Resin Art for Beginners: An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

[@jorgenorena-fr9nb]

I love this video! All you have to do is follow the steps and you get an amazing result!

[@Artresin]

Exactly! Thank so much for watching. If you give it a try, let us know how it goes :)

[@SplitSniper7]

Absolute appreciate every step of this. Having Allyson do the resin and asking every question and being as nervous as an absolute beginner not wanting to ruin her work. I felt all of that.

[@briannan2360]

I shouldve found this video BEFORE I poured resin over a commissioned painting 🥲 very very helpful video

[@stephaniegates2867]

Wow this explains it all! Thank you so much for the detailed steps!

[@Artresin]

So glad you enjoyed it, Stephanie! ☺

[@SheXyShellyMarie]

Love using this. It creates such a beautiful surface. No smell, no VOCs, easy to use. Fall in love ❤️ today.

[@jessicac8182]

This is such a helpful video - very happy I stumbled across it!

[@Artresin]

Thanks for checking it out! ☺

[@triedtoflydidntwork]

This is an amazing video for first timers. So many tips like why not scrape inside the cup after pouring to try to get more.

[@patsydoiron2453]

What an extremely helpful video. Thank you ArtResin!

[@valerielemke6571]

I love this video! Thank you so much for the very clear guidance. Thanks, too, for providing the tools like the calculator and level app. I can't wait to try it on my paintings! Allyson's paintings are beautiful ❤️

[@Katka_art]

How brilliant is this , am so happy I found this video

[@Kimmie978]

This email that links this came at the perfect time! I've been having a hard time with trying to resin my acrylic pours. I've had problems with dipping in the middle, etc. So this was awesome! Thank you for all the info! I love Allyson's painting, especially how she continued it on all of the sides! :)

[@sheridanmay8540]

This is so helpful, I wish I had found you before I tried my first few projects but feel much better equipped now to give it another go - thank you!!

[@Artresin]

Thanks for watching! So happy it helped :)

[@elenamaria8063]

Wish you had shown how to take the tape off. Other than that, a very informative video! Thanks.

[@Artresin]

We like to peel the tape off around the 18 hour mark once the resin has set but not fully cured. Take a look at our blog that also has a helpful tip from an artist on removing stuck tape :) www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-do-i-remove-epoxy-resin-drips

[@Sophie-li6os]

@@Artresin Any tips if you forgot to take the tape off at the 18 hour mark?

[@Artresin]

@@Sophie-li6os Yes! You should be ok to remove the tape up until the 24 hour mark or so, but it gets progressively tougher as the resin gets harder and harder. You'll find the tape will rip. The best thing to do is to warm the tape up gently with a heat gun or a hair dryer, and then try removing it. You might find a metal spatula is helpful to scrape the tape off. If you have any tape residue left, you can try a bit isopropyl alcohol on a cloth to remove it. Hope that helps!

[@MarcelleSM]

Amazing! I didn’t know resin was going to be so easy! Definitely will try it out ! Let’s see how it goes !

[@BillizMuzic]

I always suggest labeling your cups part a and part b on respective cup. To be sure you are using each in correct amount. And also a scale to be sure you are using exact correct amounts of parts a and b

[@Artresin]

We made ArtResin super simple! It is a 1:1 mixing ratio, so just pour equal amounts of the resin and the hardener and you are good to go. DO NOT use a scale when measuring ArtResin, our 1:1 ratio is by volume, not by weight :)

[@saundracuyler9872]

How did you clean the cup and stirrer that you used in the mixing??? Do you lift the painting straight up and level when you remove the tape from the back BEFORE the 24 hour time mark????

[@Artresin]

We like to peel the tape off around the 18 hour mark once the resin has set but not fully cured. Take a look at our blog that also has a helpful tip from an artist on removing stuck tape :) www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-do-i-remove-epoxy-resin-drips

[@Artresin]

Wipe your tools down with paper towel and let any remaining residue cure to the tools. There's no need to try to remove every last bit of resin off the tools; they'll still be ready to use next time. If you get any resin on your skin, simply clean with soap and water. www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-can-i-clean-epoxy-resin-mixing-containers

[@OmaStudioArt]

Thanks for this...do you leave the cardboard under the canvas forever? and do you need cardboard support for 4x6 or 5x7 canvas? At what size do you recommend inserting cardboard for extra support.

[@Artresin]

You can remove the cardboard if you wish once the resin has cured. All canvasses are different, if the canvas you are using has some give to it you will want to reinforce the back with cardboard to prevent it sagging.

[@melissahotson4666]

Hi guys, wow what beautiful artwork! This is a great tutorial so thank you very much. I’m new to using resin, I’m in the UK so unfortunately I can’t get my hands on your products they look amazing, I’m currently making coasters (wooden with acrylic paints) but I’m getting about 2mm shrinking along the edges whether I’m doming or covering the sides, I’ve tried what seems to be everything including extremely clean artwork, level surfaces, mixing and more. It’s breaking my heart 💔😔. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong or even how I can fix my pieces. Please please if you can help or give me a few tips I’d be so great full. I look forward to hopefully hearing from you, many thanks in advance. Melissa xx

[@Artresin]

Hi Melissa - Resin typically shrinks because of solvents, fillers etc that evaporate ( as VOCs ) Ours doesn't have any so shrinkage isn't usually an issue. If you added something, that additive might be evaporating and that might cause shrinkage in the resin. It also could be that the wood is absorbing some of the resin, using a sealant prior to pouring your resin should help in this case :) As for getting our product in the UK please contact us at [e-mail] and we will put you in touch with a retailer in your area :)

[@melissahotson4666]

ArtResin Hi, Thank you so much for your reply. The brand I’m currently using also has no VOCs and I’ve added nothing to. Yes your right I could be the wood that’s the problem and I’ll need to try a sealant. Thank you so much for your help and advice and I’ll for sure be contacting your team cos I’m desperate to try your products. 🤗 x

[@florianwinkels7362]

are there any toxic fumes i need to watch out for or could i let the painting sit in my bedroom? Also is it possible to use a regular lighter insted of the butane torch? Thanks for the video, i am so gonna try this on my art soon :)

[@Artresin]

Hi Florian, we are happy to tell you that ArtResin is non toxic, does not produce fumes or VOCs and has been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and has been designated non-toxic when used as directed and safe for home use in a well ventilated area! Here is a blog with more info: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/41788993-artresin-is-safe-for-home-use?_pos=1&_sid=256798f7a&_ss=r You can use a lighter rather than a butane torch, it is the heat from the flame that clears the bubbles. Depending on the size of your piece you can use a bbq lighter for small areas, butane torch for a small to medium canvas and our propane torch head for larger areas.

[@aprilsmommy1]

This looks great! How long should I wait for the painting to dry before I apply resin? Have a few paintings I would love to do this with. Love the way the colors pop when resin is applied. Thank you for sharing.

[@Artresin]

Hi Nancy, It will depend on the paint used and how thick it is applied. I know a few artists that do acrylic pours that say they like to wait at least a week before they apply ArtResin. I think that sounds safe to me especially on thick paintings like pours.

[@aprilsmommy1]

@@Artresin Thank you for the information.

[@anuradhabhalla5483]

So lovely💕will do for my paintings 💕

[@sharebear1129]

Great resin !!

[@BillizMuzic]

I suggest scraping underside once or twice to get rid of drips as it cures. Otherwise it pulls the resin off the canvas and could leave you open to bald spots. Especially on these gallery wrapped canvases

[@ShanaGrugan]

I like to keep the edges of my cradled panels “raw” and always tape them and remove once complete. If you don’t want resin on the edges would you simply tape them and remove once the 24 hours is up?

[@Artresin]

Yes, you can tape off the edges with painters tape, then remove the tape once the resin has firmed up. Alternately you can just dome the top of the canvas, carefully nudge the resin out to the edge and it will just coat the top.

[@rosalindalozano233]

So Gorgeous!!

[@robfielding100]

Can you resin over a watercolour painting? What about wood which has had a photo transferred on the surface? Very informative tutorial. Many thanks

[@Artresin]

Yes!! You certainly can use ArtResin over your pieces! Now I would suggest using a pre-sealant on them prior to applying the resin. Many papers and sometimes inks can off-gas and create bubbles in the resin as it cures. By creating this barrier with your pre-sealant it will help to prevent this from happening. We do not favor any one sealant so whatever you have on hand and are used to using is fine :) Here is our most recent blog on sealing your art, it should also be of help: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/should-i-seal-my-artwork-before-i-resin

[@brendawhaley7094]

thank u for this i was doing the resin wrong,,i will try again and let u know..

[@Artresin]

Good Luck and most importantly have fun :)

[@manjul9160]

How did you seal the painting? Can we seal photographs and do the same?

[@Artresin]

We recommend sealing paper and photos before you apply ArtResin. You can use any sealer of your choice just be sure to choose one that is not oil based and one that dries clear. Be sure your sealer is completely dry prior to applying ArtResin.

[@BillizMuzic]

Wear two pairs of gloves so when one gets messy you can pull it off and still be gloved

[@Sophie-li6os]

Thank you! This is a great tip!

[@NicoleDickson-ms5qe]

I need some help... i have used resin and it has wrinkles..or cracks in it.. 0:26 i dont know what im doing wrong. The last one did this on the second layer and i sanded it back and i tried again and it still has some small cracks. 😢

[@Artresin]

Can you send us some photos so we can try to help?? You can send to [e-mail]

[@milagrostq]

Awesome!!

[@Sophie-li6os]

My paintings have some texture to them, I've put resin on them and it doesn't fully cover all the texture and it looks like there are bumps in my resin, if I pour more resin it just runs over the edge, how can I get a thicker coat?

[@Artresin]

Hey Sophie - yes, you can absolutely get a thicker coat to cover areas with higher texture. You can do it a couple of ways: first, you can create a dam around the piece using tape to contain the resin. You can double up painters tape to make it thick or you can use aluminum tape which is a little more rigid. Then pour the resin into the dam and once it's dry to the touch, remove the tape (usually safe to do at the 18 hr mark). The other option is to tape off the sides of your piece and dome the resin on top - this means that when you spread the resin, you nudge it right to the edge without letting it run over the sides. ArtResin is nice and thick so if you go slow, it will stay where you put it. You can do as many layers as you want for as thick a coat as you'd like, as long as you don't pour more than 1/4" at a time max. 💡And remember to always sand cured resin (and wipe away the sanding dust) before you pour a fresh coat. This will give the fresh resin something to bond to so that the layers don't separate in time. Hope that helps!!

[@Sophie-li6os]

@@Artresin Thank you for your quick reply, how thick can I pour it?

[@Artresin]

@@Sophie-li6os Great question! ArtResin was designed as a surface coating for artwork and intended to be poured in layers 1/8" or 3 mm thick. You can pour a little thicker than this - up to 1/4" or 6 mm but I wouldn't pour thicker than this. If you do, bubbles won't be able to rise to the surface to get torched out and you may end up with bubbles in your cured resin. Your best bet is to pour multiple 1/8" or 1/4" layers every 3-5 hours until you reach the thickness you want :) Here's a blog and video with more info: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/3-ways-to-get-a-thick-layer-of-resin

[@Sophie-li6os]

@@Artresin Thank you! You're videos are so helpful!

[@surftraveller9827]

Could you apply this with a paintbrush on a canvas painted with gauche?

[@Artresin]

You can apply ArtResin over gauche once it is fully dry. We find pouring ArtResin and allowing it to self level has the best result over canvas, however if you are interested in selective embellishment you may choose to use a brush. Here is a blog that explains more on selective embellishment: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/selective-embellishment

[@gabrielcurca703]

Can we add resins on oil painting, please?

[@Artresin]

Yes, you can use ArtResin epoxy resin over oil paint once it has dried thoroughly. This may take months, but once dry, ArtResin will fully bond to and seal an oil painting.

[@adrivalero73]

How to know how much resin a need for my project?

[@Artresin]

Hi Adriana, we have made the calculations easy! Our website has a resin calculator to help you determine what size ArtResin kit you will require for your project. You can follow this link to our calculator or find the link at the bottom of our webpage: www.artresin.com/pages/calculator

[@marvinschwartzenburg5711]

Where can I purchase the serrated scrapper and what is it called?

[@bexzak2]

Marvin Schwartzenburg there are resin spreaders available on ArtResin.com

[@elenamaria8063]

Thanks!

[@lindaogburn7205]

I was wondering if i could put vinyl lettering on the resin after it has cured I am looking to put pets names on paw print resin ornaments I have made

[@Artresin]

Hi Linda, yes you can but you may want to seal them afterwards so that they do not delaminate. You can do this by putting on another thin coat of ArtResin if you wish :)

[@MarcelleSM]

I will like to know how to clean the tools after use ?

[@Artresin]

We like to wipe them clean with a paper towel and alcohol :) Take a look at our recent blog: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-can-i-clean-epoxy-resin-mixing-containers

[@sobouhiarif9179]

Can we use resin on oil paintings?

[@Artresin]

Yes, you can use ArtResin over oil paint once it has dried thoroughly. ArtResin will fully bond to and seal in any dry oil painting. The problem comes when the oil is not fully dry, we have heard that some artists wait up to 6 months for the oil to be fully cured.

[@chinissberryzCrew]

Thanks for that information, I wait 10 days and I was thinking maybe that was enough, but I will wait more for using in oil painting 😢 I was very excited for using resin tomorrow 😅

[@BillizMuzic]

That resin calculator doesn't account for surface area on sides of that canvas though..... So what about that??

[@Artresin]

If you want to coat the edges of your canvas, that just counts as more surface area so you can include the extra area into your calculations. Typically, since the sides of your canvas are vertical, most of the resin will drip off so you don't have to increase your resin amount by much. Just run your gloved hand around the edges of your canvas to coat them with the run off.

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

How do you clean the tools

[@Artresin]

You can wipe the tools with paper towel while the resin is still wet. Then follow with a spray of isopropyl alcohol and wipe again.

[@mileijoy1346]

how do you wash your measure container once you have empty it?

[@Artresin]

We like to wipe them clean with a paper towel and alcohol :) Take a look at our recent blog: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-can-i-clean-epoxy-resin-mixing-containers

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

Did the tape/drips peel off easily?

[@Artresin]

We like to peel the tape off around the 18 hour mark and usually have no issues. Take a look at our blog that also has a helpful tip from an artist on removing stuck tape :) www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-do-i-remove-epoxy-resin-drips

[@williamhgyap]

Thanks It should mention Soft Resin or Hard Resin… ??

[@Artresin]

Hey William, ArtResin is a coating resin, so it is formulated to pour in a thin coating over your surface. It cures to a hard durable glossy surface.

[@cjk1956]

No chemical mask no nitrile gloves this worries me but such a beautiful piece.

[@Artresin]

Thank you! Here is our blog on safety precautions when using ArtResin: @t

[@10hockeymom1]

You didnt show us how to clean your tools.

[@Artresin]

We like to wipe them clean with a paper towel and alcohol :) Take a look at our recent blog: www.artresin.com/blogs/artresin/how-can-i-clean-epoxy-resin-mixing-containers

[@leelastoma5809]

No smell? That’s a lie. I use Art Resin and love it but it’s smells strong. I wear a respirator. Please do not lie to people. Their health is important .

[@bexzak2]

This is on the ArtResin website: What's That Smell? Explaining Epoxy Resin Odor Posted on 8 Sep 20:48 3 Comments Like most chemicals, all epoxy resins generally have some kind of odor. This odor can range from discreet and harmless, to powerful and noxious. Often these overpowering unpleasant smells are indicative of health hazards, and common sense should tell the user to take caution around products emitting such bad smells. ArtResin produces a low odor that some customers describe as "actually kind of pleasant", "kind of like asian fruit", and "barely noticeable". However its smell is interpreted, it is important to note that what customers are smelling are not fumes. ArtResin produces no fumes or VOCs (volatile organic compounds), so its scent should by no means alert the user to any potential danger. In fact, ArtResin has been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials and designated to be safe for home use when used as directed in a well ventilated area. So users can go ahead and breathe normally! Read our SDS for more information.

[@rosalindalozano233]

It's unnecessary to be so dramatic. Do your research before you accuse people or at least question what you smell. #CalmDown

[@Sophie-li6os]

I've used other resins and they have such a strong chemical smell - I don't find that with ArtResin at all