Resin Art - Wavescape

[@carlottaghia1048]

Wow! Very beautiful!!!

[@crisscross104]

❤️

[@Tomes23]

A very talented couple. Your husband is very talented!

[@judysand96]

Clever lady and gent. I have to get my husband busy making the leveler for my granddaughter and me. He’s not a wood turner ( and your husband’s are gorgeous) but an old car(1950s) restore enthusiast. He’s going to hate me interrupting for a job for me, but I’ll eye twinkle him in to it. Bwahaaaahaaaa. A spectacular result...as usual.

[@crisscross104]

LOL We cant take credit for the levelling board ..... tripod levelling is an old woodworking thing and I saw the boards on LIF. One thing I learned was ziplock bags have a way round. LOL you need to put the slightly longer piece on top or it fills with resin and ruins your legs hahahaha

[@judysand96]

Chris Cross giggling.

[@ItsAllSurreal]

Beautiful pour! You are my favorite resin artist. Not only because I think all your pours are gorgeous, but also that you think everything through! I really appreciate your insight and willingness to share.

[@momof1150]

Gorgeous! Love the white negative space. I love the color combo too! Truly excellent!

[@bobmrfur2216]

Luv you and your huby's work!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@bethmaupin-bailey6915]

Both you and your husband are so talented. Love both of your works. Thank you so much for sharing

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much Beth. I pass all compliments on to him. LOL its quite funny to see him blush. 🌺

[@bethmaupin-bailey6915]

Chris Cross I started playing with resin after watching your videos. You inspired me. The resin / wood “cup” is really cool.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Beth. The cup is gorgeous. Its still a new thing but he is working thdough all the little hiccups. 😀

[@davisburnside9609]

Awesome work!

[@MakeandTake]

so excited to watch this thanks so much for sharing your talent

[@crisscross104]

My Pleaseure. 🌺🌺😍

[@cllawhu]

Beautiful and love the hubs wood resin works as well 🥰💕

[@DanielleLewisArtist]

The colours are gorgeous the ‘paw print’ in it is too cute!

[@crisscross104]

😋😂

[@tracyp4573]

Gorgeous!!

[@soulenergyartsartistmariam8086]

Beautiful wave scape and technique! Thank you.

[@crystalburch3213]

Absolutely gorgeous!! You have a true gift for colors and blending them together beautifully! Blessings. Thank you for sharing..

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much Crystal. 🌺🌺🌺

[@erinlynn7642]

I love it! The orbs are gorgeous

[@crisscross104]

Thanks Erin 🌺🌺🌺

[@MakeandTake]

husband work is gorgeous as well!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you.

[@tracyp4573]

Just awesome!! Wow!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Tracy. 🌺

[@annettesmith6241]

I love it Chris Cross. I think I might have found myself a new hobby. I love how interesting and abstract these are.

[@savharali]

Incredibly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeanieprice5032]

absolutely stunning thank you so much for sharing you have inspired me to take on my long overdue project

[@angeggerton]

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for this video. I am new to using resin and found your video so helpful. Just simple things like using the electricians tape! Love the end result! Please keep the videos coming.

[@pambaskin]

Hello Chris, I love your videos, I have learned so much from you.I was wondering if you can do a video on how and when you remove the tape. I make such a mess when I do and have to go back and fix messy places on my piece. Yours always look so clean and beautiful. Thank you so much

[@crisscross104]

Pam i use high viscosity resin and don't overheat so it doesn't travel as far or fast as normal art resin. I think I have explained that I use electeical tape on the edges. I leave overnight and then in the morning I heat the tape alightly with a heat gun in low. The resin does not stick to electrical tape so it comes off cleanly. You are not the firat to ask so if I do another piece I will do a give addon showing that process.

[@pambaskin]

@@crisscross104 Thank you so much. I am glad to hear and see from a master. I think I get in a hurry and make a mess. I need to slow down and clam down. Love your work so0 much. Thank you again

[@crisscross104]

The more you do......the more you understand the time frames of the resin you are working with. No need to rush... just be organised and take it one step at a time. You will nail it and the good thing is that if you are using wood boards you can sand the bottom or even cover with felt or material

[@thisdollslifejenna3841]

Absolutely adore how your wavescape turned out! It's so stunning!! Thx for sharing!!!:)💙💙💙💙💙

[@kymgow6191]

This is definitely one of my all time fav Resin Art pieces. Just love it 😍

[@Glassdaisy109]

Thanks Chris, I know that I am a pest and you already have plenty to do. Love you and your art!xx

[@crisscross104]

Happy to help if I can

[@fayemckenna7538]

Tell your husband he does beautiful work and it's nice to see his work also thanks

[@gr8eft]

Oh Chris. I have so missed seeing your videos. Thank you so much for making and posting this video. The colors and the placement are perfect !! Love your Husband's work as well. I am too busy gushing over your Art at the moment.

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

Very beautiful I haven’t done resin in a while.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much. I haven't done any resin for ages either. Lucky hubby is still incorporating resin in his woodwork so all my surplus does not go to waste.

[@angelajsacaartistaffiliatedwpl]

@@crisscross104 awesome looks beautiful

[@marcialiepold8034]

Love the colors

[@sharkyplaysyt3401]

Just so glad I’ve found you so easy to follow you and I must say nice and clean and tidy. Husbands work is just fabulous please tell him… Can I ask are you from Aus. Or NZ or have I got it completely wrong 👍

[@crisscross104]

Thank you 😀 I am Australian

[@suemcarthur105]

Hi from Australia thanks so much for your time wonderful work, and video

[@PattysGarden]

Thank you, Chris! Always so happy to see your art.

[@59kicki]

Aloha, I just had to say I'm very happy to have found you and to see all the art you do and also taking your time in answering everyones questions. You are truly a talented artist AND a teacher on top of an amazing person. Mahalo from the Big Island of Hawaii. 🌋🏝️🏖️🌊

[@lynnoble8229]

Stunning 🤩

[@kimmerbe]

Wow. Beautiful piece, Chris. Thank you so much for doing this video.

[@bmask4731]

Love those colors. Can you tell me where you got them from?

[@delasias9153]

beautiful! your husbands work is stunning as well.. i like the shaping of the orb stand, nicely done

[@julierathe6661]

Would you possibly share what the blue/green color is...I love it. Great job?

[@crisscross104]

Julie. Thank you. I tend to mix them up by eye using a combo of the liquitex 4 blues and greens. Not an exact measure but between the 4 blue green shade, deep turquoise, Phthal blue and phthalo green.

[@yayaglass]

Hi Chris! So much 'good stuff' in this vid!!: Your gorgeous pour, your hubbie's fabulous work, his fantastic idea for a leveling platform! I, too, suffer from Internet Woes, I totally understand that issue. Thank you for going ahead with this! Karen ❣🙋‍♀️👍

[@crisscross104]

LOL you gave me the nudge. I sacrifice upload speed for a pretty good download speed so it takes forever to load. We can’t take credit for the leveling board idea. I saw it in one of the facebook groups after the frustrations of living in an older house where every surface is just a bit off.

[@FreeYourMindArt]

Loving the end result. Thanks for sharing :)

[@patriciamaguire3850]

Stunningly beautiful, wow, I love it!

[@flowersflowers5070]

How much do you seek those for? I love the one you just did.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. I don’t sell my pieces. I just enjoy creating them.

[@SusseBo]

The blue is a great colour making a great contrast.

[@caroljohnson-rm1tj]

It looks like your husband shares your artistic talent as well. Great!

[@deboraberget8213]

Thank you so much for posting this. I love your resin art.

[@mjbrunet]

Hi Chris, any possibilities of seeing those screw type things your husband used for building your level boards. My birthday is coming up and this might be a great idea for a gift for me 👍🏻😊. Thanks

[@crisscross104]

Did you see the quick video on the making, you can either get the ready made ones with the turning knob from the hardware store (they are also the adjustable feet on the bottom of kitchen cabinets) or if you want to make then they are bolts and t-nuts from the hardware store. Any size as long as they match. This is a link for the t-nuts at our local store so you can see the picture. www.bunnings.com.au/leggz-1-4-x-5-16-steel-t-nuts-4-pack_p3940070

[@mjbrunet]

Chris Cross thank you Chris

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

WOW!! So gorgeous. Mesmerizing to watch this. I must try.

[@harryking155]

OMG THAT'S GORGEOUS!!!😯

[@crisscross104]

Harry thank you. 🙏🏻🌺🌺

[@agnesashford2074]

thanks for sharing, so beautiful.

[@ocean8434]

Love the ocean pour.

[@aishwaryamurali5250]

That's beautiful!!!!😍

[@mariagunnarsQ17]

Hi, your video is amazing, and you and your husband are very talented! i'd like to ask my husband to make one of those levelling boards, can you let me know how your husband did it? My desk is not level and my first two tries at covering my artwork with resin didn't work out because of it. Thank you

[@crisscross104]

I have a short video on the making of one of the small levelling tables that should give you a great indication of how to DIY one for you.

[@mariagunnarsQ17]

@@crisscross104 oooh great, I'll check it out, thank you very much!

[@yzagonzalez8481]

Hi I've been seeing a lot of videos on KZbin and checking out a lot of materials. I have never done a peace but your pieces are fantastic . I would like to know because some people talk about resin and other people talk about epoxy are they talking about two different materials or is it the same thing. And is it possible to color them with any type of paint pigment or inks. Also is it possible to have part A of the resin or epoxy all ready with the Colours you want just stored there for when you nees them or will they go bad. Sorry for all the questions.

[@crisscross104]

The terms are bandied around but for art purposes. Epoxy is a type of resin that is mixed together. There are different types of resin and epoxy is one of those types. Pigmentation of resin depends on the combination you have. I have used everything from ink to powders to paint with differing results. I hesitate to say definately as I have had some colourants that do not mix well. When you start off use colourants specifically designed for resin and once you get comfy with it then experiment. Resin art is all about how the resin cures. Try to keep your mix as clean and carefully measured as you can. In short, Yes you can use some part A and store for a short period but unless you have a pigment that is difficult to mix it can be wasteful to have it sitting around potentially unused. Resin has a shelf life so fresh is best and gives you the best cure....... Which should be your goal.

[@janicewalters9665]

Absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been looking at trying to make more vibrant colors. Glad I stumbled upon you. With your accent I couldn’t quite understand “was it Artisan Snow White”? Also what brand of pigment paste do you use? Thanks for guidance. Also do you have a favorite resin? Do you have other pages on Facebook or Instagram that we can even learn more. Sorry for all the questions, but when I find a great teacher, just gotta ask. Thanks again for your talent and insights.

[@crisscross104]

Thank you Janice, glad you like it. The pigment paste is by Artisue a local Australian brand. Lovely pigments. I used quite a few different brands and types of pigments. They all have something different to offer so I used was worked best in the piece. Same with resin I was more wedded to high viscosity resins and how it responded rather than brand. I have a limited social media prescence so youtube and closed FB groups are about it. 🙃. I never did a lot of videos just when I felt I had something a bit different to show.

[@janicewalters9665]

Chris Cross thanks for your response. Do you know of comparable products in US? Stone coat paste? I know Le Rez now has some. I am developing quite an allergy to resin. If it gets on my skin I see remnants for weeks. Hate to think what it does to lungs. I do use a respirator. Any US resins you like? Thanks again, Chris.

[@crisscross104]

Sorry don't have a lot of experience with US product. Le Rez is comparable pigment paste. Be safe with your handling of resin, full respirator, long sleeves, venilation and gloves. Resin allergies are no joke. Stay safe and remember once you have a reaction it will compound. The great thing is that the skills you learn using it will serve you well with other fluid and wax mediums. Enjoy

[@kittebetta]

Wow beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crisscross104]

Thank you so much 👍🏻

[@mohamedkelany9235]

can I use acrylic colors or glass color or lacquer color to pigment the resin? And should I use sandpaper after finish?

[@crisscross104]

Resin is designed to be a top coat. You would only sandpaper it if there are imperfections and you need to fix before putting on a final coat. Yes you can you other pigments to colour your resin but....... a big but..... Only you know the temperment of your resin and the different colourants. Do some very small experiments by mixing a few of the different colourants into a small amount of your resin. Only use a very small amount of colourant. See what happens to your resin. Every combination will be different. Some with mix, some will disperse and others will stay clumpy.

[@user-db1zm7ed6l]

Is your preference a heat gun over a torch to get the resin flowing? Why so?

[@crisscross104]

I use both depending on what I am trying to achieve. First the torch. A must for spot work, clearing bubbles and when you need some finer detail. Heat guns on the other hand tend to heat a larger area so (I use a low heat and speed setting). I use when I need the resin to get to an even temp. Don’t forget your hair dryer, its another valuable tool for moving resin.

[@girthillbill697]

Hi Chris. OMG..Absolutely Beautiful. Colours are so gorgeous. Love your technique. You explain so well. Great. I am learning Acrylic pours.Cant afford resin. I learnt so much from watching 100's of videos LOL. I have been doing pours on quarry rocks. Had no canvas and i love rocks. Anyway, I was about to turn off my computer and seen this. Had to watch eh. You are truly gifted and so very kind. Spectacular blending. Your tips are so helpful too. Much appreciated watching and now I will watch again. True magic this is. Cheers from Girt, Australia bush country

[@crisscross104]

Oh thank you. Have fun with your creativity.

[@ellenmac5406]

Stunning!!

[@diannedavis5008]

Beautiful. Do u use acrylic inks

[@crisscross104]

Thanks Dianne. Yes I do occasionally use acrylic inks.

[@EverydayArtByBrittanyGunter]

First video I've found of yours! Excited to watch more and learn about resin. I pour currently with acrylics. Always looking to expand and learn

[@Scoomzzz]

Would love to see your husbands process on those orbs. Even if he doesnt talk at all. I just bought a lathe. Been working with resin for a little while but id really love to do the same but not really sure where to start or what to do.

[@crisscross104]

The absolute guru of these orbs is Heath Knuckles and he does some wonderful youtube videos. I suppose hubby was an experienced turner before he started adding the resin to the wood so he already had all the jigs and tools and understood the foibles of his lathe. Finding the right resin is also key. Some resins will turn beautifully but you need to work slowly as the resin gets too warm and slumps, others are hard as nails to turn but polish magnificently. If this is your first go at turning I would practice on softwood and get the feel of your machine and tools. Start small and work safely. Like everything experience is the key. Do something small every day and you will quickly progress.

[@imhuemankeepURcolorsforcrayons]

Elizabeth Calloway she’s right check out Heath Knuckles, JedRek29t, Andy Phillips and Nick Zammeti

[@alisongreen299]

i love this so much, can i ask what the white pigment is? i couldn't catch it in the video

[@crisscross104]

The white is a pigment paste called snow white from an Australian company called Artisue. Its a lovely white to work with.

[@haroldleslie9025]

what are the makes of the acrylic and resin you use? thanks

[@crisscross104]

I use a few different brands but back then I was using alumilite, glasscoat and barnes resin. The inks are liquitex and the pastes are an aussie brand. I like the low viscosity resins that are slow movers.

[@mdumar3792]

Hi, Loved it, Can you please confirm the size of round board it's 16cm or 16 inch, please. thanks

[@crisscross104]

The board is a 40cm round. Sorry I was confused at the start but corrected it later in the video.

[@KirstieRoche]

This is awesome !!!

[@MakeandTake]

so are you adding the pigment to the resin after you mix resin, or to part a before you mix?

[@crisscross104]

When I am using a power pigment that may be a bit clumpy I premix in some part A just so that I have time to disperse it properly before mixing with part B. Pastes, inks or liquid pigments I add after I mix.

[@MakeandTake]

Thank u for such a fast response. I have never added it before mixing the resin, butbhave always had probs with clumps! Thanks so much for the jint

[@carriewelshart]

Stunning! I’ve subscribed 😍

[@studioaga734]

Beautiful ❣

[@bonitablackburnresinfusion6543]

More please. Just lovely.

[@crisscross104]

LOL. Thank you

[@helenheberling61]

Beautiful!

[@rachaelperkins.artstuff7283]

Gorgeous 😍

[@Sarn3030]

Really nice !

[@deborahburns2088]

I would be interested in seeing the edge appearance after removing the electrical tape. Does the resin leave a clean edge? Or do you need to use a blade along the edge first for a clean edge? How do you finish the back and sides for sale?

[@crisscross104]

Debbie, It is a bit easier for me as I don’t sell my art. To finish I let the piece fully cure, then using a sander I clean off any stray resin from the back and paint a neutral colour. The sides are very clean from the tape so I sand if it needs it and replace with clean tape, foil or paint. I prefer sharp edges rather than resin flowing over but that is a personal preference. You can also of course let your resin flow over the sides for a more rounded look.

[@-afaninmaha]

Nice 👍

[@thevampsyd7]

Question - I dislike working with gas, would a heat gun work as well as a torch?

[@crisscross104]

I only use a small kitchen butane torch which is very manageable. The thing is that the torch is the best way to deal with bubbles but there are other ways. You can carefully fine mist with alcohol, you can also blow directly on the resin. A heat gun will heat up and thin the resin so the bubbles will rise quickly but you may still have a few that come up in the settling period that you will need to deal with.

[@paulawall2448]

Beautiful!!

[@crisscross104]

One of my favs as well thank you Paula 🌺🌺

[@deborahfinkelstein8923]

Beautiful! What temperature do you recommend on your heat gun? Thank you🤗

[@crisscross104]

Deborah. I tend to use my heat gun as a quasi hair dryer so my setting is on low. I prefer higher viscosity resin and try not to add more heat than is necessary. That way the resin is slow to move and you can control it better.

[@deborahfinkelstein8923]

Thank you.....buying electrical tape tomorrow. Like the tip🤗

[@earthl1052]

Love the effects. Do you ever use a hairdryer or is the heat gun better because it gets hotter?

[@crisscross104]

I use torches, heatguns (two sizes) hairdryers and airbrush, I like to work with resin on the cool slow side. I suppose each tool has its role to play. Torch for bubbles and lacing, heat gun to thin blend and spread, hairdryer for wider movement, airbrush for quick flashes of movement.

[@hawraaalmosawi9896]

Amazing job 😍😍😍 can it be done on canvas ?

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. Yes you can resin on most surfaces but...... canvas will sag and distort your resin over time. I do pour on canvas but they may fail over time. I like using mdf or tiles so that I have a strong stable substrate.

[@hawraaalmosawi9896]

@@crisscross104 thanks a lot

[@crisscross104]

Ruchi Shah I know of other artists that just pour straight on their MDF but I always seal/prime both sides with a coat of house paint. MDF is a composite material and can give off fumes of its own when heated to some of the temperatures we get to with resin work.

[@deborahleslie1183]

I want to do a resin sea scape on a gourd. i would love to know how your husband did the orb ad cup. it is probably easier on a flat board, but doing a round piece or cup is tricky. what is the secret thanks

[@crisscross104]

Deborah. He casts the wood and resin into a block mould and once its has cured he puts on a lathe and using wood turning techniques makes the final pieces.

[@deborahleslie1183]

@@crisscross104 thanks

[@LilmizzMarie]

I want to try another Waves cape I’ve only done 1! Yours is so beautiful 😁

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. Go for it and enjoy. The colours are wonderful

[@yayaglass]

Miss you! Hope to see you back soon! Karen

[@crisscross104]

So many people doing videos at the moment. I have gone back to my fav mica’s and have been toying with neons, multi tones and different flake sizes. I should tape some of those for you all.

[@yayaglass]

That would be lovely! 👍❣😊

[@bellagreen8779]

Can you tell me what you use to clean up reusable bowls or tools after using resin.?

[@crisscross104]

If you are using reusable bowls then either turn upside down on some baking paper or leave a stir stick in the bowl and use that to pull out the cured resin. With my measuring cups I wipe out the main excess with a paper towel and the remainder with some handy wipes. Same with tools. Wipe with disposable handy wipes

[@deboraberget8213]

Chris, Can I ask where do you get your painting surface? I have looked on line everywhere but can’t seem to find a similar item. Yours is perfect for what I want to do. Thanks in advance!

[@crisscross104]

Hubby cuts them from sheets of MDF. They are 40cm diameter.

[@missgh12]

is this done on glass?

[@crisscross104]

Giorgia. No this is not glass. It is sealed MDF board

[@etheltan5545]

What is the purpose of adding the white paint on the white base?

[@crisscross104]

The white has its own purpose in the piece. There is no reason why you can't use clear if that is your creative vision.

[@Alla6108]

Very nice beautiful jobs

[@N_O_R_R_I_E]

Can I ask whatis the name / brand you use for the white please ? and the inks also ? I was trying to see the names in the video but couldnt see :-) Lovely work by the way !

[@crisscross104]

Andy thank you. The pastes are by Artisue who no longer sells them but you can get a similar product from Art Tree Creations. the inks are by Liquites and are the Phthalo blues and green plus the deep turquoise.

[@N_O_R_R_I_E]

@@crisscross104 awesome thankyou I'll take a look

[@lonzodropping976]

Love your work...this is a little off topic, but could you tell my where you found your pink mold that you had under your disc? I cant find one!

[@crisscross104]

They are called rectangle or square cake or jelly molds and I bought on ebay. No reason you can’t use round ones I just was using the square for something else as well. 😋

[@lonzodropping976]

I was looking for rounds and squares actually...I find rectangles everywhere. I am looking to make resin coasters..I will check eBay...thank you so much!

[@crisscross104]

The ones for coasters are called 4” pie molds.

[@williamw7583]

re-doing it...wtf the first try was beautiful! You know....sometimes accidents are amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@crisscross104]

😄 I liked the first one as well.... It was just not the colour I wanted. Both are special in their own way.

[@usherl250]

Quite gorgeous my friend, I swear you are magical. 😜

[@crisscross104]

Laura my wonderful friend. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. ❤️

[@jstansifer3690]

How do you hang these? Looks too thin to put screws on back with wire. Also how are the sides finished when you take the tape off?

[@jstansifer3690]

Beautiful piece by the way!

[@crisscross104]

Thank you. The light boards can have their hardware attached with liquid nails. For the heavier pieces we attach a strip of wood and attach hardware to that with screws. Because these are for my house I finish with tape. You can let the resin overflow and cover the sides. You can paint them or even metallic foil them.

[@kimberlyellis7312]

Since you're re-doing the one you showed in the beginning, could you have also gone over it with the new paints/dye? Or would it have not been enough coverage of white over the old pigments?

[@crisscross104]

Yes I could have gone over the previous one but I prefer the stark white of the new pigment over the white board. You can mix the white very opaque but you may still get a ghost image of very dark undertones of a previous pour

[@ksenijaspasic9053]

Hello Chris. Thank you for sharing your method. May I ask what the proportion of pigment to resin is?

[@crisscross104]

That is a tricky question to answer. All pigments, powders and inks made specifically for resin use are very highly pigmented and you can alter the opacity and tone by how much you put in. It doesn’t take more than a dab on the end of a stirstick to give you a rich colour. More will almost give you a black. The liquitex inks are less pigmented and so I use about a dropper full for a rich colour and less when I want a lighter or more transparent colour. It would be wonderful if there was an accurate measure to give you a particular colour but in my experience you tend to gravitate to a value or depth of colour that suits your style. I admit to being heavy handed with mica because I use high viscosity resin and I want it to stay where I put it. LOL

[@LMan23]

Just wondering if the resin will stick to the tape for the last pour or is it just taped on for the black look?

[@crisscross104]

The resin does not stick to the plumbers tape so it is removed after the piece has cured. I then add a clean strip to get the black edge look.

[@nancyaust2306]

Have you had any problems with any of the pours peeling from the wood or glass? I have been doing resin and micah and acrylic paint on tile, I clean the tiles first with alcohol and then pour. So sad, I have had a few peel off. It is very disconcerting.

[@crisscross104]

Nancy. When I use tiles I normally use the matt ones and like you clean thoroughly. If I happen to use gloss I sand lightly to scuff the gloss coating. All my mdf boards for resin are primed with house paint front, sides and back. But I gesso for acrylic paint pours. In the early days I did have some minor lifting but that was completely my own user error and using the wrong tile. Try and make sure your tile is the same temp as your resin when you pour. Heat it slightly first.

[@nancyaust2306]

Oh thank you so much. These are floor tiles. Not really glossy, but I will sand from now on. It is so upsetting to have them lift. This is quite awhile after they were poured, too. I will also make sure to really clean them with the alcohol. I love this resin, micah and acrylic. They are so beautiful. All because I saw your video. Thank you so much. I love your videos, and your accent!

[@crisscross104]

Lol thank you Nancy i am so glad you get something out of them. Happy pouring. 🌺🌺🌺

[@TheresaMueller]

Thanks so much for your inspiring tutorial videos, especially since you seem to have the same upload problems as I. ;-) Your bowl, globe totally mesmerizes me - I looooove globes! :-) Please tell me, how you can dry the paint/resin all around them, without ruining it?

[@crisscross104]

The globes are made using a blank mould where the wood in the bottom and then the rest is filled with resin. The whole mould is put in a pressure pot to remove any bubbles. When the combined blank is cured he puts them on a lathe and turns them into a globe its cured he

[@TheresaMueller]

Chris Cross Ah- ok. Thank you! So it is not a wooden ball painted with acrylics and covered with resin, but the ball already made from wooden pieces/sawdust and then pressed into a sphere molded form? Wow! Your hubby is a genius inventor! I guess, you guys don't live somewhere close to Austria / Europe by chance?🤔 I would come for a workshop and could learn from you creative couple so much to finally turn my ideas into reality.....😊😍

[@crisscross104]

Theresa Mueller LOL not quite. The wood in put in a tube mould and then the mould is filled up with resin. The the result is a mixed wood resin log that is then put on a wood lathe and he uses wood turning tools to carve the ball. :) He still is a genius. I live in Australia so a bit far from you. Thank you though for the compliment

[@TheresaMueller]

Chris Cross Oh- downunder! ;-) With a tunnel right through the other side... it would be a breeze! 😉😁Thanks so much for your kind answers. And give a Bussi to your hubby. You are a great example and role model for many ppl, to proof the theory, that, when male and female energy come together and are mixed with love and respect, wonderful alchemy for the world is happening! Blessings to you both! 😇😍🤗

[@bellagreen8779]

New to all this and love your videos. A couple of questions re colouring.You use liquitex inks...they are acrylic and water based I guess I thought water and resin not a good idea ? Also you showed a jar colour...what was that? And can you say what is best for metallics? Thank you in advance..all advice gratefully received.

[@crisscross104]

Liquitex inks are highly pigmented and you only need a few drops. Even though resin and water don’t mix it can handle this amount of ink. The same as if you used a small amount of acrylic paint. The jar was the white pigment from an Australian company Artisue. Its a lovely white and laces easily. I love mica’s so I tend to use them rather than metallics.

[@bellagreen8779]

Thank you Chris for speedy response.That is very helpful.

[@zarnajuvariwala]

Hello ..can you share what should the proportion in which we should mix the resin and the pigments?

[@crisscross104]

Sorry I missed this question. Each type of pigment, ink or paste will have a different strength. They are designed so you can change the depth of the colour by the amount you put in. Sorry to say there is not one proportion to fit all colours.