How to make this stylish resin bowl using sheets of plastic and resin

This is another bending/moulding resin video. Only this time, instead of using thin plastic bags or baking paper, I am using a thicker, glossy cellophane bag. I am using this for two reasons; the first is to test the ​finish using a gloss surface and to see how it conforms when draped over a glass vase. I love the results!
This is a very quick and simple technique that produces fantastic results. It is definitely worth trying.
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Products used for this project:
Cellophane Bag (amzn.to/2XHudWP)*
Resin from U-Resin
Le Rez Expressions - Warm Magenta Pigment
Le Rez Expressions - Deep Purple Pigment
Le Rez Expressions Epoxy Pigment Paste - Angel White (bit.ly/lerezmat...)
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Artisue Powder Pigments - Silver
Acrylic Diamonds (amzn.to/2Y7pVJi)*
Vase (to drape the resin over)
Heat Gun or Blow Torch for bursting bubbles
Books
The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Resin Art Techniques
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I hope you enjoy this quick and simple tutorial.

[@jilllapierre9968]

First time I’m watching you. Love your work, I’ll be back.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, it is much appreciated! 💕

[@jeffreymckenzie3961]

You make something challenging looking so simple

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@marafuser1883]

Very nice Sue

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@christyjetton556]

This is incredible

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, glad you like it 💕

[@barbaraausperger7819]

Great idea. Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@qleartearcrusade9361]

I love this one.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@thenakedtruth2455]

Stunning

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@thenakedtruth2455]

@@SueFindlay You are welcome.

[@saharmira]

its very beatiful.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@verarodrigues3475]

Amo o teu trabalho.Obrigada.Sou Brasileira

[@simonac688.]

very nice work ...

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@tomceify]

Very nice

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@geriann4755]

That piece is stunning!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@suzanadancks]

Stunning!!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Suzana 💕

[@paulakelly9244]

You are amazing Sue! Very beautiful piece!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@DorianneDelageArt]

So pretty and so modern look !

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@nailaarts01]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@runinsmth]

Totally gorgeous Thank you for your brilliant ideas & tutorials you are an inspiration

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Crystal, you’re very welcome 💕

[@facets139]

When I started researching working with resin, I came across your videos. You do beautiful work and you get all the info of each work of art in eacc video. I subscribed after the 1st video I watched. You deserve to make a huge amount of $'s. Thank you for inspiring me. I've just got back into art after years of not 'feeling' it and art is my happy place

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind words 💕

[@FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-]

Very pretty Sue* I made similar with my quik dry cement. I made 4 vases, they turned out nice. However, you double layered yours and I didn't do that, yours are so awesome!!!!!!!!! I might try double layering next time I do the cement vases! Kool idea! Thanks for posting!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕 I do like to do more than one layer, it adds extra dimension 😁

[@SargentBubblescom]

Ooohhhh I bet the cement vases are wonderful! Do you have pictures posted anywhere? And to take Sue's idea of double layering...wow!

[@julieregan8411]

Oh my goodness Sue so amazing and the colours are beautiful 💗🌺💗

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@kimmerbe]

Love this technique. You make it look so easy. When I tried it, it was a disaster. lol

[@SueFindlay]

When you say it was a disaster, what when wrong?

[@mikereed5224]

For sure I’m going to try this right now! Thanks again for your sharing with us :)

[@SueFindlay]

You’re very welcome Mike 💕

[@mariagata5632]

I like waching your work it is stunning what you do

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lilycessna3077]

Love it Thank you!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

wow just love the colors yes would like to see different shapes just amazing

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ВалентинаСайног]

Можно любоваться часами. Настоящая магия! Благодарю!

[@ladygemologist8505]

Beautiful 😍❣️❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@abeeralsayed4654]

😍😍😍

[@SueFindlay]

💕💕💕

[@trinabelt7623]

Wow Sue, I just love watching you! I’m going to try to make this for my mom for Mother’s Day wish me luck 🤞🏻

[@SueFindlay]

You’re Mum will love it, good luck 💕

[@lilycessna3077]

HIya Sue its me again! were the colors about 4 oz each of resin?

[@SueFindlay]

I don't know the exact measurements, although, it was roughly in equal parts. 💕

[@lilycessna3077]

@@SueFindlay LOL Thank you

[@lovebugpeach]

If I make a small one can it be used as a pot for succulent plants?

[@usthem4586]

I've put this on my list of things to try... Thanks for sharing! 💙

[@SueFindlay]

You’re very welcome 💕

[@naptimecreations]

Very pretty, I love the embellishments you added. What is your favorite gold to use in resin?

[@SueFindlay]

I have just started using Molten Gold from Le Rez, it is fabulous. The next best thing is gold spray paint. 💕

[@naptimecreations]

@@SueFindlay thx so much sue 😊

[@shilpalimje]

Beautiful...how much is thickness of resin...and what us quality of plastic... r these regular packaging plastics How much quantity of resin is required

[@SueFindlay]

The resin is not very thick, just a couple of millimetres thick. I used cellophane bags, the same type florists use and I used 300 mls of resin, split between the two layers. Not a lot of resin at all.

[@shilpalimje]

@@SueFindlay thank u so much

[@allonthisbetter]

Don’t know how many time over and over I’ve watched each of your videos. There is not a dull moment in your Art work. Thanks for sharing Sue🙏.

[@SueFindlay]

Very kind of you, thank you 💕

[@lindame3326]

Sue I watch your videos all the time. You do very amazing work I love it! I tried this one and it was a flop . I didn't make it big enough, and I see in the comments you use 300 MLS for both pieces so that will help. It looks like you use more than 3 colors magenta, purple and white and it looks like there's some gray in there. I'm just getting started out with acrylic pour painting and resin . I got my cellophane at the Dollar tree for a dollar and it worked beautifully and it just came right apart when it was dry. it was a little thin and I didn't think it was going to work so I went to hobby lobby and got a better cellophane roll Thank you for all the inspiration that you have given me,I love your videos you're very inspiring and very very talented thank you so much for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

Ah yes, well spotted. I also used Metallic Silver from Artisue. I will update the description. I am delighted you find the videos to be informative and helpful. 💕

[@chrisagoulou2873]

Hello and thank you for a great video . I try it but it didn’t work . I let it sit for about 5 hours and when I try it to put it on the cup to get shape it start to dripping off and in the end it was all on the table . Please help ….maybe I should let the resin to dry more hours? I live in a hot country maybe I should be patient … please tell me what you think

[@SueFindlay]

You need to wait until it is semi-cured, the right time will depend on your resin. The resin should be soft, but not sticky. You should also make sure you are using a coating resin and not a casting resin.

[@mooreazin7809]

OMG, you are genius! love the idea! what is the resin you use?

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I use a standard coating resin. I buy mine fro U Resin, however, you can use resin that is local to you. Let it cure until it is no longer sticky before transferring it to your vase or whatever you use to shape it.

[@margaretperry2015]

I’m trying so hard to make these, one of five or six has turned out the way I like it. One of the issues I have is that when I pour my resin onto the cellophane it runs instead of staying in a puddle. Next one I’m going to let my resin set up longer, do you think that will help?

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, that should help. Be careful not to let it sit for too long. Or try another brand of reein.

[@1disneyana]

You make everything look so easy. I don't know which one I like better- the oval trinket dish or this one. They are both beautiful. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing♡

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕 this process is quite easy, the hard part is knowing when to move the curing resin. With a little bit of practice you will get to know your resin and it will become second nature to you. I wanted to show different ways you can do this to achieve different results, that way you can see other possibilities for your resin art.

[@maryalvarez4386]

Que belleza.....

[@rustyshields7190]

Can you actually fill with water and put cut flowers in or would the resin be toxic and kill them off?

[@SueFindlay]

It's hard to say because cut flowers die anyway 💕

[@zinamarchenko6226]

Very unique and absolutely stunning piece! Thank you for sharing the now-to!

[@SueFindlay]

You’re very welcome 💕

[@lynntierney9838]

How much resin do you make for this size bowl please.

[@SueFindlay]

I used around 300ml of resin. 💕

[@sofiakhrystynewhitney2188]

Hello Sue Can you use resin on a Vinyl sheet, will the Resin come off when it's cured partially an d completely? Planning on trying a free form vase sometime soon! Can you reply as soon as you can? Thank You! Blessings!

[@SueFindlay]

The brand of resin I use doesn't stick to plastic.I would recommend you testing your resin before tackling your project. Not all resins are created equally and I have had a few people come back to me stating that their resin sticks to certain plastics. Good luck 💕

[@sofiakhrystynewhitney2188]

@@SueFindlay Hi Sue I am talking about what I would put the resin on. I purchased a large Vinyl sheet to pour the resin on. Is that ok, or should I still test a small piece of Vinyl and pour a little resin and see if it comes off when cured?

[@SueFindlay]

You need to do tests to check that it doesn't stick.

[@usherl250]

Wow,love love love it. 😍😍😍😍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Laura 💕

[@ОльгаИрадюк]

😍

[@CheriBomzArt]

Could u also use decopague glue or something else to glue pieces together?

[@SueFindlay]

I don’t know whether it would hold. I prefer resin, they are not coming apart. 💕

[@tracyanderson6377]

I ♥️ resin work art but yours is truly outstanding you have a new subscriber!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 welcome 😉

[@WhyKhoda]

This is by fare my Favorite, Once again I thank you on this one....

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@dallascallander1202]

where do u buy those large baking paper at ??

[@SueFindlay]

I didn't use baking paper for this one. I used cellophane which I purchased from a florist supplier. Plastic shower curtains work very well, and you can cut them to any size.

[@mercedeshernandez5286]

Precioso, felicidades por sus trabajos

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@jennifercooke2273]

what resin did you use

[@SueFindlay]

Liquid glass from U resin. 💕

[@inekelopez6621]

What resin do you use??

[@SueFindlay]

Liquid glass from U Resin 💕

[@DryerDaysArTsTuDiO]

Sue, you are so lovely and so is your amazing work!!

[@SueFindlay]

Awe, thank you 😍

[@maurosouza3494]

Resin epóxi ?

[@SueFindlay]

Sim, eu uso resina epóxi

[@maurosouza3494]

@@SueFindlay Muito obrigado , e eu pensando que vc só falava inglês rsrsrsrs

[@ВераЧашкина-ч9и]

Я в полном восторге от этой красоты! Восхищаюсь Вашей работой! С уважением, Вера.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, Vera 🥰

[@kristinekapteyn8973]

How much resin did you use for this

[@SueFindlay]

I don't remember, it would have been between 200-400ml. 💕

[@lilycessna3077]

Deepest gratitude for helping me in my quest and growth in my creativity....Through your ARTISTIC MENTORSHIP!!!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@SargentBubblescom]

Ok. THAT is EPIC. Another gorgeous Sue Findley design. I want to move into your creative space and soak up some of your extra creativity. Your daughter is SO blessed! Quick question...wgen you place the layers on the vase why don't you place the second layer directly on the first? (Instead of keeping the plastic sheets between the layers.) If you have layer one then why can't you place layer two "face down" on top of layer one on the vase when they are still in the soft cure stage? Wouldn't that save work at the end?

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I keep the layers separate because I want to maintain the layered look, otherwise they will merge into one. When I glue them together, they are only really glued at the base and you can see how it is layered. Plus, I can still reposition the top layer if it needs it, whereas, if I just stick it on top, it has to stay where it lands. One other thing, glueing the two layers together gives it that added strength, especially if you end up with some thin spots in the creases from the bending and stretching 😉

[@SargentBubblescom]

@@SueFindlay Thank you for explaining that - it makes a lot of sense now that you say it. The work sure makes for one stunning design! xx

[@thefrugalresinista]

I love your colors in this!

[@SueFindlay]

Me too, I will definitely have to use the again 😉

[@antoinettemitchell3310]

Beautiful 🖤💜🖤💜

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@lindabartlett4517]

Looks fab Sue, I have been working on different methods to create foam for my waves this week getting there :)

[@SueFindlay]

Thanks Linda, it takes practice to get the look you are after. Everyone has something different to offer 😍

[@catherinetodd]

When I get back from the states and the house here is closer to completion, this is something I would LOVE to do. I wonder if we could make bowls, lamp shades and lightbulb covers with these beautifully shaped resin pieces? They remind me of the gorgeous, handblown glass shaped bowls from the 1980's when I was dying to have one. Now we could do it so easily with resin! Love the touch of glass crystals around the edges of the piece, fracturing the light as it passes through. Magical! Thank you Sue Findlay

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome, I have thought about creating lampshades. I wouldn’t create bowls as the resin is not designed for food contact. Especially if you use it for hot food. 😉

[@tanialake6994]

Wow this is gorgeous

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ROCKYITME]

Sorry I accidentally hit thumbs down by mistake I love that I think it’s beautiful I hope I corrected it by doing a thumbs up my mistake once again that is absolutely beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Ha ha, that’s okay 👌 a few thumbs down helps keep my feet on the ground, especially knowing you can’t please everyone. 😉

[@Oonagh72]

Wow very organic. I just love your sculptures! Look into those cheap dollar store shower curtains. I find some for a dollar and they are shiny. Seems they would be a less expensive alternative to your good plastic bags.

[@SueFindlay]

Thanks for the tip. Not sure if the resin would stick to shower curtains. I always have these bags in stock because I sell prints of my animal art and these are great protection.

[@allonthisbetter]

So addicted watching your art making ,and cant believe you making all the art looking simple and easy .Thanks for being so Awesome Sue.

[@SueFindlay]

So nice of you 💕

[@rhu786]

Hello, would love to learn how to do the two tiered resin stands please 😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for the suggestion. There are quite a few resin stand videos on KZbin already. I don't like to copy what other people are doing and I am not a fan of using resin for food items. 💕

[@rhu786]

Sue Findlay thank you. Yes, managed to find a few here yesterday 😊. Thank you P.S: the two tiered stands don’t necessarily need to be used for food. Can be used to keep jewellery or on wash basin slabs to put the extra clutter ( cotton buds/ moisturisers). And cupcakes with their bottom wrapper intact can still be safely placed on the stand 😊

[@shefalidavar6714]

Hello Sue, Your work is amazing and so beautiful, I just love it. I have never used resin so that’s why I want to know which is the good and cheap resin to buy for starting? Please please let me know because I want to make a painting for my conservatory. Thanks.

[@SueFindlay]

I have replied to your comment on Instagram. Good resins won't be the cheapest and likewise, the cheapest won't be the best. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Find which resins are available to you and then do your research to see what will work best for you. Don't make the mistake of buying a cheap resin, if it doesn't do what you want it to do, it will end up being a very costly mistake. Good luck with your search 💕

[@CindyDeskins]

Really lovely!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@evelynemoran5227]

Hi Sue, I love to watch your videos. My problem is the amount of resin I need for some of your projects. I have either way too much or not enough. How can I calculate the amount needed. I would appreciate your help.

[@SueFindlay]

Depends on what you are doing. If I am creating a wall art, I use an online calculator to give me a rough estimate. For the bowls, it can depend on how large I want to make it. If I have mixed two much, I will make another with the leftovers. I don't waste any resin and use it to make small trinket dishes. 💕

[@karenjean1122]

I love all your designs and methods. This one is so beautiful and looks complicated. But after watching the video, it easy enough to make. Thanks for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@robinmurphy2563]

Gorgeous!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@laurenfoster1147]

I love how yours turned out!! when doing mine, it stuck to the cellophane bad!! should I have applied anything to it before pouring the resin?

[@SueFindlay]

Not all resins are created the same, you need to test your resin before creating your project. As you have found out, resin can stick to certain plastics. Do tests on both sides of the plastic, because I have heard that in some cases, the resin doesn't stick to the other side.

[@ArtistTillDeath]

Probably one of my favorites!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@SueFindlay]

It’s one of mine too 😉

[@LorieWitt]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ketkivirani8277]

Wow sue as always your crearion go very beautiful and amazing. I want to start this type of creativity and earn money. I m from india. I think that i can make Same as you making all your resin art work.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 good luck with your new venture.

[@patriciamcolombo4811]

What kind of plastic could I use or could you tell me where I could get your plastic. Also how long do you cure it before putting on the vase? It was so cool.

[@SueFindlay]

I have used a number of different plastics and even used baking paper. I have heard that resin sticks to certain plastics, so I would test a small amount of resin on the plastic you have, let it cure and see if it can be removed. Remember, whatever you place it on, it will take on the properties of that item. What I mean by that is, if the item is shiny, your resin will come out shiny, if it is matte, it will come out matte. Something to bare in mind when choosing your plastic.

[@glenysetownsing8275]

Im just starting out... and I watch your amazing work... and think " omg, I wish"

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@deborahrussell5529]

You always make things look so easy but we all know it’s not. Love this Sue and thanks for sharing. Still too cold for me to resin.....

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Deborah 💕 when it warms up, what project are you planning to tackle first?

[@cariphillips2638]

How do you get the plastic off if it sticks?

[@SueFindlay]

Not all plastic sticks to resin. You have to find the one that works for you. If you can't get it off, trim the plastic to the resin. You won't be able to see it. 💕

[@SueFindlay]

Not all plastic sticks to resin. You have to find the one that works for you. If you can't get it off, trim the plastic to the resin. You won't be able to see it. 💕

[@ANGELAALECARTS]

That's Awesome. You make it so easy. Thank you.

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@susandianthony9863]

Sue I absolutely love your gorgeous artwork and have been following you. After several “bending” fails, I figured out I need casting resin, not coating resin (which has been presenting with stress cracks). What is the name of the resin you use.

[@SueFindlay]

I don't use casting resin, although, all resins are different. I use liquid glass from U Resin. It is a coating resin. 💕

[@susandianthony9863]

@@SueFindlay thank you sooooooo much.

[@safiahussain3]

Wow u r perfect thanks for sharing 😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@deedee2994]

Wow!! This is beautiful,I can't believe I've been searching many vids to show me how to make a bowl.i can't wait to get started on mine🤞 thank you for sharing 🙂

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure and good luck 💕

[@deedee2994]

@@SueFindlay Hiya Sue,I've almost created a vase type bowl in exactly the same way as you did, however I'm struggling to remove the cellophane wrap,the cast is still very pliable (12hours curing) should i leave it longer before trying to remove it. Thank you x

[@marial9925]

I LOVE THIS! Love the organic look of it. Thank you again Sue for another wonderful project and piece of art!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Maria, I love to create and share 💕

[@kimtompkins7969]

Wow this looks so simple yet so elegant at the same time. I love it so much and cannot wait to give it a try! Thank you for sharing your talents, Sue!! ❤❤

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@jofish420]

Wow!! This is gorgeous!!

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, shiny all over 😉

[@claudineriduet1390]

Sublime !!! tu fais vraiment des choses magnifiques , tu es une belle artiste .... dommage que tu sois si loin de moi :-) Merci 💖💖

[@SueFindlay]

Merci pour vos gentils commentaires 💕

[@WhyKhoda]

as usual Beautiful, Adore color combinations too....

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

Beautiful as usual! You have inspired me to work with resin.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 glad to be of assistance.

[@marylynvanryzewyk6929]

I love all your art work Sue! Big Fan. Could you tell me if you open your cellopane bags to a single layer or do you use the whole bag? Your link goes to a cellophane roll not bags ,is this also ok to use?

[@SueFindlay]

I do split the bag, so that I could use both sides for each layer. The cellophane roll is what I found as an alternative to the bags. This is what I would buy if I didn’t already have the bags.

[@marylynvanryzewyk6929]

Thank you for replying. You are the best!!

[@KimMcDonaldStudios]

Gorgeous! I've really got to try this!

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, you should, it is great fun 💕

[@kimberlylorrainebradford474]

So oooooo much prettier in resin than the ones done in cement! Brilliant idea, gorgeous result!!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ГалинаЦветкова-п8ь]

Жаль,что нет перевода на русский язык

[@LH35640]

That's insanely helpful. Thank you.

[@SueFindlay]

You're very welcome 💕

[@shirleycooleyga]

I love this! Wonderful idea! 👌❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Shirley 💕

[@robertapugh2753]

These a awesome. How long have you been doing these. I'm so gonna try this.

[@SueFindlay]

Ooh, it's getting on for about a year since I started experimenting 😉

[@robertapugh2753]

I just took the leap to try this. I've used resin with my wood project. But never like this. Love it. Trying to figure out how to share a pic of it with you. Thanks again for your awesome videos.

[@maddieadams75]

Love the sculptures very unique

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕