Create your own mould out of polystyrene and plastic bin liners

This was my very first resin video. I had been creating resin art for some time​ now and was constantly being asked how I created my art. So decided to film the process. Initially, this video was only available to anyone who was a paying member of my Patreon account. Now that I have closed my Patreon account, I am making this video available to anyone to wants to watch it. I hope you get some enjoyment from it.
In this video I go into detail on how I created this resin sculpture, using a DIY polystyrene mould and a plastic bin liner. It was my first experiment in creating a mould and with hindsight, it would have been better if I stuck the plastic bin liner down. Having said that, it did turn out quite well.
Materials required:
• Polystyrene Panel (old packaging will do)
• Plastic Bin Liner
• Resin: Standard UV Resin from U-Resin: bit.ly/StandardUVResin
• Colour to tint resin (inks, paints or pigments will do)
• Acrylic Diamonds: bit.ly/acrylicdiamonds - Alternative Product: amzn.to/2Y7pVJi - US | amzn.to/2XWbdUt - UK
• D-Rings for hanging (optional): amzn.to/2WEqusw
Books
The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Resin Art Techniques
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I hope this resin sculpture tutorial inspires your creativity.

[@ascentofarose2001]

What an ingenious way to use material that normally would have been recycled

[@SueFindlay]

I like to use things that can be found around the home 💕

[@angelawhite9505]

You never cease to amaze me......once again.....thank you for your creativity and your generosity in sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@brendaberry4617]

I am absolutely blown away at your beautiful art work!! You have inspired my friend and I to start crafting again🤗🤗

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I am delighted that you are your friend have been inspired to get creative again 💕

[@tessdabear]

You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. Love from Brooklyn, NY.

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 💕

[@angelsandfaes]

I am so glad I found your vids. I've been wanting to do some "uncured" resin work and was just to scared of wasting the costly resin. Your work just blows me away. So gorgeous. Again thank you for sharing.

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@lisapupillo1724]

What a great idea! I LOVE out-of-the-box thinking!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@sharoncausey8480]

That turned out so beautiful. The shape really lends itself to all the uses you mentioned! Love it

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@mod-planet]

Always enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@candacedallis2892]

So beautiful... So creative!! Love watching your videos❤

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@tammyandersonart]

Sue I absolutely love this. Truly genius idea that I am going to try. The possibilities are endless when it comes to shapes. I will most definitely mention your channel and link it in my video when I do try this is the future. Absolutely amazing.❤🤗

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, will definitely appreciate the mention 💕

[@kathyjones274]

Wonderful and very clever as you create as you go to it. Thank you 😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you! 😊 Everything is an experiment. Somethings work, some don't. It is all part of the process. 😊

[@heidiewing6566]

I liked this mold and structure you made.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@courtneycherry255]

Amazing tutorial and an absolutely beautiful piece!💜

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@traceyhilder3426]

Wow Sue how amazing to use items we have at home looks stunning too 🥰

[@SueFindlay]

Resin is such an expensive hobby, so I try to use items that are readily available around the home or inexpensive to purchase.

[@MyriamsNature]

This is just brilliant Sue! Thank you very much for generously sharing this amazing idea! I am so excited to try this out myself! Your work never ceases to blow my mind. 😊💕💕

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for your kind words 💕

[@houdaibrahim6848]

In fact,thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@houdaibrahim6848]

@@SueFindlay v❤️❤️

[@Artsycreation343]

You are an amazing teacher ❤️ and I so happy to find your channel Thankyou

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure and thank you 💕

[@gharoujimy8292]

I am amazed by your work, you are truly a wonderful artist😍

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@viviennemclean1272]

I am a new subscriber and watching your videos is my new obsession! Thank you for sharing your creativity and making it look so easy that I'm inspired to try!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, good luck with your first project 💕

[@Iris-ug7dr]

Absolutely beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@leahronise9983]

You always amaze me. You are so creative

[@SueFindlay]

Very kind of you, thank you 💕

[@sabinek.4773]

Absolutly amazing, thank you for sharing this idea 😘

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@ArtMaggikwithMaggie]

I wish I could give this a hundred thumbs up!

[@SueFindlay]

Ha ha, one will do. The fact you shared it in one of the Facebook resin groups is worth more than a thousand thumbs up 👍 so for that, I am eternally grateful 💕

[@cjroelof]

Stunning!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@ellygreaves9793]

Thank you for showing and inspirings Sue. Big hugs

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you're welcome 💕

[@farehasimm]

Dear ur work n ur videos r so so good n informative. Cant explain my feelings n words . Thanks alot .❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I am delighted you enjoy the videos 😁

[@digitalcupcakee]

I love this! I had no clue that a mold could be created with Styrofoam! You make me want to do more resin art! I love the shape you made too, this piece is beautiful~

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I am delighted my videos have inspired you to create 💕

[@karenneillmycreativetable731]

I am a new subscriber! I have watched several of your videos now! I am beyond grateful for your tutorials. Thank you!

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am delighted you find them helpful 💕

[@chilkakanika1456]

Mind blowing !

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@hamidehorra4849]

Just awesome!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@subarnaarora9925]

Your works are amazingly beautiful. Keep on doing such pretty works & inspire us. Warm regards 😊😊

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I will do my best 😉

[@marikaswan5363]

Lovely!! Happy to see more videos from you. :)

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@maddieadams75]

Very creative

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@user-xg4jr9we9p]

Thank you so much, u saved my day I wanted to do a big moon could not find a good mould, I new I'll find a way!! U r a queeeeeeeeeen thank youxx

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am delighted I was able to offer a solution. 🥰 good luck with your project.

[@jillianhudgens4316]

I wish I could hug you because you have helped and inspired me so much Thank you

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure, I am delighted that my videos have helped you. 💕

[@24stepsartanddesign66]

Lovely, informative video xx

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@josiecapps2555]

Great technique.. thank you

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome 💕

[@marafuser1883]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@karencolebeck1900]

Genius! Another one to try - thanks Sue :) x

[@SueFindlay]

You're welcome 💕

[@lightowlers84]

Hi Sue I love you beautiful work you are an amazing artist I live in Perth also SOR I find it very hard to find shops that sell thing I need to do arty stuff I’m still learning and watching every video on utube to try when I feel confident

[@SueFindlay]

I mainly buy from local businesses, let me know what you are struggling to buy.

[@FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-]

Wow Sue! You are so inventive! God I wish I had time to create. I will remember this and give you credit for this one as well im excited for the day... hopefully soon, I can create again. Life kinda took over for me at the present time. It happens. Lol if it's not an artist block, it's no money or no time. Bahahaha

[@SueFindlay]

FearlessMe ART & DESIGN ha ha, know that feeling. Sometimes you just have to take time out for yourself and create, it's what helps keep me sane 😉

[@abeeralsayed4654]

ابداع ...ابداع

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@simple.life14]

I love it very beatiful good job thank u soo much for sharing this video with us thank u ur soo kind 😘❤️😘❤️

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you and you’re welcome 💕

[@wafaabdullah428]

Thanks for sharing 🌷💕its awesome 💞

[@SueFindlay]

You’re welcome and thank you 💕

[@jackiebrown2949]

Brilliant

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@castlechalabi3366]

Thank u for sharing tutorial video

[@SueFindlay]

My pleasure 😊

[@nailaarts01]

Amazing!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@sweetpeajensen4558]

amazing.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@artisticintentions7890]

Nice!💜

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@LilmizzMarie]

The is very cool!

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 😍

[@steveurwingreyhairwithcrea5310]

Fab love

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@maryalvarez4386]

Hermosooo

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕

[@bobsfinishwerks12]

Styrofoam, I never even thought of it. I've been scrounging for scrap wood to build my damns. And to think just the other day I threw out Styrofoam from a box that was delivered. Thanks for the idea.

[@SueFindlay]

bobsfinishwerks12 I have used foam board too. 😉

[@usherl250]

Oh my goodness, thanks for sharing. I would’ve never thought of styrofoam as a mold. Clever. I’m going to try it today, thanks so much for sharing. I subscribed again, both my iPad and iPhone have been updated and I have had to resubscribe. I’ve seen your piece thru the groups, we are both in. You should join our group too. The name is Fluid Art Community with Suzana Dancks. You will recognize some of the artist there.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I will take a look at the group 💕

[@elaineryder4577]

Hi sue, I have been working with epoxy resin for about a year, I have watched many videos on work and ideas, I started with using molds, which turned out lovely, I live in the valleys of South Wales UK and I am enjoying working with resin, your work is amazing, I am struggling to find a good resin that don't bubble too much, and don't cost the earth, I'm only working part time and my hubby lost his job just before Christmas, so finding a good resin which is not too expensive is important. Any ideas would be great, keep doing your videos as they help with how to combat issues. Thank you for sharing what you create. X

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕 I am not familiar with all the brands available to you. The only one I have tried that you can get is Mastercast 1 2 1. That is a nice resin, although, I have only used it during warm weather, so don't know how it is in colder climates. 💕

[@elaineryder4577]

Thank you sue, it not very cold here at the moment, no snow yet, its quite warm indoors, had bad winds and rain.

[@jillytiffen6305]

Clever idea Sue! Came out great! 👌Did u use the same product for the wave may I ask? Thanks a lot...

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you, I used the same resin for the wave. 💕

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

wow just beautiful can I use a trash medium bag and glue 2 pieces of foam board together? can I use glue or a spray adhesive

[@SueFindlay]

Yes to all of the above 😉

[@pattialbertson565]

I love and watch your tutorials all the time and have actually tried some. You have given me so so many ideas. My husband and I are actually planning a trip to Australia and in one video, your town looked to quaint I want to make it there to visit your gallery and I would love to meet you if possible. However... I am not sure just where your little town is and the name of your gallary. Can you let me know please?

[@SueFindlay]

No problem, I am in Western Australia near Perth. The gallery is the Village Art Gallery, in Whiteman Park.

[@BlackCat_2]

Neat idea. :) Can use grocery bags too. At least the ones I have which say they are HDPE because resin doesn't bond to HDPE plastic. I have a lot of saved from coffee canisters, vinegar and milk jugs etc. Basically I set aside anything that says it is HDPE. :) - Heidi

[@SueFindlay]

Yes, I have used grocery bags. You can use any kind of plastic, resin doesn’t stick to it. Well I haven’t found any that it sticks to 💕

[@BlackCat_2]

@@SueFindlay I have found some product packaging that the resin bonds too. One was the clear thin plastic attached to cardboard that held push pins. I was able to get the resin out but the plastic was destroyed in the process. I know of several tapes though I can use to fix that. Metal tape for AC ducts which I use to repair my ducts under my house. Also Tyvek tape (house wrap) works. I can use those to turn anything into a resin mold as long as I cover it with the tape. This includes cardboard boxes. :D

[@SueFindlay]

BlackCat2 thanks for the tip 💕

[@BlackCat_2]

@@SueFindlay Welcome. :) I should also point out not to use the sticky side of the metal tape. The first time I used it I thought I could but I was so wrong. Never got it off the resin. That being said if you want a shiny silver backing to your resin then use the sticky side. ;) It's the shiny side that doesn't stick so I tape it to cardboard etc. when planning a resin mold.

[@SueFindlay]

BlackCat2 ha ha, I will bare that in mind. I have also used painters tape.

[@Oonagh72]

This is a really gorgeous piece! If you do this again, after putting in the bin liner, use some silicone to outline it. Maybe that way there is a barrier to hold in the resin, and a pit of protection from the heat.

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you for the tip 💕

[@kristycannon7923]

I'm new to this type of art, but can appreciate the creative possibilities! Can this resin art stand up to being outside in different types of weather? Maybe not freezing weather, but say in the heat of summer? Will it turn yellowish or stay clear?

[@SueFindlay]

I wouldn't recommend placing it in the sun. The UV light will cause it to turn yellow quicker. Plus, the heat will soften the resin. 💕

[@ESP0115]

Beautiful. How would you hang it if you wanted it as a wall hanging?

[@SueFindlay]

I screwed two D-Rings into the resin.

[@dianachams8467]

Hi, I hope you are well. Is is possible to make silicone mold using the foam board instead of using the plastic then using resin. Or it will seep through the foam board ?

[@SueFindlay]

It is not something I have tried, so can't give any advice, sorry! 💕

[@helenwright4670]

Hi sue, I have a question, is there any way to remove a hair from a cured piece without having to re resin the whole piece....I guess it would be like a spot repair. Really appreciate your thoughts.

[@SueFindlay]

I have never had to remove a hair after it has cured. I tend to spot them while the resin is still curing. I have removed them at the sticky stage and had to apply heat to help smooth the resin out. Another thing, as I like to add texture to resin, you don’t see imperfections so much. So I don’t stress over it. Having said that, if I did have a hair, I would use a dremmel to remove it and attempt a spot repair. If that didn’t work, then I would look to see if I could add anything to it, like the acrylic gems or crushed glass.

[@ArtMaggikwithMaggie]

Quite possibility the best resin sculpture ever...... and I can’t wait to recreate it and give you the credit. I hope this goes viral for you becasue this is an awesome video? Is there a way I can share it on my KZbin for you?

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you Maggie, I hope it goes viral too. It has had a couple of thumbs down so far, so not everyone’s cup of tea. Having said that, it hasn’t stopped three of my videos going viral so far 😉 so fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[@SueFindlay]

The only way to share videos on your KZbin channel, is to create your own playlist. So for instance you could create a playlist and call it resin sculptures. Any videos you find of resin sculptures can be added to that list. It is a good way to keep your favourite videos in one place, making them easy to find if you want to watch it again.

[@ArtMaggikwithMaggie]

Sue Findlay great idea ! Don’t worry about thumbs down - look at all those thumbs up 👍

[@SueFindlay]

Art Maggik with Maggie ha ha, I don't. I am not going to please everyone and I am okay with that 😘

[@Auriasis]

I love this shape. Have you reused this mold and gave it another go?

[@SueFindlay]

No, it was a one-off piece. 💕

[@ellencantrell3883]

Bahahaha, I wasn't sure what a bin liner was. We call them garbage bags. Cool video.

[@SueFindlay]

😂 they are also called bin bags here 😍

[@ellencantrell3883]

@@SueFindlay my mom was Irish may she rest in peace. She had some sayings. Made me laugh

[@bikiferron2147]

impresionada!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! donde puedo encontrar ese tipo de cirstales???

[@SueFindlay]

He puesto enlaces en la descripción de los videos. Lamentablemente, no sé qué hay disponible en su país. 💕

[@marciahoffman2591]

i Sue, can you explain how you remove the plastic bag from the back of your piece.

[@SueFindlay]

I just pull it off 💕 I sometimes add a bit of heat if it is a bit stubborn.

[@shobhnabagthaliadhamelia2816]

Nice idea What is name of use as colours?

[@SueFindlay]

Sorry, I can’t remember which colours I used. I filmed this about 8 months ago.

[@chilkakanika1456]

If I make a round cavity then I guess I will be able to use the resin resin to make a resin bowl?

[@SueFindlay]

I am not sure what you are asking. I have videos on how I create my resin bowls 💕

[@chilkakanika1456]

What I said was that the cut you made is a swirl. If I make a circle then it could be used to make a bowl. But thanks anyway I have seen your other interesting videos and learnt a lot

[@capricon6170]

Which type of polystyren u used in this mold

[@SueFindlay]

I have no idea, I was recycling packaging we had from a parcel.

[@katerundaza546]

Hola cómo se llama la resina para poder doblarla es que me gustaría saber gracias

[@SueFindlay]

Yo uso resina de U-Resin aquí en Australia. No sé qué marcas están disponibles para usted, lo siento!

[@katerundaza546]

Gracias por responder te admiro por tu trabajo estoy feliz

[@caromasson4268]

so bin bag is not the good kind the best is polypropylène ?

[@SueFindlay]

I use all different kinds of plastic for various projects. What I use depends on the outcome I am after.

[@linda4545]

do you do classes?

[@SueFindlay]

Unfortunately, no I don't. I only do the online tutorials. This because, people can't hear what I am saying when wearing my respirator.

[@ascentofarose2001]

Is India ink an oxide ink?

[@SueFindlay]

No idea, sorry!

[@moogybannahilstopaflingon6803]

Rubbish...

[@SueFindlay]

Not everyone is going to like my creations and I am okay with that.

[@sonyasmith666]

Moogy ... SUGGESTION!... next time you have something negative to say.... DONT RESPOND at all! So rude and disrespectful ....... 🤬

[@mariagata5632]

Beautiful

[@SueFindlay]

Thank you 💕