A Simple Technique to make 3D resin Embellishments

This video shows a simple technique to make 3D resin embellishments. These embellishments are ideal for setting into a casting, putting on a picture or on your other crafts like your card making etc. I am sure that you will be able to make some far more elaborate embellishments than I have here, but the technique is the same. These resin 3D embellishments can brighten up any project and the simple technique means that you can make them out of your left over resin.
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[@janawest7186]

Turtles! I love turtles! Butterflies are beautiful too! Thanks Steve!

[@beverlyangry4767]

Steve, this is my second watching of this video. My first reaction was that I disliked it, but on second glance; now I get it, so now it's a like. I really feel bad when I push a dislike of a video that someone's taken time and effort in making; it almost feels like I'm hurting their feelings, so I don't do it anymore. Now, if I watch anyone's video, and I don't like it, I just don't click on anything. So, I've retracted my first disapproval. Sometimes it takes a second look, and you can see a few things that you might've missed.

[@EditDesignByNic]

Thank you for your videos! You have actually been my teacher since day one in regard to all things resin. I appreciate you, and I keep you on the TV while making pours and creating because you just cheer up my day. I'm new to resin, online sales AND new to selling my art and such, so cross your fingers for me. Your advice has been priceless!

[@EditDesignByNic]

@Steve McDonald Arts and Crafts Thank you so much! I appreciate you. I just finished a few of your videos, lol. My pens always leave flashing or extra for me no matter what. Orrrr... too concave and needs a layer. Yours turned out awesome first try! I had to watch that one a few times 🤣. Obviously the last video I just watched hahahaha. Have an awesome day! Thank you!

[@staciflanagan1379]

Just wanted you to know that I love your channel. I am getting ready to start working with resin and have been doing my homework before I invest in supplies. You have so inspired me and taught me so so much. Thank you for sharing everything including boo-boos funnies, and inspiration😁

[@judethfenton5978]

Thank you for these tips. I love how you can think outside the box and it triggers more ideas watching you. As for trolls? "Nolli illegitimi caborundum. ' And yes, I know it's tongue in cheek Latin. (before I get trolled by some anorak) I learn as much if not more watching errors made and mistakes put right. Carry on. You are in good company. The UK has some amazingly creative artists now. All my favourites including you are, Toonpish and AB Creative. Keep on trucking. 👌

[@annschouten7691]

I make resin grave memorials and this idea is great for embellishments ( mostly butterflies 🦋 )

[@jewls4jesus261]

Thank u so much for doing these videos. I just started doing resin n I love to do things on a budget. B blessed

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Your work is fascinating. Live your ideas

[@julieham2462]

I don't know what I will make yet. But I will make a few, look at them, set them aside until inspiration hits and go from there. That's how I usually create

[@LisaVornhagen]

Pretty cool! I'm going to have to try that sometime.

[@junek1006]

the flower you did last is my favorite. It's great!

[@bmk5529]

These are great. I especially like the flower. Good work!

[@dozierjill]

This video popped up on my KZbin today and so glad I watched it. So many ideas and too little time. Thanks for all your videos!!!!

[@mjrcox76]

All those colors are pretty, especially the green!!

[@Minik138]

You have great ideas

[@susantimmermann3114]

This is a wonderful video! I've needed to know this exact thing! I can always count on you to tell me the best way to do things. If you are ever in the states (Austin Texas to be exact) id so love for you and I to get together and have some resin fun, go eat somewhere wonderful (my treat) and talk about life and beautiful things!!🥰😊😷

[@susantimmermann3114]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts yeah!! I'd absolutely love it!!

[@cindybraatz3273]

I love your videos! Could you please center the camera on the work you are doing.

[@AdrianMcD1969]

Beautiful. Love the butterfly/moth.

[@cazee100]

Steve, may I respectfully suggest that you use a rolling pin to press the cutting die into the resin? Love your channel. Thanks for so much help.

[@cathykoch5393]

Love, love, love 💘 this!

[@tassiisabstractart6461]

ohh I never knew you could do things with resin like that I will have to try that.

[@lnc-to4ku]

You are SO artistic and creative!! ♡♡

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

woe Steve - the way you have made these is fascinating and so creative...thanks once again - Im going to have to look up what a polka pen is lol

[@LowVisionUKTerrysView]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thanks so much Steve, thats brilliant

[@beverlyangry4767]

Hi Steve. I was just thinking as I saw the pretty scraps. Could you cut them into different sized small pieces, let them completely dry, and then add them to different molds with clear resin, giving them a mosaic type look? I think that they'd make some real pretty jewelry; especially pendants. I hope that you try it one day in a video. Thankx for all of your videos. Not only do beginners like me learn so much, but they also get my thoughts going too.

[@debbrady497]

Absolutely impressed! I do have a question please. Do you remove the acetate backing?

[@craftylittlerthings]

I make lots of tiny flowers to put on my cards. Dont you have a bigshot? cause its good for putting things like this through

[@anntaylor6685]

Nice simple effective motifs. Can you reuse those acetate squares again?

[@cathyrodammer4190]

I would like to make a tree of life in that process

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

What about using pipettes for better control

[@cindyfinn4845]

I love this idea Steve I will have to try it.:)

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Im excited to get it done however it turns out..

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you Steve Ive laid out components on the canvas board just waiting for the gilding flakes before I pour first resin tomorrow, I decided to make a pasta bake today so I dont have to cook tomorrow and can work on the pour if gilding flakes come.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Yes I like to do components first whatever Im doing, and I have been working on something special for my daughter and I should be getting the terrarium for a nativity scene for her bday in Feb, I made a miniature stable for it but bought the figures and I will be doing a bethleham scene on outside in silohuette . You will have to let me know how the new resin does.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I will definitely take pics of it and excited to see the diorama when you get it finished and have a good trip The resin sounds like it will have good results. :)

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts We probably feel like we are in the same boat but Im sure we will accomplish what we set our minds too, my gilding flakes got delivered to our leasing office and the weather is so nasty I couln't get over there and we are getting a snow storm tomorrow if it isnt too bad I will get over in the morning to get them otherwise it will be clear weather Sun.

[@deniseaddy814]

Did you heat the embossing powder on the butterfly? Love your creativity, thank you for your inspiration 🦋

[@maryanne2431]

If you used a sharpie to mark pieces would that stay stable if it was set in resin, ie make a butterfly mark it then set in a coaster?

[@debbrady497]

Could you use a Bigz SIZZIX die cutter with this?

[@janette1694]

Great idea for pendents- roughly how long does resin take to start curing to this stage ?

[@bubblemum]

Have you ever seen lace butterflies which are used to embellish clothes? I bet some would make a great template or base for a resin project. Also, have you ever had any color theory classes? I know you are colorblind, but just knowing what colors work well together, and maybe trying doing heraldic color combinations would be a new stretch for your art. I wrote a song for a friend I used to have who could only see blue and yellow- I'd like to share it with you :)

[@bubblemum]

(Don’t call me) Colorblind JoAnn Abbott I can see the sky of blue Though I can’t see every hue There’s colors I can find So don’t call me color blind Yellow daffodils in spring The color of a wedding ring I don’t feel confined So don’t call me color blind I do not miss what I’ve never seen And maybe it can be true There are some colors just here for me Which are unseen by you! Hear that bluebird singing sweet Feel the yellow sun warm me with heat I have peace of mind So don’t call me colorblind

[@digitaldarkroom07]

How long did you let the resin sit to thicken up?

[@kellemccracken8818]

What are the pens you use here?

[@denisedunne8607]

Hi what are them pens called ? Thanks

[@dulceteixeira9097]

Wow.... all i am thinking is embellishments for my eggs!!! you have my mind going. What sizzix do you have? i am wondering if i might dare put it through my gemini not enough time in the day! thank you so much❤🌹😘😊

[@Soifdesang9]

Cookie cutters anyone??

[@gillianpritchard2105]

Lucky boy getting plastic with your baubles!