Can You Use Nail Varnish to Color Resin?

[@notebookluvr]

It must be quite a challenge to craft with color blindness. I can only imagine. But it doesn't stop you and that's what's so great. Keep up the good work!

[@sandangels73]

My dad spent years as a tv repairman and worked on all types of electronics (before they were computerized). He was color blind and usually managed to tell the colors of the wires apart, but on occassion, he would consult us on the wire colors.

[@mawaddah-loveforjannah3626]

Ohhhh i never new u were color blindddd so sad but u still work will art its just amazing

[@gypsyrose5405]

I love this--"I do this so you don't have to" perfection--thanks for being the great mentor you are!!

[@offairhead]

Nail polish doesn’t usually have names because there are soooo many various shades that are so similar, most brands just give them numbers.

[@eileenpenland]

I knew it would work. I've been putting nail polish in my resin for years.

[@lilly3am]

Yep, seriously old news. lol. But this guy also says wear a mask or ventilator for nail polish 🤣🤣

[@alexbaldwin1267]

Not old news to everyone though is it

[@nattylew5058]

No it's not old news. I'm grateful for this because I'm now getting into resin and was wondering if I needed to buy dye

[@junewoods1815]

@@lilly3am it’s that because its mixed with Resin?

[@christinamorgan8475]

If u use more polish will it be darker or will it effect the resin?

[@lisajarvis3820]

Thanks you answered one of my questions 👍🏾

[@terryiorio8835]

I primarily work with UV resin but I'm a huge fan of painting the polish directly onto a cured piece, letting it set, and then putting a layer of resin above it. I've also used gel polish, where you put it under the UV lamp to set. I especially do this with tiger-eye magnetic polish. Makes a great galaxy effect!

[@yvonnepepper4875]

Steve for being colored blind . You make some amazing crafts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@wyldkatt2143]

Oh wow I have so many bottles of nail polish.

[@jindejak93]

Gel nail polish works great for a uv resin tint too.

[@ItsAboutPeaceBaby]

Such pretty, translucent colors. You could make a faux stained glass art piece with that mixture.👍

[@macaddams1030]

This turned out better than I expect, and I really liked the color of the bracelet, lemonade colors!

[@irenerhynes6732]

Thank you Steve, would love to join, but being a pensioner, cannot afford the fee. Love your tutorials, you have taught me so much.

[@nataliamackevics8583]

Before I was introduced to resin, I painted 4 photo frames with nail polish exclusively. And I don't mean just a frame/border! These were full scale paintings made with nail polish. Pity I can't attach a photo here, but I assure you it was fun! A bit like resin pour but with less control (and the "paint" came in tiny amounts, so my paintings were small, about 20x20 cm). The good thing was that some photo frames and random nail polishes are quite cheap, so each painting only cost me under 5 GBP/USD.

[@precious_girl200]

Can you send your photo on insta 🐱 I wanna see

[@zerozilchnada5373]

One thing I love is that the appreciation of art/a piece is subjective and like you said, you'd use it again if it was the look you were going for. Rather than dismiss it. Tfs

[@EmilySilvergingerlocks85]

Yay I suggested this!

[@srichmond32111]

I have literally hundreds of bottles of nail polish. Fingers crossed this works!!!

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

Awesome!! As a hoarder of nail polish I never use, I love having this as an option!!

[@nancyhamm2976]

I paint my silicone mold with nail polish and let it dry before adding resin and it works quite well. It does stain the mold somewhat but doesn’t seem to effect future pours.

[@susantimmermann3114]

The bangle is really nice! The pastel/metallic effect is really cool.

[@katherinemnusa]

Wow love the sound of Rain ☔️

[@briza2022]

I love how it looks like light nail varnish, not solid color 💕🐾

[@N0N4M30]

Epoxy resin is actually an ingredient in some nail polishes

[@YesThatPrettyGirL]

Lol 😆 I have headphones on and live in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 🇺🇸 where it is hot and humid and we get downpours out of nowhere. Actually, we are expecting rain tonight so I thought oh my gosh I didn't think it was going to rain THAT MUCH, and so I got up to take a look out of the window expecting a storm but what I got was a peek at a VERY DRY CAR 🤣 Anywho, can I just say how much I truly appreciate the time and effort, you put into experimenting - which really benefits us, not to mention the cost of materials that you have to absorb with doing these experiments. I hope to buy you not only one cup of coffee in the near future, but the entire pot. ❤

[@susantimmermann3114]

I saw this video before, but rewatched it and realized these would look really cool with the stained glass projects you've showed us! Im totally trying this today!! Thanks as always Steve! Funny thing, my husband has got to where he recognizes your voice! He'll ask me, are you watching Steve? Im like, of course I am!!!

[@elainesexton1608]

Hi, I recently started resin casting. I just want to say how much you have taught me. With a Big THANK YOU!!

[@kathyjones274]

Thanks so much for testing polish because I have plenty

[@ladyalibat6564]

I've tried the nail polish and had two different results ; one of them I used a small amount of nail polish and they came out beautifully. The other one I used was a cheaper nail polish and I think I used too much because it never set. God what a mess. I'm glad you had good results. I 'm definitely going to try it again and be really careful about how much polish I use.

[@Ldybugsrus-Nadine]

I'm new to resin and I am finding your videos very helpful... I wouldn't say that mold with the crinkles in it is ruined. I would take a paint pen or some inks and paint on and wipe off leaving color in the cracks I think that would look neat. then dome the clear over it. or attach an old looking picture or gems or... then dome over it. I feel like I need some bangle molds now. and some caftan dresses so I can be like Mrs. Roper. LOL That's from an old American TV show called three's company.

[@laineykearns4506]

Ooooooo good experiment. Im not sure about the colour though, looks very weak. Thanks for doing these.

[@marboodogz1665]

Just started my resin journey.. you inspired me.. thank you

[@AdrianMcD1969]

Love the pastel colour effect

[@galady8632]

Such a fun and affordable way to tint resin. Here in the USA we have a chain store (Dollar Tree), that sells nail polish for $1.00. I even found a 3-pack of small bottles for $1.00. So many choices! TFS

[@lucitass6266]

So sad that it’s now 1.25

[@andie9691]

I love the pastel pink color in the Bengal

[@dianeg63]

I have seen 'gel nails' varnish for obviously acrylic nails and cured under uv or uv nail lights x

[@sherrymcgarity7096]

I really enjoy these videos! I have a huge excess of eyeshadow and nail polish that I'm about to break out as I do my first resin project (coasters!). Thanks for all of the information. 🖤

[@lnc-to4ku]

Wow, I never would've guessed.. thank you!

[@marcrobert5718]

watching you in France and loving your experiments and help ; )

[@triciaford1957]

Wow I keep trying different inks etc to add, looks good x

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

I love to watch your videos, you have such great ideas Thank you

[@happyfarmer6823]

Very nice resin look.

[@antoinettemitchell3310]

Thank you I will be trying bail polish as well, I have a lot of nail polish colors..

[@diedredunham7383]

Like you I didn't think that nail polish would work. Cool that it did. I like as old red polish I have, so I might try it. Thanks!

[@Maria-us5kw]

Thank you Steve for these tips. I was wondering can you use fabric dye such as Dylon

[@heidimusick7981]

I liked the pendants and the bangle but wasn't a fan of the coaster. Thrilled to know how these turn out, i have too many polishes to count so gonna try these in a few molds myself

[@carolewilson1311]

You can make good acrylic Nails using some old cheap false nails as mould very tricky not tried it myself

[@cindyfinn4845]

I enjoy your experiments Steve TFS

[@voodoodolly]

I was wonder the same! Cant wait to watch full video. 😊

[@SylverZone]

As you say, you do these so we don’t have to and that is really appreciated Steve. 😘 What do you do with all the ‘stuff’ you make in your experiments? I have this vision of you surrounded by boxes of ‘things’! Though I’m sure that’s not the case! Take care. 🤗

[@DonaldMelton]

NEVER ever doubt something till you try it

[@Resmerized]

Thank you Steve for your interesting and informative videos. I enjoy them while learning. 👍

[@linwoodnymph6113]

The yellow looks like it's made from lemon drops! I actually like the nail polish effect.

[@AliciaGrimm]

Thank you! Also, what about gel nail polish? You most likely need to use UV to cure the gel nail polishes.

[@Nirrrina]

I'd try it with uv resin instead. Then the light could cure both.

[@Hellnogizmo]

This is amazing! I almost didnt watch this cause I figured there was no way it would work. I wonder how metallic/ opaque nail polish would fair now.

[@Hellnogizmo]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts That's awesome! Thank you so much for the update!

[@inspired2036]

Really good video. Looking for tips as I'm looking forward to having a go at this resin craft. Got loads of eyeshadow and never heard of mica until seeing this resin craft. Didn't know mica is in everything and is what makes the cars, makeup shimmer etc. However the abuse that occurs mining the stuff is not a surprise

[@Sinknslow2]

Thank you for doing this. I wanted to know if this would work with nail polish/varnish mixed in or if it would be forever sticky n never cure. I have tons of nail Laquer that would look really nice with the few resin projects I have in mind. Thank you.

[@kristinvernon49]

This works very well as long as you use regular nail polish not the kind it has to be cured under UV light

[@narualigo]

Thank you ❤

[@vetetocm]

Have you thought about using uv gel polish in uv resin? I am gonna try it. Waiting on my supplies.

[@kizzy5607]

Have used nail varnish before, its fine. Still prefer my mica though!

[@markduggan3451]

I wonder if you could swirl some nail polish in through some clear?

[@missbethblueful]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts I did this! the nail polish starts to set by itself in the resin and then you can move it around to make very cool designs.

[@LisaVornhagen]

I was really surprised that this actually worked. They turned out really pretty. I wonder how it would work if you added more nail polish to try to make it more opaque?

[@CurlyCat3]

there’s a type of polish called gel polish that is essentially uv resin and you have to cure it under a uv lamp! and the glitters and pigments used in polish is basically what u use in resin as well

[@dawnr714]

I tried my polish but i was using a weird, harsh-smelling brand of resin and i felt like the fumes when mixing them was gona poison me! Haha! I kinda sent myself into a panic cuz my lungs kinda hurt but now I think it was just a panic attack. Anyway, I'd rather use mica or alcohol inks! 😊😛 However, nail polish works wonderfully on painting resin pieces or inside molds even! Thank you! Learning a lot from u! 💜

[@61crispy]

They look a bit like stained glass effect. Nice

[@sarah106100]

Yay! It worked! Thank you for sharing this. I have a tone of nail polish so will give it a try, I wonder if gel nail polish would work? Xx

[@sarah106100]

@@amethyst1826 ?

[@dralph5260]

Hi Steve, love your work. Hope you enjoyed your coffee. How do I become a member please. Thanks Debbie.

[@lombaxlover1234]

I have a suggestion, does nail pigments and powders work with resin? Try chrome or holo nail powders?

[@Rammy72Moni]

Mermaid pigment works, the same with holo powder. Both mixed in the resin or painted on. Chrome painted on would work too, I think, could be great with the bubble technique! Great suggestion!

[@AA-et1qo]

Wow another must try😁😊 thanks steve

[@maritzagaldames9420]

Thank you Steve very beautiful. Besitos 😘😘😘 desde CHILE.

[@143yaknow]

I wonder what would happen if you put enough polish in to make the colors more opaque if they would react or set properly!

[@lorinipper5872]

Some polish works and some changes either color of resin or polish. I've been doing resin for a year or so. I've always used polish. You can't add a lot of polish though.

[@aprildegele1510]

Honestly, you picked great colors together! Why? Because you can see TONES of colors if not the colors themselves. Those who are colorblind learn to discern colors based on tone, which is something that those of us who aren't struggle with sometimes. You can see subtle differences where we cannot. In many ways, this is an advantage. If you get the tones right, the color doesn't matter. All colors go together in nature. Matter of fact, my ex mother in law painted before she went completely blind (retinitis pigmentosa). She was able, in her later years, to tell what color of paint was what (at least the base color) by weight. Amazing stuff.

[@carminctorrellaso1390]

Nice experiments, well done!!!

[@Miss.Glow78]

I Just found your Channel .. and I was wondering if the Gel Nail polish would react differently?

[@OzDogsVA]

Have you done any videos using Bombay Ink?

[@leesescraftycreations6719]

Do you think nail varnish that changes colour with heat would still work in resin.

[@MsSeeingeagle]

Thanks you just saved me a lot of money...😀

[@verofluegel6243]

Hi, Steve. Thanks for your experiments, very interssing. A Question: Can i use nail varnish as transparent colour mixin with eyshadow powder oder with acrylic colours? Are this dangeres, are ther chemical reactions? Does it work together? Please, can you try it in a video?

[@kasandrahartshorn6268]

What happens if you suspend orbees (water crystal gel spheres often used to passively water plants) in resin? Do they remain imbued with water or so they shrink backdown?

[@melissa222v]

just so you know use kids paint from the dollar store and it to works well . just need a small amount it does the job for thick color . as well as make up , but that takes more to get the same outcome .

[@BeccaL2016]

What did you do with resin products that are ruined?

[@cynthiacarr3294]

Awesome 💯

[@mookzmom]

Good idea. I wonder how it would work with UV resin?

[@iekika79]

As an alternative, you can use UV gel nail polish the same way as UV resin. Opens up a whole new world of colors! 🤗

[@nicolegeorge3704]

Hi Steve! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Can you use nail polish on UV resin or in UV resin can you mix it together??

[@creationsbyelaina8183]

wow! It worked! Thanks for sharing!

[@imawsm247]

You should buy some colorblind glasses with the buy me a coffee money or a go fund me, this is an art tool you need!

[@patriciasnyder9536]

I love your videos. Very informative. I have a question for you, can you use clay in resin and what are the long term effects. I can make the flowers in resin but I like the way they look in clay. Thanks for your help

[@akilucky2090]

I know I'm not steve but yes I believe you can use clay in resin or to coat clay with resin. I've seen many people do it and pictures of finished products

[@100acresintasmaniaoffthegr7]

I just wanted to know not about mixing . Just can you paint over with nail gloss

[@zyrinaz]

Bangle came out quite nice... Too bad the best color pendant got mangled... I kinda expected the coaster would look kinda like a flower... It's amusing to watch your experiments

[@MakeupMobster]

I would think gel nail polish would work better since it is essentially resin.

[@customMadebyACLD]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have a lot of nail polish and will definitely try it. Does it matter what type of nail polish you use? The type I have is the gel polish.

[@SoniSoni-wp7xz]

Gel polish requires an UV lamp. I use my gel polish with my UV resin :3

[@rhondaarmstrong6790]

Great video!

[@carolewilson1311]

have you tried gentian violet

[@glynesmewton7033]

Do they keep their colour over time?

[@johng0908]

I'm enjoying your videos but I have to ask, What happened to the slim light blue one? Sorry I had to.

[@kaydub7151]

I have tried nail polish a couple of times but the pieces always came out rubbery, maybe I was putting too much in

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

Steve, when you spray mold release, do you let it dry or resin with it still wet?

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you so much, Steve. Now I know what to do. I wouldn't have guessed that.

[@suzettekath9860]

With the nailpolish. Give it another three days before checking it after you demolded it. Some of the stuff needs extra time to fully cure.

[@lifeofsarahtheflowerchild2447]

Can you use modeling clay as a mold for a resin

[@Yesemapu]

Osea que en definitiva no sirve el esmalte para uñas en proyectos de resina epoxi?. Gracias 😃