UV Resin Mistakes You’re Probably Making

[@Prettiladi225]

When using alcohol or a lighter/torch on UV Resin it is always best to allow the resin to sit under a lid for 5-15 mins before curing. Typically I use the top of an old jewelry/shoe box. Just depends on how many(big) the item(s) are. As long as you make sure the lid is free of debris, you’re good to go. The reason for this is to make sure all the bubbles have time to rise and pop before curing. Hope this helps someone! 💜☺️

[@CatarinaQuei]

Thanks for the tip

[@Prettiladi225]

@@CatarinaQuei You’re very welcome.😃

[@neldazarkin7321]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@Prettiladi225]

@@neldazarkin7321 You're welcome 💜

[@barbrafournier4895]

I use Let’s Resin U.V. And I absolutely love this product! I do alphabet molds and I mix glitter, other kinds of confetti and I have no problem curing under a U. V. light. I put it under my U. V. Nail polish lamp for one minute then turn it over and do another minute and if my letters aren’t cured, I just put them back under the light for a few seconds more.

[@horsehaircreationsbykaren]

No mistakes, watched a million KZbin videos on the subject. One tip - I always let the final cure be in natural sunlight, especially if it cold outside. Hard, clear cure and I cast the difficult, bubble prone medium - animal hair. I do my small pieces in many layers.

[@texasmarshalls]

What about heat gun for pipping bubbles?

[@pammartin1514]

Yes, I've made the mistake of not using a clear mold and putting too much colorant in. Thanks for an honest video and tips! We're all learning and we learn from mistakes!

[@DeAnnaAnderson-d5e]

Hey there! I find your videos AWESOME and think you are a talented and personable craft whiz. On top of that, your charming and welcoming tone make it feel like I am watching a family member's video. I just wanted to say that it would be helpful if you were a little more informative when giving tips. For example, you mentioned that using a little rubbing alcohol in a squirt bottle would decrease surface tension and help bubbles rise, so I tried it and it worked great! However, you didn't mention that you need to let the alcohol fully evaporate before curing. It turned out wonky my first time, no bubbles, but cloudy. I looked it up and found that the alcohol needed to evaporate before curing to maintain resin integrity and surface quality. Your advice led to to a great new technique (and I LOVE it), but with a little more detail, I wouldn't have ruined a (albeit, small) project and had to do extra research. Conciseness with quick details around each point would make you a one-stop shop!

[@clarissamiles]

I just got my UV resin from Amazon today, and it didn't go so well🫣 But I will prevail✊😆

[@thestrangesystem6016]

Just started getting into resin art as a way to de stress and relax as I try to go on disability. I’m glad I found your channel 😊 I actually have already been following all these steps already and have a lil station set up in the living room now that we are slowly adding to as we can. I’m excited to watch your tips as I make stuff too

[@KemmishaNesbitt-e7z]

Remember ventilation and safety gear

[@fiddlesticksgalore]

Oh my gosh….. I have been looking for someone who would give a quick, EXCELLENT description of how to get started with the DO’s and DONT’s of getting started with resin. I’m absolutely thrilled you popped up on my KZbin feed this morning 🎉🎉🎉🎉. Thank you , YAY YAY YAY ❤

[@michaelpinreno]

I have 3 different lights for my resin and one is a flashlight that I use to keep the resin stable and unable to flow until put under the lamp. Thanks for all the useful info.

[@supwack]

I totally do this too 😊 sometimes to halt flow and other times to double up on uv power on awkward angles and where “extra boost uv” seems to help setting when using thicker/colored moulds

[@fransantelli]

@@supwack are you saying that you apply the resin to say a curved area and then quickly cure it before it has a chance to run? i've tried this but it is so tricky! my results are mixed.

[@struttinyourstuffmobilebou8132]

I just added resin pigment to uv resin for effects I've seen on youtube. For whatever reason, the resin will not cure once the pigment has been poured in. Just watched your entire video and learned that my mistake was probably putting too much pigment into the resin. Thank you! Very professional and helpful!

[@TammyAdkins12306]

So have you had any luck with it since you posted this comment? I am a complete beginner and I'm trying to research as much as I can before starting.

[@sharleneplescia1473]

@@TammyAdkins12306 Yes, I reduced the amount of pigment I put in the UV resin and it cured beautifully. Good luck!

[@scottyeske3819]

If you are thinking about learning Illustrator, Oak& Lamb has an Awesome course!!! Easy to follow videos!

[@glenysspropes4655]

I'm so glad y'all are back on You Tube.

[@OakAndLamb]

We're so glad you found us!! :)

[@knitsewfancy]

A torch can weld your resin to your mold and ruin the project and the mold, a bbq lighter will pop bubbles without the danger of flash curing it to the silicone and ruining the mold.

[@SharonNetzley]

I am just getting started working with resin and found your video very helpful. Thanks so much. Look forward to watching your other offerings.

[@soniasmanycreations1517]

I definitely saved your video. Thank you for all the information. I've been a major crafter for years but brand-new to resin. I make beaded jewelry and noe learning to make resin pendants. So in love with my new craft. ❤ Just subscribed. Thank you.

[@JB-co2lc]

I love your lamb logo.

[@ray-toxictiger1012]

Thank you so much for the awesome tips. I’ve been using too much mica powder to my uv resin so it would sometimes leak and not cure at all. I really appreciate the great video! 😊💜

[@JJE2010MO]

I was making most of these mistakes!

[@michaelpinreno]

I do use a uv flashlight but only to keep the resin from going over the edge until I have finished the 2nd piece of jewelry then I use the new dbl led light with the shelf in the middle.

[@Theperilsofbev]

I seem to use the wrong size light! Didn't think there was a big difference so I usually use the big one lol, thanks! 🌹

[@leonardnadwodny1847]

Your enthusiasm is contagious, I love your video's....

[@cynthiacullen9695]

Great video, thank you . Can you please answer a question, I paint rocks , and after they are dry , I put a resin on them and use a light , I’m going to buy the resin you talked about J Diction , do you always need to use a blue light or does the resin dry on its own ?

[@brendalucas1632]

No mistakes because just starting to work with resin.

[@RainorShine1]

I would like to see you guys cover printable vinyl on pen an using uv resin

[@KP-mh9yf]

I’m using the JD brand to seal vinyl wrap tumblers (I know not ideal but this is the best solution for me right now with very limited space). I just made my first tumbler but I’m having issues where it’s getting lumpy and bumpy as I’m trying to coat the tumbler like it’s “crystallizing” I guess you could say. Any idea how I can prevent this or fix it before curing?

[@JonneytheKidd]

Is the Epoxy Resin or UV Resin better for dome finishing on a keychain?

[@jenniferniedermier5049]

I am just getting started on resin bookmarks. I am having trouble on how much resin to use. Also, how do you clean the molds? Thanks!

[@ItsAllByDesignRR]

I have just started too. I have been intensely watching different vids. One says they would first filled the molds with water to measure, use the same amount with the uv resin. I am not ready for 2 part. The uv resin only seems to be much easier. (Of course dry out molds once you've measured them with the water.)

[@toibocks3201]

Mine are coming out leaving film in my trays which cause the trays to not release the pieces as well. I've been told to use something to coat the mold first like Vaseline but I'm still struggling 😩

[@dawnlittle946]

Rachel- I found you again!!!!! I’ve missed you since you & MGL parted ways. I was sad when that happened, I’ve missed you. Subscribed as soon as I saw you

[@tanishkarathore6925]

You’r video is very helpful can you please tell me can I use this on colourful phone case?

[@capatainnemo]

If flashlights are fine for what I use the resin for ( coating pendants )

[@murphchris5670]

Hi can you put uv resin over cured Polyurethane resin that has been sanded?

[@crystalmoonbeam]

Yes

[@stacyjohnson5747]

How well will it hold up with pendants

[@savannahstarcher]

I use a UV/LED light that is for gel nail polish for my resin! It has a large area for projects that need more uv light.

[@sweetpotato..]

Hii do you know what is the name of it is? I'm trying to do a checkers board

[@ericablankenship5763]

If you take a CLEAR plastic storage tub and flip it upside down over your project and set your uv lamp on top of the tub it kinda magnifies the area being cured because it's able to be held at a steady distance from your project... like a flashlight effect on a wall... make sense? Thats how I cure larger items and sometimes I can fit multiples under the tub and it keeps dust and hair from getting in it. And if your like me and walk away like you've got A.D.D. randomly you want your stuff covered anyway just in case its not finished under the lamp. I do this with 2 part resin too!!

[@pamliston268]

Can you make a froth from uv resin ?

[@G.G.8GG]

I haven't gotten back to UV yet but plan to soon. In my first try, i didn't know about PPE, and i think i went too cheap on either the resin brand itself or on the lamp, because my project never cured completely and was extremely sticky and smelly, no matter how long i put ut under the lamp.

[@sharonblac]

that happened to me too!

[@Grandiva58]

Thank you so much for this video I am just starting making keychains and I am so glad I saw this video before I started.

[@MeaghanMacdonald-tt3cn]

Hey can you use uv resin as a top coat over two part resin to seal in a uv gel polish design. I am having a problem with top coating my uv gel polish after I design art on top of two part resin. It has been bubbling. Any help would be great.

[@TammyAdkins12306]

So I just purchased a kit called Lets resin and it just came in today, but I have decided to return it and try the Jdiction brand. I found a kit on Amazon that has way more in it than the one I purchased. I'm going to return it and get this one. I really hope it doesn't give me any problems. I'm trying to research as much as I can before starting. I have never used any of this before...I'm a complete beginner. I have cremation ashes from my bull mastiff that passed away in June that I'm wanting to use in jewelry and of course I'm going to practice before attempting any of the ashes. Do you have any advice or tips on using Cremation ashes with resin?

[@elasheridan1683]

I am using it

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Is an 84W light too much? That’s what I was recommended. Thx

[@akeiko312]

Hi thank you so much for the information it is really helpful, so the big problem I have is that my piece is curing on the surface but not the center (liquid center) I drop the resin in a metallic frame. my question is does the surface that you work on make any difference? like does it have to be withe or light color to work?

[@sharonblac]

I think she said your moulds have to be that white clear material

[@dragonstudiowilliams8221]

My resin always thick n have to warm it up it up before I use it

[@ayoayo5660]

Can you demonstrate examples of UV resin mistakes? Thank,

[@stljh6833]

Awesome tips! I bought a 36watt and 200+ UV LED light - my smaller one was not working. Is there a too much wattage? Thanks!

[@avabelrose3966]

I was wondering the same thing about too much wattage.. I tried a 48 watt lamp and my resin is still tacky unfortunately. Have you tried out the 280 watt and if so how did it go?

[@Redrose50991]

I have a 320watt and it works great

[@dkquick72]

Can you take JDiction outside to let it cure from the sun?

[@dkquick72]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thanks for the response!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thanks for this great video as always good advice and tip, info which is very helpful! Hugs Liz x

[@traciehough7618]

What about tiny bubbles on the bottom of the molds? Or tiny ones stuck in crevices?

[@lil.miscellaneous]

Use a silicone stick to run around the edges gently to loosen any bubbles clinging down in the corners

[@ojosverdes50]

I have made many keychains in bezels using it resin.They come out beautiful but the last 2 after 2-3 weeks the resin melted and ruin the pc. They were made for the same person and I am baffled. Can you help? Thank you in advance 😊

[@xochitll8026]

I made some UV resin pendants but had a hard time with bubbles, it would go under the lamp with no bubbles and after it cured there’d be a big bubble. What am I doing wrong?

[@chintz7428]

I think it may be too close to the light, this happens to me too, more so with colors added. Purple is bad for this. I'm going to put it farther away from the light, it does get a bit hot. Also moving them before they are completely cured. Also I had better luck with smaller layers cured 1 at a time for chunkier molds.

[@49lucky]

Yeah I had those deep blue molds nothing hardened😢 so mad. But there r no molds like teeth for your dentist friends or your state no clear molds😊

[@viviennestevenson3091]

What is a good uv resin in Australia

[@mazadan]

The recommended UV Resin as far as i know is not available in the UK

[@grammas_gone_craftyakaleil2062]

I agree that JDiction is the best - lots of good tips here!

[@OakAndLamb]

Glad you think so!

[@Polymerbob]

JDiction cures very sticky; both top and bottom.

[@jalenemochizuki5464]

I am having issues with yellowing after several months. Do you know of anything to fix this issue.

[@debbrantner6666]

I have a bottle of JDiction UV Resin and I can barely get it out of the bottle. I have unclogged the tip. Do you have any idea why it on't' comes out so hard?

[@Redrose50991]

Put in in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and it should thin it out enough to come out. Colder it is thicker it is.

[@debcirrincione1902]

Is it possible to put an item under a light for too long? If it’s still sticky can you keep putting under the light for like 6 min?

[@heatherkoski4325]

Best fix for tacky resin is a water cure. Place tacky item in a clear glass of water and cure piece again while underwater.

[@lydiag6245]

I have tried so hard to mix the a + b mixed right but still can not get it to set under the light, what could I be doing wrong to get it to set up?

[@SeanaCurranKelly]

So resin that is cured with uv light is usually only one bottle. I know epoxy resin comes with parts a + b and does not require a uv light, it only needs time (usually 24-72 hours depending on size of project) and it cures by itself. Your comment was 4 months ago so I hope you got sorted already! 😊

[@Tiger804]

Hi i have a good uv light well it has a turntable that came with it 3D UV printer I think it's called,, it had a powerful uv light that can cure from across the room but the problem I have is the resin it's self it comes out of the bottle thick with jelly looking pieces through it,, I've tryed standing it in an old container of hot water, it loosened it up but wouldn't mix with inks very well, making it sticky even after curing longer,, I've been trying to save my resin as it can be expencive,, but I'm just not getting anywhere with it,, then I bought a new clear pendent mould and after doing one pendent it came out wrapped and slightly bent. And only have the one room to work from,, and have my doors open when working with it making sure our cats are out,, I've made large moulds an octopus with 2 part apoxy,, never had a problem, and tryed so many uv resins still can't get a cheap but good quality uv resin,, well that's the problem I'm having with the uv resin hope you can help ,,sorry for long comment but I thought it was important to let you know, have a great week❤😊

[@heatherkoski4325]

That light is far too strong. Something under 36 watts like a nail light or a UV flashlight in the 365-395 nm range would be much better.

[@Tiger804]

❤ Hi I've not done resin projects for a while now due to my health, but the lamp that I have is the o ly Uv light that I have, and cant afford another lamp yet but hopefully when I get back to it, I can try getting a hand held torch, thankyou for you comment.

[@ginadrennen4183]

I have this light too, I love it! It isn't too strong, I have not had one issue with it

[@G.G.8GG]

Thanks!

[@dragonstudiowilliams8221]

I'm a beginner of uv resin I do it in my shed n when I got the resin it was thick n like snot wat am I doing wrong

[@M4D_13]

Why are so many bubbles coming up after I cure? It looks great before I put under the light and bubbles come out easily with a torch but once it goes under tons of bubbles pop up all over

[@thatsamazinggrace9512]

omg I am just starting out in resin and I believe I have made ALL of these mistakes 😔

[@OakAndLamb]

That's okay! You can learn from them!

[@almaperez4657]

When de molding how can i get my project to not be cloudy.

[@ericablankenship5763]

I've heard that if you have a shiny mold you'll get glossy finish but Matt finish will leave a frosted cloudy appearance🤷‍♀️ i haven't tested that theory but its something to keep on mind!!

[@hatzenbeller]

I use UV resin for shing evect for fimo earrings, but it's still sticky after using UV light what Do I wrong?

[@AnitaSouth]

Following

[@patty-gx9gi]

Can I use UV resin on top of cured epoxy resin ?

[@OakAndLamb]

I don't see why not!

[@appleoneill5135]

Yes, it's great for doming and for quickly bringing a high gloss to resin that's dried a bit dull.

[@ericablankenship5763]

Yes!!! I LOVE it as a top coat and doming!!

[@ericablankenship5763]

Steve Macdonald arts and crafts show here on KZbin demonstrates uv resin results inside of epoxy resin (2 part resin)😲🤯 yes I said it uv inside of epoxy resin!!! Go find his channel and await the explosion of ideas to flood in!!! 😍🙃😀😁

[@Muskette04]

​@@ericablankenship5763 I just discovered him a couple weeks back he's awesome and funny

[@catherinemartina6469]

can you use UV Resin with bottle caps? They aren't transparent?

[@TheElementalPros]

They're thin enough that it should be alright!

[@bayleekohler6467]

My resin has been separating after I apply it like water does with a little oil in it and I don’t know why. 😮😊

[@dark96744]

How do you keep UV resin from warping as it cures?

[@ericablankenship5763]

Do thinner layers and id try a lower watt lamp just in case its overheating the resin.

[@StealthMockingbird]

Any idea why my resin is getting foggy/cloudy?

[@darrenkillick7829]

My uv resin doesn't dry properly still tacky after using the light

[@trudekraft1326]

Is the UV light needed? Or can it heard by itself? Totally new in this world.

[@ItsAllByDesignRR]

Some say sunlight was just as good

[@Serenitywomensministry2023]

I started to wet sand my clear resin and noticed tiny scratches on the back of it. I used 800, 1000, 3000. What did I do wrong

[@Serenitywomensministry2023]

Why did this happen

[@CatarinaQuei]

Can you please send me a uv light link that ships internationally from Amazon Prime? The link here does not ship to Brazil. 😢

[@Freddyfazbear92860]

No matter how long i use the uv light, my UV resin just refuses to cure. Do you know how to fix that?

[@Bee-wm3el]

Put it in water and cure will illuminate any stickyness

[@robertlorsbach7586]

Whyyyy did I not see this video before buying so many non-clear molds and crappy uv light 😩

[@lindao7887]

I did research before purchase but only by word of mouth here on the Tube, also came up with JDiction as most accepted, and was well worth it! (Couldn't afford actual research of purchasing product for testing - you crazy?!)

[@andrewfong4216]

Can you use sunlight to cure? I just started, and I do have a beefy UV flashlight with a lithium battery, but it is still slightly tacky after I cure. I then have been taking the item out to sunlight for a few minutes to get a more complete cure. Anyone else do that? Actually I have been using UV resin for at least a couple of years as a glue to fix things around the house, and just realized you can use it for crafting projects as well. Also, I want to encourage everyone to protect your vision when using UV lamps and flashlights. You don't want to harm your vision!

[@MyriahMayhem]

Also if you're light is too much it can lead to bowing!

[@skadizia]

........... Omg. Okay.. Okay........ Well I am a year into Resin stuff and sometimes I had to doom some pieces. It turned out that I never had a good outcome. I always used UV Resin for dooming. And I bought cheap ones from China, from Amazon and an expensive one from a german Website. Every piece had streaks... It looks clear but when you hold it into lights.. you'll see them. Plus it never feels hard, not like my "normal" resin. It's not sticky or soft but it feels just different. And I use an old nail uv lamp (dont not if LED or just UV) from.. 12 years ago.. Back then I discovered doing my nails with uv gel polish. Is it possible that my problem is my lamp? Holy.. I need to buy a new one and find out!

[@deannaswanson7296]

No UV light needed. I just set mine in the sun and it cures perfectly

[@narcissamiller7676]

😮 how long are you putting it/them in the sun (assuming it's not a cloudy day in summer)? And, what brand of UV resin are you using?

[@Mamachaps]

UV resin is great as in it cures really quickly but you're not telling people that it's super expensive when compared to epoxy resin for anything bigger than jewellery.

[@sandyrtyyhf2851]

I think my 2.5cmx 2.5cm is to bigger cures scrappy with large bubbles and warps

[@michelleheiss7630]

I used too weak of a light and was so frustrated I almost threw it all away!!! Then I looked at videos and realized my lamps were too weak

[@deniseunknown4576]

Do you need a mask for UV resin?

[@Danaatjebananaatje]

Yes

[@shero374]

After I use uv light it creat bubble from nowhere blz is there any fix for that !!!

[@ItsAllByDesignRR]

Idk, maybe do thin layers, and cure in btwn

[@heatheradkins-ix8zb]

Thanks so much for the info! Very helpful! Im launching my own channel soon around resin jewelry and natural stones and crystals and these channels are a godsend. I hope you stop by and see me when I get started! 😊

[@laceysmith284]

I'm making all the mistakes?

[@kristibbradshaw]

JDiction smells so bad to me.

[@teresaavalon171]

I put my bottle of resin in a slow cooker with very warm water on low.

[@viviennestevenson3091]

Why? I must have miss the reference to this