Resin Journals Step by Step - Resin Painting Technique

In today’s video you will see how I make my resin journal covers. I will be making a transparent photo cover and a resin painted lavender garden cover. You will also discover how I made the beautiful gold edged pages
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[@apbxny216]

You are so thorough your crafts are beautiful!

[@Benoitsmidget]

Love the idea of eyelets!!

[@marlakoch2606]

i love resin

[@mansisandan]

Beautiful

[@Mahoganyvzn]

these are beautiful! and the detail is a game changer! love it. and your voice is sooooooo soothing 😌

[@kimdarby6622]

They're stunning! Thankyou 😊

[@kathysicuranza5999]

Gorgeous

[@FreeDom-fv8wy]

Stunning and mesmerizing!

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you very much xx

[@madonna3890]

My husband and I loved your video. The books are amazing! I would have never thought to dress up the holes. That's genius! Thank you for sharing, we look forward to future videos.

[@JillyBean70]

wow wow wow !!

[@jenniferbamford7923]

Brilliant! Beautiful, great job!

[@trixeyagain]

Listening to this video it is like I am listening to myself. I also cannot throw away any of my craft stuff, nor any of the stuff I have kept over the years to make into "something" just in case I may need it. Hubby thankfully understands that I need to keep it all and buys me new bins to keep it in when I run out. :) Love your work, it is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@missbabyj9119]

Very cool!!!

[@janetrockware]

Gorgeous! You are spot on with gilding the paper edges. Definitely adds to your finished journals. Well done 💜

[@mookzmom]

Great tips and techniques! And of course, stunning results! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

[@tippetsm]

Resin and journal making my 2 favorite things! Beautiful!

[@artandcreationsbyyvettecre2308]

Lovely so enjoyable to watch. Thankyou

[@barbaralyons7887]

These are soooo nice!😊🌸

[@sandyeubanks4972]

That is a great idea

[@falloutdiva]

Very beautiful 😍

[@LornaH2]

Just beautiful!

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you xx

[@LeaRama]

Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you very much x

[@patriciasumic1517]

Thks again for sharing your talents helps heaps.

[@michellechilds-mccarthy4771]

Absolutely love these journals! I think they may make some fantastic Christmas presents this year. Thank you for sharing.

[@sarahdermody6665]

gorgeous results 😉

[@vonnie4781]

I love, love, love your creative ideas! The gold edged pages are over the top beautiful! Thank you!

[@Dawn24Michele]

Awesome. It's nice to see someone doing something different for a change.

[@alisonmary1443]

Beautiful, love the painting. I was looking at antique book edges that have painted pictures on them, think the gold is a great finishing touch 👍

[@suekranick4415]

These turned out gorgeous......I've always wanted to try something like this....you have inspired me.......❤

[@chanalowenthal3897]

If you put a layer of tissue or tracing paper in front of your camera light, it will diffuse the light and you won’t get the glare on the resin. Also, when gilding the edges of the paper (great touch) would clamps or alligator clips work to hold the paper closed? Thanks for sharing everything you do. I’m also glad to know of someone else who has things for ‘just in case’ crafting. My problem is that I not only keep stuff like that, but I buy it too. Although I must say that at two in the morning when I’m doing a project or an order (I make cakes among other things) it’s great to remember that “I have that tool!”.

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Haha great minds think alike! Your ideas are really helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share them.

[@carolturner-rollinson3947]

Great idea for edges. I have books ready to gift,I thought,now I have to try this before I can give them! More work,more fun!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Beautiful!! 💜💜

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you so much xx

[@nav-unger]

Very useful, pleasant, entertaining and well edited video. Well done and thanks a lot

[@artandcreationsbyyvettecre2308]

I thoroughly enjoyed. I learnt a few tricks and appreciate you sharing 🌻

[@sallymccornack2800]

I love it Louise. The gold edges are brilliant and finishes the book beautifully xx

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you Sally. Xx

[@barbking2708]

Love your creative brain💖. I just bought these mold, made my first one just marbleizing the mica, but you just gave me 2 more fabulous ideas, not to mention edging the paper. I bought the crocodile thingy too, I have never used it, now I will edge my blood cover and add eyelets. Thanks so much🌺

[@lisarivera2745]

I recently purchased these molds and now feel so inspired! Your work is beautiful, and I definitely subscribed to your channel!

[@susankniola5958]

I love these! I just got some notebook molds and wasn't really looking forward to a big huge rectangle of glitter lol! Thanks so much for this lovely technique! I also think your palette with the cabochon mold is genius! :)

[@gingerscrapz]

Louise, I absolutely love you work! These journal covers are beautiful and your tutorials are excellent and so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing!

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Ginger, that is so great to read, thank you so much xx

[@kasie680]

Louise these are so beautiful 🤩 I have a feeling you really like lavender 😉

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Haha how did you guess? I’m not a fan of the scent but I think it has a beautiful structure and colour.

[@kasie680]

@@LouiseSingletonCreations I agree, lavender gives me a headache 🤕

[@CheckedSpots]

So cool! I've wondered how to use those moulds for the journal cover. The ones you made are very pretty.

[@ownsacat]

I have these molds and have not used them yet. So glad you put this video up. Gave me confidence to give it a try.

[@kathysausen6493]

What beautiful projects these are!!!! You always are soooo creative!!!!💕🧜‍♀️

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you so much Kathy. These ones were a lot of fun to make x

[@moran439]

Absolutely beautiful, Louise. Great job. You have such attention to detail. ❤️

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you very much Claudette x

[@moran439]

@@LouiseSingletonCreations ❤️

[@n0rmah]

Tq

[@jedrek29t]

I like 😉

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you Jedrek x

[@lafemmesue7273]

Gorgeous journals - they are something I would really love to try. Thanks for such an informative vid 👍🇦🇺 oh we need an Amazon shop in Aus too 😁

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you xx Australia is next on my list :)

[@MoniqueAO888]

Hi Louise, to use resin to create a book-cover is a wonderful idea as well as gilding the edges !!! Some weeks ago I recommended your channel and also the ones of jedrek29t , resinAce and Artsy Madwoman to the ArtResin channel because it seemed they had some issues with flowers, pyramids etc. Well I hope you do not mind me...I just think that the four of you are among the best ones concerning resin !!! And everyone has her/his own unique style and method. Hi from Germany, Monique :-) P.S. Great birthday-gift-trick

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Monique, that is such an amazing thing to do! I’m speechless! To even be put in a sentence next to those three other amazing artists is such a wonderful compliment. Thank you so very much for your kindness and thoughtfulness. P.S glad you like the gift trick! I must try to do it again.

[@dawnfield4461]

I really love these. Thank you for sharing your art. I'm really interested in working with resin, but I am concerned about the odor as I live in a small apartment with my hubby and cats. Can you tell me, please, how strong the odor is?

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

There is no odour with this epoxy resin (TotalCast) but it is still important to work in a well ventilated area as the fumes can be harmful. The fact that there is no smell can give a false sense of security. X

[@alirzamhamde2640]

My like

[@aerrowkun6090]

Really cool! Please can I ask where you got the cool on show frame storage for your micas?

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you, I made them myself. Here is a link to my tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWq2fZ-Ye9mWp5I

[@cathyfahey1780]

I love how these turned out! I'm wondering how long you waited to "paint" the green and purple on to the background? I attempted something similar and all my colors ended up blending together.

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you. Honestly, I can’t remember how long I waited but it won’t have been long because I am too impatient. I spent a lot of time on it because the first application did blend together so I kept adding to it over time. I think it helped to give it depth by doing it that way.

[@justthandie1285]

I have those same journal cover molds. Have had problems w the final cover not being flat, they seem to be too thin. Anyone have some ideas on what I might do to prevent the edges from curling up?

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

I have found that it’s hard to see if they are filled up enough. I had one turn out with one really thin corner which suggests I didn’t have it level because others turned out fine. I think the most important thing is to keep them on a flat surface for several days until they stop being bendy.

[@archbud2334]

I think they look amazing Louise. Do you always use cardboard for the back of them? Where do you get that from? Warmest wishes

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you. These were my first attempts. The photo one had a resin back with glitter in but with the flower one I was too impatient to wait for another resin one to cure so I used the board. It’s mount board which you get for making picture mounts and I get it from Amazon. I was pleased with the effect of photocopying the front to stick on the back too.

[@GrandmaMSanger]

I love this Louise. You’re such a talented artist. I’m on my second pyramid inspired by you. There’s a learning curve even though you did a wonderful tutorial. Will remove from mold today and see what else I’ve learned. I love your soft voice. Great to listen to. Have a good day from the USA.

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

You are so lovely, thank you very much. Good luck with your pyramid. I just demoulded one today for a new tutorial.

[@GrandmaMSanger]

Louise Singleton Creations I can’t wait to see it!

[@kellyjones5826]

This is awesome where do we purchase the molds?

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you. They are from Amazon. They are in my Amazon storefront if you would like to use the link in the description.

[@AndyAspellClark]

After watching your video I decided to try making my own notebook covers, so I bought a mould and I've created a few (none have turned out very good yet), but my mould has curled up at the corners. Is this normal, is there a way to stop the silicone mould curling?

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Hi Andy, I’m glad to hear you had a go. I’ve experienced some warping with mine recently too. I’m thinking it might be worth sticking it to a flat surface with double sided tape first. Other than that I can’t think of anything, I guess it’s worth investing in more expensive moulds, you really do get what you pay for. Another thought just popped into my head, how about making your own mould using one of the covers which you have already made? That way you can make it as sturdy as you like.

[@AndyAspellClark]

@@LouiseSingletonCreations I didn't think of creating my own mould. That's a great idea. Maybe this weekend project

[@ladyvictoria5265]

Hi Louise what resin do you use please? And do you use a mask and if yes which one please? X

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Hi Vicky, I can’t remember off the top of my head which resin I used in that video but I’m thinking it may have been Liquidissima from Resin Pro (it’s ace) I do wear a mask most of the time but I have been known to take it off in frustration when my glasses steam up! It is a full face mask because my eyes are sensitive and it has organic filters. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283862579295

[@josephinejacobs2159]

Beautiful Question: how do you get rid of any excess resin that can end up around the edges of the journal-this keeps happening to me anyway.

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Thank you, yes it is quite normal for that to happen with resin. You have a few options; the raised edge can actually be quite useful if you want a top coat after demoulding because it acts as a barrier to stop the resin flowing over the sides. If you want to get rid of it you can do it very easily with either a sharp craft knife, a de-burring tool or an emery board type nail file. I hope that helps.

[@maureend6515]

I am amazed that you don’t have more subs....comeon all.....sub!

[@digitaldarkroom07]

If you let the resin thicken, won’t your flowers stay put? I have a quick question not about this video...I was looking through your Amazon lists and I see one for a terrarium but I don’t see a terrarium video...am I missing something? I would LOVE to see that!!!

[@digitaldarkroom07]

PS- I have an entire craft room full of stuff too (I love paper crafts!) that I cannot part with! I would part with my entire clothes closet before my crafting supplies!

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Haha you found out what’s coming next! You don’t miss a thing do you?! 1st July my terrarium video will be published. And in answer to your first question, yes, you are right they would stay put a lot better if it was thicker but I also wouldn’t get so much of the blending. I think the secret is in the timing.

[@LouiseSingletonCreations]

Got the date wrong. I meant 1st June but it’s going to be today instead!

[@conniehigbee347]

Where do you get your paper? My volume doesn’t work , so if you said, I spit.

[@paulamcdonald7303]

Beautiful