Is this the next BIG Thing in resin crafting?

[@antonyhalls5322]

Good to give other crafters ideas going forward. I live in the UK and have been working with resins for 30 years. You can get other metallic powders including bronze, copper and brass. I quick tip for you with coating the inside of an enclosed mould. Instead of brushing it inside, pour the powder from the bag into the mould. Give the mould a few light taps, the pour the excess powder back into the bag. This ensures the powder will get into hidden nooks and crannies. After you have wire wooled the metallic versions, if you want to create some depth, you can brush a layer of an oil based paint onto the surface. When totally dry, wire wool again. The dark paint will be left in the crevices. The great reason for doing it the way you showed, is that is more cost effective. Some people mix huge amounts of powder into the resin, which is not necessary. Any way, have subscribed to your channel. Thanks. 😊

[@bevyland]

Thank you!!! 🙂🤩🥳

[@lindacasey5016]

Thank you!

[@charlenelesher1198]

I really like the Aluminum powder and the Marble powder. I paint ceramics and can get a similar look to the Aluminum powder. I think it looks just like pewter. I just started trying resin about six months ago. I can't tell you just how important it is when you tell people to use protection against the resin and fumes. I also developed an allergy to resin after a couple of months. Of course I didn't pay much attention to using gloves and a respirator. I've never been allergic to anything before. Last month I had a terrible reaction and my entire face got a "chemical peel". It burned and was very itchy and uncomfortable as you know. My boyfriend suggested u get a new hobby, but I'm not easily deterred. I just sent for a respirator and gloves from Amazon and they should arrive tomorrow. I am so looking forward to crafting again. I love your videos. You are so personable and funny as well as informative. I have subscribed and if finances allow, I will become a member the beginning of March. I just want to say thank you for all your tutorials, tips, and tricks. Take care Charlene

[@soundwave-cc4vs]

Good vid. I work for a small company making hand cast resin chess sets and have been using marble and aluminum powder for years. Its great stuff!! We also use copper powder as the opposing side for the aluminum. You can get some great finishes on them with a bit of polishing compound.

[@AGDinCA]

**For those in the US, please read!** I've looked into it and the price to ship to the US is basically the same as the price of the powders themselves. Powders equate to about $40, including shipping is almost $80. This is not meant to discourage or encourage anyone; this is just an FYI.

[@twylaburns6554]

That's crazy

[@ilovegameslibb2917]

You can find them online cheaper I just looked it up. Found aluminum powder for 16 bucks just have to look

[@rachy11051981]

It's the same for us in the uk . I have seen things like then looked its been in the US and the shipping is so much more

[@Ayenyint]

these types of powders have been around for years. People have been using them in acrylics. If you want to use it just buy some nail powders that do the same thing and are basically exactly the same as they r selling

[@Ayenyint]

@0 0 u can search for chrome or metallic nail powders. U can find them with all sorts of shines and undertones and even multicolored 3 or 4 tone metals

[@Silver-Sliver]

The effects you could create with shining the aluminum in specific sections is exciting. Worn looks, antique looks, sleek looks. Resin which looks like metal. Nice stuff.

[@AGDinCA]

Finally! A way to make resin look like metal! Mica powders just never really did it for me before. I had no idea aluminum was sold as a powder.

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Yes. I often use Aluminum, Copper, and Brass powders. Give them a try. The effect is awesome. ❤

[@tstuff]

Aluminum powder mixed with iron oxide powder makes thermite.

[@crustyoldman11]

@@tstuff Over 3000 degrees fahrenheit is needed to start the exothermic reaction I think it's safe enough for jewellery...you're past worrying about that if your necklace has reached that temperature whilst you're wearing it

[@tstuff]

@@crustyoldman11 I wasn't talking about actually making thermite to use. Only that aluminum comes in a powder form and can be used to make thermite if someone chooses.

[@royalladybug30]

This comment makes me wonder if someone could wind up on a list if they bought a ton of aluminum powder.

[@Leena79]

They all stunning! After seeing the aluminium one, I wonder if you could aquire copper or bronze powder somewhere, and maybe use patina on it along with the polish...Sorry, this was very inspiring to watch! 🙂

[@Leena79]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I missed that you mentioned them, I hope you find a source!

[@cyn7869]

Love, love! ❤️. Always try to have all of your materials available in the US because we love your stuff and want to support your channel!

[@heather_bot]

I love these! and it's a great idea for my neighbor! I had been thinking of making him dominoes until i realized the things that can go wrong with resin dominoes (i don't play dominoes so i didn't have a clue) but he also burns incense all the time so i think he will appreciate these!! I LOVE the aluminum goddess

[@margaretzuelke9761]

Now you've given me more stuff to buy! I love them all, but the aluminum powder is my favorite!

[@JustusScottJr]

Those look great. I already have so many ideas of what I could do with them.

[@Glotglot]

A helpful hint from someone who learned the hard way. Please stop using heat or flames to remove bubbles from your resin! You can damage your molds irreparably. Instead, make yourself a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Spritz the surface of your project and, instantly the bubbles disappear! Rubbing alcohol also makes the BEST cleaner for your workspace and any spillage.

[@tjmakes_]

Wonderful tip, thankyou!!! 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@christineagler598]

Marble one is my fav!❤

[@tinachappell520]

I love the marble affect it’s lush and the metal effect will look great for statues etc

[@DorianneDelageArt]

The effect with aluminium is amazing !🤩🤩

[@christinebrown7934]

Surprisingly stunning. I love them

[@SharonLindleyVividDaysArt]

Hello nice experiment and nice outcome for moulds. Nice shiny results. Thanks for sharing ♥️

[@kashleyky]

Gorgeous!

[@margarettrevino7525]

I just love how you say aluminum 😘

[@NoeDactyl]

The aluminum one is amazing

[@cherylbaeza390]

Wow this is an interesting way to resin. Thank You for sharing!

[@markolson7877]

Fabulous!!!

[@Twiggymack48]

I got titanium, bronze, pewter, copper, and silver in a box of 20 from middle coast

[@barbking2708]

Super cool Steve👍🏻

[@dianavaneck3286]

thanks for making this video i love your work

[@elainecrabtree856]

Love them going to try thank you

[@gerilynne1955]

All I could think of while watching you was "boy is he messy!" Then you mention to mix everything well. As powder is falling off the top of the mixing cup as you pour. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@gerilynne1955]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Art least you embrace your it all. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@RobertKimballartist]

Great Video!!! Thank you!

[@robinmckenzie4142]

Great info , thanks so much ❤👍

[@sarah106100]

Wow! They look amazing ❤️❤️

[@dulceteixeira9097]

They look really good! Aluminium especially 🥰

[@nemo9985]

This is beautiful, thanks Steve. I'm really new to resin and what would really help me out is if you could say how much resin you mix up on each video you make. I realise it would vary but would give us a rough idea when trying to copy your beautiful work? Many thanks

[@SnorrioK]

You can calculate it.

[@ChibiChula]

Easy way to calculate it is to fill you mold with water and pour it out into a measuring cup. You'll need to wait for your mold to dry after but if you keep each mold in a bag with a label (put some clear tape over the labels to keep them safe) you only have to do it once. Always add a tiny bit of extra resin in case of spills and keep a spare simple mold off to the side to use up any extra resin. Simple.

[@PixieBulb]

I already thought they were beautiful and then you polished the aluminium with the steel wool and oh my, oh my. Do you think the aluminium powder would work with UV resin?

[@markduggan3451]

They look stunning.

[@gekkoberry371]

oh no. i just got into resin. even more stuff i need 😱

[@offairhead]

The marble and slate ones are very underwhelming but the aluminum and the way it polished up is beautiful. Thank you for doing these so I can see what I want to buy and what I don’t without spending money experimenting.

[@JannieMette]

I was just looking as those body molds and then this video popped up 🤣🤣😅😅

[@pobbrett3244]

Don't know if you're aware but when pouring your resin as well as doing it slowly if you pour a really thin stream from as high as you can comfortably manage that'll also help to pop bubbles during the pour.

[@cherylhansford1946]

Thanks!

[@TheCraftingNook]

Very neat 🥰

[@tracygilder1229]

Wow, wow, wow 🤩 Just amazing

[@Honeybeeresinart]

Love these! Would love to get them in Australia 🇦🇺

[@_mylastname]

Yea, this is definetly something ill be working with.. been wanting to cone up with something a bit different. Cheers

[@spellboundbotanics6074]

wow amaze balls that aluminium is a game changer. xoxoxo

[@carolthorburn2979]

I like them all but my favorite is definitely the slate pieces great work yet again Mike 👍

[@melissarose3612]

I love the aluminum! I'm going to have to get some and try it out.

[@rubycrystaldust7007]

Omg “aloominium”! I love UK! Love how messy his studio is! And his dirty artist shirt! Real deal!! Don’t trust these bishes who have the fake perf studios!! So glad i found this !!

[@laineykearns4506]

Omg I just watched the jewellery video, clicked the link for the resin and then saw these and thought I'll wait for Steve to demonstrate these! The link only goes to the 200g tubs though, not the 100g packet powders.

[@laineykearns4506]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts arh that explains it. Thanks Steve I'm putting them in my basket 🙂

[@mjrcox76]

How cute!!

[@theswych]

Can you try doing the aluminum as a 'straight pour' without a mold? I'm curious as to whether I could use it on a tabletop and how much sanding would be involved to get a finish as gorgeous as the molded pieces. Thanks!

[@galady8632]

Amazing! So unique and so much fun.

[@spellboundbotanics6074]

Yeah House Of bouquets thats my Floristname from Newcastle in Australia enjoy your coffee.

[@JoMarieHartup]

Please do an in put swirl with the marble

[@EvansBrosRacing]

Hearing English people say al-u-min-i-um always sounded odd to me so I googled it after seeing the package in your video written the way English people say it . I never knew it was also spelled different in Europe than it is in the USA and Canada . You learn something everyday

[@carolstewart1704]

So great Steve!😱❤️ I love how the moon's pop up and so those areas rly get shined when u buff it! Perfect mold for that technique!! U always surprise me with such wonderful tutorials!!🥰 I'll have a look at the powders for sale as well!! Ur such a darling to help us with all these tips, tricks and project materials!!😘

[@caz7990]

Love the aluminium 😍

[@cindyskavland6185]

Thank you so much for showing us this!

[@lisahorning4260]

ala minion. YOU crack me up!

[@jonny555ive]

Cool video Bro, you've got a new subscriber 👍👍

[@influentialolive]

I Love the Aluminum, I am a old school person, Bronze will be Amazing! I need to look at pe resin!! Do the silicone molds hold up as well using PE as Epoxy? Happy your videos came into my suggestions!! Thanks for all you do!

[@christinaperson1168]

These turned out great!! Love the shine you can get with the steel wool. Patiently waiting for your next video by watching other videos you've made!

[@LiveSleepResin]

Thanks so much. Loving these.

[@carolewilson1311]

Àntony@i also UK.i have just discovered resin art.to your knowledge do any of the evening classes do this

[@vivienne3757]

Got to try this resin

[@Mrpurple75]

Wow

[@novallasuter8197]

Beautiful

[@caitlin6273]

Love this! 🙌🏼

[@Kristianaday]

I absolutely love the aluminium one!!! This caught my eye because last month I just bought goddess and guy, and what they call fat lady! I'm working with polymer clay, wood, and found items( just starting out, making miniatures), and I went to your show to see what to get, and bless you!, you're out already! Can you suggest what items to put together for a successful first time resiner? I have nothing to start with!

[@kj7238]

Beautiful!

[@gregoryarbuckle624]

I would like to see US dollar amount on the web site so I know what it will cost. But love what you are doing

[@CPegRun]

It’s fairly easy to google it. That’s what i do, only for Canadian funds

[@TabithaJaycox]

Siri or Alexa will tell you

[@lucylastic]

wow just wow.

[@rachy11051981]

Itsnot Steve's web site its resincolour. So iam sure if you sent them an email or something thay would get bk to you

[@tstuff]

I bet the lady cast with copper powder would look great. That and I would have mixed the marble and slate, I think that would have looked better than the blue.

[@heather_bot]

oooh yeah youre right about marble and slate but also at least a lighter blue or a light pink would have been pretty and less of it, its hard to see in those deep pots but the blue definitely overwhelmed that really pretty marble in the godess and took away from the marble in the incense holder

[@valerieromeos2806]

So awesome vid Steve! You are a great source of info! I too am just getting comfy with resin, but I exclusively use Art Resin for a variety of reasons first and foremost because I can use safely without making any fumes. Can this be used in my resin choice? Yes it's a long cure time but it is what it is 🤔 this looks like stuff I need! Love the shine! But will it work in my medium?

[@tinacluff2793]

I like it, thanks.

[@susantimmermann3114]

Hey Steve! I've missed watching l8ly, been 🤒. Back at it again tho, missed you and the community in general, but mostly you!

[@tammym5715]

Hi. I love your videos. Do you plan on restocking the powders you used on this video?

[@donnastroud9294]

Pretty cool stuff

[@sandyeubanks4972]

That is so interesting

[@MaineCoonPride]

Hi Steve, I don’t see what is different about this? Maybe I missed something, and I will watch the video again.

[@Ms.RobbyEyeVee]

I love these! Can you use Alluminite Clear Casting Resin with this?

[@8BitLife69]

So...cold casting? I've been doing this for over 25 years.

[@tizzsy6056]

Just waiting for delivery

[@kyleb835]

Looks awesome! Any source for these powders in the USA? Thanks

[@melissarose3612]

I found some on Etsy here in the states 😁

[@carolfitzpatrick7207]

Hi Steve can you add color to the aluminum powder???

[@jennifermarie1230]

So many different types of resin. Do you have a video on all the different types of resin and what the uses are?? I just know (what I thought up be ) JUST STRAIGHT UP RESIN. LOL. Recently heard of UV RESIN AND NOW POLYURETHANE RESIN.

[@JCCreatorStudio]

is the aluminium powder really made from aluminium or just the powder effect

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

7:30 - Hey buddy, watch the fun bags.

[@marshallwages5035]

That goddess statue isnt the only thing this guy was rubbing hard after the camera was off.

[@rebeccareames9132]

Wish we could buy these powders for shipment to the U.S.A. I tried but couldn't get it to complete a purchase.

[@1JuneReed]

Would these powders work fine with epoxy resin?

[@lindat6513]

Would the metal powder work with UV resin?

[@Ms.RobbyEyeVee]

@SteveMacDonaldArts and Crafts..... Am I allowed to recreate this for my store? This is my first business and I don't want to get in trouble! LOL!!!

[@maryrayner6029]

Ideal process for chess sets…

[@tamroberts7303]

So cold casting is the next bi thing?

[@Abby34068]

So what would happen if you mixed a mica powder with the marble powder instead of using them separately? Just curious.

[@MsBel78]

Can we get these powders from you in Australia? If so where? and if not when?

[@Showmake]

Great. I also have the same molds for naked women and made different decorations

[@craftylittlerthings]

Hi Steve two years later and. I never did get any of the powder. Any idea where I can get some now (not too expensive Asim disabled and can't work, I'm also now old as just turned 65 lol) hope to hear from you hugs X Ann x

[@Ivys.Crafty.Cauldron]

I wonder how the steel wool effect would look on those Egyptian moulds you have.

[@davidhumphrey2316]

jewellery

[@gorgo1249]

Hi Steve, it works also with epoxy resin or only with polyurethane resin?

[@gorgo1249]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you very much, I recently discovered your channel and I am watching your videos.