Do you Know The Best Way To Use Mica Powder In Resin?

Painting moulds can be tricky and messy if not done properly and mess up your finished project. I show 4 simple rules to achieve the perfect multi-colored resin casting using three different mica colors at once. You will see how to make your mica stick to your silicone mould, how to ensure it stays where it is, how to clean up any areas that are a bit messy and other tips and tricks. I will also show how I make the base for this mould adding value to the final piece. Here is a discount code for the Longer LK5 Pro 3D printer: LK5PRO$30 when using this link: s.zbanx.com/r/IGFCcrSxtEmX
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[@Mr.wither_storm]

When I have a large mold to fill I like to put my past resin pieces that weren’t so great in the middle, if it’s a solid color of course. It saves on resin and gives use to the stuff that didn’t turn out. Marbles and tinfoil balls work well also.

[@Glotglot]

I was working q lot with mica powders and resin. I used to mix it in, just as any liquid colors. Then I got smart and started to use the mica powder on different surfaces in my molds. The difference was a wow factor much higher than expected, and the big plus was how much less mica I needed per piece.

[@Leena79]

The whole project is amazing, but I couldn't get my eyes off the beautiful scales of that snake. I envy you for the 3d printer, but I don't think I could fit it anywhere. I'm already using all available space in my home for a million different art and craft projects. 😄

[@Nirrrina]

Try you local library. 3 in Tulsa have one. We also have a Makers Space with all kinds of other tools like vinyl cutter, laser engraver, loom, cnc mill etc. If they don't have one try to find a local Makers Space. They're around & might not cost much per month to use equipment. Another idea is to find someone online who will print it off & mail to you for a fee. Just some ideas in case you or someone else are actually serious about it. 😉😊

[@melimel9265]

Oh noooo, there's always room. Lol thats what I just told my husband.

[@tracybrightlitecraftyartis1178]

That's fantastic, I never thought to use mould release before applying mica powder!! Thanks for the tip!!!💖

[@user-sv2wp5kg8o]

Flip it inside out then clean up after it’s flipped back Steve. So much easier and it turns out awesome.

[@Nirrrina]

Thank you for breaking down the cost & giving what you would sell it for. Could you please break them down like this in the future. It's nice to get an idea of what something like this would cost to make.

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

That skull was really gorgeous Steve! The base was awesome too. Do you find that the 3D printer uses a lot of electricity at all? I always think these machines must cost a lot to run. Is that the case? I love your channel Steve. You are a brilliant KZbinr. One of my all time favourites! God bless you and all those you love. Have a great day!

[@jonkennard1029]

Great video as always Steve, just a suggestion based on my many years of 3d printing, best thing I've found for bed adhesion rather than glue sticks is a product called 3DLAC (aerosol version), very effective and a lot less messy than glue sticks.

[@daryljeter1100]

Just want to thank you. Making photo tiles, crosses and bookmarks for Christmas gifts. Nothing fancy, but learned it from your videos. Thank you so much.

[@LisaVornhagen]

That skull is wicked! I absolutely love it! The base is really cool too! It kind of has a distressed look to it which goes perfectly with the skull. Fantastic!

[@MCher2]

Fun! You’re right, the mica worked in perfectly, so cool! TFS Steve!

[@thecrapartistx]

I use a cotton swap or tiny piece of makeup sponge affixed to a tooth pick dipped in denatured alcohol to clean up the messy bits. You have to keep dipping and squeezing out the swab but it does clear it up quickly and very cleanly.

[@christinaperson1168]

I absolutely love this project! Halloween and all things macabre are my favorites! Thank you Steve 😊!!!

[@krystalkeyes4835]

Love it!!! The only thing i would do is color the snakes eyes to make it pop...other than that it looks awsum ☺

[@annalittle7173]

I really love the way it came out. ❤️

[@necronomicon6666]

Steve the plinth you 3D printed. Can you make a silicone mold from it?

[@debbiesimpson8861]

I always turn the mould inside out when painting mica on it. Then use alcohol spray on a cuetip to clean away access mica 😁

[@evajones5698]

I have been looking for the gray color of mica power, when I finished watching this episode I was so happy I now know that it can be maid and how. Dude thank you so much.🤗

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Oh, Steve, that skull and plinth is so *cool*! 😍 Great job! 👍 Thank you for the video!

[@cecilabryant6466]

That project came out so beautifully. I am very impressed with your 3d printer.

[@zakiyacanty-pd6xz]

I find myself turning my mold inside out to paint them, but I do like the way you have done and the results absolutely amazing

[@gina248]

I love dusting my molds with mica!! Especially sketched molds! And loved you showed 3D printing I’ve never seen one before but heard lots about them

[@isabellrc]

I love listening to you as you’re working . As person who feels a little idiocy with techy stuff; I’m worst now than ever, I’m glad to find I’m not alone 😅. I’ve been up all night looking through molds, and all kinds of mica powders. And, during the day, I was working on how to use my Cricut Machine; it cuts, but nothing like a 3D printer. I do know I’m a Madd Hatter, however being up all night for crafting supplies maybe getting me into a bit of trouble. 😊Questions: Do you feel it’s necessary to get a particular mica powder. When using mica type powders, can you tap a brush with water to help it go on smoothly, then let it dry before your pour in your resin?

[@rawniemoon]

I did a couple of pieces like this s recently, a skull pot and a large dragon head. I turned them inside out to 'paint' the powders.

[@TheOnlyExxxception]

This looks SO GOOD! I'm ready to start my resin journey, a bit scared though! You do such a good job and I'd love to make some cool things. I bought all the supplies, I just have to jump in head-first!

[@joshiiiiiiiiiiii]

sir! you are simply genius!! i love your work and this is so amazing!

[@joshuabray37]

That is really cool. I always learn so much from your videos!

[@theskullyart]

I just got this mold last month and I love it 😁

[@naudiaangelica6925]

I've been making those skulls recently. I love the base!!

[@rhondagover9237]

wow that's very cool. I like the base too. also thanks for adding the prices,

[@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032]

Hi Steve fantastic video as always for painting the snake could you not turn the mold inside out and then put it back inside inside if that makes any sense or wouldn’t that work

[@bernadetteledoux6529]

Awesome Job! I love him! I’m going to try making him! Keep making these videos they are so interesting

[@jeanmcclung3387]

beautiful job like the detail you give. thank you

[@deblepley7755]

Super cool!! I love it❣️

[@lynnovenden4025]

❤wow looks stunning 😍

[@sofierutherford1563]

Thanks!

[@helloitsme9081]

I can't help but say, ooooh!!....aaaahhh!!!

[@jst2711]

Brilliant Steve, just found you. 😃

[@maggot820]

Loved this Skull i love watching your tutorial's and love how you let people know what you can and cannot use in resin and could you try and work out how you could make a bottle opener with the skull as i would love to know if you can i used to resin about 16 years ago was thinking of going back in to doing it with watching your videos and a few others on here.

[@micheleperez9286]

Hello Steve! It is because of you that I have started doing resin molding 🥰 thank you so much for your content. I tried 2 simple heart molds to begin with, and I painted both with mica powder before pouring in the resin. I didn't use the mold release spray. I just went straight from the mica tin to the mold. My finished product came out poorly 😢 The mica did not set into the resin and wiped off when I ran my finger across the heart (not the whole thing, just the center area of the completed piece). What should I do differently next time?

[@shrl44]

Awesome! I have some flat ones I may use this technique..they are to shallow for different resin colors.

[@1968bluedolphin]

that turned out absolutely beautiful ,I wonder if you could do the 3 D chess pieces like that

[@sharkopec9966]

Looks great love it ❤❤❤

[@mandicoleman7433]

I luv it!!!

[@kieftatraveler3314]

hi steve you should get a resin printer much more detail and strength in the items made ..i have been printing for years and love doing it

[@dawnr714]

Super cool!!!! 💜

[@traceyfairburn1803]

Wow I love the skull I learn so much from you. I now would love a 3d printer like yourself I no nothing about technology lol didn’t even now what one was till now. Think I will have to talk nice to my husband.

[@minagica]

Genius! 😍

[@tishmoore2732]

A silly question; when painting mica powders on the inside of a mold, would it be easier if [assuming it is possible] the mold was turned inside out and then turn it back for the pour?

[@promodracerchick]

Can I use a back massager on low to help get bubbles to rise up? My hands sometimes stop working and I drop things and don't want to mess up any resin projects I attempt

[@excrubulent]

With a bit of care you could easily use this to paint numbers on dice. The trick would be to just brush over the ridges and not touch the faces.

[@emilyjenkins824]

i just tried this yesterday, and when i demolded today out of 16, one was sticky on the back so im giving it more time, two seam to have pulled the mica off...? one is really bad almost like there is air betweem the mica layer and the resin (but not a bubble).... i hope you see this and maybe know what im talking about ... thanks

[@kellystanoyevic86]

great job

[@timh7246]

At the start, you added white mica powder to the small plastic container, then a little black. But when you started stirring to mix, it looked like there was a liquid present that you didn't mention adding. Was there? If so, what is it & how much? maybe it was just my imagination ... Thanks.

[@bellnorton1691]

Oh my, that snake is all around it!

[@barbarameriton4818]

I’m just trying to find the best value mica powder but j diction don’t sell to Australia. Can you give me any tips on what to look out for. Much thanks

[@angelamelville67]

Do you know how much the import duties are for this printer to the UK?

[@scottjohnson7525]

Steve, can you point me to the gold mica powder you used? I am having trouble finding it at jdiction. Thanks!

[@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts]

Hi Scott I am not sure they still have it in stock? I will check it out.

[@scottjohnson7525]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Thank you. I have tried some different brands and they just don’t look like gold. If you are using a different gold now I would love a recommendation!

[@lourdeslopez1615]

I loved is beautiful

[@riverheights7594]

Love your videos. Can you use dried coffee grounds in resin? Either as filler or to use as coloring?

[@angeliquegale9482]

hi i.m new to this i think that yr skull is fab thanks alot

[@linwoodnymph6113]

That came out really well!!! ❤ & just in time for Halloween!!! 👍😃 Is it possible to make a silicon mold of a 3D printed item so you cold cast it in resin or would the silicon stick to the 3D printed item?

[@MissChelle]

Beautiful ❤️🇦🇺

[@melissajensen9202]

Do you think you could use the mica powder and then melt 3d print scraps into that mold? Would the mica powder stick?

[@bellnorton1691]

If there was a way to accent the eyes of the snake, I think they would show up a little better, plus look neat too.

[@jordanleighwheatley]

Hi Steve, where can I find the link to join the Facebook group as a channel member? Looking forward to mingling with everyone 💜

[@jeanmcclung3387]

where is th list of product he says that is under the video?

[@ccarey9013]

I love how great your skull came out that is great color placement. Love it.👻👻👻🌟🌟🌟🥰🥰🥰🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@blockme8460]

When u gonna make a dragonball with resin? Looking forward 😸

[@marcher50]

I love doing my resin but unfortunately it doesn’t like me…I can only do it once a fortnight and then suffer the discomfort of sore swollen itchy eyes and itchy skin. I have a full face respirator, apron and plastic sleeves. I don’t want to pack it in because I love doing it but I just don’t know what to do 😢 I love the way the skull turned out 👍

[@marcher50]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thank you, that’s a good idea with the fan I’ll give it a try ☺️

[@melimel9265]

Oh wow that has to be uncomfortable but I love resin also. Just be careful

[@wipjenni]

Very cool! Is there a reason you don’t turn the mold inside out for the mica powder ‘painting’ portion?

[@wipjenni]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts lol

[@melimel9265]

Thats what I have to do as well. Thats the only way I get the color in the right spots. Lol

[@rocknrollnurse10]

Did you say UV resin? I thought you would use deep pour resin for that

[@katherinemnusa]

I love music…what kind of music you like?

[@maiadion557]

I put my mold inside out to do that

[@barbarameriton4818]

Hi Steve, I’m just trying

[@cherylbriskey5467]

How much is 55 pounds

[@jaquelinepaul7384]

It's really weird this video is labelled why would you use Mica powder, but you are talking about a 3D printer I don't get it I normally enjoy the hell out of your videos❤❤❤

[@toxic1428]

god

[@ElroyMunson]

not impressed at all... so sorry.... needs detail

[@sprintergjgmail.comgracega2409]

Your work is good n amazing but making snake which is a devil n skul looks very danger n satanic