Making Custom Key Caps with Resin for the First Time ✨ CoolRiceBunnies Kawaii DIY Watch Me Craft

[@torikwan]

i found this video searching on how to make resin key caps. i realized your channel name kind of sounded familiar and i realized i used to be obsessed with your polymer clay videos from 8 years ago!! so glad i found your channel again and that you’re still doing crafts!! all love

[@NeyrinSarae]

Literally what just happened to me! Its so wholesome that we get to grow to different interests and still come back to this channel

[@Robyninthewoods]

Literally the exact same thing that happened to me!! I’m so glad she’s still making videos and I cannot wait to binge watch to see what she’s been up too so glad I found this channel again!!❤

[@bella_gabrielle6]

Oh my goodness. That keyboard was already adorable, but what you added to it just made it AMAZING!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hehe thank you!!!! I can't wait to make more key caps :D :D

[@TheHollycopter]

They came out really cute!!!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you Holly!!

[@cindy9797]

Your reaction when popping out the keycaps were so cute omg

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Eeeee we love cozy and cute vibes!!! Thank you for commentingg

[@LunarSerenity]

Such and informational video! And they turned out so cute. 😂😭 just wanted to say an extra thank you for pointing out the importance of safety equipment for working with resin - I’m always nervous when I see creators using bare hands and mask less around that UV resin!!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Of course!! PPE is really important and people have no idea sometimes what they’re risking when working with these chemicals

[@d1_un]

I know its been a year since this video was uploaded, but I just managed to make enough money to purchase some epoxy resin and the same exact molds you had. I just tried making this yesterday, but was unsuccessful as the stems were too short and the resin wasn't hard enough due to over doing the resin and under doing the hardener. I'm going to keep trying until i succeed, but thank you so so so much for bringing this to me. I am a custom keyboard enthusiast, but the idea of making my own resin keycaps just popped up here. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. (Also I'm a kid, so that's why it took me a while to earn the money. I only earn a few cents or a dollar or so if I'm lucky.)

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Best of luck to you for your next batch!! Resin can be tricky but it is so REWARDING when you demold your first successful batch!!! So happy to hear stories like this. Thank you so much for commenting. It really made my day 😊😊

[@d1_un]

@@CoolRiceBunnies :D

[@kventresca6201]

my toxic trait is watching one how-to video and thinking I can perfect it on the first go 😅😂 I loved your reaction when you started popping them out 🥰 this video was very helpful! i want to personalise my keyboard, so this has given me great inspo. TYYYYY

[@morganiskool2494]

i remembered somehow your clay video that i watched when i was like 9 so i came back to your channellll

[@1995Dwade]

lee lee you killed this !!

[@MeetM3InCali]

I would say my favorite are the white keys with the green and pink paw print! This video was so entertaining!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hehe thank you!! I appreciate you being such a long time viewer :)

[@MeetM3InCali]

@@CoolRiceBunnies of course, all of your creations are beautiful and you make awesome videos :) you really inspired me when I used to work with clay and had my own clay channel a few years back ☺

[@HanBang]

I literally had second hand excitement when you opened the molds! Soooo cute

[@bumme6165]

The pink cat paw is the cutest 😭 I’m getting the model sooooonn

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

You'll have so much fun with it!!

[@prishd]

OMG i luv luv LUV the keycaps!

[@philrose7716]

I love them all

[@meaomoonlightwolfy1647]

Omg! I love that Sumikko Gurashi Neko and those cat paws! Amazing 😻

[@hail27369]

Time for me to get some key cap molds! These are adorable!!!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you!! Good luck :)

[@chicopuppypawsd6538]

Great job it’s Supa cute

[@joeyjordison.]

Omg I have been trying to find how to make these key caps.. 😃so COOOOL

[@potate_overlord]

Yayyyy! Its out!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Yay!!

[@cirivere5164]

Maybe if you sepparate the bottom molds you can centre them better per keycap? I love how the colours turned out!

[@beni6520]

So Cute

[@fishyjian]

Omg I love your resin videos

[@JoannaRoxanne]

So so so cute

[@charmainetai1863]

Omg you're back!! I remember watching your videos back in 2018 💕💕

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Yisss :) Hehe welcome back to my channel I'm glad you are seeing my new videos!

[@andreimiyazakiplay9219]

Oh my Lily, your craft tutorials now compared to the older ones are so great and amazing! Please make more extraordinary craft tutorials!!! Waaah!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Awww, that means SO MUCH TO ME, thank you!! Even if I go a couple months without making a new video, I'm always surprised with myself on the improvements I still am able to make with each new upload. I work very hard towards that!

[@bella_gabrielle6]

So, a tip for the holo powder, holo powder looks pretty good with most colors. However, if you really want it to *pop* then use it against black. Same goes for most chrome, holo, or color shift pigments. Also, my favorites were definitely the paw print ones! They're so cute! I definitely need to try this.

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

I’ll have to try again with black!! Thank you for the tips :)

[@lisaorifici2685]

looooovvvveeee this video

[@Sandrastruyck]

I love how ur keycaps turned out. I would buy them. 😊❤❤❤✌

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Aw thank you! x

[@imnotocdimdiy]

Love the Paw Prints for sure 🧡 🐾

[@annarchi]

These are SO CUTE I love the mechanical keyboard trend

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you!! And me toooo. I love the way they look, sound, and feel when I'm typing.

[@noodle1428]

This is adorable!! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank youu for watching and commenting :)

[@raymond3235]

ahhhh! their so cute!! and i love the sound of mechanical keyboards!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Mee tooooo!! So satisfying to hear that click clack clack haha.

[@colbyjack3706]

This is super awesome! I love working with epoxy!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hehe thanks for commenting Colby! I appreciate it :)

[@colbyjack3706]

@@CoolRiceBunnies Of course! Your videos are adorable and put together so well!

[@chrissypapot5452]

This is giving me the confidence to try this myself 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 tysm!

[@ritienneborg9356]

Too cute

[@lecamplazlo]

Your voice is so soothing!! 🤗

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you! 😊😅❤️

[@moondust6263]

love your video💖

[@indecisive_artist7505]

Love this!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Yayyy I'm glad! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@eoeoeo7066]

I was inspired to do this myself from this video so thanks for the idea

[@justiine_n]

These are so cute! I recommend using rubbing alcohol instead of a torch though. You can melt the mold with a torch.

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle right? I’ll remember that for my more delicate molds. Thanks for the tip!

[@justiine_n]

Yes! you’re welcome! I’ve unfortunately melted many molds of mine 🙈 love your art & channel!! ❤️ been watching you since the beginning!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

@@justiine_n thank you for all the support 🥺🥺 means so much to me!!!

[@justiine_n]

@@CoolRiceBunnies ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ thank you for interacting! It made my day :D

[@rashed6716]

so lucky i found this video, thank you for the tips.

[@ktienguyn]

i really love the white glitter pawprint one. i love that you were also just watching corpse husband playing among us (omg can't wait for the drunk among us today). i've always wanted to get into resin, so this is such a good motivation!! great video and great editing :)

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

It's always nice to listen to people kill each other in Among Us while doing wholesome and cute crafts hahaha. Thank youuu for your support!! I appreciate it!

[@natalieemilyy2350]

Off topic but I love your nail polish color !! The keycaps came out so cute ☺️

[@vivytrancalizon3921]

I really love all of them, Lily! You did such a great job per usual. Hope you make more in the future ❣️

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank youuuu Vivy!!! I'm excited to make more!!

[@cristal4142]

Super cute! Love them! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you for watching and commenting! x

[@praenotpray]

This is so useful THANK YOU😭😭

[@komomaybe]

this was such a cute video! all the keycaps look amazing, but i really liked the pawprint ones 💞💞💞

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank youu!! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@ying5710]

Hi there, your videos are super helpful with the tips and tricks! Question, where do you buy those little plastic cups with the (5) symbol underneath for mixing resin? I'm not sure where to find them. Thank you!

[@tradeology]

Well done, I was curious about the process. We’re having custom keypads and caps made for a product our company is going to sell. You should be able to file and polish any that are too large. I’ve worked with resins many times and a couple minutes of effort can fix the issues that you had.

[@anhsayy9057]

wanted to know how long these keycaps last and whether there's much (if any) maintenance to it

[@espressoandensembles]

I love love love the paw prints!!!! I want a set for my laptop! 🥰

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hehe thank you seestar!!

[@AmyMade]

Yessssss beaaaans

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

The best kind of beaanssssss :D :D Thx again for the coupon code for the resin Amy! Was very helpful.

[@Ri-km3fj]

omg they all look so pretty !! i might want to start making mine

[@_magicalpotatos_9338]

Hi! I love your videos so much, these videos are so relaxing and aesthetically pleasing and I love your editing so much! I love your voiceovers and your voice is really pretty! :)

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you!! That means so much, I put in a ton of effort into editing my videos it's really appreciated when it goes noticed. ^-^

[@_magicalpotatos_9338]

@@CoolRiceBunnies You’re welcome! :)

[@karaage5757]

Love this. I really want to start making custom keycaps too but im not confident at all lol

[@smashpokeZ]

Lily watching Corpse play among us, I never would've thought you would watch that kind of content XD

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Haha I love Corpse Husband and I love Among Us. So that right there is A+ content for me to watch :3

[@aeipathyedits7273]

So cuteeee!!! 💕💗

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you!!

[@MizzRivera86]

Your backkkk..welcome❤❤❤

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Yes yesss :) back and happier than ever before.

[@larissahom3848]

So cute and beautiful! You're always a source of inspiration when it comes to resin :D

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Awww, thank you so much!

[@Sonders47]

This is amazing!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you so much!

[@azukijelly7755]

oh man I would love to see u try making a wrist rest for keyboards

[@angelaling8887]

Very cute! You inspired me to make my own. Do you know why the "fails" (which were still v cute) had uneven edges compared to the ones that turned out really good with even edges? And could you sand them down to make them fit better in the keyboard?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

I simply didn't fill those molds up with enough resin, so the air bubbles rose to the top and stayed there! You could always sand the key caps down on the edges yes, but just depends if you want to put in that work and are okay with the uneven look afterwards.

[@akxim9173]

I’ve been wanting to pick up making custom keycaps as well and after seeing this video it made me go straight to Amazon to order my supplies but I was wondering if you used only uv resin for the whole keycap? I’m not sure which resin I’m supposed to use. Do I need epoxy resin? Thanks for the great video btw :)

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

For these keycaps specifically I used only UV resin but I plan on making keycaps with epoxy resin too.

[@aakashghantasala2438]

@@CoolRiceBunnies how did u get the bubbles out??? i didnt see a single one how do i do it without the burner kinda thingy??amazing vid btw subbed :)

[@aakashghantasala2438]

@@CoolRiceBunnies also is putting it under the uv light mandatory or can i just put it in open sunlight (the place i live always has

[@jennabaugh1303]

Which keyboard is this? I love the lighting at the end :)

[@jamegumb7298]

Will clear PU also cure in the molds, and get out without too much issue?

[@mcatrohong]

I use a low profile mechanical board with DSA (the lowest profile keycap). Im thinking to make the caps myself the same way you did and sand the top down until it becomes flatter. Do you think it’ll work? Hoping to craft some myself since the keycap options for DSA is so boring

[@ohhunni4861]

What are the pink and white key caps you have? They’re super cute

[@chickn-wing]

OMG! I love this so much! Your content is A1! You got a new subscriber :)

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you so much for subscribing!! I really appreciate it :)

[@amelialee4033]

They turned out so beautiful! You can draw, craft, paint, you rock Lily!!! And what kind of ventilator do you use?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hehe thank you!!! I try to aim for any ventilator that's approved by NIOSH/MSHA - you can look up ventilators for resin crafting and find helpful articles on which to use.

[@JBKonsCreations]

These are so adorable. I wish you customize apple keyboards.

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Thank you!!

[@pizzataco77]

Is that Clearcast 7000 UV treatable on it's own or does it have to be mixed with something? I looked on the website and saw that the cure time was 24 hours. I was already expecting that but the UV light would be nice to speed things up.

[@AureliusR]

Sent here by Adafruit! Really thinking about making custom keycaps for my macropad that I use for computer-aided design... I want it to be functional (ie, keys labelled) but also cute and follow my personal donut theme. Have to spend some time thinking about how to pull it off. I might just get high-quality stickers printed, and then put a layer of epoxy over them so they don't get worn.

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Sounds like a fun project! Just make sure your stickers are water resistant before applying the epoxy over them or else it can eat away at it (if it’s just plain paper). If they are just plain paper stickers you can seal them first with something like mod podge. Also thanks for mention Adafruit! Is that another KZbin channel? Did they mention this video or my KZbin channel or something?

[@AureliusR]

@@CoolRiceBunnies Looks like my replies got nuked because I included links. Hopefully you can see them in your comment moderation queue.

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Aw no they aren’t in my held for review section either. Could you try again with just the title of the video or channel? ☺️

[@JesseCuster]

All right, those are really cute. I want to try this. I'm really surprised the UV cures through the molds. I thought it would block the rays. Call me dumb if you like.

[@gamingbunny9752]

I love resin! You can buy resin molds from Aliexpress!

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

So fun! I can't wait to get back into more resin crafting :)

[@bhingaquino8426]

hi how long did you cure in under UV and what is the power of uv lamp you use? im having a hard time making my projects fully hardened

[@ChristoKiwi]

What kind of safety mask did you wear when working with Resin?

[@rellyg4153]

so so so adorable, where could I find those stickers?

[@chrissiem9247]

Do the mold have any profiles? Eg, oem, dsa?

[@MsHey96]

Ok so this video really want me to start doing resin 😭 but important question, do you really need an UV lamp for this or can u also just wait alot longer? 😓

[@crispykalechips]

You can put them in the sun on a really bright day and they will cure in likely 30 mins, but if you don’t want to do that you can get 2 part resin and you just have to wait a day or two until it’s dry

[@graelien]

are all standard molds compatible with all keyboards?

[@zxey7887]

I have all them thx so much

[@benjaminlee2669]

Do you need the uv lamp to cure them?

[@stagnant4976]

cool cool

[@lesg7276]

That’s so cute 💛 But I can ask the UV lamp it is same as the used for nails or different?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

It’s the same!

[@Quietude107]

Red white paw is the best

[@koriqo1]

hi! thank you for this video i ordered the same molds but wanted to be sure i didn't do anything wrong. where are the stickers you used from or do you know where i can get similar ones?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hi Eliana! The stickers I got are from Japanese stationery and plushie stores local to my area, but you can use any kind of sticker that isn't made out of paper. You can find cute ones in craft stores. If the sticker is made out of paper, just be sure to seal it with something like Mod Podge on both sides.

[@mbelgedhezZ]

Do you sell the molding?

[@mariamartinez86]

Is uv resin different from normal resin?

[@l7cy472]

whats your keycap set called? i havent been able to find pink and white keycaps anywhere😓

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

These are the stock keycaps that came with my Epomaker SK61 board! A similar set you can find but with different colored legends is the “macaron keycap” set

[@robinbowman4549]

I REALLY hope you didnt get tid of your "Fails"! With UV resin there is ALMOST no such thing! All you have to do is add uv resin, then reclose making sure that you have enough this time! ♡ like you said, a bit of overflow is sometimes a good thing. Then Just REcure... Those cross pieces would have EASILY rebonded to the larger pieces. And with a bit of patience and some cella tape you could even block off that corner... OR you can biuld it up and fill it in "Doming" it in a way. It won't be perfect, but itll get rid of the hole. Those were just TOO CUTE!! I HOPE youll be able to save them!♡♡♡

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

No worries!! The ones without stems were fixed :) But some still failed for other reasons (i.e. sits too closely to other keys).

[@robinbowman4549]

@@CoolRiceBunnies ahhh well they're VERY cute! i thought you did such a good job, i just didnt want you to lose any💕

[@anniezhang1490]

Hi where did u get your pink and white key caps from?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Hi Annie, they're the stock key caps that came with my board - Epomaker sk61s in pink

[@tayeneart]

Hi! did you find out how to center the fitting? to have almost equal sides :3 I'm having a hard time with this :(

[@Ben_D.]

well done

[@anonymouscity8083]

Please list where to buy the supplies?

[@cranberru3598]

i have a question- when you change the lights on ur keyboard, does the red rgb light shine through the most and throw the colors off? i have the same keyboard and it does that for me, and i've seen other people having the same issue ):

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

The RGB on this keyboard is pretty even through out! No issues like that luckily

[@kyleeswensen4698]

Where can I find this keyboard?!?

[@rudolphtheteddy9644]

I love the paw print one that has just chunky glitter in it. That one is so cute so it’s a shame it’s a little chonky.

[@zigwigjimin6975]

do you use molds for yor polymer clay charms or do you just use your hands?

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Im almost always using my hands to sculpt my charms except for cupcake bases :)

[@zigwigjimin6975]

@@CoolRiceBunnies ok thank you ヾ(•ω•`)o

[@boom2x526]

What if you don't have that UV thing?

[@horisan07]

YAAYY I'm early today!! ❤️

[@CoolRiceBunnies]

Yayyy early ganggg :D