STICKER IN RESIN Beginner Tutorial Chubby Chipmunk

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FAQ
What kind of Resin do you use?
Envirotex Lite (see box in the video)
-Where did you get it from?
Michael's craft store, but you can also find it at hardware stores under the name EPOXY resin. But you MUST buy the hardener too
How do you mix it?
It depends on the brand you use. Mine uses equal parts of two liquids
Is it expensive?
A huge bottle costs me 40$ and can make at least 300 resin pieces like this one.
Can I find cheap resin anywhere?
I don't think so, but if you do find some, let me know =D
My resin is still sticky, why?
Be sure you waited at least 20-24 hours for it to cure. Otherwise it's possible you (1) didn't mix it well, so you have to make a new one or (2) didn't mix the right proportions of hardener and resin. In both cases, you'd need to try again
-Is resin toxic?
Yes! Keep it away from pets and children. Be sure to wear gloves when working with it. I have a huge tolerance for chemicals, so don't do as I do lol
What can I use to color resin?
Almost anything, experiment and have fun!
Is it hard?
It's a bit scary at first, but then you will improve VERY quickly. I failed on my first 4-5 batches, then I got better =D
What kind of paint did you use?
Acrylic paint
Can it break?
It's EXTREMELY durable.
Where did you buy the bail/lobster clasp/ "made with love" charm/chain?
Ebay has a great selection of these items. Beware of overpaying, so shop around ^_^
-What kind of sticker did you use?
I used a PLASTIC sticker, if your sticker is made with a kind of paper, you will need to seal it, watch a sealing sticker tutorial here: • ❤ How I Seal My Sticke...

[@pathways678]

for those who live in the United States, 5 Below has really cool stickers

[@reets1115]

You, my dear,are so adorable and crafty.Such a pleasure to learn from you. I am 56 and disabled but i get so entusiastic when i watch you and learn so much.Bless your heart.

[@Hinata12918]

I always enjoy your resin tutorials. It always gets me motivated to do my own pieces. They don't come out as great as yours do, but I'm still practicing! "Our princess is in another castle"

[@perfumedelight66]

Thank you for all of the tips. The one at 1:58 helps me a lot. I just tried to make a resin coaster containing broken up pieces of CD’s and DVD’s. And I had BIG bubbles under each piece. It was my first try. Thank you for your informative vids. My next creation will be better! 😁😁😁

[@kittyburger6663]

Your tutorials are so easy to follow! You don't ever seem to forget a detail! I might have to try this someday :3

[@BettyLucille]

Recently I’ve been finding so many vintage 90’s stickers on Etsy and I want to immortalize them in resin! This helped so much!

[@loveAhley]

They look like transparent cookie! I broke my rib from watching this of overload cuteness and laughter but seriously I'm in the hospital

[@SammyChanDeathShiva]

I hate it when crafters say don't mix paint with resin. I've found it to be extremely convenient and it's MUCH cheaper than the resin powder that most crafters recommend. I've experimented with a lot of different things in resin. I've also tried watercolor paint but it tends to make it your resin project smell a little funny.

[@nerdecrafter]

Sammy Chan I like to experiment too! And paint definitely works!

[@AmyMade]

Sammy Chan it's more like we don't recommend paint because we can't guarantee a proper cure. I know many crafters who use it and are fine with it. It just depends on the ratio of the paint and resin you use. We don't want to be liable for the sticky resin pieces, that's all. That's why I tell my subbies I don't recommend it.

[@MishalxIrfan]

Yes, right!? I was also told not to use liquid food coloring because it wouldn't cure properly. I've used up to like 20 drops in a small batch of resin and it cures perfectly!

[@merriamaquisio4324]

Can we use any kind of paint?

[@SammyChanDeathShiva]

merriam aquisio I find that acrylic paints work the best but only a drop of 2. Too much paint in the mix will throw off the ratio & it will not harden right. Watercolor tends to throw off the ratio mix a bit too much but as long as you don't put too much in, it should still harden although i recommend testing it with something small first. I highly recommend alcohol/tattooing inks though as they really work the best.

[@HappyPurging758]

This has been so helpful. Does this work with any stickers ? Or is there a certain type that would work better without ruining in the resin. Thanks !

[@Whitney_Sews]

It turned out so adorable!

[@nerdecrafter]

Whitney Sews Thank you =D

[@serinarawr7271]

Thank you for this video 🥰 I had no idea that you made these types of videos too Jackie!!

[@cassiesmith4826]

Jackie! You're videos always make me smile!! Stay sweet.

[@nerdecrafter]

+Cassie Smith awww! ❤

[@JessieLee692]

My resin set on fire and melted my plastic cup xD this pretty much explains my life.

[@specialk8927]

Oh my

[@Japomania]

Sorry I know is silly. I also bought from Japan some plastic stickers and I thought that you can stick them on everything. Laptop, phone case, closet, whatever...but actually you can't right? XD They don't have glue on their back.. T.T I wanted them on my phone

[@hots41]

Hi! If your talking about flake stickers, the stickers that come lose in a bag, than I know what your talking about. Flake stickers actually have a plastic layer on the back that's a bit tricky to take off. Hope this helps! 😊

[@AmyMade]

great and simple tutorial! Mine is too long and crappy quality since it was my first tutorial i ever made. I may have to remake it lol

[@nerdecrafter]

your video series is so complete! I think it's still good, maybe just highlight them in a playlist =D

[@AmazinCrafts]

Your amazing at resin!! I love how colourful your pieces are :D

[@nerdecrafter]

AmazinCrafts Thank you =D I love colorful pieces too

[@flyhigh513]

Oh My Jackie! You’re almost at a 1,000,000 subscribers 😬 I still remember when I started following you had like 50,000 💜

[@nonchanscreation]

Now that I saw you doing it, I wanna do it too.

[@nerdecrafter]

Non-chan's Créations YES! Wait for your resin >:D

[@nonchanscreation]

[@evamaytjee]

This was so usefull, most usefull tuto I have seen yet, thanks a lot for helping me out!

[@nopseudosleft56]

Wow, that turned out perfect! 😊

[@thesenta100]

Can eye shadow be used in place of pearl x powder?

[@nerdecrafter]

thesenta100 definitely!

[@kdtodocgirl]

oh wow this video is from a long time ago I was looking into this because I have a huge sticker collection and thought it might be cool to use them in resin to make cover minders out of them for diamond painting

[@rubydragonjd1]

Jackie, can you shed some light for us please? At our local Home Hardware, I found an Envirotex Lite product called "High Gloss Pour On Alkyd Finish" -- it looks and seems like it's going to act exactly like the Envirotex Lite kit you're holding in the video. Have you ever tested and tried using something called "alkyd finish," in place of an epoxy resin craft item? I've ordered some, want to try it, and am unsure what it'll do. Curious if you've ever tried it, thank you!!

[@alyshaardana5074]

You should do "my resin mold collection" plus where to buy it and the cheap mold that useful for beginners :)

[@nerdecrafter]

alysha ardana dya ardisa Most of my molds are from baking sections of stores ^_^ You can also try amazon, canadian tire, michaels :)

[@alyshaardana5074]

Ok thanks ;)

[@glowstonestarzaj4922]

WHen you use the lighter, is the fire actually touching the resin?

[@chimpurinkohimiru8920]

Hello Jackie! :D I am planning to make pendants using resin, but I am a little doubt about it. So my questions: 1. Can I use plastic molds to that. Or it has to be silicone mold? I have a hard time to find silicone mold in my country. 2. I heard a issue that resin will turn yellow after a few days or weeks. So how is the best method to prevent it? That's all I wanted to ask. If you did reply, thanks a lot :D

[@alexieverything9541]

He's so cute the hamster!!!!

[@nevinfeedhd745]

Hi Jackie I love these kind of tutorials!!! How long did you wait before you put on the white paint layer??

[@shawnam1023]

What do you think is better for a complete beginner, UV resin or normal? Or does it not matter o:

[@BellaBoo0002]

I love how you use real candy😍 could you maybe do some more tutorials with candy? Only if you feel like it 😊

[@nerdecrafter]

My Little Channel Surely!

[@77sandie45]

Have you ever had to use any type of spray to help the piece release easier from the mold?

[@hokeypokey8911]

PERFECT for beginners... Also the best sticker ever ;3;

[@nerdecrafter]

LittleHappyFruit Alyzia YAS! Sticker addict D=

[@JHNCreations]

Soooo cute! XD Love your videos as always. :) um, my resin is like yours. The first time I used it I made 3 resin pieces. It all went well. But when I decided to make resin pieces again, after 24 hours, it cured but it was flexible :( have you experienced that? If so, how did you fix it? I domed mine earlier and I hope this time the resin cures completely and hard.

[@arietiger5478]

iadorejustinbieber14 i know right! It has happened to me a couple of times now! I am sick of it! K use the same brand as nerdecrafter but hers are absolutely adorable and mine.... not so much at times. ;)

[@lisaclarke6745]

Does the little hoop thing stay on well after it's glued or is it better to drill in a hole?

[@tanyadowner3033]

Love it. Very detailed. Thank you

[@AyuChii]

Thanks for making this video! :D I got some resin and I was so nervous to try it out, but this video was very clear and to the point. ^ _ ^ Now I know I wont have any trouble making some resin pieces. Thanks again :D

[@nerdecrafter]

Ayu Chii my pleasure! Can't wait to see =D

[@lpsAJcloud56]

NerdECrafter Thanks for this tutorial. I am currently following the steps! I just put in my sticker and sprinkles..

[@lpsAJcloud56]

The sprinkles are going towards the middle.. So I messed with them a bit and put a few more in. Is that okay?

[@nerdecrafter]

lpsAJcloud56 It should be ok. How did it turn out?

[@lpsAJcloud56]

It turned out good except for the sticker. The sticker had all of these gray dots on it. But it was holographic. Thanks for replying too.

[@chxrrio]

Ahh Jackie this is so adorable! Thanks you for this video this is so easy and I'm also quite a beginner as well😂 so thanks for this I see that you use a measuring cup for measuring your resin how do you clean it and does you resin create a smell when you pop the bubbles with a lighter?

[@nerdecrafter]

mysweet cornercrafts I clean it by letting the resin harden in there. It's PP plastic, so the resin peels off easily once it's cured :) And there's no smell, but you shouldn't linger too long with the fire bc it will harden the resin XD

[@carolstertzer7318]

I absolutely love ur videos! Thx so much! I just got resin and cants wait to try it out. The first time I did resin I put glitter on the back right after I put the cabochons in. The glitter sinked in front of the cabochons. How long should I wait for the resin to put the glitter on? And on some other pieces the back are still sticky and won't dry. What did I do wrong? Plz help.

[@nerdecrafter]

Carol Stertzer Wait at least 1-2 hours. It has to be gooey before putting the glitter (check in the video) :) and if it's still sticky, it means you didn't stir it properly or you didn't mix the right proportions of resin and hardener. In both cases, you need to start over ^^

[@richalvarezfan101]

Thanks for mentioning paint, i never really understood what other crafters meant in their tutorials when they said paint messed up the resin procress c:

[@zebraapple7357]

Loved this tutorial, Jackie! :)

[@nulso3004]

Super tuto comme toujours ^^

[@nerdecrafter]

Ophélie ROCHERIEUX Merci

[@MrBurp526]

What is perlex powder thingy and can you buy from Amazon . Also great vid like always .well done Jakie

[@nerdecrafter]

Jan Soulsby You can definitely buy it from Amazon. You might also want to buy Mica pigment instead on ebay, which is much cheaper!

[@wolfhaven122]

hey! so i'm starting to get into resin charms and i was curious if you had and tips for trimming stickers? like i bought a bunch of pokemon stickers but they have large white backgrounds

[@pdelmercado]

Very pretty. I love it.

[@residentfanevil1369]

Question 1.NerdECrafter I got some stickers from Michael's and they have a foam backing a long with a paper bow at the end of it. Do I seal that bow? Question 2. For paper I know I need to seal that but what should I use?

[@residentfanevil1369]

Okay thank you Grell-Chan. That will help me out a lot.

[@lindsaymelvin8743]

Do you have to seal the stickers? I wanna use stickers but I was told they will turn yellow or end up looking like wet paper

[@jocejoking]

Is there a way to resin the actual sticker vs putting in a mold? I still want the sticker to exist by itself as a pin instead of having a heart shaped pin or something with the sticker inside. Thank you :-)

[@Koakuma]

Haw I love Resin. I'm experimenting a lot as well, so it's always nice to see how other people do it ^_^ I only started about 3 months ago and I feel like I'm creating masterpieces, haha xD

[@nerdecrafter]

Koakuma ikr?? I improved so quickly too =D

[@Koakuma]

It's so awesome because I've actually never been good at anything (like Fimo, drawing, or anything else xD), but resin works so well for me ^_^

[@LadyUchiha]

That piece is reaaaally cute

[@MoodyMooMoo]

Can you make your own molds for resin, like out if tinfoil or something?:3

[@RnBCVid]

Quick question. I've always had problems with the sandpaper leaving scratches because i think I'm using a too rough sandpaper. What grit do you prefer to use? ^-^

[@nerdecrafter]

RnBC I use 300 ^_^ But most people use 600. I only sand the back of pieces, so scratches don't really show since I'm only evening it out ^_^

[@MuNeQuiTaBrAviTa]

Hey Jackie! I just started make my my first pieces today. I used some puffy stickers and it's a headache to keep them in place. After every few minutes they'll puff to the top. I mixed them around well to assure there were no bubbles. Any tips to keep them down without going crazy?

[@suteenree5231]

I'd suggest putting them in after 3 hours or pouring the resin. I had that problem, which is why I avoid puffy stickers

[@snowflakeandSunshine]

so if we use acrylice paint we shouldonly mix in a tiny amount right

[@lpsswirlcatproductions2752]

OMG TOO KAWAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[@tessavoss9344]

The peice is SOOOO cute XD awesome

[@elizabethcolorful3940]

Legend of Zelda clay Stuff? I dont see to many o-o And Im obsessed :3

[@nerdecrafter]

Elizabeth Colorful I already made at least 3 LoZ crafts for now =D More to come for sure. Until then, check them out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZKuqXafbJukhbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/pamvmHilhr14rZI

[@elizabethcolorful3940]

Thanks !!!!

[@loopyfrog]

yey! Happy messy crafty fun :D

[@nerdecrafter]

Loopy Land I need to see your resin stuff ;)

[@loopyfrog]

I really need to get on that! lol. Haven't been well enough for crafting for ages. Really need to get back into clay too.

[@nerdecrafter]

Loopy Land Get well first

[@loopyfrog]

NerdECrafter thanks chick, you're always so understanding :)

[@Myukitten]

Thank you for this video! it's beautiful. I only have one doubt, how can I find this veil that you put behind the heart to fit the other pieces? I can not find it.

[@backyardedenhomestead]

Myu this is called bail, bail findings or pendant bail. You should find it with these words. Good luck!

[@sarak6696]

So cute! Thanks so much Jackie! I really want to start resin. How do you know if its too expensive?

[@nerdecrafter]

Sara K I usually buy it with the 50% coupon from Michaels ^_^

[@sarak6696]

NerdECrafter Nice! Thanks for the awesome tip!

[@twiztedlettesl]

More resin tuts, more more more! Lol jk but I would enjoy them :)

[@hokuyasu]

is using pearlex powder for a purpose other than aesthetics?

[@BellyEve]

Hello! Where can i buy resin? I live in the Netherlands so there is no micheals and stuff like that. Do you now where i can buy it online? 😊

[@mariaadkinson3549]

What kind of glue do you use to glue the bail on?

[@NeoKnacksYT]

You've inspired me to try resin.

[@nerdypeachmango]

I've always heard you can't put paint in the resin. So if you let it chill out 20 hours would that work with any color? Does the amount of paint you place in it mean longer wait time? Resin & all its accessories are on my Xmas list so hopefully my husband hooks me up! Absorbing all the info while I can :)

[@nerdecrafter]

You can definitely use paint, but avoid the very liquidy kind. Thick paint will definitely cure (with my brand, not sure about others). Just give it at least 20ish hours, which is about 10 hours more than usual. I will make a video in January with more in depth explanations :D

[@nerdypeachmango]

+NerdECrafter wahoo! Thanks for the reply. Hopefully I get all the resin goodness from my Xmas list and the vid will help even more :) merry Christmas!

[@nerdecrafter]

My pleasure!! Resin is scary at first, but really fun! Get ready for a sticker and glitter obsession too lol

[@nerdypeachmango]

+NerdECrafter watching all these vids incorporating stickers.... i can feel the obsession coming on Lol.

[@yasminesad498]

+Elizabeth Wilson +nerdEcrafter you can't add paint to it because all of the brands of acrylic paint make the resin foam and bubble......,,,,,,, DONT ADD IT BAD IDEA.??????,!!!!

[@kittenkraftz6921]

I can't really use a lighter, I don't have a heat gun, and since the straw method isn't the best I was wondering if I could use a hair dryer on high heat to get the bubbles out?

[@backyardedenhomestead]

KittenKraftz No, don't use hair dryer, it will blow all your resin mixture. 😁

[@미션쌉파서블]

So cute!what molds do u use and where do u get them?like is there a website that sells stuff for resin?

[@nerdecrafter]

forever cool owl lovers Resin materials are a mixture of nail art and baking supplies XD

[@user-up9dl7nm2f]

Thank you!

[@jenniferpeck428]

What glue or type of glue did you use?

[@TatianaBrunceva]

How much work. Very interesting! :))))

[@susanyee1]

I love the large baggy of Pearl Ex! Can you buy it that way?

[@nerdecrafter]

+susan yee yes, on ebay =D Search Mica Powder =D

[@susanyee1]

+NerdECrafter Thanks!!!

[@tanisham9170]

nerdecrafter your cook am a girl am uso using my dads telefon

[@CupcakeCrafts]

I want to try this one day it looks so cute! I love stickers too but mostly from Japan they look 1000 times cuter then the ones in Canada but I can't order stuff online I'm not allowed to -_- but one day I will make a resin piece with a Japan sticker in it... Just one day.... LolXD

[@justlovely9322]

Do you HAVE to put pearl x or no? Also is resin brittle

[@KristensCreations601]

Where did you get the Japan sticker at? And also where did you get the other glittery stuff at not the pink one but the others?

[@nerdecrafter]

CraftsbyKristen K From Japan lol I was there a few month ago. For the other glitters, check out my "cheap resin craft supplies video"

[@bioniclegods]

:O can i drill a small hole on the resin so i can put a hook? :O :D i dont know what is best for resin keychains D:

[@emilyy8760]

Don't worry I love collecting japanese stickers too!!

[@FairyFashionArt]

sooooo cute!! :D

[@nerdecrafter]

***** Thanks Giada

[@kandieskrafts2963]

can I use the pour on resin in molds? it just says that you can pour it on something but nothing about pouring into molds and it coming out ok lol

[@KaBoom.V]

I love it!!!

[@channeloflovespell1034]

It’s very beautiful.... 🥰🥰🥰❤️💙🇱🇧

[@thesenta100]

Does resin chip or scratch easily? (I know you said in the FAQ that it is durable but can it scratch?)

[@ToontownCharlotte]

It does but not very easily.

[@nerdecrafter]

***** Thank you for responding

[@sarahsworld-2240]

Can u make a video of how to add a necklace to resin piece I've never made jewellery before so would be good to know what I need as a beginner I love that piece pretty :)

[@nerdypeachmango]

If it doesn't have a hole for a jump ring you can use bails, glue them with a strong glue like E6000 and then they can dangle from any chain :) I personally love www.pandahall.com for jewelry and crafting supplies. Very cheap shipping as well!

[@winxcat93]

Where did you buy your vail clip from I’m looking for Ione to add to add To my starting resin

[@vaweeval]

so cute! where do you get your glitter from? i've been looking around but everything is so expensive!

[@SammyChanDeathShiva]

Most of her glitter looks like Martha Stewart brand glitter which can be found on Amazon. That's where I get mine. "Wow" glitter is also a descent glitter that is usually a little cheaper than Martha Stewart.

[@arietiger5478]

"Wow" glitter is $5 for a pack of 8. It is nice and thin and perfect for resin;).

[@vaweeval]

thank you so much!!!

[@SammyChanDeathShiva]

creativecrafterful Np, I do A LOT of resin crafting. Hoping to upload some videos soon once I get my stuff together lol.

[@lpspopsicle1050]

Cute!😇

[@davidtaura9585]

So cute and cool

[@chaconel29]

what items do I need to buy if I want to start doing this including the resin

[@bejeweledbybea]

Hi. Love your videos. I have never worked with resin but am interested in making resin handles for my crochet hooks. Would that be something that could be done?

[@nerdypeachmango]

That sounds like such a cool idea! Oh the possibilities!

[@bejeweledbybea]

+Elizabeth Wilson. Please let me know if you decide to go for it. I'd love to see your results!

[@bejeweledbybea]

+Elizabeth Wilson. Please let me know if you decide to go for it. I'd love to see your results!

[@ryanzasadny5915]

have you gotten the may lootcrate yet, i got it 3 days ago

[@christined1365]

Could you do something minecraft or something with a dog? Great video by the way :3

[@memethetic5847]

Prrreecciioouusss

[@GoogleUser-uv9sg]

Where can I buy the claps and chains for the hearts? Thank you for sharing

[@BellaBoo0002]

OMG THIS IS SOOOO CUTE 😱😱😱😍😍😍

[@nerdecrafter]

My Little Channel =D

[@Chellybelly_813]

Does it have to be a certain type of paint

[@jackalopemiscarriage]

I can NEVER find molds this big on Ebay or Amazon. Mine are so disappointingly small. Do you make your own molds?

[@ladyjean609]

What did you use to glue it on?

[@twiztedlettesl]

Can you do a video of embedding 3d items in resin such as cabochons or buttons or charms or plastic figures? I have a 3d hello kitty that I wanted to make into a phone charm but the plastic is to hard to use an eye screw. So I decided to try to put it in resin but the head is heavier then the body so it just tilts forward no matter what. Please help (: thank you

[@WingedMatchbox]

Where do you get your bails from?

[@LeleSweets]

Sooo cute!! Love it!

[@nerdecrafter]

***** Thank you!

[@mewpaa]

This was very helpful c: