I Painted a 30 POUND Underwater Resin Diorama!

I wanted to create a proper 3D painting using epoxy resin, acrylic paint and diorama techniques - here's how I made an underwater lost city!
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🧰 MATERIALS:
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- Acrylic paint
- Epoxy resin
- Mold release
- Acrylic sheets (for the box) and hot glue
- XPS foam
- Miniature plants and grass
- Faux plants from IKEA
- 3D printed mermaid
- Wig hair
- Polymer clay
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- PPE for dealing with resin (mask, gloves, ventilation)
- Paint brushes
- 3D printer
- Box knife for carving
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[@Nerdforge]

This was a blast to make! Regarding the deep resin pour that cracked, we were way within the 40-120mm thickness and 80 liter range that it was rated for, so that was a bit of a bummer! The room temp should also have been okay. So I guess we're using another brand for our deep pours next time 😅But luckily I think it worked out in the end nonetheless!

[@ProfessorSmorez]

Going to watch later to see from beginning because live, but I love your work and you're a huge inspiration. Please never stop being amazing.

[@art_kraft_diy6819]

I love your vids 👍💕💎

[@DaraButterfield]

Definitely looked like the resin was soaking into the foam and pushing out the air inside as it cured causing the bubbles. Still looked amazing!

[@eternalconfusion6226]

To be honest, after you fixed the situation, I think that, the bubbles left, actually worked in your favour. This was beyond epic!!! No words!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Frankly your videos give me such happiness and excitement about what magic project are you going to do next, that it feels as if I'm a kid watching art attack or Bob Ross!! Thanks ❤️

[@evildead6227]

Op

[@TheToddFather1969]

Honestly, the bubbles look like they are supposed to be there.

[@MsSilentH]

I was just going to say, if ever you were going to have bubbles in resin work, this kind of piece would literally be perfect! I agree, they actually add to the piece, especially the bubble trail around her hand! So cool!

[@xenoplayspl6239]

true especially with the bubble at the mermaid's hand it looks like she's/he's touching a bubble that escaped some place

[@elfieblue3175]

With the bubbles, it looks like the mermaid is an agent in the scene, instead of a passive element without. Does that make sense?

[@xenoplayspl6239]

@@elfieblue3175 true true i ca nse that

[@rayray9145]

@@xenoplayspl6239 definitely she... Unless mermaid world has boob jobs... 😂

[@Blaubeere17]

The bubbles add sooo much to this scenery. And the mermaid looks like she is playing with the bubbles. Absolutely stunning!

[@charlottlaker4417]

I was just about to comment the same thing! Epoxy gods are still all wise!!

[@Sabeteur83]

I was going to say the same thing lol. Glad i looked at the comments before posting.

[@MichaelKieweg]

Same thoughts here. Those bubbles look stunning and totally fit the scenery. Best wishes from Germany

[@sirfremen5134]

Finally, I think the God of epoxy was with you!

[@elizabethenigma]

I agree! I think it looks great and looks like it was intentional.

[@michaellegg9381]

The bubbles are perfect.. it would lose something without em.. and the bubbles at her hand look's like she's swimming and waving her hand around in the water.. it adds so much to it.. the screw up is the best parts to add life to it.

[@echocloud0647]

Exactly it’s very beautiful and pretty. It adds more details and depth to her and that she’s actually swinging in the water instead of just sitting there.

[@Theblvckheart1]

Yes that’s exactly what I thought when she was praying for no bubbles, “but won’t that make it more water-like and realistic” I said

[@abracadabruh7420]

to be fair, she did pray to the gods of resin... It looks like they listened

[@MorganMakesThings]

The remaining resin bubbles actually give the entire scene a sense of motion, as if the water is actually flowing! This is so amazing.

[@shamanessofdestruction7979]

"There are no mistakes, there are just happy accidents" - Bob Ross.

[@Sarune7893]

Or "There are no accidents" - Master Oogway

[@dxb8086]

Oh believe me, there absolutely are mistakes.

[@drcakeman]

"There Absolutely are mistakes" - dXb

[@SeanHodgins]

Incredible. That looks indestructible. Archeologist will dig this up in 2000 years and think there was some underwater city with mermaids lost to history and will spend their lives looking for it.

[@amandagalletti6660]

Or they would just be able to watch this video

[@ericbrooke9618]

@@amandagalletti6660 yh cuz youtube will exist 2000 years later 😑

[@luthrilcharryk9865]

@@ericbrooke9618 Actually, I think this is one question we really cannot anticipate how it will turn out: Data archeology is something that the future will most likely bring, but we don't know how it will look, how available source material will be (in the end, we produce like soooooo much more potential sources than any other generation before us). Ah, I'd love to timetravel to the future just to see how they regard our times.

[@Angiepookiebear]

@@ericbrooke9618 it might exist, just be a different name with futuristic stuff

[@ericbrooke9618]

I get where yall are coming from but hear me out. If we look at every time something astonishing is discovered. You never would have thought about it before its existence right? Would you believe humans could watch anything or contact anyone from anywhere around the world a 100 years ago? Heres why i doubt youtube will still exist 2000 years later. There will be something completely different than what we expected that will defeat youtube. And you really think that the owner of youtube will be passed on the perfect person EVERY time for 2000 years? A lot of things can go wrong. I do not expect any app to survive more than 200 years on the internet. There is waaay too much space for something other than youtube. It could be similair to youtube like being able to post videos on the app, but it will come with its differences. I havent mentioned this, but in response to Amanda Galletti; is it really possible to find this video 2000 years later IF youtube would still exist? By that time too much stuff will be on the internet. Sooo many videos would exist that this video will get lost in history. Maybe there will be something completely different than videos that the human hasnt even thought of yet. So to sum it all up: yA never know 😂 Edit: I just realised that what Luthril said can go against the part where i said that this video will get lost in history. That can very much come to exist. Another point i made tho is the fact that youtube will probably not be a thing anymore. To be more specific. Nobody will use it anymore. And yes with the help of data archeology this video could be found. But how specifically this video? How would they know the title or channel? Cross off every single video till the right video is found? Maybe other apps will come into existence similair to yt. How would they know what app to search? How would they even know if there is a video about it? Soooo its very much impossible to find specifically this video.

[@SommetiderHvorforDetRoligRolig]

I dont know why i got this in my recommended, but this is absolutely stunning.. Those bubbles actually ended up making the piece better, since they add a kind of "life" to the whole image

[@yaniwet]

Same!! This got recommended to me and love it !!

[@peterslankis6312]

I love it too!

[@PixieNoInspi]

I actually love the bubbles! the one with the Mermaid is such an incredible accident because it looks like she moved her hand from bottom to final position and created a trail, with the bigger bubble around her hand AND she's looking at it? It's actually perfect? And the ones around the bridge ad so much life to this, I actually wish there was a few near the fishes as now they look a bit less realistic compared to the bridge/mermaid, it's mad! But it's a tiny tiny detail and the final result is mind blowing xx

[@georgisalmini1211]

The wig makes it fantastic. The bubbles couldn't be better placed. The water bender 'mistake', adds the final magical touch. Girl, epoxy gods were at your service.

[@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith]

“There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.”

[@mayfair_forest_witch]

@@Mark_Agamotto1313_Smith This was my thoughts exactly, even if resin and epoxy gods weren't watching over this project, Bob Ross was there :D

[@jessicalee333]

Imagine TRYING to get that "water bender" effect _on purpose._ It would have been impossible! What a happy accident!

[@georgisalmini1211]

@@jessicalee333 exactly

[@marljusweety]

So lucky the bubble string happened at her hand. It looks like she found something on the bottom of the sea that does not belong, and now she is racing to the surface to save it.

[@bookmouse2719]

There's a story behind this.

[@Justlov4]

OMG THAT WAS AMAZING! The bubbles really worked with it too. Added personality and life to it. Especially the bubble around the mermaid's hand. Like Bob Ross said "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

[@Miki....................233]

The bubbles actually add to the experience, it worked out perfectly. It looks better than if they weren't there. The bubble next to the mermaid is literally a miracle.

[@JohnBrown-cn8xg]

The bubbles came out of the bridge because you used foam. The air was trapped inside of it and it managed to get out of the epoxy to form bubbles. You can avoid this issue by locking up the air in the foam with a thin brush-applied layer of epoxy on the foam. You let that layer cure separately and put it in one's the protective layer is hard. Then you can use it in the diorama without having to think about the air coming out in bubbles. (At least I did it that way and it worked perfectly fine)

[@nimbuslayer5142]

Any porous material needs to be sealed, if you don't want or expect bubbles. Definitely stuff like foam, wood, sponge, etc. But, her mistake actually added to the scene. That big bubble can be drilled and filled with a syringe but again, works out for effect.

[@mockier]

A good alternative would be to use clay or putty to make things instead of foam. As far as the mermaid's hand goes it could have been air trapped in the FDM print, especially if it was hollow.

[@zsoca31]

I am late to the party, but I was wondering if you or someone has a theory on the forming of the bubble on her hand too, thats an extremely odd one. its like it bursted out from somewhere and started to raise to the surface, but it followed the orientation of the scene and not the physical realm :D (cause it was poured laying on the back)

[@xdingo93x]

I think the bubble around the mermaid is a very happy accident as bob ross would call it😄 makes it look kinda vibrant and more dynamic. well done!!👏🏻

[@shervintofighi9891]

Its like mermaid magic

[@2LRaquel]

I was afraid that the bubbles would appear in the hair, but instead, they came out in the best possible place.

[@kleinesflaemmchen]

so I'm not the only person with a Bob Ross reference xD funny because I wrote my comment and then scrolled down just to find your comment x)

[@green7apocalyptica]

Happy Accident😉

[@kallisto9166]

It definitely helps that the mermaid looks as if she's looking at the bubbles.

[@extreme8808]

Absolutely incredible! Now about the bubbles - the foam is mostly air, so when you put pressure on it with pouring the thick resin, the air inside is escaping. There is a trick to get the air out of the foam before you start working. Put a piece on a plate inside a pressure cooker, fill with water just to the edge of the plate, close the cooker and put it on the stove. After it stars letting steam out, leave it for 10 minutes, then get it off the heat, release the pressure and open it. The foam piece will be shrunk considerably, because all the air will be out. That's the way not to bubble up inside resin 😊

[@Cake_snake-sx2xv]

The bubbles make it look so life like and the one around her hand looks almost like a Trident, this is amazing

[@Chloroplastspectrum]

The vibe I get from the mermaid is that she’s somehow drawing/bending oxygen gas out of the surrounding plants into her hands. It also reminds me of ‘pearling,’ a phenomenon where so much oxygen is produced by plants or algae underwater that they send a visible stream of bubbles to the surface, a sign of rapid photosynthesis :)

[@nomdeplume2213]

Yes!! Honestly the bubble wand is my favorite part 😍

[@LilyUnicorn]

Yeah but not nearly as much as shown in the resin project. Movies often ecaggerate for effect

[@Caeljharden]

The bubble around the mermaid’s hand makes it look even better. Now it looks like she’s doing something magical instead of just randomly reaching one arm out lol.

[@mayfair_forest_witch]

I agree, it was a happy accident not a mistake.

[@user-fb2tg9nv8k]

Magical was the exact word that popped into my mind when I saw final result.

[@martinomichael4967]

Rob Ross...there is no such thing as a mistake!

[@labyrinthlooper6233]

So true it was a happy mistake

[@trashcaster]

Yea, it looks like a cool water staff :D

[@AXGLegion]

Magical! Can't believe that the bubbles around her hand were not intentional. It brings so much action.

[@karentate4789]

The mermaid's hair is genius, it is a testament to your attention to detail even the fish have there own personalities, and your work inspires me. Keep it up I love that you see a project through no matter how tedious or convoluted it is. You have been my inspiration to continue my own sculpting. I look forward to your next project. Love from Scotland

[@Calico_Jack_]

Unplanned bubbles fit in perfectly. The epoxy gods were trying to lend a hand. Once again, outstanding project and work. Thanks for the laughs too!

[@krimzonghost1987]

I feel like the resin gods answered and said, "How about we make this look like it's a living breathing painting". Honestly, I think the bubbles add so much more character to an already amazing piece. This looks astonishingly amazing.

[@melissasheckells9075]

TOTALLY AGREE!! Exactly what I was thinking….. they said okay but we’re going to add to it and make it better. Especially the mermaid hand I don’t think it would have be a great without that and the bubbles coming from the bridge. Everything happens and works out like it’s meant it. GREAT JOB!!!😊

[@angeltensey]

The problem is that bubbles are not supposed to be there by design. If think she didnt vaccumed the epoxy- thats the main reason of bubbles in molded stuff.

[@krimzonghost1987]

@@angeltensey oh, for sure. I get that. I was just commenting that she got lucky when the bubbles wound up being passable as an intended thing. I know she didn't intend for them to be there. They could have completely ruined the project. That's what I meant. :)

[@Lixx143V]

I think the bubbles are the definition of a happy accident. It really pulls everything together really well!

[@blackalex191]

The whole painting is like a story of a gorgeous underwater mystery that the mermaid is attempting to do with her power. So satisfying to see you creating this unbelievable piece of art. And so glad that people like you exists and share with us such astonishing creations. Thank you.

[@veesea8889]

I love the "streak of bubbles" made by the mermaid's hand, it creates motion, like she's just moved her hand through the water and it was captured. What a happy accident!! 🥰 Well done Miss Forge, it's gorgeous ❤🧜🏼‍♀️❤

[@dubbingsync]

It seems like everyone is in agreement that even though the bubbles were an accident, they add so much to the scene.

[@debbyball8201]

I hope she realizes the resin God's showed up. I will ask fir their help in the future.

[@KatrisaAshe]

Its really crazy how well the bubbles lined up artistically despite being unintended! Beauitful!

[@atleastimnotginger]

the bubbles around the mermaid's hands actually look amazing, like they were supposed to be that exact way

[@jmg999]

I think that the bubbles enhance the effect of it being underwater, and I really like the bubbles by the mermaid's hand. The whole project looks amazing!

[@ArtyShan]

The bubbles are kinda frustrating but when I saw the final piece, it's indeed a beautiful accident 🤩 It really does add more story to the bridge and the mermaid itself! Great job!!

[@shanekurczodyna4247]

Like Bob Ross always said...There are no mistakes, just lucky accidents.

[@dumbspaghetti_]

@@shanekurczodyna4247 It’s happy little accidents but yeah. :D

[@shanekurczodyna4247]

@@dumbspaghetti_ Yeah... I know. LOL...i realized it after i posted. But I had things to do and forgot to edit it later. C'est la vie.

[@dumbspaghetti_]

@@shanekurczodyna4247 Hahah it's fine. I get quotes messed up all the times lol

[@Plain_Pixel]

Could she flip the block upside, drill into the cavity around the mermaids hand, and refill it through the drill hole?

[@buffybufff]

THE BUBBLES ARE PERFECT THOOO, THE RESIN GODS HELPED YOU, THE BUBBLES ADD SO MUCH LIFE TO THE DIORAMA, AND THE LONG BUBBLE THING THE MERMAID HOLDS/CONTROLS - UGH SO PERFECT, LIKE MAGICAL BOOM BAAM ! I LOVE IT

[@PatinaEdochie]

That’s what I was thinking too when she first said she didn’t want bubbles I was thinking bubbles in certain spaces may be kinda cool 🤔 Then when she actually got the bubbles saying the Resin Gods weren’t with her I was like “Yes they were! The bubbles are what it needed there!” This turned out SO beautiful I love everything about this!!! 😍👌🏽

[@arasb3258]

7:00 just realized how amazing an editing and music this video has. Is the editor a musician? How is the music so well matched to the video?

[@freespeechisdead1565]

The epoxy gods were with you. Those bubbles and the large bubble around her hand make this scene perfect.

[@khazz33]

I think the bubbles around the bridge were probably due to the air trapped in the foam. Maybe pre-sealing foam pieces in resin could prevent this from happening in the future? Luckily you were able to catch it while it was still tacky. The bubbles really add personality and realism to the finished product though! It looks great! :D

[@tantamounted]

I agree that pre-sealing the foam with some clear resin or paint could have helped. Another thought is that I've seen woodworkers who pour acrylic, using a pressure chamber or a vacuum chamber to reduce bubbles in their castings. But a pressure chamber can sometimes wreak havoc on foam, since many foam types have air bubbles in them to give volume.

[@thebluestig2654]

@@tantamounted Another solution could be to use the foam bridge to make a casting mold for a different material, something that won't produce the bubbles.

[@leeanderson4203]

Yes! Silicone mold the foam after sealing it with spray polyurethane and then fill with resin. Resin-cast inserts could also be layered/accented for further dynamics

[@angry_spice6031]

As soon as she said “the Kim Kardashian of mermaids” my mind was like “it’s the Carpdashians!” I’ll see myself out

[@wrentherainfalls2925]

I think you’ll find it’s “the Karpdashians” and the mermaids name is Koi. She found a diamond earring a few years ago…

[@autumnbreeze_official]

You win

[@mariemacfhionghuin11]

Leave, I'll have none of this punny business lol

[@jherazob]

Badum-tsh!

[@DivineRoseKnight]

ha! that was a good one! made my night!

[@ald00I]

i think the bubbles add a layer of realism to the ocean vibes, i love em

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

The bubbles are PERFECT. Her hand conjuring bubble magic is a happy accident of epic proportions.

[@ZestyKaktus]

The bubbles actually make this look so much more life-like in my opinion. The bubbles around the mermaid really create an illusion of movement, especially with how they ended up around her hands, and the bubbles on the bridge totally look like and aquarium. It's so cool!!!

[@stephstevens2]

Yes I came here to say this! It looks amazing

[@oohmymiyah508]

The bubbles are probably the BEST PLACEMENT EVER. Personally, I feel like it adds depth because it's underwater. And if you want some lore behind it, think about what causes bubbles... movement and breathing... so it only makes you wonder.. what's in the depths of the water 👀

[@BeautifullyAnimated]

I personally love the bubble because this is underwater. Especially the fancy one coming from the mermaid's hand. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@alyonakrasnova7828]

OMG, I want this aquarium so much! If only I could buy it!

[@welingtonweiss9402]

The epoxy gods knew what they were doing when they made these bubbles. In my opinion, the painting is soooo much better with the bubbles, and the one around the mermaid's hand is soo beautiful! It would be impossible to make these bubbles intentionally

[@lucpar23]

Love it! The bubble around the hand kind of looks intentional, so good job 😂

[@v.k_]

I was just saying about this, and it look like wand that king/queen use to show she/he is king/queen

[@linneavlogs]

Yes, I agree!

[@dirty56ace]

I think the bubble around the mermaids hands gives the feel like the mermaid is moving through the water. Awesome job, looks amazing!

[@GretchenV95]

Funnily enough, I think the bubbles around the mermaids hand look cool! It came out incredible!!

[@MeredithHagan]

Martina: slowly and very deliberately applies mold release Evan & Katelyn: wince

[@rachelm8552]

Omg right?? Ahahaha

[@samharper5372]

Wait why?

[@swizzlepinto8958]

Ha ha.... they always forget to apply mold release. 😅😂

[@KatarinaHanjaya]

Lol

[@KatarinaHanjaya]

@@swizzlepinto8958 even a few minutes before they pour the resin they remember it 🤣

[@VGlauren]

As for the deep layer of resin warping: That's most likely because resin releases heat as it cures, so the more resin there is, the more heat is produced. Some resins are formulated for deep pours, which cure more slowly so there isn't so much heat produced in the reaction. One thing you could do about the bubbles around the hand is to drill two holes into it, one as an air vent and one for filling resin into, so that you can fill the bubble. The problem with this, though, is that you would need to color match with the blue pigment. I think the bubbles around the hand actually do look pretty cool, though. I think all the bubbles around the bridge are from air trapped in the foam. Next time you want to cast foam in epoxy, first try coating it in a layer of epoxy and letting it fully cure before encasing it in resin.

[@hotcheetos304]

Good tips!

[@jessd3012]

I agree with these points! Also coming in to point out, GlassCast 3 is a coating resin. For that second to last and final layer you really need a deep pour. That's a large volume of resin! No shade, of course! It came out beautifully. Just adding tips for the future or anyone looking to make the same!

[@kaedeshirakawa1979]

had to learn the difference between resins on the hard way. I made a deep pour and at the morning it was completely cracked due to the heat

[@jessd3012]

@@kaedeshirakawa1979 it's a painful one, for sure! Alumilite has this text line thing where they send you promos, highlight makers, and ask for feedback sometimes. It's honestly awesome, and I've had some great convos with them on there! During one they asked what people wanted them to focus more on and I said, "Oh! Please do more videos talking about the differences in resins and how to choose one!" Because that's one of the hardest, most expensive parts of the resin learning curve. Especially if you started a few years ago when there were less resources. But I still see very experienced casters make mistakes in resin choce all the time. And it's easy to do! Like, no shade to anyone who's learning, or even experienced, who's making these mistakes. The more we can proliferate the maker scene with knowledge, the better we can all be in our crafts!

[@SullenSecret]

Would it have been possible to do multiple shallow pours, instead?

[@Haroldp72]

nice job and i think the tiny bubbles help make it look authentic

[@blakehollis3341]

In all honesty I wouldn't have even known the bubbles were an accident. It just looks sooo perfect with them! Gives more depth and movement. This is genuinely so cool!

[@Miniac]

If you ever would like a painted miniature to put in a diorama of sorts, let me know and I'd love to paint one for you!

[@a.t.4634]

Yes please. A red mist over a gothic city with a vampire mini :D

[@jr3nton]

Well this is a collab i cannot wait to see

[@unclewiley1986]

I'd look forward to this collab

[@MorganCaifas]

That is something we all want to see... just paint the mini send it to them and let Martina grow an idea from your mini...

[@fhammer07]

YES. i would sub to both of your patreons to see this colab happen.

[@psyckopatate]

When using foam (styrofoam mainly), you want to seal it before putting it into. Foam has a lot of air inside it, and it will absorb resin and gas out. You can use light wall filler or a fine resin layer before pouring the whole resin layer. But crazy work you did here ! So impressive !

[@AaronAlso]

I was just about to explain about the foam, any open cell foam will do this as the resin migrates into the voids the gas must escape. Not sure what caused the gas inclusion around the mermaid's hand, maybe the hollow space inside the 3d print? Either way a layer of UV resin painted on should seal it.

[@thelonewolf267]

And I was about to say something just like this

[@MrWeAllAreOne]

I was gonna say the same. Surprised she didn't know this already.

[@alanhorne5911]

nothing to worry about. the bubbles add a bit of reality to it. well done

[@kraxti4795]

thank god there are bubbles. They add so much life to this artwork

[@codsamanta]

I think the bubbles around her hand are definitely a "happy little accident". They fit perfectly and this looks beautiful!

[@bluefish787]

Awesome! The foam has gas/air in it and once it is encased in resin, that needs to be released, thus so many bubbles around your bridge. I've discovered this with many different items placed in resin. Sometimes you are able to pre-seal it with a layer of two of thin resin before placing it into a deep pour.

[@pafou]

And I guess curing in a vacuum or pressure chamber (whichever method is best for your material), right ? What's your thoughts on this ? I would appreciate

[@tiagodagostini]

Makign several ThIn, very thin layers should reduce it since the air will flow out trough the easiest path ( the part exposed to atmosphere)

[@marcuss5330]

This could be used to make a favorite path for the extending gas. The bubbles around the bridge are a plus, not a minus.

[@captchagod64]

i wonder if you could use stabilizing resin on the foam before painting it to prevent bubbles

[@PlausibleParadymes]

Also I imagine the 3-D printed mermaid had pockets of air intentionally integrated into its shape by the 3-D software in order to minimize the usage of the filament material....

[@hannahbanana6132]

i'm obsessed with the bubbles around the mermaid's hand 😍🥰🥰

[@jeremynkelley]

The bubbles in the mermaids hand made it BETTER! 🤯❤️✌🏼

[@raelingarr]

I love how the bubbles ended up turning out! The ones around her hand look SO natural and she looks like a bubblemancer or something. This is absolutely stunning!

[@Freempg]

"There are no mistakes, only happy accidents." -- Bob Ross

[@jasondeutschbein8102]

Was looking for this in the comments. Absolutely.

[@bastienfelix4605]

“There are no accidents” - Master Oogway

[@jennythepotato3985]

Rip 😌🥰

[@katherinemeakin9077]

Honestly, the bubbles look so good that they almost look deliberate

[@teemupuumalainen3051]

I think resin gods gave you blessing with that hand bubble. Amazing!

[@mzdiamondlover]

Ok so this is probably the only piece of art that actually benefitted from bubbles! It looks like how it should being that it’s underwater. Also that bubble on the mermaids hand was weirdly beautiful. I love it. It adds so much movement as though she is holding something. I love this for so many reasons. Just absolutely stunning! 😍 🙌🏻

[@mikaylastrong7622]

I like the mermaid bubble "mistake", but if it happens again, a tiny drill into the bubble, and a syringe of mixed resin squirted into it will make it much less noticable, and will often completely fix it. Great job!

[@saraberles7447]

The bubbles make it look really cool. Plus it looks like the mermaid looks like she is playing with bubbles from a spell she was doing. My son and I love this.

[@xagnarok3991]

the bubble give him a living feeling around the bridge and the mermaid is really nice! Feel lively!

[@integza]

Whenever you guys need something 3D printed I'm your man!

[@Nerdforge]

What if we need a 3D printed tomato?

[@integza]

@@Nerdforge Then you're on your own!

[@n1elkyfan]

@@integza just make it pre-smashed

[@tamihalton4204]

Can you do a mermaid like this but only about 3 inches? And what would that cost?

[@starblight22]

It's cool seeing a youtuber i watch comment on another youtuber i watch, really makes it feel like a actual community and not just me watching content.

[@nothinginterestinghere7612]

The water bubbles around the mermaids hand actually looks freaking AMAZING

[@YalaxaRulesTheWorld]

Great work! In my opinion, the bubbles make it look more realistic 🙂☺️

[@DKW1975]

The bubbles actually look kinda cool. Gives it an underwater vibe to it.

[@faebird6396]

The bubbles actually enhanced the scene, since water does have bubbles. I really love the painting+3D elements. Next evolution of this is one that can be viewed in the front and the back. I can't wait to see what you do next, you're very, very talented and dedicated. Also, p.s. amazing hair!

[@datalore3841]

Honestly when you said that you hoped there wouldn't be bubbles, I couldn't help but to think "But theyd actually look good in this!" And honestly they do! This was such amazing art!

[@onewarrior5589]

This was absolutely beautiful. Very stunning piece of art by a talented artist.

[@sam23696]

Everyone else already said it, but the bubbles are an essential part of this piece honestly. Professional probably have some insanely complicated techniques to add bubbles like this, and you got them naturally.

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

That bubble thing around the mermaid makes her look like she's casting a water spell. So cool

[@markhorstmeier8734]

Agree with everyone that the mermaid bubbles turned out pretty cool. When you mentioned using an FDM model, I thought immediately about the trapped air. Even with %100 fill, the layers are going to trap air and the material itself is hygroscopic. I wonder if your pour sequencing and the cure dynamics created a path of least resistance because it looks like the air was forced out of a weak spot in her hand after the top layers had solidified. In this case, it would be fascinating to have had a time lapse to watch that form, even though it is as close to 'watching paint dry' as you can get.

[@TheBraveluffy]

Actually bubbles are given a beauty to the beauty of your art work

[@i_SLY_]

I feel like I could just jump into the resin and swim with her it's so enchanting and realistic! Great work! 😍🧜‍♀️❤

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

This was crazy good! You're such a creative artistic talent

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you so much!!

[@75kurai]

@Squidmar Miniatures @Nerdforge collab please!

[@brunobettine8206]

don't mind the bubbles, when a child looks at this piece they will imagine a great adventure, and the bubbles will be part of that adventure

[@nohandle707]

I think the epoxy gods were with you and co-creating with you.. the bubbles just added to the awesomeness :)

[@ditsydawn242]

The bubbles add so much depth and story to the piece! It's absolutely stunning

[@zilentdreamer]

This was breathtaking to look at! Also the bubbles make it actually seem like the whole thing is underwater so to me it just adds that extra edge of realism.

[@Artemis87.]

So the resin was too big of a pour and it heated up and warped the edges. Also the bridge was made by foam, foam is porous and why you had trapped air. The mermaid was suspended in the resin and could have shifted while it got hot making that weird bubble. Hope this helps on your next resin project

[@claireredfield4842]

My thoughts exactly but it actually made it look so good though!

[@FreyaWarr]

Yeah, the last two pours should have been done in 3 or 4 pours. Still turned out great though.

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Sealing the foam bridge before the pour coulda helped.

[@bri8661]

I definitely agree with the too big pour, but I think she glued the mermaid's hand down which is what confuses me the most. I guess she could have been forced off of the glue before it dried, but still a little weird

[@crispy9566]

My guess regarding the mermaid bubble is that the air is from the mermaid itself. 3d printed parts can have voids due to defects/problems during printing even if 100% fill is used

[@robagray]

The bubbles added so much life to this!

[@Nightwish5781]

This video came up randomly and I am so happy to have watched it! The final result is the most beautiful artwork I have ever seen! The bubbles make it look so alive and as if the creatures are actually breathing!

[@shubhjain8125]

This is amazing and don’t feel bad about the bubbles they make your diorama seem more realistic and gives it that in the ocean vibes!!! And hi! I love your channel and congratulations on 1 M!!

[@kellyblogs]

wow you did an incredible effect on the mermaid *-* really cool work Martina

[@AlamChannel93]

👍

[@AarmOZ84]

The bubbles around the mermaid's hands makes it look like a bullet time 3-D photo of her playing in the water. Really adds motion to the scene.

[@Osiwan960]

the streak of bubbles on Mermaid's hand is the most mind-blowing thing i've seen in years!!! what the actual.......

[@emuxkr]

That unintended bubble around mermaid's hand looks cool. I don't know if it would work, but other people working with resin use a syringe (if the resin still soft) or drill a small hole (if the resin is hardened) and fill if with new resin so the mistake would disappear.

[@ghosttiger38]

"I'm most insecure about how I'm going to make the mermaid, so I think I'm going to have to think about that for a bit" Every artist here knows what that means. It means "I'm really worried about messing this part up and therefore I will put it off until I'm done everything else"

[@eternalflame8356]

So true!!!!

[@rusted_ursa]

I came out to have a good time and I'm feeling so attacked right now.

[@lukrezialaval2406]

wow that looks amazing. very well done! and the bubbles look like they intend to be there. it's really an beautiful piece of artwork.

[@zahrasadaghiani2093]

The bubbles are exactly where they have to be. It seems absolutely perfect and mysterious 👌🤩

[@__mixhelle__]

Me: worried that the bubbles were gonna ruin the whole thing Also me: the bubbles add a much nicer effect to the point that the water looks so much realer than it would have without the bubbles!!!,

[@emadelsayid7106]

The bubbles looks awsome it make the scenery more alive.

[@molliereichel2253]

I love the bubbles around the wall/arches! You are a very talented artist.

[@bwianeh]

The hand bubbles work really well. Gives a feel of movement. Your art inspires.

[@LaserGadgets]

Even the bubbles seem to do what you want them to do!! They might creep out of the foam btw! You gotta seal it before you cast it. Oh and you dont need a mask for EP. There is nothing coming out that might harm you in any way. Not the educts not the product. Tip#2: Dont use 5 min Epoxy for EP casts. It turns yellow in a heartbeat and then you might see it sticking out. Tip#3: Keep the sun away. Even if you have use UV additive, its gonna turn green, then yellow with too much sunlight! For all you clearly non-chemist guys: Epoxy is NOT dangerous...unless you drink it. People pouring it on their floors for a cool and unique coating dont wear masks. They just move it around. Same for epoxy tables. Get your facts straight before spreading misinformatio!

[@TechnoDewdrop]

Hey, she ABSOLUTELY needs a mask when using epoxy resin. It's extremely toxic

[@R0GUEL0KI]

I agree with you that she should have sealed the foam and the 3d print. Air gets trapped in all those little pores and eventually they will come out. I disagree with you on not wearing a mask for epoxy resin. Some are non-toxic, sure, but not all of them are non-toxic. For the ones that are non-toxic, you are good to go. But the ones that are toxic, are extremely toxic. Better to just wear a respirator to be safe. especially considering she does stuff like this on a regular basis. I'd rather she show extreme caution to her 1M subscribers. It's the right thing to encourage.

[@TechnoDewdrop]

@@R0GUEL0KI I've actually heard that all epoxy is toxic. So I totally agree, always wear the mask

[@GhostsOfSparta]

Could she have injected thin liquid in that air pocket near mermaid? Just thinking..🤔

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

​@@TechnoDewdrop First, that depends on the resin... that's why you read the labels... also, "extremely toxic"? Really?!? LOL Maybe if you try to eat it or smear it all over your body... There is a thing called a Safety Data Sheet that will describe *EXACTLY* what hazards are present. "Extremely Toxic", by definition, is classified as less than 50mg/kg.... you know what falls into that range? Nicotine... Caffeine is another "Highly Toxic" substance at 200mg/kg... She is using Glass Cast 3 as her resin, which actually presents a far greater "hazard" to exposed skin during the curing process than any respiratory distress. This means that only Gloves and eye protection is required/recommended. The next qualifying measure is duration of exposure... A few seconds or even minutes of exposure are not as potentially harmful as several hours. if you are going to spread "Fear" then at least get your facts right. Your words prove that you do **NOT** know what you are talking about and are yet another uninformed "Chicken Little"... leave the work and the crafting to the adults. Maybe go read up on the *Real* hidden killer, DHMO

[@EthalaRide]

That air bubble by her hand really was a happy accident! It looks like *_the mermaid is harvesting the air bubbles, created by the undersea plants, to bring back and refresh her secret undersea air-pocket grotto where she keeps her human lover._* Having the wig hair was such a brilliant choice. It looks SO GOOOOOOOD!!! It's brings such a beautiful dynamic when it's lit.

[@Lynnaexnae13]

Amazing! The bubbles actually go with it and look intentionally honestly. This turned out so beautiful 😍