OH NO! Glass Glitter FAIL! Sparkly Druzy Style Epoxy Resin Coasters

[@monkeymoneymaker6226]

I totally understand your frustration! Especially when the glass glitter was purchased from a company that sold them to be used with resin. Hopefully you give them feedback on the problem with their products.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you! Yes! This is actually the underlying disappointment...they are a resin supplies company. I have been in touch with them and they said they are aware of the bleeding issue. The manufacturing company that they purchased these glitters from didn't intend for the glitters to be used in resin or other varnishes. As i mentioned in my video, there are definitely ways to work with these glitters and get nice results...but being aware of their limitations is key. Just Resin says that they will be adding more information to their website, including tutorials on suggested ways to use this glitter.

[@monkeymoneymaker6226]

It's good that they were responsive to your feedback. I'm in the U.S. but was happy to find a resource in Australia for someone I know through Facebook.

[@creativechaoswithlaurie]

I am SO glad you posted this "fail" simply because you took something that you didn't really like and turned some of it into something you really liked. I just started a set of coasters that I am NOT loving. I've been so sad thinking I need to get rid of them, but you just showed me that I can actually take them and turn them into something new. Thank you for being willing to test things with us and show us it's possible to make something you don't love and turn it into something we do love :)

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Laurie, I'm so happy that you found this helpful. A number of my techniques would work to fix a failed pour... my Washi Tape Kintsugi style coaster is very popular for fixing 'fails'... here's the link if you'd like to check it out😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jouWYZ98rNqdbZI

[@mattersofthehartbynat8815]

Hi there, firstly you have a new subscriber here… secondly, I really really appreciate you following up this video by adding Just Resin’s response to your enquiry. It’s great to know they didn’t just brush off your concerns and also great to know that you didn’t just brush off ours!! Thanks for a great tutorial. ♥️♥️🇦🇺

[@brendaroberts1550]

Both are very pretty, but I do totally understand the disappointment of the colour change. Yet both are so cute...you come up with awesome ideas.... 💞🥰💞🥰💞🥰

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💖thank you Brenda

[@melissaphillis7247]

I got some beautiful ones from my lovely friend Deborah from Resin Pigment Canada and yep, I was shocked that they bled. BUT, I adore them in my gloss varnish. I have to thank you so much for ideas with the glitter and varnish I do acrylic pours, and sometimes they dry matte and boring. I've been having so much fun with the varnish and glitter to geode them, sometimes just resin can get boring for me, and your technique makes them gorgeous THANK YOU

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🤩🥰I'm so happy that my techniques have helped in your art! 💕

[@olsson182]

Hi Nadia! They are still both beautiful coasters but thanks so much for bringing this issue up for us all to be aware of. Can you tell us in what instances you use the varnish to apply different products to resin as opposed to just mixing them up in a little resin? When would we select one technique over the other? Thank your for all your informative videos, absolutely great!! 💖

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

😊💕 thank you, I use gloss varnish for majority of my handpainted designs on resin. I use it as a glue in many cases... but also to mix mica powders and resin dyes for my stained glass techniques. I have many tutorials on my channel that show how versatile it is. 🥰

[@genettejennings5537]

Great learning. I understand the frustration. Good thing this was a test and not a project you were working on. I don't use a lot of glitter, I do use a lot of glass in my work, I will start testing it before just assuming. Thank you

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you. Yes, especially glass glitter... definitely worth testing first

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Nadia, Thank you for sharing a really helpful tutorial 👍 I was shocked to at such a colour change most people are watching the pennies these days so if it was me I would be sending them back because they didn’t do what they was supposed to do 😠 the way you Figured it out made them turn out pretty ❤️✨ Lin

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Lin 🥰 This is definitely one of the concerns...these types of specialty glitters are not inexpensive. There should be a reasonable expectation that if a resin supply company is selling a product, that it will interact well with resin. Unfortunately, these glitters were never intended for resin, even though some have been able to find ways to use them...having unpredictable outcomes is not ideal. Just Resin says they will be updating the descriptions of these items on their website and adding tutorials with recommended uses.

[@lindaeastment4542]

HI Nadia, I am so glad and happy for you that you got a Satisfactory result from the Manufacturers and thank you so so much for passing it on to your Subscribers Myself personally I am very grateful thank you Lin 👍❤️

[@jacqualinegodzinski2718]

I use triple thick then sprinkle the glass glitter. It covers and keeps the color. The plain glass adds sparkle which is my favorite. Good luck in your journey!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

that's great!😊 I definitely think this issue is mostly with the deeply pigmented glitters... no noticeable issues with the lighter colors.

[@DorianneDelageArt]

Thank you for sharing your experiment ! Yes the texture is beautiful but I understand your frustration. They are beautiful even with this accident 😊💙💙💙

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💕thank you Dorianne, I appreciate your kindness

[@Anjalifinearts]

Absolutely stunning and gorgeous sharing!

[@connietreadway9460]

Thanks! Love the colors and the coasters even tho different than planned.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you, you're very kind💕

[@lynnesheehan3881]

Wow.....what a color change! I'm going to be sure that I do a little test of glass glitters before being used. Hopefully they can work those color issues out. Thanks for sharing a "fail". 😊

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

😊yes! Small tests are a great way to be sure without wasting too much product😊

[@lindayukavetsky7723]

No worries, like you say a learning experience sometimes is necessary to go through this situation it helps us and you to explore , I think it was a great tutorial to learn more in the resin art world, , either way your fabulous thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰absolutely, thank you so much Linda💕

[@joslyneatmon1244]

Thank you for all you do for us!!! Love the coasters even with the color thingy. Keep sharing💯❤️

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰💖thank you Joslyn. As long as we know the limitations of the products we're using, then we'll know when and how to use them 😊

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Great video, a lot of good information. The coasters are still beautiful and blingy. Thank you so much for showing posting the video even tho they weren't what you wanted. xoxoxo

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you so much Stephanie

[@katecromer318]

Thank you answered my question

[@littlelulu4107]

Good info. They are both still beautiful although it was not expected.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💕thank you, it's always good to know the limitations of a product before using it. But it's a good lesson to test the items first😅😊

[@littlelulu4107]

@@LiaDiaDesigns that is very true indeed.

[@wtglb]

Glad JR checked into it and admitted it’s limitations. That druzy look is pretty, though!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you! 🥰 Yes, I love the druzy texture of it! I'll keep trying to find ways to make it work! 😊

[@monicascreativities96]

Thank you for sharing and proving a true honest opinion. They all turned out amazing! I do have quite a bit of the JR pigments and micas but now purchase my supplies local here in Alberta. 😍💕🤗

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Monica. I have always liked JR products and would purchase in larger batches once or twice a year to save on shipping. Their Pigments are excellent quality... so I didn't even think twice that there may have been an issue with their glitters...

[@janelcloutier9543]

I had that happen to me as well. You smart about mentioning testing it first and seal if needed.

[@carolynmozzone412]

Great experiment. Thanks for sharing. I have not run into bleeding but I’ve only used gold and clear glass. I did run into some black “stone chips” that bled.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you! 🥰 Yes! I definitely think this is mostly a concern with deeply pigmented glass... the gold, silver and lighter colors don't seem to have the same issues.

[@sheryltrevino7966]

That was quite disappointing. I appreciate you bringing awareness to all of us fellow artists. Thanks for sharing

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💕I'm glad it was helpful... as long as we know the limitations of the products we use, we can make proper choices😊

[@Pashanny824]

You are so missed on KZbin. I watched every video and looked forward to the next.❤ Hope all’s well with you.

[@lesliespiers8407]

their both pretty, but truthfully I really liked how the glass turned out.

[@cindylougillimsheavenlydes7482]

Tytyty for the pebeo tips! I wasn’t poking my hole big enough!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

I'm so glad it helped Cindy! I've had a few people voice concerns, so hopefully this resolves most of the issues.

[@Sulzie65]

Very interesting. I have used colored glass. I color my own with alcohol inks and let dry. I have used in resin with no issues. Haven’t trued with gloss varnish yet. Still all yours turned out beautiful.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Janet 💕 this is actually been suggested by a few other artists as well...it seems to be the best option for avoiding any type of bleed that happens with these pre-made glass glitters. It's probably more cost effective as well.

[@cindylougillimsheavenlydes7482]

Yes buying one set color and coloring it yourself would be more cost effective and also give you the PERFECT COLOR you make! ?

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

Although the colors didn't turn out like you wanted. They are still all beautiful. I have had problems with the Dura gloss varnish you use. When used over paint pours will crack. It is great to varnish wood that has been painted with acrylics and also on canvas with regular acrylics. I have not tried it with glitter and resin, as you have. You get favorable results using it in that way. If you have any suggestions for me, I would love to hear from you on this. I like the dura gloss varnish. This may or may not have affected your end result. Thank you!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Varnishes (especially water based varnishes like DuraClear) are not meant to be poured or painted in thick layers, they will definitely crack as they dry. They are meant to paint on thinly and add layers as they dry if you need more than 1 coat. When I use them on resin, I generally paint a thin layer to use it like a glue or mix it with a pigment for my stained glass look, which is still painted on in a thin layer. Hope this helps🥰

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

@@LiaDiaDesigns Yes, thank you so much, I appreciate your response will certainly give it a try!😘

[@christines2451]

I can understand your frustration. I bet they were coloured with inks. I have seen some people make their own glass glitter using alcohol inks. But if they are not sealed before adding other varnishes etc they bleed as well. I still really think your coasters turned out pretty. I do also like seeing the difference between the glass glitters and the glitters.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💖thank you Christine🥰 I've been hearing that they are likely colored with inks as well... and that sealing them may help ... so I wonder why the manufacturer wouldn't just do that as part of their process🤔. These types of glitters are not inexpensive, so I would expect to be able to use them straight out of the package...or at minimum some sort of warning on the packaging. I'm glad I made the 2nd coaster with the other glitters I had... you can really tell the difference when comparing them😊

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

I felt your disappointment, Nadia. That is super frustrating. The coasters turned out beautiful. I'm glad you got a response from Just Resin

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💕thank you.🥰 Hopefully they make the website updates soon so others can make an educated decision before they buy

[@marcellabarratt8778]

You are a great good for you love your work 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

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[@mandalasbypamela4087]

Very pretty, good to know & great tips! So sorry for the frustration you went through though, God bless you! 💞🙏😘 Thank you for sharing & yes - it's always helpful to share tips! I had a VERY helpful tip just shared (being fairly new to resin) that I believe was from "pouring your heart out" explained on a video: It was if your pigment pastes become hard & no longer creamy (I had one of 2 that I purchased early on that arrived hard from Just Resin). I had no idea, but she shared on the video to place it in very hot water (she let hers come to a boil - I placed my jar in a zip lock bag first) then set it in the hot water over night. It worked like a charm!!! Was creamy, easily stirred & like brand new. It was explained that can occur because of temperature changes. (And the JR came all the way from Australia to the U.S. - gorgeous, beautiful, creamy colors). Thanks again Nadia!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Pam. 💖 Yes, pigment pastes can harden with temperature changes and even just over time. Putting the container in warm water is the recommended way to soften it...but I haven't done it that way lol. I have a space heater in my studio ... so i put the containers in front of the space heater ( about a foot away) and let it sit there for about 5-10 minutes... works like a charm!

[@mandalasbypamela4087]

@@LiaDiaDesigns I had no idea! 😊🙈 That's great you have a space heater! I'm having to do my art in a dining room at my FIL's every other week, but thankful for it. 💞🙏😚

[@samianabi6270]

I'm glad you mentioned about the pebeo cerne relief. I bought 2 after watching your videos and they were really hard to squeeze. I ended up putting so much pressure on them that the tube exploded and oozed everywhere. Also, because you have to put so much pressure on, your hands start shaking and you cant can't a smooth line. I live in France so I bought mine on Amazon. I wonder if they are selling us expired stock. It was really disheartening. I'm glad it's not just me xx

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

I'm sorry to hear that. A few others have mentioned similar.. so yes, definitely do a return or exchange. Pebeo is in France I believe, so you would expect that you'd have the freshest of products!

[@TrackerLorna]

Thank you for the info very interesting🥰 i still luv the💞

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you

[@tammybaker7629]

Thanks very helpful info.🙂

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰 thank you for watching

[@cherrycheesecake9629]

I can hear your frustration🙁I really like the magenta. They are Still beautiful and love the design 💕💕💕

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

💖💖💖 thank you... I'm glad you like them...this tutorial was a rollercoaster 😅

[@FairyArtMother]

Glitter glass is not mixed in resin, but sprinkled on top to add the sparkle that glitter can’t give.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

The seller has now updated the descriptions for these products on their website to properly explain their intended use. Though many other artists have commented and messaged me with their 'workarounds' so that they can use the glitter in resin. Though others have mentioned that even with sprinkling on top, they have sometimes had issues with bleed with the highly pigmented colors.

[@mandicoleman7433]

The tape would be good to make the straight line n put the paint stuff on top. I can't draw a straight line anymore lol

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

that could work! 😊

[@lindae7013]

Hi Nadia, there is a store that sells German glass glitter that seems to have good reviews it’s called Rose Mille check them out

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you Linda. I will. It's been suggested by a number of artists that I try getting clear or silver and coloring them myself to reduce the chance of bleeding... I think I may try that as well.

[@beckyj5875]

Maybe if you used mod podge or triple thick it wouldn't have changed colors instead of what you used? Just a thought.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Someone mentioned triple thick was what they used with success...I haven't tried that yet.

[@funo6581]

Thanks for showing us the flaws in this product. Just Resin is a ‘go to’ for a lot of resin artists and it’s an obvious assumption that their products are resin compatible. Planning color combinations is as important as your design. Depending on how complicated your design is.. how large it is.. how many pours it takes, all of these factors can result in a lot of work.. time and money.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

100% accurate! The additives we use in resin should be predictable... resin is a very expensive medium for something like glitter to ruin it

[@mlynettepinky595]

@@LiaDiaDesigns IKR, epoxy resin is not cheap. I just bought epoxy resin from Amazon and it won't harden my tray I used some of my eyeshadow that has glitter in it on some keychains and it came out alright. The problem is big projects like the 3 layer tray. Maybe I didn't put enough epoxy resin in the mold, or it was the alcohol resin color pigment,

[@debbiefriesen3413]

Hi Nadia I just want you to know that I knew exactly what was going to happen bc it happened to me. I used them as main centre in a coaster and the dark red turned gold/orange and the gold turned clear silver. This, is after I poured in the resin it happened. So, good luck. 🙏

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

😓😓😓 on one hand, I'm happy that it's not just me.. on the other hand I'm sad that there are a number of us who have had projects affected by this. I have been in contact with the supplier... they said they will be adding additional information to their website and adding tutorials... so hopefully this will help people make a more educated purchase. It's easy to assume that because a resin supply company sells something that it's meant for resin... but this wasn't the case for these glitters.

[@nicoleaho7262]

I really like watching your videos, I would like to know where in Canada are you from I’m from Surrey, BC 🇨🇦

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

🥰thank you! I'm in Ontario, outside of Toronto🇨🇦

[@nicoleaho7262]

@@LiaDiaDesigns awesome now I have a Canadian friend I like your resin videos I’m just starting to get into it so I’m just a beginner but love it happy crafting my friend❤️

[@julieharris6990]

Thank you for doing the test for us, I personally know how much it means to me to have this information. I dont like the color in resin personally, i think it has definitely changed to a completely different hue, and if i had paid for ‘x’ color, then a company that sells to resin artist should have a resin compliant product. Yes, it could be a bad batch, so im just saying in general.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

I absolutely agree with you Julie. Just Resin has now updated their product descriptions on their website for these glass glitters... hopefully that will help Artists in the future before they choose to buy. Also... I'm still testing other products with the glass glitter to see if anything else could work with it and still use it in resin... will post an update if/ when I find something that works. 😊

[@patriciaharkin1571]

How disappointing. I know they said the glitter glass was only meant for sprinkling on the resin but even then, it lost some of its colour. I use clear/mirrored glass and colour it with alcohol inks and let it dry before putting in resin and I've never had bleeding from it. Thank you for doing this test.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Patricia🥰 Yes, I do something similar with my larger glass pieces (for geode style art)... buy the clear glass and color them myself. I honestly was shocked to see how much these glass glitters bled and changed color! They are not inexpensive either... in future, I would probably just stick with the silver ones and color them to suit my design.

[@melimel9265]

Great tip. Does the ink bleed on the colored glass that u DIY when u put in resin.

[@angiekyle2942]

Maybe the solvents in the varnish reacted with the dye. Have you tried the actual resin?

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Yes I tried both in this video, the water based varnish and resin. The supplier has admitted (after I raised the issue with them) that the manufacturer never intended for these glass glitters to be used in resin or any type of varnish...

[@gourdhead22]

How many ounces is in that bag?? Silly question 🙄 sorry. I am watching now. But I may comment again. Love the glass glitter so much. hugs Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

50gram / 1.7oz Bags

[@iseejewelz3874]

Is it because of the varnish? Cause doesn't the varnish have solvents in it?

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

The varnish I use is water based..it generally doesn't react with anything I add to it. The tests I did in resin also shows color loss and change... so whatever the glass glitters are coated in is very fragile to any type of agitation /stirring. The manufacturer says they were never intended to be used in resin or varnish, even though they are being sold as a resin additive. Other artists have commented with similar experiences and some have found that the glitters need to be spray sealed before they can be used.

[@lisarumberger9749]

These will lose their faceting/sparkle when put in a medium....they are best sprinkled on top of a clear adhesive to keep their sparkle. I would only use them on things that you are not going to be running your hands over or coming in direct contact, as it is glass and is sharp!

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Can I ask what clear adhesive you use? I've tried varnish, resin, mod podge and triple thick... all with the same discoloring issue of the fuchsia glass glitter (turns hot pink). The seller (just resin) has now admitted that the manufacturer of the glass glitter never intended for use with resin or any type of varnish. They mentioned they were recommended for gift cards, scrapbooking and ornaments... all of which seem like a hazard for getting your fingers cut on the sharp edges of the glass glitter. The obvious solution seemed to be covering it with varnish or resin to make it safer... but the colors definitely don't like it (gold and silver seem fine). I've heard some artists have said they spray seal their glitter... but I'm eager to learn more from those who say they use them with success (specifically the highly pigmented ones)

[@lisarumberger9749]

@@LiaDiaDesigns I had tried with dyes to make my own, but the color bleeds on that too. So if I want color, I just use clear glitter glass and sprinkle it over a colored resin once it has sat for a bit and thickened up (otherwise it will sink into it) I would assume you could put down a layer of your water based varnish that had been colored with micas or acrylics in a similar color to the colored glass glitter and then sprinkle over it once tacky but not dry and it might not lose its facets, color or change color. It will, however always be sharp. I mainly use it on wall art pieces. Hope this helps some.

[@denisewoodrow2640]

im just little concered isnt it lead based, wont that be bad to work with

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

I don't understand your question... lead based?

[@christinahutchison3967]

I think sherry molten had the same problem

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

It's a problem I've now heard from many resin artists and even acknowledged by Just Resin. I'm trying to test some the glue type products to see if I can find a workaround... so far a popular suggestion has been to spray seal them before using them...

[@nikiking9915]

So it's not colored glass, it's glass that's dyed?

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Yes! Turns out the are just mirrored type glass that are dyed (sometimes gold and silver are actually that color... but the rest are coated in dye). And certain types of liquids remove the coating (so far that I've checked, any type of stirring or agitation makes the color come off when it's in some sort of fluid)

[@mookzmom]

Disappointing for a product marketed for use in resin to bleed like that and not keep the color. I'd be demanding a refund. Maybe you can salvage the rest by spraying the pieces with some clear sealant.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Thank you Pam 💖 This is definitely a big part of my disappointment, especially since they are not inexpensive. I'm sure that I'll find ways to use them, even if I have to color them myself... but I hope this will help my followers make a more educated purchase if they are looking for glass glitters. Just Resin has said that they will be adding more information to their website regarding these glitters and they will be adding tutorials on recommended uses.

[@mandicoleman7433]

Every channel I've seen use colored glass it bleeds. I think it's due to the fact that it's on the glass instead of the glass being that color

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

Really? I wonder why more artists aren't talking about it then... I agree, it's definitely an issue with how they are coloring the glass. But after talking to Just Resin, the manufacturer they purchase these glitters from never intended them to be used with resin or varnish ... so that is also part of the problem

[@mandicoleman7433]

@@LiaDiaDesigns yeah I was still watching the video when I put that comment up 🤦‍♀️😉

[@LittleSinz7109]

The product did perform properly. The glass is dyed and you added varnish which takes color off since, it contains naphtha. Know your chemicals before you blame a company for a failed product.

[@LiaDiaDesigns]

As far as I know, water-based varnish like the one I use doesn't contain naphtha like some oil based varnishes (which I don't use). I haven't had this issue with other dyed products with this water-based varnish. Thank you for your kind comment. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@pjfoltz8810]

Contact the manufacturer and show them this video. When we buy products, especially for the color, and it changes the color and messes up your projects, it is upsetting. They need to know this to maybe make adjustments.

[@margarettaylorwonderfulide26]

It's the Rnish Try resin.❤

[@sassygirl7722]

The silvers on the shells are different too. One is much brighter

[@tigerlilly1200]

I wish I would've seen this before , I cut the tip and didn't know 🙃🙃😊

[@lindayukavetsky7723]

No worries, like you say a learning experience sometimes is necessary to go through this situation it helps us and you to explore , I think it was a great tutorial to learn more in the resin art world, , either way your fabulous thank you for sharing your knowledge.