Is the Dollar Tree resin a good deal?

[@JennifersJemz]

$67/gallon is actually only about 52.34 cents per ounce. Whereas the dollar tree one is $1.25/ounce, which is about 2.39 times as much. I don't want people running out to buy this resin thinking it's a good deal, because it isn't unless you only want to do a little bit, and only the one time. Otherwise, JDiction, Let's Resin, & others are a way better deal, in small and large quantities. Anyway, thanks for showing this, and Happy Creating!!!

[@horrorableshow]

So glad you’re feeling better!!!

[@316lvmnoneofyourbusiness7]

I've been doing resin for about 12 years - before it became a popular craft. Personally, I don't think this is a good introduction to doing resin. If the finished product is that pliable, that's not good. It's expensive for what little resin you do get. Since resin has become popular, there are many opportunities to do resin on the cheap. Amazon has some good starter packages - with more resin, supplies such as mixing cups and stirrers, pigments, molds. There are many options for molds, providing they are silicone. If you want to make Christmas ornaments, buy silicone candy molds. Better yet, wait till they go on clearance and make up a batch for next Christmas. But the most important thing a person can do is research. Learn as much as you can about resin, go onto resin/craft forums and go from there.

[@burr4695]

I'd like to see if it yellows over time. Hope you're feeling better, thanks for making this!

[@mercedezmunoz0128]

I saw them. I bought plenty of them 10 of each, and this is my first time working with resin, so I'm gonna see how it goes. I find out that. It's a good deal like I said for beginners like me 😂 is perfect.

[@teresadixon2899]

I just got started using resin this year. There is only one of the 3 Dollar Tree stores in my county but the little bottles of 2 part resin they sell is a nice am out for trying resin for the first time. Once I did a couple small projects (I have a couple small molds from wish) I decided to look up other mold options in craft stores and have incorporated resin into some of my jewelry projects.

[@ccinthehouse]

Thanks so much! Im new to this and I bought this resin I should of watched your video before. It didn’t harden I think because I didn’t mix it for three minutes. Great info..feel better soon. I’ll keep learning from you.

[@mariverhagen8082]

Glad you feel better! Thanks for the demo. Come on resinween!

[@cindyhirschman1923]

Put a drop of clear PVA glue, (Elmer’s) in your resin. Glitter will stay suspended in your resin and not fall to the bottom

[@heatherday610]

Thanks for the video tutorial on this resin :) I thought I would share just a little tip regarding your sinking glitters :) I had seen Daniel Cooper's video as well as Glitz N' Glitter By Michelle where they used a tiny tiny tiny amount of clear Elmer glue mixed into their resins to thicken it up in order to stop the glitters from sinking, so maybe check out their videos on this to help you out :) Thanks again :)

[@berthaday3473]

Would love to see if u can pour it clear, if u can pour it in layers (letting each layer cure) & if it stays clear. Do a part #2 video please.

[@Mamas-Madhouse-Creations]

Sorry you've been sick. Hope you're back to your self soon.. Great demo.

[@hugodojo460]

Have done a break test? I want know if durable or flexible over a full cure. Planning to make to make action figures?

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I haven't done a break test for this particular resin, but it seems to be the same durability of the other 2 resins I've used regularly. I've dropped many a project made out of resin, and have only had one break that was a very thin "vase" that I made using a thin layer of resin. And that dropped at least 5 times before it finally hit the perfect corner of the vase to break it. Resin is incredibly durable.

[@bethdaisey]

Where do y’all live? I have 6 dollar trees within a 30 mile radius of me. None of them knew DT had resin! And let’s not even get into the $5.00 spot. The closest store is 2 hours away!

[@samanthalewis3778]

Hahaha SD just found it...their crafts section has exploded

[@lyxarc.]

How much of A and B did you put in at the beginning? I have a small earring silicone mold thing and don't know how much to use

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

With this particular resin, it's 2 equal parts. For small earrings molds, I'd recommend starting with 10ml part A and 10ml Part B. Make sure you mix them thoroughly. There should be no lines in the resin, and it should be fully clear.

[@berthaday3473]

I dont need a gallon of resin. Not everyone can afford $60.00 for resin, or even $25. $2.50 for exact amount I need is EXCELLENT!

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Precisely!!

[@berthaday3473]

​​@@JustCallMeMeghan Yep & just tried the DT. Loo❤e it ! Mixes EZ, NO bubbles, NO offensive odor, & hardens clear & fairly fast WITHOUT harmful UV light. (UV = duh, dangerous)

[@dustincongello5802]

I noticed that the part A bottle always has less liquid then the part B bottle. At first i thought maybe the part a liquid weight was heavier but I throught then on the scale and part A weight is less the B

[@Queennnn0123]

What should be the ratio of resin and hardner?

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

@@Queennnn0123 It depends on what each resin says in the instructions, but for this specific one, it's 50/50 by volume.

[@Queennnn0123]

@@JustCallMeMeghan ok thank you ma’am

[@Tony_Stark330]

did it ever end up becoming completely hard? im curious because i just made a coaster with this stuff and i want to know if i should go get some more

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Yes! Each resin is different, so it can take longer to cure than other resins. I believe this one set up fully after 48 hours.

[@loriwyrick5362]

Did you post anything after 72 hrs? Did it cure all the way?

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

@@loriwyrick5362 it did! Cured perfectly!

[@toriedennis-thompson8715]

Sorry, call me crazy but do I need a light for this kind?

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Nope! Only for UV resin! 💙

[@TheLatingirl34]

How long it takes to harden

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

It depends on the resin. I didn't really test it much, just gave it the usual 24 hours to harden.

[@Serkunny]

1 year yellowing update?

[@optimusprime-jb5om]

can you use uv light to harden

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

@@optimusprime-jb5om no, unfortunately this is a 2-part epoxy, so UV light will not cure it. You just have to wait for it to cure over time. I usually give my 2-part epoxy 24 hours to cure. 💙

[@pinkylove9691]

The ink not got smell like gasoline, I trow in the garbage

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Understandable. 🤣 But I find most inks smell terrible.

[@VickyCooksalot]

Wait i thought my dollar tree had it in the $5 spot.

[@mstwoshay]

You would probably have to buy it from there website

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Yeah, that's the only link I had in the description, but the biggest thing I'm gonna be looking for over the next few months is yellowing. I started out using Dr Crafty resin, and it's yellowed so badly over time. If this resin doesn't yellow as quickly, I'd be so interested to know who the manufacturer is. Lol.

[@danielle5113]

Dollar tree has to step there game up we can't make anything worth looking at wuth those tiny bottles😫😮 😮😮

[@moviefreakjps]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AhNee]

Since when does Dollar Tree have resin?

[@horrorableshow]

I wish you could buy that in bulk!😡

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Me too! 😭

[@fanciflower]

Do you know how expensive that would be?