Resin + Photos + Alcohol Inks - Casting Effects for Jewelry

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Special Photo Paper for Resin. www.little-windows.com/collec...
Alcohol Inks www.amazon.com/shop/littlewin...
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[@johnkimdalessandro]

Amazing... love the format and instructions from above and below.... thank you for sharing your skills!

[@LaurasLife08]

Aww breathtaking. They are beautiful xx

[@ceciliamatos3288]

Love the view from below during inking! Bravo! ❤

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

Super cool video, thank you for sharing. I have received your products. I'm going to try. exciting ❤️

[@angomnaresh9859]

Great inspiration, amazingly beautiful they are

[@marisolhuante587]

Love the camera angles! This is the first video I’ve seen that has a view from the bottom. Helps to visually see what’s happening after each drop. Thank u!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Glad you enjoyed! It was really fun to make, and I was so relieved the underneath video turned out. I'll be including this technique in future videos too, so please subscribe. Best wishes :) - Fran

[@patriciawiley99]

My favorite resin. Always an inspiration!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you Patricia!! I hope you're having fun creating too :) - Fran

[@denisepoirier8908]

Great video!

[@ashchan30]

This is AMAZING!

[@soniadiaz7490]

I love it 😍💕

[@afap2435]

these are amazing beautiful lost for words. keep it up the beautiful work

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you so much!

[@erebialazi1761]

Thanks a lot for this beautiful lectures, l Appreciate.

[@dorisbarnes5618]

You are awesome just awesome I hope my sofe comes out good like yours 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@darsmith3448]

I love it, Fran! The camera view from underneath is BRILLIANT!!!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you so much Darlene!! This was a really fun one to make, stopping was the hard part. I love that you love it! - Fran

[@darsmith3448]

@@LittleWindowsResin

[@annacaricato3529]

Bellissimo

[@debrajol3585]

Great ideas! Love all the different picture applications. I have lots of Little Windows products but the resin is simply out of my budget. So wish y’all would have a sale once in a while or a coupon sometimes 😁

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks Debrajo! We do offer sales through our email newsletter, so be sure to sign up, and we have larger sizes that are a great savings per ounce, email me for details [e-mail]

[@vonnie4781]

I love your videos and cool projects! I’ve been watching you for awhile now and I still haven’t ordered! Confession, good for the soul! I’m waiting until I use up what I have. I like what I have but there are a few issues I need to address. I can’t wait until I see how Little Windows will work for me!! Thank you so much!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello @vonnie4781, thanks so much for the love! We have a sale on this week with 17% OFF with code SPOOKY!, if you're not ready, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at little-windows.com as I'll be having more sales for the holidays. Thanks for your feedback, stay tuned for more resin fun :) - [e-mail]

[@sylviaschibley5307]

Nice

[@kal-elkilleddabat3885]

They came out great! Awesome job.. How did u keep the photos from popping back up from the resin?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thank you! I'm printing on a special photo paper that works really well in resin because it doesn't absorb any liquid, it's also bonded so it doesn't contain much if any air, which is a cause for papers to float up. Also, I'm embedding the photo in a thin layer of clear resin first, so it can't float up into the layer with the inks. Let me know if I can be of help in any other way :) [e-mail] Here's the link to the photo papers, in case you're interested: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers

[@iulianapaun606]

wow.

[@gina2455]

These are beautiful! How do you know when enough ink is enough without it running after taking out of the mold?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Gina! You don't need much, and since they are alcohol inks, any extra will air dry if it's exposed at the top of the mold. I hope I'm understanding your question :)

[@manvisingh3890]

From where i will get all these things

[@fun8799]

Brilliant 😍 I've square shape mold of A5 size but i don't know how to edit pic for this small size .Will you plz guide me. Also tell me how you resize pics in this small size. I'll be grateful if u reply me♥️

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello! I don't know what A5 size is but our online Photo Cropper is amazing for getting any digital photo resized and cropped. It's got small and medium sizes which match our resin molds, but can be used for lots of other things as well. Have a look at this tutorial, and you'll see how it compares to Photoshop and GoogleDocs/MSWord in terms of resizing photos. You can try the Cropper for free to see if you like it, it's a limited 1" square with rounded corners for this free version, but if you decide you'd like is you can purchase by page layout. It's a 1-time fee for forever-usage from any computer or mobile device. Have a look here: www.little-windows.com/collections/photo-cropping-software [e-mail]

[@vondaputt119]

I Love little windows resin, in fact that would be all I would use if I could afford it!I would Love to be an ambassador of your products on my you tube channel!

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Vonda! We do have larger sizes that offer quite a savings per ounce, these "Designer Sets" are not offered on our website, so let me know if you'd like more info, and thanks so much for the high praise :) - [e-mail]

[@darlenejohnson2662]

So do you put a thin layer of resin, wait for it to cure then put picture in pour resin on picture?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Yes, but you don't have to wait for full cure between layers, any time after 3 hours should work :)

[@livingman3909]

Could you please share more detail on the waiting time before adding alcohol inks and the percentage of the resin and the white ink while mixing please?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Living Man! I'll do my best. The timing for adding alcohol inks varies and you'll need to experiment a bit to see the effect you like. If you want wide dispersal of the inks - like you see in traditional petri techniques - you'll want to drip your inks in pretty soon after pouring your resin so they can work their way down easily. If you're going for some of these special effects you can wait longer, I'd say I let the second layer of resin set for about 30 minutes before swirling in the white colorant, the longer you wait the more defined your patterns should be. In terms of the white ink ratio, it's pretty forgiving, so just start with a couple of drops and add more, allowing the resin to set up and thicken. Again, I mixed my white colorant into the remaining bit of resin left after pouring, and you don't need much. I wish I had a precise answer for you but I just went for a nice thick consistency. Please let me know how yours turn out :) - Fran

[@livingman3909]

@@LittleWindowsResin much appreciated for your kindly sharing Fran! Wish you all the best!

[@matthewtucker8994]

Can they be made smaller to mount in a charm or a small pendent?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Matthew! Yes they sure can, these were made with our Medium Molds but we also offer Small Molds that are perfect for charms and small pendants. Here's a link in case you're interested, we also have Photo Cropper for these shapes that makes it super easy to crop any photo and make it fit. Thanks for asking :) [e-mail] www.little-windows.com/collections/brilliant-molds-2/products/small-resin-mold-set-with-cropping-template

[@4reverlibra]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@IrisedFlower]

what paper did you use to print the picture? did you make something to the picture of just put it right away in resin?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello! Sorry for the delayed reply, I always use one of the Special Photo Papers for Resin from little-windows.com. They are made for at home inkjet printing, and won't bleed or run, or absorb the resin so they work great. If you have regular photo paper you can try sealing it with 2 thin coats of Mod Podge on both sides and edges. Here's a link in case you're interested: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers

[@JRO44]

@@LittleWindowsResin What makes your paper "special"?

[@gamer4ever1234]

Hiya! Im new to your channel and just wanted to know a few things if you can help me please? Im not in usa.. do you have an alternative to the photo paper you sell? I have tried photo paper and sealed around edges and front to back which still gets soaked by resin or leaks colours. Also, the ad you have on your website for paper.. the image shows an A4 paper with various sizes of images, what software do you use to scale your images? Lastly the printer you use? I have a canon inkjet but quality is shockingly bad no matter what i do. (Budget printer!) Im looking to upgrade. Youd be really helping me out with some guidance. Many thanks in advance ❤

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi @gamer4ever1234! I'm happy to help. I only sell direct to my customers but I can ship anything you'd like. I've tested hundreds of photo papers over the years and I think you'll be happy with ours - both the white, which comes in 4x6" and 8.5x11", and our Clear Photo Film, both types print well on inkjet. I'm sad to hear your Canon isn't printing well, is it a photo printer or an office printer? If you're interested, here are some I recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/littlewindowsbrilliantresin/list/2MTXLV8TR1PSG?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d As an alternative, I do offer Pro Printing, where you send a file and I'll print it for you on our Special Photo Paper for Resin. Now onto our online Photo Cropper, you can try this out as we have a free test version that lets you crop your images to a 1" rounded square that fits our molds, bezels, blank Rubiks cubes, and punches, or can work for any small project. This free version is limited compared with the paid versions but it'll give you an idea of how easy it is to use. If you like how it works, you can buy a version that fits 4x6" paper, 8.5x11" paper, or both, and you pay once for forever access. You can use it any time from any computer or mobile device by logging in at little-windows.com - nothing to download or update - and you'll save your cropped files once you're done (we don't store any of your images or info). You can see how our cropper works compared with GoogleDocs/MS Word and Photoshop in this tutorial, just scroll down for the video: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/resin-keepsake-photo-bangle-bracelets Once you've had a go, here's a link to the paid versions: www.little-windows.com/collections/photo-cropping-software Have fun and let me know how your projects turn out :) [e-mail]

[@nohnohasaad5497]

Should we seal the photo or it doesn’t matter????

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Nohnoh, so sorry I missed your question. If you're printing on the Special Photo Papers from little-windows.com you don't need to seal it, but any other paper will need to be tested before resining. Cut a little piece and put it in water for 30 minutes or so. If it bleeds in the water, it'll bleed in resin too so you'd have to seal it first. You can do this with a sealer like Mod Podge, or laminate your photos. Hope that helps :) - Fran

[@lisacapers5853]

Wow, how did you get the picture that size?: what program did you use? Pls tell 😮 Lisa

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Lisa! That's our Photo Cropping Software in action, have a look at this tutorial so you can see how it works: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/brilliant-resin-starter-kit-tutorial We have a free version you can try (1" square crop, 4x6" format only), and it's a 1-time fee if you want to try other shapes and formats. Here's a link to your options: www.little-windows.com/collections/photo-cropping-software It's great for resin work and lots of other things too :) [e-mail]

[@thaiscristinapereiramendes1749]

É preciso plastificar a foto antes de colocar na resina??

[@LittleWindowsResin]

O papel fotográfico especial que estou usando é à prova de resina, então não vai sangrar ou escorrer. Estou apenas adicionando fita adesiva para ajudar as bolhas presas a deslizarem para cima e ao redor da foto enquanto a empurro para baixo. Espero que seja útil :). - Fran

[@bbrowny4]

I love the video but i miss fran's voice, it was so soothing and perfect for asmr

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Why thank you! This was a bit of an experiment to see if anyone noticed, so thank you for noticing! I'll be back :). - Fran

[@jordanmichael7104]

Would this concept work for a bookmark? How long to fully cured?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hi Jordan! Sorry for the delayed reply. Yes it'll work great for a bookmark, you'll just need to play around with the depth and make the first pour with the photo/image super thin. Brilliant Resin can be de-molded without fingerprinting around 12 hours, but you only need to let it set 3-4 hours between layers :)

[@jordanmichael7104]

@@LittleWindowsResin Thanks!

[@danieli6578]

Hello please I need some of the crate in which the liquid chemical was poured

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Dani! Do you mean this mold? www.little-windows.com/collections/brilliant-molds-2/products/medium-resin-mold-set-with-cropping-template

[@yakeishagoss3060]

Do you have to use the alcohol ink for the pictures to stay

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Yakeisha! I'm not sure what you mean, you can use just photos, just alcohol inks, or whatever else you'd like in this Brilliant Resin. Am I missing part of your question? Happy to help :) - Fran

[@yakeishagoss3060]

I am asking in order for the pictures to stay in place you have to use alcohol ink

[@berthapalomo9832]

Hermiso que tipo de pintura se usa

[@LittleWindowsResin]

¡Gracias Bertha! Estoy usando tinta de alcohol Pinata y colorantes de resina de www.little-windows.com/ ¡Diviértete creando!

[@lovewebarebears2569]

what is special photo paper? thank you

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello love webarebears! There are 2 kinds of Special Photo Papers for Resin offered at little-windows.com, both are waterproof, and make a permanent bond with inkjet printer inks, so there is no bleeding or running when you immerse your photos. Here's a link in case you'd like more info on either the Bright White or Clear Photo Films: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers Thanks for asking :) - Fran

[@naziyashaikh8430]

Do we have to laminate the photo

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello! If you're using regular photo paper, then yes you'll either need to laminate or seal the photo somehow on the front and back. I'm using Special Photo Papers for Resin, so I can just cut my shapes and stick them in resin without needing to seal them. These papers are best with inkjet printers, here's a link so you can check them out: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers Thanks for asking :) [e-mail]

[@dianadevlin3717]

Lovely but what about colorfastness?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Diana! I've had these for quite a while and the color is still amazing. Alcohol inks are known to fade over time, but this happens with certain colors more than others. It also depends on the kind of resin you're using, how concentrated your applications are, and how exposed your pieces are to UV light, so you'll have to experiment a bit to see how yours hold up over time. Keep creating :) - Fran

[@dianadevlin3717]

@@LittleWindowsResin excellent, that's encouraging 👍

[@vasavamanoj5725]

Mare pan photo banavavano che

[@nabilguesmi9630]

برجوليه معلمه... وحدك

[@niallhoranstories6268]

Can I use normal photo paper?

[@aminr4736]

This is my question too?

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Niall and Amin! You could, but you'll need to seal it with Mod Podge, packing tape or something else. I'm using Special Photo Paper for Resin, which comes in bright white and Clear, this prints beautifully on any inkjet, is waterproof and won't bleed or run in resin. You can find it here: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers

[@manishamajhi1224]

Can we laminate & insert? Will it make any difference?

[@user-fu4fq9cj8x]

Can someone explain how can I resize the pictures to fit the mould? I want to print several pictures in vinyl paper but i don't know how to calculate the size :(

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello Brenda! Here's a link to our Photo Cropper, there's a free version and paid version so you can give it a try first. cropper.little-windows.com/index.php And here's a video that shows just what you can do with our Cropper: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/brilliant-resin-starter-kit-tutorial Have fun and let me know if you need help along the way :) - Fran

[@JRO44]

What magical type of paper is this exactly? I've only seen you call it "special"

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Hello J! Here's a link to the Special Photo Papers for Resin I use, with all the details: www.little-windows.com/collections/special-papers Thanks for asking :) - [e-mail]

[@JRO44]

@@LittleWindowsResin Yea, it just says "special photo paper," not real descriptive

[@bboyias]

Split screen with the constant moving hand made it impossible to watch

[@flowcoartistry3739]

This is really hard to follow when English isn’t your first language. The texts are going way too fast 😒

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Sorry about that FlowCo Artistry, have a look at these ones instead, I think they will be more helpful for you :) www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/alcohol-inks-in-resin

[@offairhead]

I hate the lack of verbal instructions. My eyes can't focus on what you are doing AND what the words say at the same time. AND you are flashing whole paragraphs up at time for merely seconds....definitely not long enough to read it all so i have to rewind and pause at every instruction. Its definitely a no from me.

[@LittleWindowsResin]

Thanks for your feedback, here are versions with audio instructions too, I hope you find these more helpful: www.little-windows.com/blogs/project-center/alcohol-inks-in-resin Let me know if I can be of help in any other way, and have fun :) [e-mail]