Resin DIY: Clear Votive Candle, by Little Windows

[@writteninstone7677]

FINALLY...a product AND tutorial that does exactly as advertised! I purchased the starter kit and a few other items and set to work on making this Votive Candle. Everything went PERFECTLY! The product is first class - from the clear film I printed my pictures on to the easy and simple way the resin process works. I made this using pictures my friend sent me of her family and she just loved it! THANK YOU Ms. Fran for introducing me to a great new hobby!!!!!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

I think I love you! Feedback keeps me working to improve and expand, so thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Any way you could send me a photo or 2 of your creations? Keep making :) [e-mail]

[@kidsanghorses44]

Wow another wonderful creation. Looking forward to creating this and gifting it to my beautiful mom with all her fantastic grandchildren. All the best, Tam

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Your wish is my command! Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter which announces new videos, promotions and shares what our other Little Windows customers have been making - awesome stuff!!

[@ellygreaves9793]

Yes, not the way I would open and close a jump ring. Apart from that a very nice informative video and a great gift idea, Thank you for showing :)

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks nellie272003! This project is lots of fun, I have this votive on my desk and as the sun comes through the window the photos are projected across my desktop! Love it :) Great tip about the corner punches, and thanks for the suggestion on the cropping portion, I'll zoom it in next time. Appreciate the feedback, best wishes!

[@TechSupport100]

I never miss a Little Windows video if I can help it but somehow this one slipped by me. Very cool, thanks, Fran! I like the trick of sizing the pics in Word, too.

[@LittleWindowsResin]

+TechSupport100 Yep, this is a fun one, and can be done with B&W or color images. They make great night lights too :)

[@paularoehl-johnson9991]

Pretty cool! I do scrapping, card making and mixed media. Your product makes me want to learn how to incorporate into what I do now!

[@nellie272003]

Also, to round corners, you can use a scrapbooking punch-rounder-to make the rounded corners on all sides of your projects the same. Jut a hint, if you are picky, like me :)

[@masedgwick]

Thanks for sharing this great video. You might want to show people how to correctly open and close the jump rings so the remain in a circular shape.

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you Mark :)

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you leeloo 1993, that's great advice, particularly for jewelrymaking. This particular project is much more forgiving! Best wishes :)

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Kathy! As long as you keep the flame at least 1" away from the sides, it should be just fine. You can also use one of those battery operated candles to be really safe :) And although I'd love to say "yes" to the coasters idea, there are a couple of reasons I wouldn't. 1) the resin is slippery, so without edges, and with condensation on your glass, it could slide right off. 2) the bottoms of some mugs are rough, and could scratch the resin. Let me know if you do try, and have fun!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello! Yes, it's made for inkjet and will work with any kind, just make sure you're using branded inks for best results :)

[@Hyper-tumors]

Amazing you really are. Thanks alot for your time and effort.... waiting for more.

[@israelirachel]

So warming idea .very easy to understand your tutorial.

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you Rachel, I hope you have fun making resin creations :)

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello David, thanks for asking! I'm always using Little Windows Brilliant Resin, which you'll find in different sizes at little-windows (dot) com. It's the safest 2-part epoxy you'll find, and works really well with delicate things like photos. We also offer the high-resolution Clear Photo Film you see in this video, and the Doming Trays to make it easy.

[@Dubbee2001]

OMGoodness...these are soooo going be my Christmas gifts this year! Thank you!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you makebelievezz! I'd love to see pics of your creations, have fun!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello ColourStreams! Sorry for the delayed reply, my answers were going to the wrong video :( Anyway, I don't recommend printing with the Little Windows Clear Photo Film using a Laser printer, as they use heat to bond toner to the paper and can warp or even melt the film. Hope you have an inkjet handy, your ink will bond really well with the film. Thanks for asking!

[@MsPascou]

Beautiful project as usual. We want to see more of those projects :))

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you! I'll keep 'em coming :)

[@ttt4302]

Thank YOU very match!!

[@user-kp4uf8bo5i]

Love the look of the photos with the resin. Would the resin work well on an irregular shape? For example, if the photo was cut into the shape of a puzzle piece?

[@mbmultideco]

très belle réalisation et bien expliqué merci à vous juste une petite question votre imprimante est-elle à jet d'encre ? merci pour votre réponse

[@lunarocio333]

Love it! This is awesome. Thank you!

[@nellie272003]

What a fabulous project to make! Thanks for the brilliant ideas. I just wish that the video was a bit bigger whenever you are using your computer to show us how to crop etc. Its hard to see what you are doing.

[@Dopamine_Dump]

I love this idea!

[@sureshsebastian1926]

I love it

[@CobraCreates]

This is a perfect gift idea for my brother and his family, maybe an anniversary gift :) Do you think this could work as a simple photo display if I didn't connect the last edges together? So it would be a little chain of photos instead of a box. Either way this is awesome :) Thanks for all your video tutorials!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks! Yes it actually works really well that way - sort of like accordian panel display. That's how I usually have mine on my desk when I'm not using them around a candle, and black and white or color both look great! Have fun creating :)

[@TheKatshe]

Will the resin melt with the heat of the candle? Also, could these be coasters ? i love this Idea thank you

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks Jennifer :)

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks!

[@RainorShine1]

What about color photos? If im not using for a candle? Was thinkin bout keep chains or fridg magnets? Will this film work?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Lisa! Yes you sure can print in color on our Clear Photo Film, and you can use your creations for candles, nightlights, or just propped on a desk or in a window. I don't recommend magnets with this film, as the magnet would show through the back and may distort your image. Here's a link to the tutorial, in addition to the black and white votive shown in this video, you'll also see an example of one I made with my kids and pets that I have on my desk: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/7836937-clear-photo-votives Thanks for asking :) - Fran

[@nanalove7153]

Thank you for this video please l want to ask you how can l get the pictures like these you did they are so thin and transparent God bless you

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello! These photos were printed on our Clear Photo Film, a high-resolution inkjet medium that holds tight to all the details in your pictures as they are resined. Here's a link so you can check it out: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers/products/clear-photo-film

[@LittleWindowsResin]

I'm so happy to hear that you love these :) Let me know how yours turn out!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you Sanjula :)

[@brendavid212]

Great video! just a question, what kind of resin is that? I found several kinds of resin at the store. Thank u!!

[@erikapaez100]

Muchas gracias, ya logré conseguir el resultado que esperaba, me fue de gran ayuda tu explicación

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hola Erika! Sorry but I'm not sure what you need help with. Is it resizing your photos (I use Microsoft Word or Photoshop for this project), printing on your Clear Photo Film, or finding the film to print on (available at little-windows..com). Please let me know and I'll be happy to help :)

[@ritaowens4161]

littlewindows.com

[@LittleWindowsResin]

@dunsu1 I agree, be sure to check out our Little Windows Project Center for even more great ideas, free videos, and how-to's :) Just visit little-windows(dot) com and click the pink button on the bottom right. Have fun!!

[@cw3849]

very well organized and informative video ~ Thank you

[@ColourStreams]

Great video and idea. Can you print on the photo film with a laser printer?

[@makebelievezz]

great idea! already starting this project for xmas..thanks : D

[@LittleWindowsResin]

And thank you Solafa!

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

This a wonderful video.

[@bossladyhutch]

how do you make holes without the resin looking like it is cracking? is it best to use the drill u have?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Jamille! The key will be to have a hard surface for the resin piece to push against as you drill through it, so place it on a piece of hard wood and hold it flat while you drill. You'll also want to be sure you drill straight down so the pressure is evenly distributed. Our Spring Drill is great for this, here's a link if you're interested: www.little-windows.com/collections/drills/products/spring-drill-new Have fun creating :)

[@ummsalamah7711]

Loved it

[@zakysonline1537]

Hello , it´s a beautiful craft, I´ll do it. So, I like to know if I could print the photos on acetate?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi sexyshedevil13! All of the supplies you see in the vids can be found at little-windows(dot)com Let us know if we can be of help in any other way, and have fun!

[@remymiranda3121]

first time viewer...AMAZING... can u use these as coasters

[@erikapaez100]

hola, tengo un problema al realizar la foto, con que programa lo hiciste? o de que otra forma podría hacer para que se vea la foto transparente gracias urgente!

[@sandrodassler3021]

Belo trabalho !

[@parimzparimz]

little windows rock

[@LoneWolfTheGamer130]

looks very nice ... i really like it :] Thank you very much

[@mouchewachwach5234]

tres joli merci

[@foreverneecol]

can i print that clear photo film in an ordinary inkjet printer?

[@mahonnajames6931]

Hello. What size is the photo that you sized?

[@PrincessMona024]

Could you please tell me the size of the jump rings

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello PrincessMona024, for this project I believe I used 12-14mm thin soft jump rings. I hope that helps :)

[@crystalreveles8835]

I tried making these and my clear paper curled on the edges. Any reason? Did I do something wrong? Aside from the paper curling the resin is soooo awesome! Best resin I've used thus far!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

HI Crystal! That's really weird, did you use your Little Windows Clear Photo Film? If you could email a photo or 2 of your piece to [e-mail] I'll be happy to help figure out what went wrong. I'm so glad you're making!!

[@crystalreveles8835]

LittleWindowsResin yes, I did use the little windows clear photo film. I used a different printer and the film stayed flat. Just domed the photos. Will see how they turn out tomorrow.

[@mordoquiojunelle]

Very informative :)

[@dinaciaramaglia8015]

It’s cute, but I would probably glue a square of resin to the bottom so it has a bottom to it just a thought

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Dina! Yep you sure can, I made a square wooden base for this one, with a smaller square in the middle that fits just inside the votive and it holds it in place quite well. Painted it white and the photos show beautifully. For another one I have the rings open at one edge, so when I'm not using it as a votive I can place it accordian-style on my desk. Have a look if you'd like, just scroll down in the post and you'll see the color print one: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/7836937-clear-photo-votives

[@LinaHorn]

This is awesome! Hi Lily's mom, its Lina

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Why thank you Lina! It's especially fun to create pieces with photos of loved ones, and I love my girls. Hope you had fun yesterday :)

[@shanw2192]

Hi Fran What size is the votive again??

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Shannon, you can make them 2-1/2" square, or 3" square, or even 2" x 3" rectangles, depending on how the photo looks best. You can also make this piece with 3 photos, making a triangle shape instead of a square. If you plan to do this, you'll want your photos to be more rectangular, I'd go with 2" high x 3" wide, to allow room for the votive. Have fun, and let me know how they turn out!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

@parimzparimz As do you my friend!

[@aleahdemamp1379]

would this work with colored pictures??

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Aleah! Yes, they look beautiful with color photos too, you may want to bump up the contrast in your photo, whether it's B&W or color, so that when it prints on the clear film it'll still be nice and crisp. Have fun :)

[@aleahdemamp1379]

LittleWindowsResin thank you so much :)

[@marionmerle4642]

can I use acetate instead of clear photo film?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Marion! You can but the resolution won't be as nice, and you'll have to do some testing to make sure the ink doesn't come off once submerged in resin, and that the ink color doesn't shift under the resin chemistry. Let me know how it goes :)

[@craftyblackbird4368]

hi where do you get the resin

[@LittleWindowsResin]

HI Roberta! You can get everything you need at little-windows.com Our resin was developed to work with photos and make cool shiny little stuff, and it's the safest you'll find. I have come out with 2 new products since I made this video that are different than what's shown - we now have a Large Silicone Doming Tray that's awesome, and a Spring Drill that's also great. You'll see everything you need in our shop. Thanks for asking :)

[@shazu66]

When can we get resin

[@wendy0606ax]

que tipo de impresora necesito para usar este tipo de papel ? se necita un programa especial?.

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hola Abii! You'll need an inkjet printer for this type of paper, laser printers get too hot and can warp the film. Also, be sure to check out the extra tips at little-windows.com for Doming, you'll find that in our "Questions" (FAQ) section. You can use Photoshop, Microsoft Word, or any photo editing program to resize your pictures to fit, then cut them out any size you'd like. Have fun :)

[@conniegreeno750]

Could. You. Make. Bottom. One

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Connie, sorry but I don't understand your question. Let me know if I can be of help :) [e-mail]

[@thefuzzypenguin778]

a lot of work - but totally worth it! wow

[@vivicanas]

Hermoso

[@basmamamdoh8056]

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[@karennelson8351]

is there eney other way to leave it to harden without useing a uv light

[@bhrigu22a]

Damn OSM thing...

[@amal1403]

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[@Indian_working_mom]

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[@springtan5463]

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[@morgiibarnes4030]

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[@juliej8437]

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