna3077]

So, I did some white coasters, with alcohol ink designs on top. Some of the paint got on the sides and bottom. So I'm thinking about painting them with an acrylic color, to help hide the mess? Since I will be doing the sides and bottom...I won't need to tape it right?