I Test the 6 Best Selling Resins - Shocking Results

[@vanessaturner4333]

This video is a year old, but I still want to take a minute to thank you for doing these comparisons. They’re so thorough and well-done. The info is priceless as well. Thank you again. ❤

[@piripuru1]

Best resin comparison video in 10 minutes! Clear, thorough, unbiased and so useful. Thank you!!!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Thanks Steve for taking the trouble to do this for us all. You always do great experiments, and make great videos. You are a brilliant KZbinr. God bless you and all those you love.

[@jamesmartin5306]

Yes thank you I have learned a lot from watching your videos as well as other videos from other channels but I enjoy watching your channel the most I can’t afford to give donations do to being on disability sorry but please keep up the great work and videos

[@paulhull1090]

Which resin would I use to cover photos A3 size

[@DressYourHorse]

I am a total newbie to resin and highly value your videos and experience AND advice. It is fabulous that you take the time and trouble to provide this level of expertise! Today was my very first resin "pour" on several small items from three pendants to several little molds. I'm going to work up to other projects hoping to finally reach enough experience to pour a rectangular table top which is designed with never-worn Swatch watches and small turtles. I call it my Fool's Table - long story - but I spent so much money on the design contents thinking of them as mini investments - never happened - so Fool's Table. I have to get this pour right because the overall table is turning out rather stunning and I really want it to work. Thanks ever so for helping me on the way . . .

[@ChibiChula]

Once you get your resin I suggest you pour many very thin coats instead of trying thick or even medium coats. Better chance of maybe getting dust in it (make sure to inspect and then cover it well) but greatly reduced chance of bubbles ruining your table. If you have areas that could cause bubbles (the watch faces or under the turtles) keep a very close eye on them all or try to coat them individually first. Good luck! 😁👍

[@DressYourHorse]

@@ChibiChula So thankful for your welcome reply. Been muddling through this far and trying to learn all I can. Your suggestion of many thin coats sound like the real voice of reason and something I can certainly shoot for and will most likely do once I'm ready. I'm hesitant in the first place and have no clue yet as to which resin would serve me best. I'm voraciously trying to educate myself so I can get this project done. Have even thought about having it done somewhere but even this will take educating myself. Happy to say @ChibiChula (love the name!) that my first EVER resin went well.

[@ChibiChula]

@@DressYourHorse Glad to hear that your first resin project went well! I recommend that you take on a project at least half the size and complexity of your table before taking on a project you feel that strongly about. Taking on half the work will give you a better idea of what you are in for with the table and help you prepare and practice. Also, my suggestion of thin layers was not just because of caution due to bubbles but is the actual best technique for this type of project unless you specifically get a resin that is recommended for deep pours. The package will tell you how deep you can pour the resin for a reason. If you go too deep with some resins it can flash cure and produce so much heat it's actually dangerous. Please be careful. BTW, I seem to remember someone doing a very thorough explanation and testing video about different resins. I'll see if I can find it again but I seem to remember that a counter top resin and marine resin were included (probably Stonecoat and Total Boat), possibly a bar coat too, so it does feature some of the pricey side of resins but they are good quality for furniture pieces. It's been ages though so maybe you should try to find a more up-to-date version of the video instead. Good luck again! 😁👍

[@DressYourHorse]

@@ChibiChula Oh thank you so much for your unexpected and incredibly knowledgeable reply. I am so grateful! I have many plans to play and practice before attempting to do the table. I call it Fools Table for a reason. That's why I'm even considering having it finished professionally. It is definitely an involved project - one that I'm nowhere near trying yet. I'm doing a few more molds and going up in scale to perhaps a dresser tray and similar resin projects so that I can learn to play with colors and various things. I plan to do a 5x7 picture frame over glass, or mosaic or mixed media. Then on to an 8x10. I have four single pane windows I want to resin for a backdrop in my garden playing on resin clarity combined with colored glass, marbles and designs I'm figuring out now. These will be my stepping stones to the table. I've prepped the table with gesso. The design on the table is now complete - I'm only debating whether I wish to incorporate any cracked glass. All watches are laid out their full length in a pattern I designed. The turtles are interspersed and vary in gold and in silver and in pearls or colorful shells. They complement the watches rather nicely. It's not a table for everyone but it sure ought to be one heck of a conversation piece. The watches represent an investment I made as do the turtles. By using them, their value is shot. This entire thing is purely visual and hopefully heirloom unique. It is important to me to get it right. For all these reasons, I think it is so very special to me that you have offered such important advice and I'm listening to you ever so closely. I'll get one chance to get it right. So off I go to practice, practice, practice. You are a lifesaver and a sweetheart. Thank you so very much!

[@lechatbotte.]

I appreciate your time on this. Yellowing can occur with sunlight exposure inside the house though it might happen at a slower rate. All resins brag about bubbles, yellowing etc but as you said they all yellow eventually. This is one reason I don’t use them on my paintings beside not liking the plastic look on my art. All are food safe for incidental contact once fully cured according to the FDA data sheet. I wouldn’t cut on it though.

[@gryff394]

I love SigWong. It's my go-to, never have bubbles, and it's crystal clear! I never had that yellow issue on my outside pieces.

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

That’s great news. As I said these are my findings and other people may have different experiences

[@arianrhod]

This was a good comparison between the different brands. Thank you for providing this useful information. I would also like to leave my condolences for the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. I had great respect for her and her service to her Commonwealth and to the world.

[@B.L.Creations]

Thank you for sharing . This is a great idea to do .

[@JL-il6vk]

Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison. I know it was much time and money and it shows how dedicated you are to your channel and teaching people about the proper use of the best resin. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@Meagain921]

I really appreciate your work……I’m new to resin so you have spared me endless frustration and some cash.👍👏

[@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts]

That is the best compliment anyone could give me. Thank you

[@TraceyGreening]

Thank you Steve this has helped me greatly, even being a year old. I struggled so much with a particular brand and nearly gave up on doing resin. So happy 🎉

[@miswelch1]

I love this test!!! I have tried so many resins & to be honest I always go back to JDiction I just love it!!! I love you & your videos!!!

[@nisar6339]

I really appreciate you doing this test! I’ve tried some of the others and they aren’t as hard as the Jdiction. I didn’t think it mattered until I tried the Jdiction. I like the Let’s Resin but like I said, Jdiction was so much harder. The art Resin was the worst for me.

[@kathyjones274]

Thank you for the spelling of product, I wasn't sure till I read your comment

[@Brianbri-nq3cc]

Thank you so very much for making this very honest comparison of these resins Sir!🙏 It's so hard to find honest reviews these days!

[@Jeanie32]

I comment before reading many of the other comments and it’s nice to read how many of us do enjoy your style.

[@twinsgran]

Thank you for taking the time to do this so that we don't make costly mistakes x

[@jencstephens5452]

Truly appreciate you making this video! It can be so frustrating when makers are sharing things they were sponsored to do and it is beyond skewed compared to real life use. I have used 4 of the 6 that you have here. And half way round the world got the exact same results. How I wish someone had done this years back when I first started and wasted so much money and time. Thank you!!

[@trinitymeadows424]

Finally, the comparison we all needed!! Thank you for your time, energy, and funds behind this!

[@theresahannahs8003]

Thank you so much! I’m getting ready to try to resin something for the first time!

[@ZPinkieZ]

I wish i had found this video before buying Artresin as my first resin experience. The bubbles are a nightmare, it becomes malleable at minimum heat and turned yellow after only two days in the sun. A complete waste of money, time and nerves 😅 I was ready to give up, but now i will try let's resin! Thank you so much for your incredible videos, they are really helpfull 🙂

[@donnacampbell9187]

🤠 Thank you for doing this for us!! Love how you check things out...blessings!

[@bubblemum]

I love your comparison videos, they are why I started following you. I also love dogs- More puppy videos please!

[@debramatthews9180]

I’m making holographic suncatchers for gifts. This video is perfect timing. The Art Resin will be saved for another project.

[@robfisher736]

Thank you, Steve, this was very useful. I also would like to congratulate you on your patience. To have worked on this project for 6 months is impressive. I am not sure if I could have done that. Love you work. Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@vanessaturner4333]

Thanks! Here’s a little ☕️ 💰. Better late than never I hope 😊!

[@dialupinternet6993]

I was waiting for this video before I started using this type of resin. I usually make smaller things with UV but venturing into making cherry blossom trays this spring and UV isn’t going to cut it. This is great to start off with. Thanks for the time consuming work!

[@farialmab4723]

Thank you, so much! Experiments like these are Always SO Helpful!!!!💕

[@bobbiroberts6788]

I am glad to see this comparison. I personally use the Art Resin and have never had any trouble with it. However I have never left anything in the sun lol. I guess I will probably switch to jdiction. It seems to be the best so far. I just don’t like the 2to 1 ratio lol I prefer the equal parts lol. Again thank you! I wish more people would do this type of video

[@vincentferrari]

Like everything else, it has its use case :) I use it only for inlays on pendant frames with closed backs and particularly if I'm adding pigments. I think it's good for stuff like that. It all depends on what you're doing, making, and creating!

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

It was a surprise to me and it’s so expensive, but I think it’s fine for coating pictures. The JDiction is a 1-1 as we’re all the ones I used in this video 😀

[@angiek1925]

I've been using art resin as well because they were supposed to not yellow and no bubbles according to other sites. but I've been running in to it not hardening properly n bubbles. thanks for showing me the next one to use. love watching ur creations 😀

[@curtisbrannon7805]

I have just started with uv resin. I use Let’s Resin. Glad I chose a good one even though I had no idea. 😁

[@ZippedUpKitz]

I love Let's Resin for UV resin and their two part resin … I also love JDiction 2 part resin but not their uv resin… glad to see the two very best ones were the ones I use as well! :)

[@candisgraham1537]

I can't even begin to tell you how informative and helpful this video was for me. I am just starting out with resin work and have already come across many issues from my own experience. The resin I am working with now is not working well for me and has a ton of bubbles no matter what I do. Thank yo so much for making this video!

[@taniahames9599]

I started with Art Resin too and found it played up a lot and yellowed very quickly, excellent test, thanks so much Steve, you are a legend

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

Thank you for doing this test and sharing the information in such a clear manner. It's good to hear that Let's Resin was the best in your test. Thank you.

[@alannasmith9670]

I would like to Thank You for all of your time, money & effort that you have put into making this video. Not only for all of us resin users but especially for beginners or those of us (like myself) who are very interested but afraid 😬 (for lack of a better term) in becoming part of the resin world. I learned a lot about good resin vs bad resin. Again, Thank you. 😊

[@kirstyglasgow2023]

Wow the difference is shocking, would love to see the difference now, i am just getting into resin and so glad i have come across this video thankyou for this will save people fustration and tears thankyou xx

[@Chalkini]

Thank you so much for doing this- I've been using Art Resin for the past few years because it was all my local store had. I had to learn a million little tricks to stop it from doing exactly what you showed here. I wish I had found you earlier- now I can switch to an easier to use, more inexpensive, better resin. Some other problems I've had over the years, it has a surprisingly low heat tolerance, it only seems to be good for glazing, and even months later sometimes my coasters will take indents easily. (even with a warm water bath beforehand, a space heater and ideal humidity)

[@ZippedUpKitz]

I love Let's Resin for UV resin and their two part resin … I also love JDiction 2 part resin but not their uv resin… glad to see the two very best ones were the ones I use as well! :)

[@patricialamson7944]

That was awesome Steve!! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to make ours easier!!!♥️😃

[@AGDinCA]

I've been using Let's Resin products for quite some time and have been very pleased. It's good to see a few other products put to the test, too. 👍

[@lorenajcrouse3364]

Ty for doing this and always helping to educate your fans. We all love you and your work.

[@DianasYTChannel]

Thanks for the comparison video, Steve. I’m a beginner with limited funds so this was very helpful. 😁

[@RinasAMaker]

Hey Steve! Great experiment! It’s been 10+ years since I’ve messed with resin. Im struggling to select a resin and you have my top 3 named here, including Teexpert. I guess I’ll go with LR or JD, depending on price. Thanks so much! 😊

[@FaerieStar]

Thank you so much! I was debating between the Art Resin and Let's Resin. Did not expect those results😮

[@KarenHoward-dj6kr]

I'm just getting into resin crafts and this was incredibly helpful (as are all your videos). Thank you!

[@areesa73]

Great video! Thank you for doing this. I was wondering the most about Art Resin and Let’s Resin so I was happy to see that you tested them!!!

[@gemini1005]

Good comparison, useful information. Love you saying you block out the hater in the comments💯 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@giuliobuccini208]

Very useful comparison. Super thanks!!!!

[@user-hp3zy1ud3m]

Thank you for doing this it's been very helpful 👏👏

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Great video. 👍 Thanks for sharing this exciting experiment! 😀

[@1968bluedolphin]

I use Super Clear it is a thick resin and does have some bubbles but easy enough to get rid of , I like it

[@sherrillgammon3366]

Thank you sooooo much Steve!! You get a coffee for this one 😁.

[@jayneyhoulihana]

Thank you for taking the time, I have been looking at jdiction before I think I'll change to that one now 😊

[@annhufnagle2760]

Thanks for the comparison. One factor that may have been overlooked regarding bubbles is the intended use of each resin. Art Resin is a doming resin which should only be used in 1/8” layers. In a thin layer the bubbles can release very easily particularly with a quick pass of a torch. It then works great for a seascape for example. If an artist is using a mold and pouring to a greater depth,(as you did in your experiment), a casting resin would be more appropriate. Could you tell us which of these resins are doming vs casting resins? I wonder how that affects the yellowing in a thin vs thick depth too.

[@sarahjohnson1435]

Very interesting experiment. Thank you for sharing!

[@stephainehorner9013]

I’ve tried about all of these. It’s helpful to see the UV results and price comparisons as well. Thank you

[@rhondagover9237]

Hi Steve, thanks for this one, I appreciate all the time and effort you put into these. I've been using J Diction and Let's Resin because of you and Daniel Cooper I'm glad to know that they are the best that you found. .

[@Jeanie32]

Thank you for a very helpful guide on resin. I’m still at the all talk and learning stage but your video has helped me get to another level, thank you.

[@cailinsuiledonn]

Great test. I'm currently using JDiction on recommendation from your other videos & love it. Thanks for the experiment. Coffee on the way 😊

[@sherry-lynnzwaan1432]

Well! I am so glad my hubby took the Art Resin I had bought and made some legs out of it :) Thank you for this info, it was eye opening.

[@IndiaBradyArt]

Thank you, Steve for taking the time and spending the money for this experiment. It’s amazing how the quality, or lack thereof, changes from one to the other.

[@upittman1]

I really enjoy your content. It is very rare that I watch a whole video at regular speed but I do yours.

[@Cronin149]

Thanks for creating this test. It was exceptional. It really helps you decide. I am a fan of Lets Resin and now I see why. Please continue to delete the idiots. You had me worried a while ago but I am glad you figured it out and just get rid of them. Thanks for everything you do. A lot of us respect you more than I can say.

[@Flutterbyartstudio]

Thank you so much Steve for taking the time to do this experiment. It's helped a great deal.

[@pamgillum5689]

Great test. I do love the JDiction resin I have not tried the Let’s Resin. I was so glad when you introduced thr JDiction & I tried it. Thanks for the work you do. I have found your videos very helpful!

[@missbrat711]

LOL I could only see your dogs and admire them when you were doing the UV comparison

[@susanwolf7703]

excellent test. LOVE J Diction, but nice to know about Let's Resin.

[@jeanettemiller9534]

Excellent experiment. Very useful for all us resin artists and just love the doggies. You also have a lovely garden ❤️

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Steve, A very big 👍 up & A very big 👍 up to say thank you so so much for taking the time to make & share this VERY HELPFUL VIDEO I really did appreciate it THANK YOU as I appreciate all your VIDEOS Steve, I think you are an Awesome guy with an Awesome crafty craft channels so please 🙏 keep up the fab work All the best Lin 🤗👍✨

[@cherachapin3826]

Funny story (and this is now the 2nd time this has happened to me, though on another person's channel) I am sitting here watching your videos from a plsylist i created for "watch later" as I am watching i suddenly find myself watching a 30 minute advertisement for CounterculterDIY and the only reason I notice is because the only resin artist I know uses it is Artsy Mad Woman and she is no longer doing resin pours. She is expirimenting with "Tufting" and has not done resin in almost a year. I was about 7 minutes into this commercial before I realize its a 30 minute advertisement. So youtube is getting really good at slipping in these ads 😯

[@dianadevlin3717]

Wow, interesting! I was about to buy the art resin but i won't now! Thanks Steve, good video 😊

[@Gurbaanikathavichaar]

Thank you 🙏 for all this knowledge

[@charlenelesher1198]

Thank you Steve! It's always great to see comparisons. The best way to make a decision, is to be informed. I have learned so much from your channel. And I hope you know that there are more people who like and respect you than all those haters. They aren't worth a second of your time! 🌻

[@rebeccaledford8202]

thanks for this test, brilliantly summarized. had no idea there could be such a difference. placing all my Amazon orders through your aff link this month as a thank you for this and all the other wonderful experiments you do. you are an asset to the crafting community.

[@markduggan3451]

A great experiment with a lot of information.

[@terrymaracle9315]

Lets Resin is expensive here in Canada. I made a beautiful coaster with colored sand and shells. It spent 2 + years in a a drawer . When I found it , I was devastated as it was almost as yellow as your example. And the worst was I could still leave a nail print in it. I did make a magnet using a book page as the back ground in a bottle cap and its perfectly fine. Its been 5 years for it, its on our sign in white board at work. Thanks for the great content, much appreciated.

[@shawnm.rorierorie4969]

Thank you for the test that you I truly appreciate it

[@tinanewbould2899]

Thank you for this experiment. I just started using the jdiction and love it.

[@suzannerego5776]

Thank you soooo much for this! Very eye opening :)❤

[@karenbaldry8096]

Thank you so much for your detailed video. I’ve just ordered the J Dictation based on your review. I’ve just used the craft resin and found it to be very good, but , I know nothing as I’m a newbie to it all. I’m excited to try the J Diction as a comparison. Xx

[@cathyhall7457]

Thank you Steve because I want to start doing resin after watching all your videos so that way I know which ones to buy in for what

[@Mariethechaotic]

Wow I'm glad I watched this before I spent a bunch of money on Art Resin 😬. Thank you!

[@kathyjones274]

Your experiments are so important to us all. Thank you. Because as you know it's very expensive

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

Worst resin I have ever used for small jewelry and one shallow horseshoe was Art Resin, full of micro bubbles & yellows. Puduo was very good, clear, no yellowing. I have just purchased Jdiction but I haven't used it yet. Now for the very best, crystal clear, dirt cheap and no bubbles, A B resin 3 to 1 from Wish, I kid you not! Shocked me! Thank you for your reviews, you are a joy to watch.

[@MCher2]

Good to know...thank you much!

[@cori1637]

I really enjoyed and appreciate this video. I am just getting into resin and am so overwhelmed with all the options. Thank you so much for clearing this up for me!! ❤

[@dollybrown1993]

Like so many of the other comments I have to say a great big THANK YOU for all the time and work you put into this project!! You can really see the differences between the resins..... I know that it'll save not only me but many of US a lot of time, and frustrations. And the fur babies look so cute 🥰🥰🥰. Stay safe, you do you, and stay creativity crafty.👍👍🛎️🛎️🔔🔔🦋🦋

[@christinahutchison3967]

Thank you for taking your money,time and patience for putting this video together it was very informative.

[@MicheleJolie]

I love your opinions thank you, you are very wise and kind too.

[@DorianneDelageArt]

Thanks Steve for these tests. I was surprised to see that the Art Resin yellowed very quickly and very strongly! This was the resin I was using when I started. A coaster made of clear resin, without pigments, and put in an airtight box, was very yellow even though it had not been exposed to light. I'm glad I don't use it anymore.

[@susanmartin9124]

I personally use Jdiction and Let's Resin and am very happy with them. But, your comparison did open my eyes to those others. Thank you.

[@tracybrightlitecraftyartis1178]

Thanks Steve.I use Lets resin with the jelly fish on the bottle ,and even though it has a long cure time its the best for NO BUBBLES. I REALLY NEED TO FIND A FASTER CURING WITH LOW BUBBLES. THANKS FOR YOUR INFO!

[@wipjenni]

Thanks, Steve. This was a helpful video.

[@tc19872]

I use art resin and the only problem I have with it is the price lol. Honestly the reason I started out with art resin is because it's a 1:1 ratio, I didn't want to be overwhelmed with like a 1:2 ratio or whatever. Now I want to try different (and cheaper lol) resins so might try one of the other ones you tried. I enjoy your experiments, keep up good work. Remember to smile and be awesome 🙂

[@KM-nf2ol]

Look at your little doggos, they are sooooo cute!! :-) I think they should be in lots of your videos, just love those two! :-) Tails wagging, happy babies! :-) And the resin information is so valuable, we really appreciate your efforts! You take a lot of the guess work out of this craft. :-)

[@kellyjean4981]

Wonderful and thorough review! There are so many different kinds of resin and uses for them. I was super disappointed when I used art resin ages ago. I suppose it has its use, but I can’t imagine that it would yellow any less even for the intended thin coat I believe it is designed for. I have used jdiction uv resin and enjoy it more than other extremely stinky us resins. I’ve used stonecoat, which I thought was decent until I noticed that my coasters marked up even after it they had cured for months. Right now I am using counter culture fast set and there artist resin. I like it but I’m always on the lookout for better resins that suit my needs. Thank you for this. Including the Bible (edit *bubble results lol) results and cost breakdown is helpful

[@leegrace817]

Thank you Steve for this upload, there are so many resins available that it's hard to know which one is suitable. But more importantly, one that is going to do as stated and not be over priced.

[@Vsv1224]

Thanks!

[@user-vt2jj6bh9v]

I really enjoy watching your videos and appreciate you taking the time to help figure the best supplies to use❤

[@helenhands7012]

Excellent comparison

[@karenhaywood5736]

I just bought the Jdiction resin and I’m so glad I did!

[@turnerlindab]

Thanks for this. I've been using the Jdiction and loving it, in addition the people from the company are friendly and available on FB

[@kellywilliams6925]

Thank you for sharing this information it really helped