HOW to use Jesmonite Retarder

[@polysil5999]

Oh Claire, what a brilliant video 😂 It may not have worked, but at least now you know! Yes, it is 2-10g per kg, so a tiny bit goes a very long way! Thank for making these mistakes so others don't have to! 😁❤

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks lovely .... thats the thing ... I was gonna film again but thought wait .... this video will show people just HOW AMAZING it actually does work... and I know some businesses will make 10/20 pots at a time ... its perfect for that ! Lol but yes .. 1 or 2g for me from now on x

[@evonne-arcaneforge3864]

Thank you so much for your videos! Your knowledge on Jesmonite is so valuable, it's hard to find all the answers you need to get started beyond the very basics and this channel covers so much!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Evonne .. I'm so happy you find my videos helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@Soul.7]

Great video, great product. So glad we have the option to slow down the hardening time so we can get more space and opportunity to be creative with colours. Especial with larger deeper set molds like pyramids etc. Exciting. I am very new to Jesmonite, and was contemplating working with a little cement, as well as resin. Now I am really keen to find out about this eco friendly, bio-degradable, easy to use, natural looking casting material through direct experience and person play. It is bringing out the inner child in me, and the creative adult I didn’t really know within me? So good to discover Polysil in the UK. And Claire, your energy is so vibrant and infectious too. Thank you for the lovely education. 🔮✨💫

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

hey ... wow thank you what an amazing comment x I am so happy you found this helpful .. I definitely put way too much in but it certainly does the job x really appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely message thank you x

[@pammipayne3334]

Hiya dear CCC, what a great video loved it, so interesting. You are a rein legend. Happy crafting everyone. xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely .. thank you so much xxx

[@pammipayne3334]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Always welcome xx Oh and thanks for all your vlogs, kept me company in hospital.. my you've come so far in your work. I named you the resin legend.. 100% replies is some amazing achievement. xxx

[@valentinakostova8033]

Claire you are adorable! I am about to start working with jesmonite, so i am on watching your videos and it is the best things ever! :)

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Valentina xxx such a beautiful name you have ! xxx its my fav :)

[@valentinakostova8033]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner i am just watching the jesmonite abstract splashes and puddles, you are making my evening so pleasant again. Thank you Clair !Sending you love

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@valentinakostova8033 ahhhh that is my absolute favourite thing to do with Jeamonite ... just have fun getting messy 😍😍😍 I hope you love it thank you so much xx

[@20pooping]

Hey Claire really love your videos could you please try out jesmonite flex metal please. Would really love to see you try it out !!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyyy SS ... ohh that sounds exciting I will absolutely look to try it out thank you ❤❤❤

[@20pooping]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner yayyyyyy thank you ☺️

[@Katie1z]

Excited for this - I've just purchased the retarder online but it hasn't arrived yet.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely ... well in true Claire style ... I mess up ... so we will all see EXACTLY how much to add for your projects xx ha ha it definitely does the job that's the for sure ! x

[@Katie1z]

Just watching now and I love that you keep in your mistakes - your trial and error is so helpful!

[@sunitasuri7626]

Hi Claire, this was an informative video. Unfortunately, I have not really found a good source of Jesmonite in the US so forgoing using it for now. I shall continue to look. Thanks for sharing❤️❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸😀😀

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely ... I am so sorry it just isnt available at all in the USA ... Depending on how far you are from Canad there is a stockist in Britich Columbia who will ship to the US x

[@sunitasuri7626]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner yes I know but they are out of stock. My sister lives very close to the Canadian shop but they are out of Jesmonite. Maybe I need to become a distributor for them in the US!!!!!Just kidding.

[@kitebabe05]

Retarder is very useful and better to get all the bubbles out

[@gourdhead22]

Wow Claire.... that was interesting to say the least...🤣🤣🤣 I so enjoy watching you love.. I was worried it would never set. Jessy God's were also laughing... thanks stay safe take care hugs and kisses Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy lovely thanks so much xx Oh it did set eventually lol solid as a rock ! xxx

[@Schoko07]

Thanks for the video! I think the back surface has less air bubbles with the retarder, then with out and thats a thing i will go for! :D Greetings from Germany!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much lovely xxx ahhh yes they definitely have less bubbles

[@traceysmartart]

Hi. I've just started using jesmonite (I do epoxy resin too). I found mine setting too still in the bowl if I make too much. I've ordered the retarder today, so hopefully, it will help. Did you find there were less bubbles too using the retarder with it been thinner?

[@mesusyQ]

loveeeee your video's! Started working with jesmonite since a few weeks, and today... I added 10 gr retarder hahaha. oops.. Thank you for the great video's! Love from Holland. Suzanne

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Suzanne .. omg it takes soooo long ha ha ha really works ! lol

[@Crystal_Feather]

Hello! Thanks for the video! Is the dose to add or if you want it to harden sooner can you put less as you like? Maybe you say it but not understanding the spoken English well it may have escaped me. Sorry for the errors in the comment if there are ... I translated with Google 😃

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Hi Marcella. You only use Retarder if you want your Jesmonite to stay runny for longer. I rarely use it. Retarder is good if you are making LOTS of items at once.

[@diptibhatt1768]

How to avoid getting holes you get after sanding

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

you only need to sand if doing Terrazzo .. but sadly holes are often inevitable with Terrazzo

[@nicolabailey9500]

Claire getting fed up with my resin going yellow , plus just got charged an extra £40 customs fee 😳 what resin do you recommend .

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy girl ... oh no 😢 ong 40 customs? 😱😱😱 what resin you been using? I think most resins will yellow after 5 years or so ... lots of colour is key. I use Vista Resin and Glass Cast x love both 😍😍😍

[@kevinmclennan]

Hey there! They told me at my craft shop that resin has to be "UV Treated" in order for it not to go yellow, the only issue is that it's normally more expensive :)

[@louxnna]

Do you have any tips on removing air bubbles at the bottom? (So that would be top after pouting) I noticed you said ‘blow’ do you mean with a hair dryer? Would spraying some rubbing alcohol also help?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Anna ... vibration is the best way. Alcohol no ... The trick is to tap and shake the life out of the mould when you pour. People have suggested a vibration plate i have not yet invested in one but hopefully soon x

[@WalkingSideways]

I use a cheap electric hand sander, the one with the pointy nose. Remove the sandpaper and just use it either around the mold, or the table/surface it's sitting on. Works quite well! ;)

[@VK-lg7ey]

Omg, looovvee your Videos.. I am watching all your jesmonite videos, before I am gonna try it myself for the first time..😱 So many questions.. do I really need a Retarder at all and if so, does it need to dry longer than 30 min?

[@VK-lg7ey]

Ohh..one more: Jesmonite Retarder is really hard to get (I am from Austria), would you know if I could use regular Retarder (eg. for acrylic paint..?)

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyyy lovely .. I actualy never use the retarder. I say never .. but I mean rarely ! I only use it if I am doing a big job .. say 5 pots with the same colour .. it helps x 99% of the time it isnt needed x

[@VK-lg7ey]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Thank you so much for taking the time to answer..very, very much appreciated!🥰🥰🥰

[@helenlindley8995]

I always give my self a panick attack so the retarder would be great for me. x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy Helen ... so sorry for the delay in responding ! I actually cleared all of my comments yesterday and I have no idea why this one just turned up. So sorry ... I agree it is definitely worth using 1g in a project just to buy some time x

[@helenlindley8995]

Ah don't worry I forgot myself lol

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@helenlindley8995 ❤❤❤❤

[@nicolabailey9500]

Still want a food safe resin 🥺

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Yeh I am not sure of any if I'm honest x

[@mizunderstood37]

every commercially available epoxy is actually food-safe and therefore harmless in case of short-term contact. Only when resin is fully cured is it non-toxic or food safe. In the liquid state, epoxy resin and also the vapors produced are ALWAYS toxic! so, unless you have a prof set up and can guarantee a FULL cure which can take months resin dependent its really not worth the risk. if you still go ahead with it and are also a seller make sure you have good insurance

[@Soul.7]

@@mizunderstood37 Food grade resin? - Try chocolate or frozen smoothie pour with your molds. 🤷🏾‍♀️😜

[@LiveSleepResin]

Must...resist...being....pulled.... ..to....the...dark....side!!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

haaaaaaaaaaa girl

[@allisonhudgins52320]

What is "Retarder" 😅

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

it slows down the curing process ... buys you more time. :)